17-June-2016
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In the US, women have more opportunities than ever before and are better off than their counterparts in many other OECD countries. But the US is still facing important challenges empowering women and promoting gender inclusion. Women earn 17% less than men on average, compared with the OECD average wage gap of 15%.
17-June-2016
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Thank you for your welcome, and thank you to the Washington International Trade Association for hosting today’s event. The OECD is a longstanding advocate of open markets. I am delighted to be among so many ‘‘friends of trade’’ to share the OECD’s latest data, analysis and reflections on developments in the global trade landscape.
16-June-2016
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Thank you, Amy Liu. It’s a pleasure to be back at Brookings. This afternoon, I will launch the 2016 Economic Survey of the United States, so I can start with some good news! Seven years after the depths of the financial crisis, the US is making a comeback, registering one of the strongest economic recoveries in the OECD.
16-June-2016
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It is a pleasure to be here to present the OECD’s 2016 US Economic Survey. I would like to thank the US Administration ─ in particular Secretary Lew and his Treasury team ─ for their support and input on the Survey, and to Adam Posen and his staff for generously hosting us at the Peterson Institute.
17-April-2015
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In his speech delivered at the Brookings Institute, OECD Secretary-General Gurría explains that OECD’s numbers tell a clear-cut story of how our traditional economic growth agenda has neglected inclusiveness. Yet to begin to tackle this problem, we have to understand that inequality is not just about money. It touches every area of people’s lives.
17-April-2015
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To revive global growth and put the global economy on a sustained footing, leaders worldwide want to rely on sound analysis of reliable data, well-founded and broad-based policy recommendations, effective institutions and well tested co-operation mechanisms. The OECD fits the bill.
1-December-2014
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On the occasion of the OECD High Level Policy Forum on Migration taking place on December 1 and 2 2014, Secretary General Angel Gurria congratulates President Obama on taking action to address the unsustainable situation of undocumented immigrants.
24-September-2014
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As the most advanced economies struggle to regain momentum after the global financial crisis, and as emerging and developing economies face new challenges in achieving convergence in living standards, our citizens’ expectations have never been higher.
22-September-2014
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"This year and next are critical in the fight against climate change. We now have a unique window of opportunity to improve the tracking of climate finance. We need to be open, ambitious, transparent and collaborative. Together we can gather the data that will enhance accountability and build trust towards a successful global climate deal.", said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría at the UN Climate Summit.
13-June-2014
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The United States is doing better, but the legacies of the crisis are heavy and there is a lot of room for improvement. As we gradually exit the gravest crisis of our lifetimes, we have the unique opportunity to push forward reforms which will lead to sustainable, green growth and some inclusive societies, said OECD Secretary-General.