Italy: Enhancing international partnership and co-operation in Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto Regions

In recent years, international development co-operation has shifted from a donor-recipient to a partnership approach, and there is a growing awareness among regional and local policy makers that engaging in DDC can bring reputational, political and economic benefits. The OECD has a solid track record in supporting policy enhancement in this field. Providing evidence-based advice and a peer-learning platform for policy makers is an important part of this effort. Well-designed DDC strategies can help places leverage complementarities with partners and maximise returns to local communities.

Implementation period: 2022-2024

The OECD Trento Centre for Local Development is carrying out this work in close collaboration with the Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities’ unit in Paris that champions OECD work on DDC and sustainable development. Through the analysis of project track records, field interviews and comparative policy analysis, it will provide a comprehensive assessment of regional DDC strategies and a capacity-building plan for local policy makers and DDC practitioners.

For more information, please contact Mattia.Corbetta@oecd.org.