Its mission is to contribute to the creation of more and better quality jobs through more effective policy implementation, innovative practices, stronger capacities and integrated strategies at the local level. For more information on the LEED Programme, please visit www.oecd.org/cfe/leed. Its objectives are to guide policy makers in the design of policy approaches able to tackle complex cross-cutting labour market issues, to build the capacity of practitioners in implementing effective local employment and skills development strategies, and to assist in the development of governance mechanisms conducive to policy integration and partnership at the local level. For more information on the ESSSA initiative, please visit www.oecd.org/cfeAeed/employment/esssa.