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Economy: Digitalisation can help Austria boost growth and inclusiveness
17 July 2017 The Austrian economy is strengthening, supported by recent tax reforms and a pick-up in international trade. With confidence rising and the outlook favourable, policymakers should enact deeper structural reforms that will improve both fiscal sustainability and social cohesion.
Read moreGovernment: Decline in public investment should be addressed as costs stabilise
13 July 2017 Governments have responded in different ways to addressing new challenges since the global crisis began, and should now seek to correct the steady decline in public investment since 2009, a new OECD report says.
Read moreG20: Secretary-General Gurría reaffirms need for global co-operation amid progress at summit
10 July 2017 International co-operation is now more critical than ever, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said following a G20 Leaders’ Summit, which was marked by controversy but also advances on a range of policies to tackle global challenges.
Read moreAgriculture: Slow growth in demand expected to keep world food prices low
10 July 2017 Global food commodity prices are projected to remain low over the next decade compared to previous peaks, as demand growth in a number of emerging economies is expected to slow and biofuel policies have a lesser impact on markets, according to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2017-2026.
Read moreMigration: Countries should step up integration efforts for migrants and refugees
29 June 2017 The number of humanitarian refugees arriving in OECD countries peaked in 2016 and governments continue to grapple with a humanitarian crisis. They should help refugees who are likely to stay in the host country settle and integrate, and rethink domestic policies and international co-operation, the OECD’s International Migration Outlook says.
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OECD Week 2017
Bridging divides was a central theme of OECD Week, 6-8 June. OECD Forum kick-started events with a focus on inclusive growth, digitalisation, and trust, and the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting focused on making globalisation work for all. Catch up on the sessions, statements and communiqués.
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Tax Inspectors Without Borders
Tax Inspectors Without Borders sends highly-qualified tax experts to developing countries that request help with audits of multinational companies. Its pilot projects have already brought in over $260 million in revenue. Visit www.tiwb.org.
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