South Africa

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OECD Statistical Profile of South Africa

More than 40 indicators covering a wide range of areas. Click on the red i beside each indicator to obtain the unit of measure, a definition of the indicator and a list of references. To compare with OECD countries, tables and charts are provided at the end of each row.

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OECD Territorial Reviews: Gauteng city-region, South Africa

This Review of the Gauteng City-Region, South Africa evaluates measures to position economic development policy and to confront economic inequality in the Johannesburg/Pretoria region.

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Budget deficits: What governments are doing

Public finances are under pressure around the world. We asked finance ministers from a range of countries: “What actions is your government taking to bolster public finances, while upholding growth and services?”

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The OECD’s Innovation Strategy: Policies to Turn Ideas into Human Progress

In this speech, Angel Gurría called for countries to rethink their policies to nurture and guide innovation, noting that innovation needs to be seen as a system.

South Africa and the OECD

The OECD Council at Ministerial level adopted a resolution on 16 May 2007 to strengthen the co-operation with South Africa, as well as with Brazil, China, India and Indonesia, through a programme of enhanced engagement.

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