The OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE) advances inclusive and sustainable development by focusing on people, places, and firms. It provides comparative statistics, policy advice, capacity building, and best-practice exchange to help local and national governments unlock entrepreneurial potential, strengthen SMEs, create jobs, and design effective urban, rural, and regional policies. Through networks like the Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth Initiative, the OECD Water Governance Initiative, and the OECD Local Development Forum, CFE convenes governments, mayors, practitioners, and innovators to address disparities across places and foster resilience. Its targeted reports, peer reviews, and capacity-building programs support tailored, evidence-based strategies that align with Aspen CSG’s emphasis on place-based rural development hubs—showing how international frameworks and local leadership together drive long-term prosperity.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY
