OECD Economic Survey of Russia launches in Moscow at the Gaidar Forum on Wednesday 15 January 2014
The OECD will launch its latest Economic Survey of the Russian Federation in Moscow on Wednesday 15 January 2014 during the annual Gaidar Forum.
Consumer Prices, OECD - Updated: 9 January 2014
OECD annual inflation picks up to 1.5% in November 2013. This increase in the annual rate of inflation was mainly driven by energy prices which increased by 0.1% in the year to November, compared with a decrease of 1.3% in the year to October.
New export credit rules will boost railway development and help countries achieve greener growth, OECD says
New international rules on state financing of rail exports will boost the development of cleaner transportation infrastructure and help countries meet green growth objectives, the OECD said.
Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, January 2014
Composite leading indicators point to an improving economic outlook in most advanced economies
Norway high up the aid donor table but could improve allocation
Norway gave USD 4.8 billion in official development assistance (ODA) in 2012, or 0.93 percent of its gross national income (GNI). That made it the third most-generous member in terms of its ODA/GNI ratio of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC), which groups major donors.
Harmonised Unemployment Rates (HURs), OECD - Updated: January 2014
OECD unemployment rate falls to 7.8% in November 2013.
Contributions to GDP growth - Third quarter 2013, Quarterly National Accounts, OECD
Stockbuilding main driver of OECD GDP growth in the third quarter of 2013
Russian economy growing but further reforms needed, says OECD
The Russian Federation’s economy is growing, but further reforms are needed to bolster future growth, improve the business climate and strengthen innovation, according to the OECD.
OECD Economic Survey of Denmark launches Monday 20 January 2014
The OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Denmark, to be published on Monday 20 January 2014, assesses the country’s gradual recovery from the global economic crisis as well as the need for further structural reforms to boost productivity growth and maintain high levels of well-being among its population.
OECD appoints new directors for economic policy
The OECD has appointed a former Portuguese economy minister and a high-level German government official to top leadership posts in the Economics Department, reinforcing its commitment to identifying and promoting policies that improve countries’ long-term economic performance.