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Assembly of European Regions �Summer Bureau Meeting 2023

Next Generation Skills: �Regions shaping the Future of Work

Barcelona, Spain 29 June 2023

Local Employment and Economic Development (LEED) Programme

GOOD JOBS, GREAT PLACES

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Different mega-trends impact on the “next generation” skills demand

#local #skills

The green transition

Automation and digitalisation

Demographic change

Evolving supply chain dynamics

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Bridging the Great Green Divide

The green transition and jobs, what do we know?

Implications for local jobs, skills and economic development

Lessons from past transitions

The way forward: local actions for a green future

#local #skills

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How do we define green jobs?

#local #skills

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Local labour markets are greening… slowly

Little change in share of �green jobs…

… but the demand for �green-task jobs is growing

Around 18% of workers in the OECD have jobs with a significant share of green tasks, up from 16% a decade ago

#local #skills

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Divides across places: geography of green jobs

Share of green-task jobs in Spain

Share of green-task jobs across OECD

#local #skills

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How can regions adapt and prepare for the future?

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Learn from past transitions: What are success drivers at the local, regional and national level?

Share a clear and long-term vision and strategy

Anticipate and pursue proactive measures

Build strong coalitions focussing on social inclusion

Invest in local re-skilling programmes

Invest in attractiveness of the region and innovation

Similarities in transitions from coal, digitalisation, globalisation, however the green transition is more policy than market driven

#local #skills

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Thank you!��For more information on the OECD’s work on local employment and skills policies visit https://oe.cd/localskills

Kristine Langenbucher

Head of Unit, Employment and Skills

OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, �SMEs, Regions and Cities

Kristine.Langenbucher@oecd.org

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