OECD countries have invited Costa Rica to become a member country of the Organisation. Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado Quesada (photo) and OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría will sign an Accession Agreement in the coming days.

Composite leading indicators for most major economies collapsed by unprecedented levels in April as containment measures for Covid-19 continued to impact production, consumption and confidence.

“Save one life, you’re a hero. Save 100 lives, you’re a nurse,” so the saying goes. The coronavirus pandemic has certainly reminded us just how important nursing is in our lives. As we celebrate International Nurses Day, Anthony Mann and Vanessa Denis take a closer look at what young people think about making a career in nursing.

Tax and fiscal policy responses should continue to play a critical role in limiting the hardship caused by containment measures during the coronavirus crisis, new OECD analysis says. But while many governments have taken action, getting the support to the most vulnerable households and firms still poses major challenges.

Recent seizures of fake medical supplies being marketed as protection against coronavirus (Covid-19) have underscored the need to address a growing international trade in counterfeit pharmaceuticals. The trafficking of fake or defective medicines is costly and puts lives at risk, according to the new OECD and EU reports.