5-September-2019
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This report analyses different models for how operators may provide access to communication services over the next five to ten years.
5-September-2019
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Building on qualitative case studies and interviews, this study reveals the diverse ways countries are seeking to achieve goals set by national bioeconomy strategies and policies. It generates both common and country-specific insights that can enable the transition from a fossil-based economy to a more sustainable one.
5-September-2019
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An essential element for SMEs to “go digital” is connectivity. This report analyses the state of connectivity in Southeast Asia (i.e. access to high-quality communication networks and services at affordable prices) and how SMEs benefit from accessing and using digital tools. It provides policy recommendations to foster an enabling environment for SMEs in the region to help make their digital transformation a success.
4-September-2019
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Secondary ticket markets are raising various consumer issues in multiple jurisdictions. There are a number of potential policy responses available, as discussed at a roundtable organised by the Committee on Consumer Policy in April 2019 at which countries shared their experiences.
4-September-2019
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Consumers are increasingly using digital assistants to undertake a range of tasks including voice-controlled e-commerce. Such functionality, which uses artificial intelligence, algorithms and consumer data, has the potential to raise new benefits but also risks for consumers, as discussed at a roundtable organised by the Committee on Consumer Policy with representatives from online platforms, academia, and civil society in April 2019.
12-August-2019
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This OECD background report for the September 2019 G20 International Conference on Consumer Policy focuses on six policy areas of particular importance: adjusting policy to rapidly changing technologies; cross-border co-operation; impact of product recalls; dispute resolution and redress; the role of consumer protection agencies in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals; and protecting vulnerable consumers in the digital age.
6-August-2019
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Drawing on the 2018 update of the OECD’s Inter-Country Input-Output (ICIO) database, this paper explores the evolution of trade in value added between 2005 and 2015. Changes in international production systems are examined with particular attention given to four key sectors heavily integrated into global value chains: textiles and apparel, chemicals, ICT and electronics, and motor vehicles.
1-August-2019
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Ship finance is a broad term that involves corporate financial management of shipping companies and shipyards as well as new building finance. As the maritime industry is highly capital-intensive, and with the effects of the 2008 financial crisis, financing has become critical for the shipbuilding sector and shipping companies around the world. This paper provides an overview of ship finance practices in major shipbuilding economies.
18-July-2019
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This report summarises discussions at the first event of the OECD Global Forum on Digital Security for Prosperity. Participants examined stakeholders' roles and responsibilities in the governance of digital security risk in organisations, and how to improve digital security of technologies throughout their life cycle.
18-July-2019
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Digital technologies impact innovation in all sectors of the economy, but they are integrating and transforming sectors in very different ways. This analysis calls for revisiting innovation policy mixes to ensure they remain effective and address emerging challenges.