OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism

💡Across the EU, around 812 000 young people see their entrepreneurial ambitions unrealised. The @OECD refers to them as the  “Missing Entrepreneurs”. In this NEW #COGITO piece, two experts from @EMNMicrofinance share how microfinance can help. oecdcogito.blog/2026/04/03/how…

🔔 Last call Applications for cross-border regions under the IMPACT project close on 10 April 2026. A recording of our recent informational webinar and FAQs are available, along with full application details, on the IMPACT webpage 🔗 oe.cd/6pH

💡How easy is it for small businesses to access finance today? From higher borrowing costs to stricter collateral requirements, #SMEs are navigating a complex landscape. Follow the journey of a small business owner👇 🔗 oecd.org/en/publication…

💡Economic uncertainty continues to weigh on #SME finance. New data shows: 🔹SME lending still 20% below 2019 levels 🔹53% of SMEs now required to provide collateral Access to finance remains fragile, with implications for investment & growth. Report🔗oecd.org/en/publication…

💡As @NASA explores outer space with the #Artemis mission, the challenge on Earth is urban space: how it is designed and who it serves. In this #COGITO piece, two experts discuss designing urban space to welcome back families. oecdcogito.blog/2025/08/25/pla…

💡In recent years, SMEs have faced a series of challenges, from pandemic shutdowns to record rises in interest rates. SMEs and governments face a stark choice: pause investments at the peril of innovation, or find a new path to tap into capital. Read🔗oecdcogito.blog/2025/04/02/sme…

💡How easy is it for small businesses to access finance today? From higher borrowing costs to stricter collateral requirements, #SMEs are navigating a complex landscape. Follow the journey of a small business owner and explore what needs to change. 🔗oecd.org/en/publication…

💡The world isn’t short of good ideas or businesses. Yet the investment needed to fuel growth and jobs continues to fall short. Can smarter policies on #SME financing reignite investment and lead our economies to their best selves? 🔗oecdcogito.blog/2025/12/04/rei…

💡Small businesses are often the first casualties when global trade hits turbulence. #SMEs lack the resources, capacity and networks that large multinationals use to absorb trade shocks. Zofia Polakiewicz explores policies helping to build resilience. oecdcogito.blog/2025/06/26/how…

💡Economic uncertainty is reshaping SME finance. Our new report finds: 🔹Borrowing remains costly 🔹Equity flows are concentrated in #AI 🔹Alternative finance is uneven Governments must broaden financing options to support #SME growth. 🔗oecd.org/en/publication…

How difficult it is for small and medium-sized enterprises to access finance today? The upcoming Financing #SMEs and Entrepreneurs 2026 report explores the latest shifts in SME lending, investment and financing options. Join us live today at 14:00 CEST: brnw.ch/21x1cri

📢La #OCDE reconoce el papel estratégico de #RedpolíticasIDI 📄El informe "Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Diagnostics of Spain" concluye que el ecosistema emprendedor español se ha fortalecido considerablemente y destaca el papel de la Red IDI como un instrumento estratégico fundamental para la coordinación de políticas de I+D+I y los fondos #FEDER entre la Administración General del Estado y las Comunidades Autónomas ➡️doi.org/10.1787/05f463… #FondosEuropeos #Tecnología #EspañaInnovadora #Colaboración #innovación

🧩 The @OECD is launching "Financing #SMEs & #Entrepreneurs 2026: An #OECD Scoreboard" in a joint event with the @b20 #USA. Discussing "Overcoming uncertainty: unlocking SME #finance for #investment & #productivity", @Mastercard's Simon Gilson-Fox & @amazon's Amira Karim will provide insights. ✍️ Register here ➡️ oecd.org/en/events/2026…

💡How can policymakers involve the right stakeholders in #rural policy? Join our Rural Principles Series webinar on rural proofing to discuss: ✔️#Stakeholder engagement ✔️ Rural voices in #policy ✔️ Practical country examples 🔗oecd.org/en/events/2026…

🎬 Lights, camera… regional growth Film & TV productions are powerful engines for tourism, jobs, and global visibility, long after filming ends. How can regions turn screen success into lasting economic impact? Read our new article👇 oecdcogito.blog/2026/03/20/mor…

An estimated 90% of natural disasters and climate change impacts are water-related. Strengthening water resilience through forward-looking governance is more important than ever. Explore this report on Hungary's water future: brnw.ch/21x195m

📢 Don't forget to register for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the @OECD Global Forum on Local Development. The event will explore how communities can navigate shifting trade dynamics to drive growth, support workers, keep local economies open + more. 🔗lnkd.in/ezzcquzt

💡In 2025, #Discord revealed a breach affecting 70,000 users through a third-party provider. Large firms have cyber teams. #SMEs usually don’t. In this #COGITO piece, @liinakamm explores how SMEs can manage cyber risks without overwhelming resources. 🔗oecdcogito.blog/2026/03/27/how…

💡This year’s #IWD2026 was on the theme #GiveToGain. Our 2025 @OECD report speaks in strong support of this message: give women entrepreneurs equal access to finance to gain innovation, growth and stronger economies for everyone. 🔗oecd.org/en/publication…

💡In Spain, the new Startup Law is stimulating the entrepreneurial ecosystem. There has been a 41% increase in serial entrepreneurs over the past 4 years, with easier business registration, support for talent recruitment, and fiscal incentives. Report🔗doi.org/10.1787/05f463…