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Migration: Immigrant integration policies have improved but challenges remain
10 December 2018 Many countries have made important improvements in integrating immigrants and their children. However, challenges remain and much of the potential that migrants bring with them remains unused, hampering both economic growth and social inclusion, a new joint OECD-EU report, Settling In 2018: Indicators of Immigrant Integration says.
Read moreTax: Revenues continue to rise with further shift towards corporate and consumption taxes
5 December 2018 Tax revenues in advanced economies have continued to increase, with taxes on companies and personal consumption representing an increasing share of total tax revenues, according to OECD Revenue Statistics 2018. The OECD average tax-to-GDP ratio rose slightly in 2017, to 34.2%, compared to 34.0% in 2016, the report says.
Read moreEmployment: Changing world of work needs new jobs strategy
4 December 2018 Governments need to do more to help workers and firms adapt to the fast-changing world of work and drive inclusive growth, according to the new OECD Jobs Strategy. New evidence reveals relatively good performances among countries that promote job quantity, quality and inclusiveness, the report says.
Read morePensions: Improvements to pension systems have made them better placed to deliver
3 December 2018 Improvements in the design of pension systems over the last decade in OECD countries have made them more financially sustainable and governments should now focus on ensuring they provide people with an adequate retirement income, the OECD Pensions Outlook 2018 says.
Read moreGovernance: Our resilience needs to take root and blossom
10 December 2018 Resilience is a term that is widely used by policymakers in domains such as economy, finance, employment and urban planning, as well as national security. Resilience is like a bamboo tree, which shows endurance and flexibility while bending against violent winds, and bouncing back even stronger.
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Focus: UN Climate Change Conference–COP24
The objective of this vital climate change conference now under way is to adopt the implementation guidelines of the Paris Climate Change Agreement. Technologies, infrastructure, and industry, as well as water and forestry management, are among the urgent issues up for discussion at the COP24, 2-14 December, in Katowice, Poland.
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Survey: What does the future of automation mean for your job?
Will your job change because of automation? How does your job compare to other professions? Take our new innovative survey and check your results.
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Inequality puts our world at risk
In many OECD countries, inequalities are at their highest levels in 30 years and are widening. What are the effects, and the policy responses? See our story on inclusive growth.
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