The COVID-19 crisis has hit Turkey’s people and economy hard. Well-designed support to households and firms that is aligned with a return to macroeconomic stability, and reforms to improve competition and labour laws, institutions and business would help to build a lasting recovery, according to a new OECD report.

Science and technology offer the only exit strategy from COVID-19. The pandemic and its effects offer a stark reminder of the need to transition to more sustainable, inclusive and resilient societies. Science and innovation will be essential to promote and deliver such transitions. How can we make this happen? A new OECD report offers proposals.

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.

Only 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

New 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.