How can a country strengthen entrepreneurship without understanding what’s holding it back?
For policymakers in some countries, this question is difficult to answer due to a lack of reliable data. For others, such as Italy, this question is not applicable thanks to policy insights gleaned from GEM data.
Italy has been part of the GEM consortium since 2001. Over two-plus decades, the team has used GEM data to spark conversations, shape policies, and launch impactful initiatives. A new GEM Italy Policy Impact story focuses on the 2024–2025 period, during which GEM Italy insights informed national policy discussions, inspired educational and mentoring initiatives – particularly for women and youth – and strengthened advocacy, research, and institutional collaboration to foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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