Towards an action plan for jobs in Flanders, Belgium: Recommendations and best practices

Stimulating job creation at the local level requires integrated actions across employment, training and economic development portfolios. Co-ordinated place-based policies can help workers find suitable jobs, while also contributing to demand by stimulating productivity. This requires flexible policy management frameworks, information, and integrated partnerships which leverage the efforts of local stakeholders. This chapter outlines the key recommendations emerging from the OECD review of local job creation policies in Flanders, Belgium.