17-January-2020
English
One of the OECD’s main objectives is to help our Members prepare for the future, to create conditions that promote the well-being of all our citizens; for those born locally, as well as for the 129 million immigrants who have become residents in OECD countries and who represent about 13% of our populations.
16-January-2020
English
Well-managed migration can be win-win-win for migrants, host countries and origin countries. Key policy priorities include ensuring that labour migration effectively meets its objectives, and fostering successful migrant integration in host countries.
13-January-2020
English
The rapidly changing world of work is an important challenge that we face today. According to OECD estimates, 14% of existing jobs could disappear as a result of automation in the next 15-20 years, and another 32% are likely to change radically.
10-January-2020
English
Even though the global economy continues to grow and there are some positive aspects to highlight, such as an adequate and responsible monetary policy stance in the major central banks, the international economic landscape looks very complex.
10-January-2020
English
While we have worked a lot with the Mexican Institute for Social Security (IMSS) and the State’s Employees’ Social Security and Social Services Institute (ISSSTE) at the national level, we are delighted that the ISSSTESON is leading the way among federal states.
9-January-2020
English
It is a pleasure to participate in this event on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women for Inclusive Growth in Mexico. In the 21st century, in an age where knowledge, science and human rights have reached their highest expression, women continue to be treated less fairly than men.
9-January-2020
English
Higher education is one of the drivers of inclusive growth. Investments in, access to, and the quality of higher education translate into direct benefits for our societies, our economies, our countries. Especially in this age of the knowledge economy, which is so competitive and so complex.
8-January-2020
English
This is one of the main health challenges facing Mexico. It also has a significant impact on our country's economic performance. The incidence of overweight and obesity among the Mexican population has reached alarming levels. We urgently need to improve and strengthen our policies, legislation, codes and regulations to combat this phenomenon.
8-January-2020
English
The clouds gathered over the global economy are not dissipating. Every time we updated our growth projections over the past year, the data were down. We now estimate that, after 2.9% in 2019, the world economy should grow at a similar rate during 2020 and 2021.
6-January-2020
English
I am very pleased to be here to launch this collaboration between the OECD and the government of the state of Puebla. Co-operation between local governments and international organisations is becoming increasingly important.