OECD establishes roadmap for membership with Lithuania
The OECD set out a clear path for Lithuania’s accession to the Organisation, reinforcing the OECD’s commitment to further extend its global membership.
Tax Inspectors Without Borders:
OECD and UNDP to work with developing countries to make tax audits more effective
The OECD and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a new initiative to help developing countries bolster domestic revenues by strengthening their tax audit capacities.
OECD holds three tax events in Addis to promote domestic resource mobilisation
The OECD is holding three tax events on the side-lines of the 3rd International Conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Countries should address disruptive effects of the digital economy
Countries are making increased efforts to develop their digital economies in a way that will maximise social and economic benefits, but now need to address the risk of disruption in areas like privacy and jobs, according to a new OECD report.
OECD establishes roadmap for membership with Costa Rica
The OECD set out a clear path for Costa Rica’s accession to the Organisation, reinforcing the OECD’s commitment to further extend its global membership.
La OCDE establece la hoja de ruta para la adhesión de Costa Rica
La OCDE ha definido las pautas encaminadas a la adhesión de Costa Rica a la Organización, reforzando así su compromiso de dar cabida a nuevos países miembros.
Employment situation, first quarter 2015, OECD
OECD employment rate increases to 66.1% in first quarter of 2015
An inclusive South Africa needs more investment and jobs
South Africa has made impressive social progress over the past two decades, lifting millions of people out of poverty and broadening access to essential services like water, electricity and sanitation.
Cambodia: Greater Mekong Subregion: Cambodia Northwest Provincial Road Improvement Project Reference Number:
NR 56 was a gravel road prior to project approval in 2009. It was subjected to flooding and its surface was severely degraded and was thus impassable during wet seasons. Under the project, the road would be improved to all-weather paved standard. Therefore, it was expected that the project would increase access to local markets, reduce travel times and vehicle operating costs, and increase tourism, leading to increased economic activity in the project area.
Armenia: Infrastructure Sustainability Support Program
Economic growth, facilitated by improved infrastructure, is a key development priority of the Government of Armenia. To help improve service delivery in the country’s road transport and water supply sectors, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a policy-based loan of SDR31,770,000 ($49 million equivalent) and a technical assistance (TA) grant of $0.9 million to Armenia for the Infrastructure Sustainability Support Program in August 2014.