Unemployment rate in the OECD declines slightly to 5% in April 2022

The OECD will present a new OECD Economic Survey of Belgium on Tuesday 14 June. The Survey looks at the risks to Belgium’s economic recovery from rising inflation, supply pressures and other effects of the war in Ukraine. A special chapter looks at how Belgium could improve education, employment and housing policy to boost social mobility for vulnerable groups.

Meeting today in Paris, the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, and the Secretary-General of the OECD, Mathias Cormann, announced that the two institutions intend to scale-up their collaboration to address the most pressing global challenges through a strong and equal partnership based on trust and mutual understanding.

Ministers have issued a joint statement at the conclusion of the annual Ministerial Council Meeting today. Chaired by Italy, with Mexico and Norway as Vice-Chairs, Members met for discussions around the theme of "The Future We Want: Better Policies for the Next Generation and a Sustainable Transition".

Leading indicators point to a loss of growth momentum in the OECD

Belgium should intensify structural reform efforts to strengthen public finances and raise its economic potential as the war in Ukraine exacerbates fiscal and economic challenges and poses risks to the recovery.

G20 GDP growth continues to slow in the first quarter of 2022

Public support for agriculture has reached record levels as governments enacted measures to shield both consumers and producers from the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises, according to a new report from the OECD. Only a small share of this support has been directed at longer-term efforts to combat climate change and other food systems challenges.

The OECD and FAO will present their joint annual medium-term market projections for major agricultural commodities, biofuels and fish during an online press event on Wednesday 29 June 2022, starting at 10:00 CEST.

A renewed focus on structural reforms would help drive stronger growth and sustain living standards in Estonia as rising inflation, exacerbated by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has harmed its economic recovery and risks undermining its efforts to reduce poverty.oe