On behalf of the team at OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism, I’m delighted to share that the OECD Council has renewed Secretary-General Mathias Cormann’s mandate for a second term. We look forward to continuing our work under his leadership to ensure that all people, places, and businesses can thrive.

Delighted to be speaking at the Global SME Finance Forum session on Alternative SME Financing Models in South Africa next week. #SMEs need access to VC, fintech and sustainable finance to fuel their growth. #GSMEFF25 Register here 🔗 globalsmefinanceforum.com/programme/AGND…

🏙️ How can cities build an entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives sustainable, inclusive, local growth? Paris has some answers. Since the 1990s, Paris has transformed its entrepreneurial landscape, now home to 25,000 startups. Explore our #COGITO blog🔗oecdcogito.blog/2025/09/11/par…

💡In over half of OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives countries, income gaps between regions are widening — but local innovation can help close them and boost balanced growth. Join us at the OECD-New Brunswick Conference on Place-Based Economic Development. Register here🔗oe.cd/66U

Great to speak at the Global SME Finance Forum in South Africa on Monday. Bridging the financing gap that holds back #SMEs requires targeted support for VC, backing fair fintech and simpler access to sustainable finance. #GSMEFF25

Volunteering at the Games is a tradition stretching back decades. The 2012 London volunteers infused a fresh perspective that France took to a new level. Our new #COGITO blog piece explores how volunteers became visible symbols of the Games’ spirit. 🔗oecdcogito.blog/2025/09/19/bey…

Pleased to welcome Governor Koike of Tokyo as the new Vice Chair of the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives #ChampionMayors Steering Group, with a special responsibility for women and children. Her leadership and commitment to #inclusivegrowth will help drive this vital work forward🔗oecd.org/en/about/progr…

Fan of fast fashion? The textile and clothing industry is responsible for 10% of global emissions. In Portugal, 12k textile #SMEs are trying to change that. Our new #COGITO blog piece on how the industry can go green and the hurdles for policymakers 👇 oecdcogito.blog/2025/09/26/the…

🎸We're getting in the groove in Brussels this week for the Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Summit #YoungEntrepreneursUncovered #YEPA We'll be exploring the barriers faced by young people in entrepreneurship and how sound policy can help. Learn more🔗yepa-hub.org

Pleased to be in Brussels for the #YEPA Summit today. Alongside the European Commission, the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives will be stressing the importance of renewed investment in youth entrepreneurship policy. #YoungEntrepreneursUncovered 🔗yepa-hub.org

❓What is the "why" behind an entrepreneurship journey? Live from the #YEPA summit in Brussels this week, find out more about the missing 11%: young entrepreneurs, in their own words. #YoungEntrepreneursUncovered European Commission OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives 🔗yepa-hub.org

💬“Young people are not a monolith - there is more than one kind of young person” – Helen Larrecq, OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives We're live from the #YEPA summit in Brussels this week, find out more about the missing 11%: young entrepreneurs, in their own words. #YoungEntrepreneursUncovered

Clausura del #YEPA en Bruselas con intervenciones de Mario Nava (DG EMPL) y Lamia Kamal-Chaoui (OECD CFE). Compromiso con políticas basadas en evidencia e inclusión para el emprendimiento juvenil. Convertir intención en acción y ecosistemas sólidos. European Commission OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism

Earlier today I joined the European Commission for the Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Summit — marking 3 years of #YEPA. Europe needs more young entrepreneurs – there are 3.2M fewer than in 2024. Our work helps them to access finance, skills + networks. 🔗yepa-hub.org

Excited to be in Brussels for #EURegionsWeek. Great to discuss how EU regions can stay vibrant & inclusive amid demographic change. We’re showcasing the OECD Local Data Portal & Climate Monitor — vital tools to understand & compare local dynamics. 🔗 localdataportal.oecd.org

We sat down with Kenza Bensalah at the #WeXchange Forum to talk about 🇲🇦’s social & solidarity economy. As Kenza reminded us, Morocco has always had a deep culture of solidarity, passed down from generation to generation. OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives work on #SSE🔗 oecd.org/en/topics/sub-…

I was pleased to join #WeXchange, organised by the Abdelkader Bensalah Foundation, to discuss how the Social & Solidarity Economy (SSE) can drive sustainable growth in 🇲🇦 To build lasting impact, we must leverage the #SSE to turn growth into progress. 🔗oecd.org/en/topics/sub-…

“The social and solidary economy (#SSE) employs more than 60% of women in member countries, integrates young entrepreneurs and people with disabilities, and contributes up to 10% of GDP in certain states.” – Lamia Kamal-Chaoui at #WeXchangeForum. Learn more🔗oecd.org/en/topics/sub-…

Morocco’s Social & Solidarity Economy (#SSE) is turning shared values into shared progress. At #WeXchange, we saw how the SSE can drive economic opportunity, job creation, innovation, inclusion, and lasting growth for all generations. Learn more 🔗 oecd.org/en/topics/sub-…

🏙️How can #AI support better urban policies? At the 5th OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives Roundtable on #SmartCities, we heard from experts on how AI is transforming policy areas such as mobility, city planning & housing. Learn more🔗oecd.org/en/about/progr… #OECDAI