Coronavirus (COVID-19) From pandemic to recovery : Local employment and economic development

This note provides evidence on the importance of local action to help address the short-term and long-term consequences of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It estimates that the share of jobs potentially at risk during confinement ranges from 15% to 35% across regions within 30 OECD and 4 non-OECD European countries. It explains why the local role is essential for the recovery,and explores the potential game changing nature of this outbreak for local development going forward.

The note has been prepared by the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE) to support discussions of theLocal Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Programme. Since 1982, the LEED Programme has promoted an integrated approach to local employment and economic development that brings together government at all levels, the social economy, civil society, and the private sector (including SMEs and entrepreneurs).

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