Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development : Programme and Policy Recommendations.

Description

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. 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