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The cost of catastrophe: Why putting a price-tag on disaster is our best protection

OECD countries have gotten much better at preparing for and responding to disasters, and fatality rates have gone down. What we’re not so good at, however, is reducing the economic fallout from natural disasters. Blog by OECD's Catherine Gamper.

OECD awarded the Hassan II Great World Water Prize

The OECD has been awarded the Hassan II World Water Prize by the government of Morocco and the World Water Council in recognition of its work under Secretary-General Angel Gurría to elevate water security as a crucial global issue and the policy guidance it has provided countries around the world on the issue.

Free trade zones are being used to traffic counterfeit goods

Rapid growth in free trade zones – where economic activity is driven by reduced taxes and customs controls, light regulation and limited oversight – is unintentionally fostering growth in counterfeit goods trafficking, according to a new report by the OECD and the EU’s Intellectual Property Office.

Countering Illicit Trade

Illicit trade has a negative impact on economic stability, social welfare, public health, public safety & our environment. To mitigate this global risk, public and private sector decision makers need a firmer understanding of the magnitude and nature of its impacts on economic activities, and a clearer understanding of the conditions that enable it.

Regulatory Policy in Slovenia - Oversight Matters

OECD Toolkit for Mainstreaming and Implementing Gender Equality

Toolkit to help governments, parliaments and judiciaries to design gender-sensitive public policies and services, and accelerate their efforts to enable equal access for women in public decision-making.

OECD launches Toolkit to help governments advance on gender equality goals

The OECD has launched an initiative for International Women’s Day to help governments, parliaments and judiciaries to design gender-sensitive public policies and services and accelerate their efforts to enable equal access for women in public decision making.

Driving Performance at Ireland's Commission for Regulation of Utilities

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in the United Arab Emirates on 10-11 February 2018

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in the United Arab Emirates on 10-11 February 2018 to attend the World Government Summit and deliver a keynote speech at the Opening Plenary Session.

Mobilising Finance for Climate Action in Georgia