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The G20: Initiatives to face global challenges

29-May-2012

OECD Observer

We live in a globalised world where a significant event occurring today in a given place has direct and immediate consequences in the rest of the world. Hunger in Africa and the political turmoil in the ...

How Turkey was able to differentiate itself

29-May-2012

Ali Babacan, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, for the OECD Observer

“Having left the most difficult years of the global crisis behind, […] Turkey is one of the countries which has managed to put its economy back on the path to strong growth in a short period of time.” ...

The OECD's Relations with its Key Partners

25-May-2012

The 2012 Ministerial Council Meeting marks the fifth anniversary of the launching of Enhanced Engagement, aimed at advancing the OECD’s relationship with five Key Partners, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia ...

Ministerial Council Meeting 2012 - Chair’s summary

24-May-2012

At the close of the OECD’s annual Ministerial Council Meeting, governments from 40 countries called upon the OECD to study "New Approaches to Economic Challenges" which could help them recover from the economic crisis, promote inclusive growth and create jobs.

New Sources of Growth: Knowledge-based Capital - Interim Project Findings - C-MIN(2012)12-REV1

24-May-2012

Investment and growth in OECD economies are increasingly driven by knowledge-based capital (KBC). In many OECD countries, firms now invest as much or more in KBC as they do in physical capital such as machinery, equipment and buildings.

Gender Equality in Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship

24-May-2012

This report from the OECD Gender Initiative is designed to inform, share policy experiences and good practices, and help governments promote gender equality in education, employment and entrepreneurs ...

Towards a More Open Trading System and Jobs Rich Growth - C-MIN(2012)9

24-May-2012

Over the course of the last half century, the global expansion of trade has reshaped the world economy. Trade opening has enabled economies to reap the benefits of specialisation and focus more productively on what they do best, through the sectors where they demonstrate comparative advantage.

Better Skills. Better Jobs. Better Lives. The OECD Skills Strategy

24-May-2012

The OECD Skills Strategy provides an integrated, cross-government strategic framework to help countries understand more about how to invest in skills in a way that will transform lives and drive econ ...

New Approaches to Economic Challenges

24-May-2012

The Secretary-General proposes to develop a reflection process on “New Approaches to Economic Challenges” at the OECD. The aim is to respond tothe call by several countries for such a reflection, to learn ...

Secretary-General’s Strategic Orientations for 2012 and Beyond

24-May-2012

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

This note sets out my initial views on the likely priorities the OECD will need to address over the coming years. These priorities are shaped by the policy environment in which we expect to contribute ...