OECD calls on G20 finance ministers to support next steps in clampdown on tax avoidance
The OECD today presented to G20 finance ministers plans for a two-pronged attack on tax avoidance and evasion from both companies and individuals.
La OCDE Acoge el Plan de Chile Para Mejorar el Índice de Precios al Consumidor
La OCDE acoge el plan de Chile para mejorar la metodología de cálculo de su Índice de Precios al Consumidor (IPC).
Global Forum on Tax Transparency: New reports review jurisdictions’ information exchange
The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes has released peer review reports assessing the tax systems of 13 jurisdictions for information exchange.
OECD appoints new Deputy Secretary-General
William C. Danvers has been appointed Deputy Secretary-General of the OECD. He will take up his functions early in September.
Future Flood Losses in Major Coastal Cities
Climate change combined with rapid population increases, economic growth and land subsidence could lead to a more than 9-fold increase in the global risk of floods in large port cities between now and 2050.
Launch of OECD Interim Economic Assessment
The OECD will present its Interim Assessment of the major economies, including near-term projections for G7 countries and China, at 11:00 a.m. Paris time (09:00 GMT) on Tuesday 3 September 2013.
China joins international efforts to end tax evasion
China signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters at a ceremony today at the OECD. All G20 countries have now fulfilled the commitment they made at the Cannes G20 Summit to sign the Convention and move towards automatic exchange of information as the new, global standard.
Water: governments must deal with rising risks
Water shortages and floods illustrate the risks posed by too little, or too much, water. By 2050 more than 40% of the world’s population will live under severe water stress and nearly 20% could be exposed to floods.
Advanced economies growing again but some emerging economies slowing, says OECD
A moderate recovery is underway in the major advanced economies, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Assessment. Growth is proceeding at encouraging rates in North America, Japan and the UK. The euro area as a whole is out of recession, although output remains weak in a number of countries.
The Competitiveness of Global Port-Cities; Synthesis Report to be launched
Monday 9 September 9:15 – 17:30 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
What: A new OECD report, The Competitiveness of Global Port-Cities; Synthesis Report, outlines the role of ports in urban and national economies. The report provides policy recommendations to increase the positive economic impacts and mitigate negative impacts related to environment, land use and traffic congestion.