Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development [electronic resource] : Programme and Policy Recommendations
Development, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and.
Paris : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development,
2003.
The scope, number and growth of programmes supporting entrepreneurship and microenterprise across OECD member countries is striking. Much of the policy interest in encouraging entrepreneurship reflects a belief that the creation of new firms will help achieve important economic and social objectives.
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Foreword; Table of Contents; Introduction and Summary; Chapter 1. Local Economic Development and Entrepreneurship; Chapter 2. Barriers to Entrepreneurship in Disadvantaged Local Economies; Chapter 3. Self-employment in National and Local Economies; Chapter 4. Considering the Merits of Enterprise Promotion as a Local Development Strategy; Chapter 5. Rationales for Public Policy; Chapter 6. Entrepreneurship Support for Target Groups; Chapter 7.Overview of Policy and Strategy Considerations; Chapter 8. Recommendations on Strategy; Chapter 9. Recommendations on Finance
Chapter 10. Recommendations on Programme DesignChapter 11. Recommendations for Further Policy-relevant Research; Bibliography
The scope, number and growth of programmes supporting entrepreneurship and microenterprise across OECD member countries is striking. Much of the policy interest in encouraging entrepreneurship reflects a belief that the creation of new firms will help achieve important economic and social objectives.
Entrepreneurship.
New business enterprises.
Management Styles & Communication
Management
Business & Economics
Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)