💡Athlete accommodation at #Paris2024 Olympics will be AC free & 100% powered by renewables.
How many new builds could do the same?
International Energy Agency predicts that the number of AC units installed in #EU will double between 2023-50.
OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives survey on buildings🔗oe.cd/5t4

💡 SMEs generate around 40% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Few SMEs however, are using tools to support the #greentransition .

Our new #D4SME survey highlights that there can be #NoNetZeroWithoutSMEs 🔗brnw.ch/21wJBOr

Are #SMEs using #AI tools such as #ChatGPT and #CoPilot ?

Our survey says yes. 1️⃣ in 5️⃣ businesses started using generative AI tools within 1 year of availability.

Explore the full #D4SME survey 🔗brnw.ch/21wJztZ

💡 Just 3% of clothing purchased in #France is manufactured domestically.

In the wake of the #MetGala , how can we reduce the social and environmental impacts of fashion and bring production closer to the consumer?

Jeans maker Thomas Huriez explores.

🔗bit.ly/43kmst7

Ripartono i dialoghi con l’ #OCSE ! 6 incontri per scoprire strategie per un' #Italia che cambia: #demografia , #lavoro , #digitalizzazione e politiche pubbliche.

1° webinar con Andrea Garnero 🗓️15 maggio🕝14:30

🖊️Iscriviti bit.ly/4dvGRzR
📘Agenda oe.cd/5xn

🤖What are the impacts of #AI and #digitalisation on #SMEs ?

In our latest survey, 72% of businesses are using data analysed digitally to support strategic decisions.

Explore the full #D4SME survey🔗oe.cd/5vG

🌟The #Eurovision2024 finals this week aren't the only big event hitting #Malmo , Sweden this year.

The 2024 Local Development Forum hits the Swedish city in September alongside a stop in #Copenhagen , Denmark.

Register now➡️oe.cd/5w9

Delighted for Mike Bloomberg as he receives the Presidential #MedalofFreedom from President Biden. Mike has been a huge supporter of OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives #ChampionMayors over the years and has set the bar high for current city leaders as we seek to address current challenges like climate change, housing…

💡Digital training can help #SMEs become more resilient. However:

🔸Only 8️⃣% of SMEs provide internal training to develop digital skills

🔸An even lower proportion (6️⃣%) allow for external training.

Find out more in the latest #D4SME survey: 🔗oe.cd/5vG

Congratulations to Mike Bloomberg on receiving the Presidential #MedalofFreedom from President Biden. Proud to have worked alongside Mike and his team for years on #ClimateAction , #InclusiveGrowth & the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives #ChampionMayors Initiative. His dedication & leadership inspire us all!

🇯🇵 In #Japan , the number of vacant houses has topped 9 million.

As populations age and the young move to cities, regions are expected to shrink by 2.3% between 2020 and 2040.

With #AI taking root in all walks of life, can it help shrinking places? 🔗bit.ly/4aJufD0

Great to catch up with Minister Mario Marcel! We discussed our recent collaboration with #Chile , including the Mining Regions Case Study in Antofagasta, our Policy Dialogue on Forestry and Rural Development and Chilean #ChampionMayors Claudio Castro Salas, Tomás Vodanovic & Oscar Calderón.

When adopting digital tools, are #SMEs aware of available government supports?

In our #D4SME survey, the numbers are low. Only 2⃣0⃣% of respondents knew about available support.

Find out more about the survey:
🔗oe.cd/5vG

#NoNetZeroWithoutSMEs

Excellent exchange with Nadia Fettah, 🇲🇦 #Morocco 's Minister of Economy and Finance, at the OECD's Ministerial Council Meeting ( #MCM ). We covered the importance of water governance, local employment, SMEs, and the social economy in shaping Morocco's future.

Engaging talks with Irish Minister Peter Burke & Assistant Secretary Ronnie Downes on the margins of the  #MCM . We covered how Ireland measures up on SMEs, how to build inclusion in entrepreneurship, and making Ireland a scale up nation with incubators and other policies. 🇮🇪🚀

💡Subnational governments are trusted with 6️⃣9️⃣% of climate relevant investment across 33 #OECD and #EU countries.

Despite this, a historical lack of coordination in investment policies has led to reduced effectiveness.

Our NEW #COGITO blog explores

🔗 brnw.ch/21wJj2t

💡 Between 2000 and 2020, the rate of population decline in rural areas in #Canada was higher (3.1%) than the OECD average (2.3%).

Join our launch tomorrow for more findings on Rural Innovation in #Canada .

⏰ 17:00 (CET)
📅 3 May 2024

Register now ➡️ brnw.ch/21wJo0O

🛠️Digital tools strengthen the resilience of #SMEs .

But with 1️⃣9️⃣% of respondent businesses reporting no implementation of cybersecurity measures, too many #SMEs remain vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

Find out more about the latest OECD #D4SME survey: oe.cd/5vG

📣 Ahead of the 2024 OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives Ministerial Council Meeting chaired by 外務省, we outline key business points including:

🫂 Sustainable Inclusive Economic Growth
📈 Free, Resilient Trade & Investment
🌐 Global Outreach & Credible Standards

Our asks ➡️ businessatoecd.org/hubfs/Business…

💡The number of people co-working worldwide is predicted to double in 2024.

On #LabourDay today, read our #COGITO piece by
Mariachiara Barzotto, Felicia Fai, Philip Tomlinson, Mattia Corbetta and Wessel Vermeulen on how co-working can make labour markets inclusive 👇

oecdcogito.blog/2024/04/11/mor…