Trade conflict, weak business investment and persistent political uncertainty are weighing down on the world economy and raising the risk of long-term stagnation, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook.
Read moreCollective bargaining and worker’s voice are key labour rights, which can also improve labour market performances. Yet, according to a new OECD report, both these rights are under pressure from the general weakening of labour relations in many countries and the rise of new and often precarious forms of employment.
Read moreHealth expenditure is projected to outpace GDP growth over the next 15 years in almost every OECD country. Health spending per capita will grow by an average 2.7% per year across the OECD, rising to 10.2% of GDP by 2030 from 8.8% in 2018, according to Health at a Glance 2019. The report urges reforms to make health systems financially sustainable.
Read moreCountries should ensure that the early childhood education and care workforce is prepared for the demands of working with young children to give them all a strong start. Providing Quality Early Childhood Education and Care finds that how to work with young children is not always included in staff training.
Read moreThe OECD is publishing a proposal to advance international negotiations to ensure large and highly profitable multinational enterprises, including digital companies, pay tax wherever they have significant consumer-facing activities and generate their profits. The proposal is now open to a public consultation process.
Read moreThe global economic outlook is unstable, as world GDP growth slows sharply. We need urgent co-ordinated political action to restore confidence, boost inclusive growth and raise living standards. We must rethink our policies. What can governments do?
Read moreBuilding Resilience in Vulnerable Children Conference: Vulnerable children are diverse, but they all experience high levels of adversity that challenge their capacity to develop and to thrive. Helping vulnerable children to build resilience is the focus of this important one-day conference.
Read moreCan artificial intelligence help us realise the immense promise of going digital? The new OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence comprise five values-based principles for the responsible deployment of trustworthy AI and five recommendations for governments and international co-operation.
Read moreClimate change is disrupting our lives, our economies and our ecosystems. Our carbon entanglement has placed us on a collision course with nature. It’s time to act. The OECD backs urgent climate action as the foundation of our well-being, and is helping countries prepare a brighter future.
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