Press Conference: Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia 2014
Press Conference for the Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India: Beyond Middle-income Trap 2014. Tuesday, 8 October 2013, Brunei (3:00 pm).
Climate Change Lecture by OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría in London on Wednesday 9 October
OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría will present a major address on the Organisation’s latest analysis of climate change, investment and energy policies in London on Wednesday 9 October, at 10:30am.
Emerging Asian economies expected to remain resilient but structural reform critical, says new Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India
The economic outlook for Emerging Asia (Southeast Asia, China and India) remains robust over the medium term, anchored by the steady rise in domestic demand, according to a new report from the OECD Development Centre.
Boosting skills essential for tackling joblessness and improving well-being, says OECD
The low-skilled are more likely than others to be unemployed, have bad health and earn much less, according to the first OECD Survey of Adult Skills. Countries with greater inequality in skills proficiency also have higher income inequality.
Countries should make carbon pricing the cornerstone of climate policy, says OECD
Credible and consistent carbon pricing must be the cornerstone of government actions to tackle climate change, according to a new OECD report.
Reform R&D tax systems to boost innovation and help young firms, says OECD
Most OECD governments use tax incentives to encourage businesses to invest in research and development (R&D) to boost innovation and drive economic growth. Others, like China, India and South Africa, are doing the same. But reforming these incentives would give countries a better return on their investment and support young innovative firms that play a crucial role in job creation, according to a new OECD report.
OECD’s chemical hazard assessment programme to shift focus
The OECD is to review its chemical hazard assessment programme with the aim of providing a more specialised service for member countries from 2015.
Switzerland signs Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters
Switzerland has become the 58th country to sign the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters during a ceremony at the OECD.
OECD sets out roadmap for Latvia’s membership
The OECD has set out a path for Latvia’s accession to the Organisation, reinforcing a commitment to extend its global membership.
Belgium should address “flagrant” lack of resources for fighting foreign bribery, says OECD
Fighting foreign bribery is not a priority in Belgium. Together with the flagrant lack of resources for Belgian law enforcement authorities, this has resulted in very few foreign bribery investigations and prosecutions. In the 14 years since the entry into force of the foreign bribery offence in Belgium, only one case of bribery of foreign public officials has been concluded.