Publications

The OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 explores emerging research on the use of generative AI in education and presents innovative tools and applications that show promise. The report examines the use of generative AI in different teaching and learning scenarios: by students to learn subject knowledge, by students and teachers together as part of instruction, and by teachers alone to support their work in the classroom. The Outlook also showcases how generative AI can enhance the efficiency of education institutions and systems, such as research, analysis of learning pathways and support for study advisors. While highlighting the opportunities and benefits of generative AI, the report also notes key challenges and concerns. It provides a state-of-the-art overview of the impact and possibilities of generative AI in education and is an essential resource for education policymakers, institution leaders, researchers, as well as other stakeholders.

The global economy has proved more resilient than expected this year, but underlying fragilities remain. Supportive macroeconomic policies, improved financial conditions and rising AI-enabling investment and trade, have helped underpin demand, cushioning the headwinds from elevated policy uncertainty and rising barriers to trade. Nonetheless, global GDP growth is projected to slow in 2026, as front-loading activity further unwinds and the impacts of higher effective tariff rates are more fully felt, before picking up modestly in 2027. Growth could be weaker if there are additional increases in trade barriers or if there are upside inflation surprises. A repricing of stretched asset valuations could also weaken the outlook, especially if it is amplified by forced asset sales by highly leveraged non-bank financial intermediaries. In contrast, a reversal of the recent increase in trade barriers or a faster emergence of the productivity benefits from new technologies could have positive impacts on global growth. The key policy priorities are to ensure a lasting decline in policy uncertainty, trade tensions and inflation, establish a credible fiscal path to debt sustainability, effectively monitor and supervise emerging financial stability risks and implement ambitious reforms to strengthen economic growth prospects.This issue includes an assessment of the global economic situation, a chapter on the economic impact and priorities for regulatory policy and a chapter summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country. Coverage is provided for all OECD members as well as for selected partner economies.