Pier Carlo Padoan appointed OECD Chief Economist

Pier Carlo Padoan has been appointed Chief Economist of the OECD. Mr. Padoan will maintain his status of Deputy Secretary-General which he has held since joining the OECD in June 2007.

OECD and EIB sign agreement to work together on global challenges

The OECD and the European Investment Bank have agreed to share their expertise in support of economic co-operation and sustainable development. OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría and EIB President Philippe Maystadt signed a co-operation agreement to that effect today in Paris.

Key economic projections by country

Economic forecasts for GDP, unemployment, inflation and fiscal balance.

The Korean G-20 leadership: Assessing the key issues for 2010 - New sources of sustainable and balanced growth

A year ahead of Korea chairing the next G20 Summit, Mr. Gurría described in Seoul the “cocktail” of strategy, policies and framework conditions that will enable economies to harness new sources of economic growth, prevent environmental degradation and enhance the quality of life.

Launch of Economic Survey of Ireland

Following the severe contraction of the Irish economy, Gurría indicated that stabilising the financial system, tackling unemployment, and raising competitiveness will be the main economic challenges for Ireland.

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• OECD Secretary-General visit to Ireland (Dublin, 4 November)

Launch of OECD Economic Survey of Denmark 2009 - 5 November 2009

The OECD’s latest economic survey of Denmark, to be published on Thursday 5 November 2009, looks at the impact of the global economic crisis on Denmark and offers policy recommendations for reform.

Secretary-General to launch OECD Economic Survey of Ireland 2009 on 4 November 2009

The OECD’s latest economic survey of Ireland, to be published on Wednesday 4 November 2009, looks at the impact of the global economic crisis on Ireland and offers policy recommendations for reform.

Gurría calls for ‘new generation’ of statistics to reinforce public confidence in government

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría has warned that unless a new generation of statistics is developed to measure social progress and well-being, people may lose confidence in institutions and in the capacity of governments to address their problems.

OECD World Forum in Busan to explore new ways to measure and foster progress

Assessing the progress and failings of our societies requires a far broader set of measures than just economic indicators.

Policy Brief: OECD対日審査報告書2009年版

世界経済危機の中，日本経済は戦後最大の景気後退に陥った．2009年の国内総 生産は，輸出の低迷と厳しい金融状況を反映し，約6%の減少となる見込みである．金融市場の安定化を図り，政策金利を引下げ，そして大規模な財政刺激策を実施 するという当局による迅速な対応は，世界貿易の反転がゆっくりとしたものに止ま るという状況の中で，景気悪化の影響を和らげ，緩やかな回復のきっかけとなって いる．デフレ傾向が続く中において，日本銀行は，政策金利をゼロ近傍に据え置く べきである．

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