26 October 2012French President François Hollande will meet the Heads of international economic organisations at the OECD on Monday 29 October, for discussions on the global economic outlook as well as policies to boost growth and employment in France and Europe. Read more
24 October 2012New data show that tax revenues in relation to GDP in most OECD countries are continuing to rise gradually from the 2008 – 2009 declines seen at the beginning of the crisis, according to OECD’s annual Revenue Statistics. Read more
22 October 2012A major step forward towards putting the measurement of well-being at the heart of policy-making was taken at a four-day international conference which ended in New Delhi today. Read more
19 October 2012On October 18th, Mexican President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto ended his European tour with a visit to OECD headquarters in Paris where he delivered a keynote address on Mexico’s challenges and its role in a changing global landscape, followed by a press conference with the Secretary-General. Read more
19 October 2012Deaths and injuries worldwide from unsafe products are estimated to cost more than USD 1 trillion each year, according to the OECD. A new online portal, designed to promote product safety, gives consumers, businesses and governments quick access to the latest information on products recalled from the market. Read more
A return to growth is essential to leave the crisis behind. But the path to growth will be difficult for governments if they do not rebuild trust with their citizens.
The Better Life Index allows citizens to compare well-being across 36 countries based on 11 dimensions in the areas of material living conditions and quality of life. The updated version integrates data on gender and inequality and strengthens existing topics.
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