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OECD Global Forum consolidates tax evasion revolution in advance of Pittsburgh

03-Sep-2009

Today, on the eve of the Pittsburgh G20 meeting, the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information dealing with tax matters, took major steps to confirm the end of the era of banking secrecy as a shield for tax evaders. Hailing the breakthrough OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said “what we are witnessing is nothing short of a revolution."

Recovery arriving quicker than expected but activity will remain weak, says OECD

03-Sep-2009

Recovery from the global recession is likely to arrive earlier than had been expected a few months ago but the pace of activity will remain weak well into next year, according the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Assessment. Watch the webcast of the press conference.

Economic Survey of Iceland 2009

02-Sep-2009

Iceland has entered its deepest recession in decades following the collapse of its major banks. They had pursued risky strategies, making them vulnerable in the global financial crisis. The authorities have adopted a stabilisation programme supported by an IMF Stand-By Arrangement. The crisis has highlighted the need to improve prudential supervision and the potential advantages of joining the euro area, which would enable Iceland to share the benefits of the ECB’s credibility.

OECD’s Global Forum transfers meeting to Mexico City

31-Aug-2009

The meeting of the OECD’s Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information which was to have taken place in Los Cabos, Mexico, on 1-2 September has been transferred to Mexico City because of the threat of severe damage posed by Hurricane Jimena.

New Chair of OECD Tax Commissioner Forum announced

14-Aug-2009

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría has welcomed the announcement today of the new Chair of the OECD’s Forum on Tax Administration, Douglas H. Shulman of the United States.

Mobile phone calls lowest in Finland, Netherlands and Sweden, says OECD report

11-Aug-2009

Finland, the Netherlands and Sweden have the lowest prices for mobile phone calls among OECD countries, according to the latest OECD Communications Outlook. The highest were found in Canada, Spain and the United States.

Liechtenstein and UK agree package of measures to improve tax compliance

11-Aug-2009

The OECD welcomes the announcement today of a package of measures between Liechtenstein and the United Kingdom intended to ensure effective exchange of information for tax purposes between the two countries and to address the important issue of undeclared funds in a cooperative way.

Technology industry shows signs of recovery

29-Jul-2009

A sudden upturn in global sales of information and communications technology (ICT) goods in May and June suggests the ICT industry may have reached a turning point and be on the road to recovery, according to a new OECD report.

OECD recommends strengthening Chilean regions to boost the economy

27-Jul-2009

Chile’s economy has strengthened over the last 20 years. Yet, to date Chilean regions have not been able to fully utilise their assets and reach their growth potential, limiting national capacity for growth. An OECD Territorial Review of Chile recommends that Chile adopt a stronger regional approach to economic development in order to better exploit opportunities and improve the country’s overall performance.

OECD Secretary-General congratulates Enrico Giovannini on designation to head Italian statistics institute

24-Jul-2009

Hailing the designation of Enrico Giovannini, OECD’s Chief Statistician since January 2001, as President of the Italian national statistics institute (Istituto nazionale di statistica - ISTAT), OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said this marks recognition of his prominent role in the field of international statistics and his contribution to strengthening the OECD’s position in this area.


Events

OECD’s 2008 Education at a Glance to be published on Tuesday 9 September

on 09-Sep-2008

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría will launch the 2008 edition of OECD’s annual Education at a Glance at a news conference at 11.00 a.m. on 9 September 2008 in Paris. This rich compendium of comparable statistics provides valuable underpinning for policy debate and decisions by education authorities.

Official visit of the Secretary-General to Australia (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney)

from 03-Aug-2008 to 08-Aug-2008

During his official visit to Australia, Angel Gurría attended the APEC Ministerial Meeting on Structural Reform and met with government officials and business representatives to discuss a range of key policy issues.

Official visit of the Secretary-General to New Zealand (Wellington)

from 29-Jul-2008 to 31-Jul-2008

During his official visit to New Zealand, Angel Gurría met with the Prime Minister, government officials, business representatives and political leaders. They discussed a range of key policy issues, including the developments in the global economy, financial markets, climate change and sustainability, trade and agriculture and development issues.

Official visit of the Secretary-General to Indonesia (Jakarta)

from 24-Jul-2008 to 26-Jul-2008

During his first official visit in Indonesia, Angel Gurría met with the President of the Republic and several government officials. He also presented the first OECD Economic Assessment of Indonesia

Official visit of the Secretary-General to South Africa (Pretoria - Johannesburg)

on 15-Jul-2008

During his official visit, Angel Gurría met with the President of the Republic of South Africa and other government officials. He also held a press conference for the release of the first’s OECD Economic Assessment of South Africa.

OECD work with G8

from 07-Jul-2008 to 09-Jul-2008

The environment and climate change, development and Africa and the global economy were the key themes set out by Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukada for this year's G8 Summit, which OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría attended.

Official visit of the OECD Secretary-General to the United Kingdom

from 30-Jun-2008 to 01-Jul-2008

During his first official visit to the United Kingdom, Angel Gurría met with government officials and business representatives. He also gave a speech on the economics of climate change to the Royal Institute of International Affairs.

Agricultural Policies in OECD Countries to be released 26 June 2008 – news briefing 11.00 a.m.

on 26-Jun-2008

How are rising food prices affecting government support to farmers?  How is agriculture policy changing?  These are among the issues addressed in Agricultural Polices in OECD Countries: Monitoring and Evaluation to be be released on 26 June 2008.

OECD Economic Survey of Portugal

on 25-Jun-2008

The OECD’s latest economic survey of Portugal, to be published on Wednesday 25 June 2008, looks at how growth can be boosted and made more sustainable by strengthening public finances, enhancing the business environment and improving the efficiency of the labour market.

Official visit of the Secretary-General to Canada

from 08-Jun-2008 to 11-Jun-2008

During his official visit, Angel Gurría attended the Conference of Montreal and met with representatives from the Government of Quebec and the Federal Government in Ottawa. He also held a press conference for the joint release of the Economic Survey of Canada 2008 and the report Jobs for Youth - Canada.



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