Lamia Kamal-Chaoui
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Lamia Kamal-Chaoui
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Director of the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (@oecdlocal.bsky.social), which helps ensure that all people, places and firms prosper.
Calling all policymakers and rural-development experts across Latin America and beyond.

We want your voice.

Join us in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 25-28 November at the first @oecd-ocde.bsky.social Rural Development Conference in Latin America 🔗 www.oecd-events.org/2025-oecd-ru...
October 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Morocco’s Social & Solidarity Economy (#SSE) is turning shared values into shared progress.

At #WeXchange, we saw how the SSE can drive economic opportunity, job creation, innovation, inclusion, and lasting growth for all generations.

Learn more 🔗 oecd.org/en/topics/su...
October 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I was pleased to join #WeXchange, organised by the Abdelkader Bensalah Foundation, to discuss how the Social & Solidarity Economy can drive sustainable growth in Morocco.

To build lasting impact, we must leverage the social economy to turn growth into progress.

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October 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Excited to be in Brussels for #EURegionsWeek.

Great to discuss how EU regions can stay vibrant & inclusive amid demographic change.

We’re showcasing the OECD Local Data Portal & Climate Monitor — vital tools to understand & compare local dynamics.

Explore the tools here🔗 localdataportal.oecd.org
October 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Earlier this week I joined the @ec.europa.eu for the Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Summit — marking 3 years of #YEPA.

Europe needs more young entrepreneurs – there are 3.2M fewer than in 2024.

Through our work we’re helping them to access finance, skills, and networks.

🔗 yepa-hub.org
October 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Pleased to welcome Governor Koike of Tokyo as the new Vice Chair of the OECD #ChampionMayors Steering Group, with a special responsibility for women and children.

Her leadership and commitment to #inclusivegrowth will help drive this vital work forward 🔗 oecd.org/en/about/pro...
September 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Great to speak at the Global SME Finance Forum in South Africa on Monday.

Bridging the financing gap that holds back SMEs requires targeted support for VC, backing fair fintech and simpler access to sustainable finance.
September 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I was pleased to speak at the @ec.europa.eu 'Talent Booster Mechanism in Action' event this week

40% of OECD remote regions lost population between 2001-21. We are supporting the EU’s “right to stay” and more than 40 regions to boost their attractiveness.

🔗https://brnw.ch/21wRf4X
March 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Ravie d’avoir accueilli la Ministre Véronique Louwagie à l’OCDE aujourd’hui pour échanger sur nos actions en faveur des #PME et des entrepreneurs. Très heureuse d’entendre son engagement en faveur de l'économie sociale et solidaire #ESS, qu'elle a partagé avec le Comité LEED.

📸Thomas Hubert
March 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Digitalisation can make cities healthier, safer, and greener, but we must ensure that new technologies benefit everyone. Great to speak in Tsukuba City, Japan—led by Champion Mayor Igarashi—on the future of smart cities.
February 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Great to meet with Bepak Hashim and Indonesian Vice Minister Fahri – looking forward to supporting Indonesia's ambitious housing agenda together with the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
February 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Great exchange with Japan's Cabinet Headquarters for Creating New Regional Economy. We will follow closely PM Ishiba's great initiative for regional revitalisation—Japan is now one of the most regionally concentrated countries in the OECD.

🔗 Read my article: www.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/202...
February 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I was pleased to meet with Minister Nakano, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Yoshii and Vice Minister Amakawa in Japan last week, to discuss our ongoing collaboration including on building decarbonisation, digital twins and disaster recovery.
February 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
💧 Pleased to open the 20th Meeting of the #OECD Water Governance Initiative this morning with Mathias Cormann & Barbara Pompili and mark the 10th anniversary of the OECD Water Governance Principles.

🔗 Find out more: oecd.org/en/topics/su...
January 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Honoured to receive the Officer of the Order of the Star of #Italy 🇮🇹. Heartfelt thanks to Ambassador Luca Sabbatucci for this honour in recognition of our engagement with Italy’s ministries, regions, cities, and our support to the Italian Presidency of G7 and G20. Grazie Mille!
January 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM