G20: an update on the move to greater transparency and international cooperation in tax matters

26-Sep-2009

OECD Secretary-General Gurría reported to G20 on progress towards greater transparency and international cooperation in tax matters. Read the latest Progress Report listing where jurisdictions stand in implementing the international standard.

G20: International standards on structural policies key to emerging from crisis

25-Sep-2009

Welcoming the adoption of the Framework for Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth by G20 leaders gathered in Pittsburgh for the G20 summit, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said new sources of jobs and growth needed for the global economy to effect a sustained recovery, will only emerge if the right structural policies are adopted by the world’s leading global economies.

Quickening the pace of reform will help strengthen EU economy post-crisis

21-Sep-2009

Strengthening innovation, deepening the single market and moving to a low carbon economy are among the areas where reform needs to be accelerated to strengthen long-term growth in the European Union after of the worst recession in 50 years, according to a new OECD report.

OECD names former Clinton aide to head its Washington Centre

21-Sep-2009

The OECD has appointed Jill A. Schuker, a former Clinton and Carter Administration official who also has worked on Capitol Hill, in state government and in the private sector, as the new Head of its Washington Centre.

OECD and the Pittsburgh G20 Summit - Boosting jobs, reshaping the global economy

18-Sep-2009

Helping the unemployed and getting economies moving again will be among the most pressing challenges facing the G20 leaders at their Summit in Pittsburgh on 24-25 September 2009. The OECD is already working on a broad range of the issues under discussion, and OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría will be attending. 

Governments must act decisively on jobs, says OECD’s Gurría

16-Sep-2009

Governments must act fast and decisively to prevent the recession turning into a long-term unemployment crisis, according to OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría. “Employment is the bottom line of the current crisis. It is essential that governments focus on helping jobseekers in the months to come,” he said at the launch of the OECD’s Employment Outlook 2009.

OECD, WTO and UNCTAD call on G20 for stronger commitment to more open trade and investment

14-Sep-2009

The OECD, World Trade Organisation and the UN’s Conference of Trade and Development have called on the leaders of the G20 countries to make a stronger commitment to open trade and investment as the global economy begins its recovery from the crisis.

OECD welcomes experts’ call on need for new measures of social progress

14-Sep-2009

In remarks prepared for a workshop on the findings of the Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress set up by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Mr Gurría noted that the OECD is well placed to lead international cooperation on harmonising concepts and methodologies. The OECD World Forum on 27-30 October 2009 will provide the next major international opportunity to advance the Commission’s recommendations.

Invest in education to beat recession, boost earnings

08-Sep-2009

Growing advantages for the better educated and likely continuing high levels of unemployment as economies move out of recession will provide more and more young people with strong incentives to stay on in education. Governments need to take account of this in planning education policies, according to the latest edition of the OECD’s annual Education at a Glance.

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."

Chilean President Bachelet addressed OECD Council

on 28-May-2009

During her official visit to the OECD, the President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, met with OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria and addressed ambassadors at a special meeting of the OECD Council.

Building a Cleaner World: Tools and Good Practices for Fostering a Culture of Integrity

on 04-May-2009

The Secretary-General of the OECD, Angel Gurria, and Siim Kallas, EC Commissioner for Administrative Affairs, Audit and Anti-fraud will outline the main challenges and strategies for greater government integrity, transparency and accountability. This Global Forum on Public Governance will map risks of corruption, particularly related to public procurement, lobbying and conflict of interest.

Official Development Assistance – rising or falling?

on 30-Mar-2009

OECD will release the 2008 Official Development Assistance figures at 14:00 (London time) on Monday 30 March. For the first time, the news conference will also address the outlook for aid in the future based on new OECD work on donor forward spending plans.

OECD Regional Policy Forum, ‘Global Crisis, Regional Responses’

on 30-Mar-2009

As the economic crisis deepens, the public sector is stepping in to restore confidence and stimulate the economy. To be successful, this effort needs to include policy makers at all levels of government, as well as stakeholders in the private sector, civil society and academia. Sub-national governments are responsible for two-thirds of public investment in OECD countries and will have an important role to play in efforts to resolve the crisis.

Turin Round Table to help SMEs deal with the global financial crisis

from 26-Mar-2009 to 27-Mar-2009

SMEs are suffering under the credit crunch, with banks demanding tougher loan terms while sales weaken and debtors delay payments. How can governments help? A Round Table organised under the auspices of the OECD to discuss possible policy options will take place on 26-27 March in Turin. Journalists are welcome to attend.

Managing Water for All publication launch

on 17-Mar-2009

The OECD has released a new report – Managing Water for All: Pricing and Financing – at an event during the World Water Forum in Istanbul. Emphasising the economic, social and environmental benefits of investing in water and sanitation, the report includes information about the agricultural uses of water, financing water supply and sanitation, water pricing, private sector participation in the water sector and aid flows to water.

Official visit of the Secretary-General to Spain

from 16-Feb-2009 to 17-Feb-2009

On the occasion of his official visit, Angel Gurría launched the Rural Policy Review of Spain and presented the Product Market Regulation Indicators results for Spain. He also met several government officials.

OECD/IMF news briefing on competition policy and the economic crisis, Thursday 19 February 2009

on 19-Feb-2009

Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, and Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will open the OECD Global Forum on Competition and hold a news briefing on competition policy and the economic crisis on Thursday 19 February 2009.

Tackling the financial and economic crisis

The global economic crisis is affecting families and communities across the planet. Restoring stability, confidence and growth is the priority: the OECD is working with the world’s governments and other organisations to get economies moving again.

Official visit of the Secretary-General to Finland (Helsinki)

from 19-Jan-2009 to 20-Jan-2009

Angel Gurría was in Helsinki for a two day official visit to attend the Solemn Seminar which marked 40 years of Finnish membership to the OECD. He also met with several government officials, business and trade unions representatives to discuss a range of key policy issues.