12-June-2017
English
After a decade of growth, African countries are facing a more challenging outlook, notably with commodity prices on the way down and interest rates on the way up. But our latest African Economic Outlook shows that growth is picking up, at 3.4% in 2017, up from 2.2% in 2016.
12-June-2017
English
I am delighted to join you in Berlin for the launch of the 2017 African Economic Outlook: Entrepreneurship and Industrialisation. This is the 16th edition in our annual series, one of the many fruits of our partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB). Its release today is a good opportunity to reflect on strengthening our work with African countries ahead of the G20 Africa Summit.
10-June-2017
English
I am deeply honoured to receive this distinction from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an institution with increasing clout and global prestige, which is developing the new talent of Israel, the new leaders and creators of a more caring, inclusive and sustainable world.
9-June-2017
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It is my great pleasure to participate in today’s EMnet meeting on Latin America. I am particularly honoured to welcome His Excellency Jimmy Morales, President of Guatemala, to this event with our network of multinationals working in emerging markets. The topic of our discussion is both timely and relevant: “Navigating Uncertainty: Strategies for Innovation and Growth”.
9-June-2017
Spanish
Es un placer participar una vez más en la apertura del Foro Económico Internacional para América Latina y el Caribe. Nos da mucho gusto hacerlo con una nueva administración francesa que ha traído un nuevo entusiasmo a Europa, pero también a otras regiones amigas que quieren ver a una Europa unida y abierta, como es el caso de América Latina y el Caribe.
8-June-2017
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OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría today welcomed the formation of a new Network for Open Economies and Inclusive Societies. The 19-country Network, which will be led by the Netherlands and facilitated by the OECD, has the dual purpose of peer learning and effective exchange of good practices, with a view to providing a new voice in the international policy arena.
7-June-2017
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Welcome to the launch of the OECD Economic Outlook. Before handing over to our Chief Economist Catherine Mann, who will elaborate on the report, I would like to highlight a few of the main messages. These messages dovetail with the key issues before us in this Ministerial Council Meeting.
7-June-2017
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I am delighted to celebrate the accession of Argentina and Romania to the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA). Congratulations to those who made this historic step possible, including the Ministers and Ambassadors gathered here, and all the NEA team, led by Bill Magwood.
7-June-2017
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I am delighted to present to you my Strategic Orientations. They lay out my vision and ambition for the Organisation moving forward. During its 56 years of existence, this Organisation pioneered many causes that sounded daring at the beginning, but are now internationally recognised as key enablers in the improvement of our societies.
7-June-2017
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I am delighted to welcome you to the OECD’s 2017 Ministerial Council Meeting on “Making Globalisation Work: Better Lives for All”. We are honoured to be joined by Prime Minister Løkke Rasmussen of Denmark, our MCM Chair.