The OECD’s latest report shows that sustainable productivity growth is vital to address food systems challenges and curb agricultural emissions as part of Paris Agreement targets, says Marion Jansen, Director for Trade and Agriculture.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and others joined Secretary-General Mathias Cormann to open the 2022 gathering of OECD ministers to discuss better policies for the next generation and a sustainable transition.

Russia’s war in Ukraine is exacting a heavy toll. Beyond the humanitarian disaster, spiking energy and food prices means a cost-of-living crisis, a risk of famine in the poorest economies – and slower global economic growth.

With Russia’s war in Ukraine dealing a blow to recovery efforts, Belgium should bolster “labour market participation, productivity growth and business dynamism”, and ensure “strong and sustainable public finances”, says Secretary-General Mathias Cormann