The COVID-19 outbreak has brought Brazil’s economy back into recession, with swift government support helping millions of vulnerable households. A strong and inclusive recovery from the crisis that benefits all Brazilians will require additional ambitious reforms, the latest OECD Economic Survey of Brazil says.
Read moreOnly through collective action will we be able to 'build back better' towards more resilient, more inclusive and greener economies and societies. A strong ambition as we celebrate the OECD’s 60th anniversary: By President of the Spanish Government Pedro Sánchez and OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría
Read moreSaturday 12 December marks the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, a comprehensive global plan to tackle climate change. In a special statement, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría points to the real opportunities in 2021 for driving progress on climate action and towards a sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
Read moreNew international standards on the automatic exchange of financial account information for tax purposes have been deemed as satisfactorily implemented by countries worldwide. Some 88% of jurisdictions engaged in the exchange process have satisfactory legal frameworks in place, a milestone in the fight against tax evasion, a new report says.
Read moreAustralia, Japan, Korea and New Zealand have done relatively well in addressing the COVID-19 epidemic and limiting the first wave of the virus, according to Health at a Glance Asia/Pacific 2020. The report is the OECD’s first analysis of the pandemic's impact on health systems and the policy responses in the Asia-Pacific region.
Read moreThe 60th anniversary of the OECD Convention got under way on 14 December. Heads of state and government, leaders and stakeholders from around the world joined OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría to kick off the week's discussions, on health, gender, ageing, digitalisation, international co-operation and more. Catch up on our anniversary page.
Read moreThe challenges we face, from climate change to the digital transition, work and education, have come more sharply into focus due to COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the replays of our special anniversary OECD Forum 2020 debates, from living and working longer and a new societal contract to challenges related to new COVID-19 vaccines, and much more.
Read moreHealthcare spending, healthcare use, hospital stays, vaccination rates, doctor consultations, and more. Find OECD data for your country, with dynamic charts, maps, tables and related publications at data.oecd.org.
Read more"What role might the social outcomes of education play during the COVID-19 lockdown?", “Health for Everyone?: Social Inequalities in Health and Health Systems”; "Taxing Wages”. For these reports and more, including working papers, journals and articles, visit OECD iLibrary.
Read moreHow is COVID-19 influencing our lives, our transport systems, businesses, our education, and the way we use digital technologies? See our series of short videos here. And don’t forget to follow us on YouTube.
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