Economy : Developing countries set to account for nearly 60% of world GDP by 2030, according to new estimates

The economic and financial crisis is accelerating a longer-term structural transformation in the global economy, with the aggregate economic weight of developing and emerging economies on the verge of surpassing that of the countries that currently make up the advanced world, according to new analysis from the OECD Development Centre.

Perspectives on Global Development, 2010

The 2010 Perspectives on Global Development: Shifting Wealth looks at the major realignment of the global economy that has taken place in the last two decades. Economic and political power has been shifting towards the developing world and emerging economies thanks to high and sustained growth rates in large developing countries, particularly the Asian giants of China and India. Increasing links between developing countries has been a

Experts Meeting on Indicators: Measuring Aid-for-Trade Results at the Country Level, 22 October 2010

OECD held an experts meeting to review the use of indicators for aid-for-trade monitoring and evaluation.

Perspectives on Global Development: Shifting Wealth

Speaking at the launch of the Perspectives on Global Development 2010, Angel Gurría says that the centre of economic gravity is moving from West to East, from the industrialised economies to the large developing economies, particularly China and India. The latest forecasts anticipate that emerging and developing economies will account for nearly 60% of world GDP by 2030.

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Perspectives on Global Development 2010, Chinese Summary

Perspectives on Global Development 2010, Chinese Summary

Perspectives on Global Development 2010, Spanish Summary

Perspectives on Global Development 2010, Spanish Summary

Graphics in English

Graphics in English

G20 investment measures - Third OECD and UNCTAD report, 14 June 2010

G20 Leaders have committed to forego protectionism and have requested public reports on their adherence to this commitment. The third report by OECD and UNCTAD on investment and investment-related measures covers the period from November 2009 to May 2010.

Perspectives on Global Development 2010, French Summary

Perspectives on Global Development 2010, French Summary