Investing in Prosperity in the United Kingdom: Skills, infrastructure and Innovation

In many respects, the reforms proposed by the Growth Commission fall in-step with many of our policy recommendations for the UK in areas such as education, innovation and the economy. However, investing more in human capital, innovation and infrastructure, like broadband, is essential to make the UK more innovative and competitive in world markets, said OECD Secretary-General.

Launch of the 2013 OECD Economic Survey of the United Kingdom: Sowing the seeds of an enduring recovery

Restoring fiscal sustainability remains a priority. But at the same time the seeds of future growth must be carefully sewn, said Angel Gurría at the launch of the 2013 OECD Economic Survey of the United Kingdom.

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The role of the Centres of Governments in meeting today’s economic challenges

Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomes a network of senior officials attending the 31st Centres of Government (COG) meeting held in London. Highlights include the importance of institutions in economic reform through improved co-ordination, outreach and transparency.

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New Approaches to Economic Challenges: An OECD Agenda for Growth

The crisis has forced us to engage in a true soul searching exercise – to see where we stand, where our models have failed, and where we need to go. But how can we best prepare ourselves for the new global economic landscape while addressing current challenges?

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• Official Visit of the OECD Secretary-General to the United Kingdom (London, 23rd - 26th July 2012)

Launch of the OECD’s Economic Survey of the United Kingdom

Economic growth will be subdued this year and next in the United Kingdom, but the government must continue its difficult fiscal consolidation and structural reform programmes to return the economy to a sustainable path, according to the OECD Secretary-General presenting this report in London.

OECD a “force for good” - Statement by David Cameron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, went to London this week to launch the OECD Economic Survey of the United Kingdom. During his visit, Gurría met with David Cameron, British Prime Minister who issued a statement about the OECD.