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Accession: Slovenia becomes the OECD’s 32nd member

22-Jul-2010

On 21 July 2010, Slovenia deposited its instrument of accession to the OECD Convention, thereby becoming a member of the Organisation. Slovenia was invited by OECD countries to open negotiations for membership in May 2007.

Statistics : Trade flows continue to grow in the first quarter of 2010 but at a slower pace

21-Jul-2010

Based on seasonally adjusted monthly data, merchandise trade values remain approximately 20% below pre-crisis levels in April and May. 

Foreign bribery : South Africa should take a more proactive stance, says OECD

19-Jul-2010

South Africa should step up its efforts to detect, investigate and prosecute cases of bribery in international business deals, according to a new report by the OECD’s Working Group on Bribery.

South Africa : Boosting job creation and exports key to growth, says OECD’s Gurría

19-Jul-2010

South Africa should leverage the positive impact of the World Cup to improve living standards by boosting job creation and exports, said Secretary-General Angel Gurría at the launch of the Economic Survey of South Africa in Pretoria.

Climate change : Gurría welcomes calls for further emissions reductions

19-Jul-2010

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría has welcomed the call by ministers in France, Germany and the UK for Europe to adopt a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels by 2020. 

Economy : Policy responses to encourage growth and reduce imbalances beyond the short term

15-Jul-2010

The global crisis has left OECD countries with lower potential output and high government debt. The OECD has done policy simulations of three scenarios for the world economy – business as usual, fiscal consolidation and fiscal consolidation with structural reform.

UK : OECD's Gurría proposes action plan to strengthen UK recovery

13-Jul-2010

The UK should build on its strong foundations to boost its recovery and restore confidence, according to "United Kingdom: Policies for Sustainable Recovery", a new OECD report that Secretary-General Angel Gurria discussed with Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and other members of the government in London.

Economy : migration key to long-term economic growth, says OECD

12-Jul-2010

International migration has fallen during the economic crisis, but as the recovery moves into gear migrants will once again be needed to fill labour and skill shortages, according to a new OECD report. 

Employment : Job creation must be a top priority in months ahead, says OECD’s Gurria

07-Jul-2010

OECD countries need to create 17 million jobs to get employment levels back to where they were before the crisis, according to the OECD’s Employment Outlook 2010. Unemployment may have peaked in the OECD area, having reached 8.6% in May 2010, it says.
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