Four more countries commit to OECD tax standards

The OECD welcomes recent commitments to the internationally agreed tax standard on exchange of information made by Costa Rica, Malaysia, Philippines and Uruguay.

Ensuring food security for the world’s poor: Questions and Answers

Investing in Food Security in a Global Economy brought together international experts to discuss a range of agricultural, development and trade policy issues. Key questions on how to ensure food security for the world’s poor both during the current crisis and over the

Chile debe crear más y mejores trabajos para reducir la pobreza y la desigualdad, afirma la OCDE

Chile debe invertir más en empleo y en políticas sociales activas para reducir sus altos niveles de pobreza y desigualdad en los ingresos, según un nuevo informe de la OCDE.

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Chile should create more and better jobs to cut poverty and inequality, says OECD

Chile should invest more in employment and active social policies in order to reduce its high levels of income inequality and poverty, according to a new OECD report.

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• Chile debe crear más y mejores trabajos para reducir la pobreza y la desigualdad, afirma la OCDE

OECD welcomes Uruguay’s commitment to OECD tax information exchange standards

The OECD welcomed today the formal endorsement by Uruguay of its tax information exchange standards.

Tertiary education in Chile is ready for a second generation of reforms

Education has been a persistent priority of Chile since the early 1990s. The government’s firm commitment to access and equity has led to ever-increasing numbers of young people entering tertiary education, posing challenges for both its financing and quality.

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• Reviews of National Policies for Education: Tertiary Education in Chile

Following G20 OECD delivers on tax pledge

Following the G20 meeting and communiqué, the OECD has provided a detailed report on progress by financial centres around the world towards implementation of an internationally agreed standard on exchange of information for tax purposes.

Cayman Islands signs tax information agreements with Nordic economies

The Cayman Islands has signed bilateral agreements with seven Nordic economies - Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden - on exchange of information for tax purposes.

A new role for regional policy: local responses for a global crisis

Speaking at the ministerial meeting of the territorial development policy committee, Mr. Gurría affirmed that urban and rural regions have a core role to play in promoting sustainable growth. Mayors and regional officials are leading efforts to encourage public transportation, implement climate change action plans, and curb air pollution.

OECD Ministers call for Regional Responses to Global Crisis

Ministers responsible for regional development met at OECD to discuss the serious impact of the financial crisis on urban and rural regions and suggest ways to stimulate the economy.