Global agricultural production is growing steadily across most commodities, reaching record levels in 2017, according to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2018-2027. But an enabling trade policy environment is still needed, particularly in light of farming’s role in promoting food security, the report says.
Read moreEconomic growth in the Netherlands is expected to remain robust, underpinned by sound public finances, healthy job creation and high levels of confidence. The current economic expansion should be used to implement reforms to ensure future stability and support more inclusive labour markets, the OECD Economic Survey of the Netherlands 2018 says.
Read moreAgricultural support policies need a clearer focus on increasing productivity growth sustainably, enhancing environmental performance, notably in light of a changing climate, and improving farmers’ ability to manage risks from weather, market and other shocks, the Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2018 says.
Read moreA slowdown in labour productivity growth continues to mark the world’s advanced economies and risks compromising improvements in living standards. It has especially affected manufacturing as gaps in labour productivity levels between large and smaller firms remain high, according to the new Compendium of Productivity Indicators.
Read morePutting in place effective measures to promote labour market integration among the most vulnerable refugees should be accompanied by strengthening policies to support these groups, particularly in terms of training and skills development, the 2018 International Migration Outlook says.
Read moreIn many OECD countries, inequalities are at their highest levels in 30 years and are widening. What are the effects, and the policy responses? See our story on inclusive growth.
Read moreHow can we work together better to address technological change and the growing interconnectedness among countries, firms and people? How can we make globalisation and the multilateral system more inclusive and responsive to people’s needs? These and other key questions were addressed at the 2018 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting, 30-31 May.
Read moreFault lines run through our society, with divisions by income, age, where you were born, your gender and your education all affecting well-being and opportunities. The OECD’s latest How’s Life? report takes a close look at these challenges.
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