Alessandra Proto

Head of Trento Centre at @OECD_local Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities. Views are my own & may not represent those of the @OECD.

[Alessandra Proto @AlessandraProto]

Il #Trentino dispone di una solida base industriale ancorata ad attività tradizionali.

L’opportunità ora: costruire su questi punti di forza per diversificare verso settori a più alto valore aggiunto.

📘Il nostro nuovo paper: https://t.co/00sb4sFNxU

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

#Trentino 🇮🇹 has a strong industrial base anchored in traditional activities.

The opportunity now: build on existing strengths to diversify into higher value‑added sectors.

Our latest paper maps realistic pathways forward 🔗https://t.co/VLqMFZIiwn

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

⏳ One month to go

Join us 27–28 May in Maastricht for the @OECD Global Forum on Local Development to explore how communities can respond to shifting trade dynamics, unlock new opportunities and build more resilient local economies.

Register now 🔗 https://t.co/HKMD9NMb4T

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

💡Productivity is a key driver of competitiveness, yet its foundations are deeply place-based.

Live from our conference in #Bilbao, we're discussing how local policies can respond to today’s major transitions.

Learn more 🔗https://t.co/zHZ03IqXva

[Orkestra - IVC @orkestra]

@OECD_local @TPIProductivity @cepal_onu @Bizkaia @IMU59 @UPorto @Unibocconi @sirisAcademic @biztradegovuk 🤖 SESSION 2: How is AI reshaping skills and labour markets across regions?

🔹Estibaliz Goñi @iberdrola
🔹Tommaso Ciarli @UNUMERIT
🔹Amaia Jugo @Bizkaia Talent
🔹Andrea Conte @EU_JRC
🔹Xabier Goenaga

#AnalysisToAction2026

[Orkestra - IVC @orkestra]

@OECD_local @TPIProductivity @cepal_onu @Bizkaia @IMU59 💡 SESSION 1: How can regions better connect knowledge and industry to boost productivity?

🔹Ana Lehmann @UPorto
🔹Luisa Gagliardi @Unibocconi
🔹Enric Fuster @sirisAcademic
🔹Olly Bartrum @biztradegovuk
🔹Raquel Ortega-Argiles @TPIProductivity

#FromAnalysisToAction2026

[Orkestra - IVC @orkestra]

🌍 #FromAnalysisToAction2026 has officially kicked off! Over two days, Bizkaia with be a global meeting point to rethink how local policies can boost productivity.

🤝 Organised by Orkestra, @OECD_local, @TPIProductivity, @cepal_onu and @Bizkaia

ℹ️ https://t.co/91SghCrLs8

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

💡AI is already widely used by SMEs, but there is significant room to deepen its impact.

According to the #D4SME survey: 61% of firms use AI, but 76% are “AI novices”.

Explore the new survey here 🔗 https://t.co/ID2fbyyuYj

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

💡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.

🔗https://t.co/4uH6vW8GEs

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

💡How can policymakers, researchers & practitioners navigate today’s evolving AI regulatory landscape?

Join us at the #AI + DATA Summer School to explore risk assessments, AI Act, ethical frameworks & more.

📅10–12 June 2026 📍Trento

More info🔗 https://t.co/YLkkqy3M7h

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

How can local policies boost productivity and sustainable wellbeing?

Join us in Bilbao, Spain (15-16 April 2026) for the 2nd edition of From analysis to action: Harnessing local policies to boost productivity.

🖊️Register by 20 March

More info🔗https://t.co/zHZ03IqXva

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

📢 Registrations are now open for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Local Development!

Where? 📍 Maastricht (Limburg), the Netherlands | 🗓️ 27–28 May 2026

Register here 🔗 https://t.co/RcPoI9fRgh

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

📢The 3rd edition of the @OECD-@Eurada_RDAs Winter School for Regional Development has kicked off in Seville.

Participants are exploring change and uncertainty, discussing future scenarios, and identifying new opportunities for collaboration.

More info🔗https://t.co/hWkZ7eLRPz

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

💡Why do productivity gaps persist across regions?

In our study of Italy and Spain, we find that some regions lag simply due to different industries.

But even within the same industries, firms in less developed areas are 20–30% less productive.

🔗https://t.co/NfA3tLTUbs

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

💡How do regions respond to industrial restructuring?

Some bounce back, others become trapped.

Using the new Industrial Restructuring Pressure (IRP) index, we map trajectories across 449 urban labour markets.

Index🔗https://t.co/aqU9WE2ose

Mapping🔗https://t.co/bS2nuLlHvW

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

Industrial restructuring is accelerating, driven by digitalisation, #AI + the green transition.

These forces create opportunities, but also uneven pressures across sectors and regions.

Our webinar today will explore how people, places + firms can cope🔗https://t.co/ZTrrwW86me

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

Industrial restructuring is accelerating, driven by digitalisation, #AI + the green transition.

These forces create opportunities, but also uneven pressures across sectors and regions.

Our webinar explores how people, places + firms can cope.

Register🔗https://t.co/ZTrrwW86me

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

📢 Discover key outputs from 2025 on local employment and economic development.

Reports cover major events such as #Paris24, regional productivity, the social economy, and social innovation frameworks.

Explore here🔗 https://t.co/KUjh4FfviT

[Alessandra Proto @AlessandraProto]

🔎Quali sono le prospettive per il settore cooperativo?

Il nostro ultimo paper esplora le tendenze chiave:
🔹azione comunitaria
🔹generazioni future
🔹digitalizzazione centrata sulla persona
🔹sostenibilità radicata sul territorio

📄 Leggi il paper: https://t.co/hCSSxfVuMZ

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

What if your #region could better anticipate change and shape long-term development strategies?

Join our 3rd #WinterSchool for #RegionalDevelopment in Seville 🇪🇸 on 10-12 Feb 2026.

Apply by 8 Jan 🔗 https://t.co/hWkZ7eLRPz

[OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism @OECD_local]

1 in 3 Europeans provide some form of care, a trend that will rise as Europe’s population ages.

#SocialEconomy organisations deliver scalable, community-focused solutions.

Join our report launch and webinar on 5 December to learn more 🔗 https://t.co/bdO9RdZYFV