OECD LEED Programme

OECD LEED has identified themes, such as entrepreneurship, innovation and partnership, which have then become mainstream. Its mission is to contribute to the creation of more and better jobs through effective policy implementation, innovative practices, stronger capacities and integrated strategies at the local level. Since its establishment, LEED has advised governments and communities on how to respond to economic change and tackle complex problems in a fast‐changing world. It draws on a comparative analysis of experience from some 50 countries in the Americas, Asia, Australasia and Europe in fostering economic growth, employment and inclusion. http://www.oecd.org/department/0,3355,en_2649_34417_1_1_1_1_1,00.html(cache)

Publications

Unfortunately OECD LEED publications are still not freely available in pdf format (despite their cash coming from out taxes). You can however get a preview version by going via their website to the book links below.

PDF –  3.55MbBreaking Out of Policy Silos(cache)

Francesca Froy, Sylvain GiguèrePolicy silos and fragmented short-term policy interventions have become luxuries that our economies can no longer afford. This book provides concrete advice to policy makers at both national and local levels on how to better align policies, reduce…

PDF –  5.67MbOrganising Local Economic Development(cache)

Greg Clark, Joe Huxley, Debra MountfordThis book identifies how development agencies and companies work, what they do and how they can collaborate and what constitutes success and value added in their efforts to achieve local economic development.

PDF –  2.33MbCommunity Capacity Building(cache)

This book presents and analyses interesting recent developments in the field of community capacity building, in a variety of OECD and non-OECD countries. The focus is on how CCB has effected change in three major areas: social policy, local economic…

PDF –  1.89MbClusters, Innovation and Entrepreneurship(cache)

OECDExplores the success of major innovation and entrepreneurship clusters in OECD countries, the challenges they now face in sustaining their positions and the lessons for other places seeking to build successful clusters.

PDF –  1.86MbThe Changing Boundaries of Social Enterprises(cache)

This book contains recommendations for national and local policy makers and presents a set of international best practices for social enterprises.

PDF –  2.58MbEntrepreneurship and Higher Education(cache)

This book examines the role that higher education institutions are currently playing through teaching entrepreneurship and transferring knowledge and innovation to enterprises and discusses how they should develop this role in the future.

PDF –  2.49MbMaking Local Strategies Work(cache)

This book aims to support the design and delivery of more effective local and regional economic development strategies. A crucial part of this process is the collection and use of evidence, on local needs and options and on what works and what does …

PDF –  3.15MbLocal Development Benefits from Staging Global Events(cache)

OECDThe competition to stage major global events – such as OIympic Games, EXPOs, cultural festivals, and political summits – is more intense than ever before. Despite advances in virtual communication, large-scale gatherings of this kind have again …

PDF –  4.18MbMore Than Just Jobs(cache)

This report provides valuable insights into how labour policies can be expanded to meet economic development and social cohesion goals, while also reconciling national and local concerns.

PDF –  4.62MbLocal Innovations for Growth in Central and Eastern Europe(cache)

Demonstrates that the success of local development strategies depends on the capacity of the government and its partners to accelerate change within the policy and governance aspects of economic and social development.

PDF –  2.62MbThe Social Economy(cache)

This publication offers new insights into the economic theory of social economy organisations, their role in an evolving political and economic context, and the links to local development and the empowerment of users.

PDF –  1.67MbInvestment Strategies and Financial Tools for Local Development(cache)

Provides a comprehensive overview of financial instruments and investment strategies being implemented throughout OECD Member and non-Member countries for local development.

PDF –  4.77MbBaltic Partnerships(cache)

OECDThe Baltic Sea Region is rapidly becoming one of the world’s more competitive regions. The region is capitalising on its strengths and making the most of its diversity to stimulate innovation, build a strong pool of skilled labour and foster …

PDF –  3.17MbFrom Immigration to Integration(cache)

OECDThis publication highlights principles and factors which are important in supporting integration locally. It includes a comparison of local initiatives implemented in five OECD countries.

PDF –  4.11MbSkills Upgrading(cache)

OECDThis book brings the reader information on innovative initiatives that have succeeded in bringing new skills to people formerly trapped in low-wage jobs in various OECD countries.

PDF –  3.27MbLocal Governance and the Drivers of Growth(cache)

OECDInnovation, skills, entrepreneurship and social cohesion are key drivers of growth. Each has a strong governance component, which is analysed in this OECD book.

PDF –  2.71MbBusiness Clusters(cache)

OECDThis book looks at the importance and potential of cluster initiatives in Central and Eastern Europe. Existing clusters are mapped, recent policy advances are described and conclusions are drawn on the potential of business clusters to foster…

PDF –  1.80MbCulture and Local Development(cache)

OECDThis publication highlights the impact of culture on local economies and the methodological issues related to its identification.

PDF –  2.39MbEntrepreneurship(cache)

OECDEntrepreneurship and urban regeneration policy have traditionally been treated as separate fields. This volume is one of the first to focus explicitly on the links between the two, examining how policy can help regenerate inner cities and other areas…

PDF –  4.45MbEvaluating Local Economic and Employment Development(cache)

OECDThis book examines best practices in evaluating programmes for local and regional economic and employment development.

PDF –  3.54MbNew Forms of Governance for Economic Development(cache)

OECDThis book examines how the new forms of governance overcome administrative, political and financial obstacles and impact local prosperity and the quality of life.

PDF –  1.82MbGlobal Knowledge Flows and Economic Development(cache)

OECDGlobal knowledge flows are becoming a key driver of economic development. This book examines how countries can develop policies to reap the benefits that they bring.

PDF –  3.81MbManaging Decentralisation(cache)

OECDTo ensure that people’s needs are met, governments decentralise the way policies are designed and implemented. This conference proceedings presents the points of view from a variety of countries in the area of labour market policy.

PDF –  1.52MbPrivate Finance and Economic Development(cache)

OECDThis study draws on practical examples from North America and Europe to show how municipal and regional authorities can capitalise on private financing for economic development purposes.

PDF –  1.97MbThe Non-profit Sector in a Changing Economy(cache)

OECDThis publication offers a comprehensive and ground-breaking assessment of the new trends in the field of non-profit sector studies.

PDF –  2.20MbEntrepreneurship and Local Economic Development(cache)

OECDThis book examines the principal routes through which enterprise creation can have a positive impact on local economies.