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TRADE: Open markets boost jobs and wages

23-May-2012Governments that foster open markets and resist protectionism have the best chance of stimulating inclusive economic growth and creating high-value jobs, according to a new study from 10 international organisations presented in Paris.Read more

ECONOMY: Recovery gaining momentum but risks remain

22-May-2012The global economy is recovering, but confidence is extremely uneven across different regions, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook. European governments must take greater action to ensure that the crisis in the euro area does not derail the recovery.Read more

GENDER: Tackle the gap to boost growth

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22-May-2012Breaking down barriers to gender equality in education, employment and entrepreneurship would create new sources of economic growth and help make better use of everyone’s skills, according to a new OECD report.Read more

WELL-BEING: OECD launches updated version of Your Better Life Index

22-May-2012The OECD today released a new version of its pioneering Your Better Life Index-- an online, interactive index that allows people to measure and compare their lives in a way that goes beyond traditional GDP numbers.Read more

SKILLS: OECD launches its Strategy to boost jobs and growth

21-May-2012The OECD has launched its Skills Strategy to help governments build economic resilience, boost employment and reinforce social cohesion. Despite the pressure on public finances, spending on education and skills is an investment for the future and must be a priority.Read more

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OECD Week 2012: Paris, May 22-24

Create jobs and find a new sustainable type of economic growth that works for everyone – while at the same time reducing public debt and tackling inequality. A tall order, but it can be done if governments and citizens work together. OECD Week 2012 is a chance to do just that.

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Create Your Better Life Index

The Better Life Index allows citizens to compare well-being across 36 countries based on 11 dimensions in the areas of material living conditions and quality of life. The updated version integrates data on gender and inequality and strengthens existing topics. Visitors can compare their ...

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Key issues

Restoring public finances

NEW: Fiscal Consolidation - How much, how fast and by what means?

Boosting jobs and skills

NEW: Competences and jobs required for a greener and smarter economy

Restoring public trust

NEW: Are tax havens disappearing?

New sources of growth

NEW: The Internet of things

Countries list