SMEs and the Urban Fabric Conference

OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities

The OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE) helps local and national governments unleash the potential of entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises, promote inclusive and sustainable regions and cities, boost local job creation and implement sound tourism policies. Even before the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were significant disparities across people, places and firms. The current pandemic has widened these divides, whilst also accelerating transitions such as digitalisation, new forms of work, and environmental and climate imperatives. To this end, the CFE is working to promote and provide policies to ensure that all people, all types of places, and businesses of all sizes can prosper from these transitions.