Consumer Prices, OECD - Updated: 4 November 2014
OECD annual inflation eases slightly to 1.7% in September 2014
Redesigning how health services are delivered in Japan would better meet the needs of a super-ageing population, says OECD
Elderly individuals with complex, chronic diseases need continuous and tailored care to maintain their health and maximise their ability to participate in society. Japan must change the way it delivers health services for older citizens by strengthening its specialist primary care and making mental health care services more widely available, according to a new OECD report.
Economic activity is accelerating in the Slovak Republic, OECD says
Economic recovery is picking up in the Slovak Republic, but regional disparities and high unemployment must be addressed to ensure balanced inclusive growth over the long-term, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic.
Comprehensive action needed to shift the global economy into higher gear, says OECD in latest Economic Outlook
The global economy remains stuck in low gear, but is expected to accelerate gradually if countries implement growth-supportive policies. Widening differences across countries and regions are adding to the major risks on the horizon, according to the advanced G20 release of the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook.
Southeast Asia should switch to a greener growth model, OECD says
Southeast Asia’s over-reliance on natural resources like oil, gas, minerals and wood for economic growth is unsustainable over the long term and is causing environmental damage that will hurt future prosperity if left unchecked, according to a new OECD report.
Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, November 2014
Composite leading indicators point to continued weak growth in Europe and to stable growth in most other major economies
China headed to overtake EU, US in science & technology spending, OECD says
Squeezed R&D budgets in the EU, Japan and US are reducing the weight of advanced economies in science and technology research, patent applications and scientific publications and leaving China on track to be the world’s top R&D spender by around 2019, according to a new OECD report.
Developing countries to play greater role in OECD/G20 efforts to curb corporate tax avoidance
The OECD released today its new Strategy for Deepening Developing Country Engagement in the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Project, which will strengthen their involvement in the decision-making processes and bring them to the heart of the technical work.
Emerging Asia to see healthy medium-term growth but institutional reforms will be critical for future, says the OECD Development Centre
While the outlook for many OECD countries remains subdued, Emerging Asia is set for healthy growth over the medium term. Annual GDP growth for the ASEAN -10, China and India is forecast to average 6.5% over 2015-19. Growth momentum remains robust in the 10 ASEAN countries, with economic growth averaging 5.6% over 2015-19.
Better professional training would boost skills and job creation, says OECD
Countries should step up their efforts to improve the quality of post-secondary vocational training in order to meet the changing needs of today’s job market, according to a new OECD report.