1-April-2016
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Tax revenues in African countries are rising as a proportion of national incomes, according to the inaugural edition of Revenue Statistics in Africa. In 2014, the eight countries covered by the report - Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritius, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia - reported tax revenues as a percentage of GDP ranging from 16.1% to 31.3%.
31-March-2016
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Population growth and increasing prosperity are driving and changing global demand for agricultural products, while other challenges, like climate change and increased competition for limited natural resources like land and water, loom on the horizon.
31-March-2016
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The OECD Economic Survey of Germany, to be published on Tuesday 5 April, discusses how the country can use its current position of strength to prepare for the substantial opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, particularly as concerns strengthening productivity and investment, boosting well-being in an ageing society and ensuring that newly-arrived migrants are fully integrated into the labour force and society.
30-March-2016
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Countries should modernise their consumer protection laws to address new risks posed by online commerce, including “free” apps and peer-to-peer Internet transactions, according to new OECD guidelines for member countries and emerging economies.
29-March-2016
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Mayors from cities across the United States, Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America gathered in New York to launch a global campaign to address rising inequalities and foster inclusive growth in their cities, in their countries and worldwide.
22-March-2016
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Polish economic growth remains solid and unemployment is decreasing, but further investments in infrastructure and skills will be essential to sustain a continuing improvement in living standards, environmental quality and well-being, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Poland.
17-March-2016
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OECD Unit Labour Cost growth picks up to 0.5% in the fourth quarter of 2015
16-March-2016
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Despite a continuing slowdown in economic growth, tax revenues in Latin American and Caribbean countries rose slightly in 2014, as a proportion of national incomes, according to new data from the annual Revenue Statistics in Latin America and the Caribbean publication.
16-March-2016
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Ministers and representatives from the 41 State Parties to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention have reaffirmed their commitment to continued implementation of the Convention and called for robust enforcement of their anti-foreign bribery laws.
15-March-2016
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The OECD Economic Assessment of Poland, to be published on Tuesday 22 March, discusses the country’s recent performance and prospects for continuing convergence with the most affluent OECD countries.