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The OECD in your words
The OECD in your words
Our anniversary presents an opportunity to reflect on how the world has evolved, and dwell on some of the lessons and achievements we’ve shared together. We can look ahead to the trends shaping the future, and define our role in the years to come.
Hear from leaders and key stakeholders who lend their voice to this reflection.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister, Canada
Robert C. O’Brien
National Security Advisor, United States of America
Boris Johnson
Prime Minister, United Kingdom
Mette Frederiksen
Prime Minister, Denmark
Erna Solberg
Prime Minister, Norway
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
President, Turkey
António Costa
Prime Minister, Portugal
Micheál Martin
Taoiseach, Ireland
Alexander de Croo
Prime Minister, Belgium
Angela Merkel
Chancellor, Federal Republic, Germany
Stefan Löfven
Prime Minister, Sweden
Simonetta Sommaruga
President, Swiss Confederation
Sebastian Kurz
Federal Chancellor, Austria
Mark Rutte
Prime Minister, The Netherlands
Xavier Bettel
Prime Minister, Luxembourg
Giuseppe Conte
President of the Council of Ministers, Italy
Yoshihide Suga
Prime Minister, Japan
Sanna Marin
Prime Minister, Finland
Scott Morrison MP
Prime Minister, Australia
Arturo Herrera
Minister of Finance, Mexico
Mihály Varga
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hungary
Andrej Babiš
Prime Minister, Czech Republic
Mateusz Morawiecki,
Prime Minister, Poland
Moon Jae-in
President, Republic of Korea
Igor Matovič
Prime Minister, Slovak Republic
Sebastián Piñera
President, Chile
Janez Janša
Prime Minister, Slovenia
Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister, Israel
Jüri Ratas
Prime Minister, Estonia
David Sassoli
President, European Parliament
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"Comme il y a soixante ans, l’Organisation se trouve confrontée au défi de déterminer pour nos sociétés des choix fondamentaux qui permettent de reprendre le chemin du progrès, en réparant les profondes lacérations sociales auxquelles nous sommes en train d’assister."
Sergio Mattarella
President, Italy
“We consider the OECD a symbol of good governance, economic efficiency and respect to democracy. We believe in the same values and principles. For this reason, I see with optimism our future relations with this important Organisation and all its members.”
Jair Bolsonaro
President, Brazil
“I hope the OECD will continue to use its expertise to advance its objectives of promoting better policies for better lives, and bolster strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth of the world economy.”
Li Keqiang
Premier of the State Council, People's Republic of China
“The OECD promotes high standards of living, sustainable growth and employment, while maintaining financial stability. Today the OECD’s commitment to create better policies for better lives is needed more than ever.”
Andrej Plenković
Prime Minister, Croatia
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"The Organisation has significantly contributed to the development of standards and the formulation of economic and development policies capable of achieving the slogan agreed upon by its member states: Better policies for better lives."
Abdel Fattah al-Sissi
President, Egypt
“The OECD is today recognised for promoting people standards and inclusive government policies. Kazakhstan is grateful to the OECD for its support in the on-going journey to develop our State.”
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
President, Kazakhstan
“Mauritius has a long history of fruitful collaboration with the OECD in the field of international taxation and development.”
Pravind Kumar
Prime Minister, Mauritius
"Le Maroc pourra accompagner et soutenir la stratégie des relations mondiales de l’OCDE à l’échelle du continent africain."
Saad Dine El Otmani
Prime Minister, Morocco
“It is imperative to remember the hard work of all Secretaries-General: a legacy started with Thorkil Kristensen and today in the capable hands of Ángel Gurría.”
Francisco Sagasti
President, Peru
“OECD’s evidence-based policies to improve economic and social well-being worldwide, its focus on inclusive private sector governance is much needed, particularly for Africa’s industrialization agenda.”
Paul Kagame
President, Rwanda
“I applaud the OECD’s role in advancing the global economy by promoting high quality international norms and standards.”
Prayut Chan-o-cha
Prime Minister, Thailand
“Nos pays d’Afrique sont heureux de bénéficier du soutien du Centre de développement notamment les statistiques, les politiques de protection sociale, de jeunesse, de transformation structurelle et d’aide publique au développement.”
Victoire Tomegah Dogbé
Prime Minister, Togo
“I hope that the OECD will maintain its role in conducting research and policy consultation, fostering new momentums and growth models upholding rules-based multilateralism.”
Nguyễn Xuân Phúc
Prime Minister, Vietnam
“The role of the OECD, its principles and values are more valid than ever, with the objective placed on our people’s well-being, especially those most vulnerable, in order to achieve better policies for better lives.”
Federico González
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador, Paraguay
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"The work of the OECD has become even more pertinent today as the world is faced with the common crisis of COVID-19 and as multilateralism comes under pressure."
Dato Lim Jock Hoi
Secretary-General, ASEAN
“The OECD brings analytical rigor, excellence, best practices and global standards. Combined with ADB’s deep country knowledge, financial strength and credibility in the Asia and Pacific Region, it makes for a highly effective partnership.”
Masatsugu Asakawa
President, Asian Development Bank
“The OECD has been an unrelenting force for good dedicated to prosperity and progress. Its research, analysis and standard-setting work continue to inform and improve the lives of people of all backgrounds from all around the world.”
Marija Pejčinović Burić
Secretary General, Council of Europe
“It has been an honour to work with the OECD. We are partners in different initiatives such as policy dialogues, data collection, analysis and joint reports, and in showing why measuring well-being and progress is a key priority in defining better policies for better lives.”
Alicia Bárcena
Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
“The OECD’s mission is to build better policies for better lives, and I really believe that this goal is as relevant today as it was 60 years ago.”
Odile Renaud-Basso
President, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
"The OECD has helped countries identify reforms that support development and growth, and promoted multilateral solutions to global challenges. You’ve helped us understand which kind of reforms are more effective and under which conditions – and crucially – how they can be made inclusive."
Christine Lagarde
President, European Central Bank
“The OECD has established itself as a central pillar of the multilateral system, driving a change in the way economic and societal progress is built and preserved for the next generations.”
Werner Hoyer
President, European Investment Bank
“La OCDE será uno de los vehículos más importantes para nuestra recuperación (de la crisis más profunda que ha combatido la OCDE en estas 6 décadas, por causa de la pandemia del COVID-19).”
Rebeca Grynspan
Secretary-General, Ibero-American General Secretariat
“The OECD has become an ever more important and influential actor and partner on the multilateral scene.”
Guy Ryder
Director-General, International Labour Organization
“We have been partners in many areas, supporting inclusive and sustainable growth and improvements in living standards. We highly value your leadership on international standards from taxation to anti-corruption.”
Kristalina Georgieva
Managing Director, International Monetary Fund
“I take this opportunity to pay tribute to the OECD Secretary-General, my friend Angel Gurría for his outstanding leadership over the last 14 years.”
Houlin Zhao
Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union
“By focusing on issues such as prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all, while shaping new policies, the work of the OECD always reminded us of the human face of economic development.”
Jürgen Stock
Secretary-General, Interpol
“This is the time to join forces and strengthen our global institutions – together our democratic countries can overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow, and preserve the values that unite us, freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.”
Mircea Geoană
Deputy Secretary-General, NATO
“Desde 1960, la OCDE ha desarrollado estándares, normas e iniciativas que han sido la base de ambiciosos programas de reformas económicas y sociales con el objetivos de mejorar el bienestar de los ciudadanos y la gobernanza sobre la base de la experiencia compartida de los países miembros y socios en todo el mundo.”
Luis Almagro
Secretary-General, Organisation of American States
"Over the past 60 years, the OECD has established itself as a reference for objective analysis, the sharing of best practices, the production of reliable data and recommendations for public policies."
Angel Gurria
Former Secretary-General, OECD
"At a time when the world faces the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, a climate crisis and other severe challenges, the collective action enshrined in the OECD Convention is needed more than ever. It is a key norm-setting body and a trusted source of data and analysis. The UN looks forward to this continued partnership in overcoming crises and building a more sustainable and equitable future for all on a healthy planet."
António Guterres, Secretary-General, UN
“OECD Member States continue to display a powerful commitment to multilateralism and international solidarity.”
Achim Steiner
Administrator, UNDP
“The OECD has been at the forefront of fostering economic development and prosperity by providing evidence, data, analysis and solutions to economic, social and environmental challenges.”
Inger Andersen
Executive Director, UNEP
« C’est en vertu de son implication pour un multilatéralisme fort, au service du bien commun, que je veux saluer l’action de l’OCDE et son engagement pour des valeurs qui sont aussi les nôtres. »
Audrey Azoulay
Director-General, UNESCO
“We are very pleased that the OECD enables policy makers to focus on issues such as the role of women and girls through the data and the analysis that you make available.”
Anita Bhatia
Deputy Executive Director, UN Women
“60 years ago, the OECD created the very spirit of international cooperation and action. Since then the OECD has effectively engaged with stakeholders, consistently bringing rigorous evidence and analytical support to better equip decision-makers.”
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development
“The OECD enhances our way of thinking as a reliable and strategic partner, one that we know we can work with and learn from on a full spectrum of priority areas.”
Nasser Kamel
Secretary-General, Union for the Mediterranean
“The OECD has proved its capacity to adapt and remain relevant to the challenges of the day, time and time again.”
Mari Pangestu
Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships, World Bank
“The OECD has recognised the importance to shape economic and social policies in the framework of the fourth industrial revolution.”
Klaus Schwab
Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
“Since the Covid-19 outbreak, we learned the hard way that global challenges cannot be solved by a single country’s efforts. To this end, the OECD’s role is indispensable.”
Ban Ki-moon
Former Secretary-General, United Nations
“The OECD is the world’s largest and most successful think tank, in which members’ agenda is to study together and learn together, as a collective that shares a common vision of sustainable and inclusive economic growth.”
Nancy Birdsall
Senior Fellow, President Emeritus, Center for Global Development
“Being a member of the OECD is an aspirational goal and a powerful tool that helps consolidate reforms and drive inclusive and sustainable economic policies.”
Ana Botín
Group Executive Chairman, Banco Santander
“The OECD is the world’s greatest policy shop.”
Richard Boucher
Former Deputy Secretary-General, OECD
“When people ask me, what can Costa Rica expect from joining the OECD. I respond with modesty and pride: help us become an improved version of the country we already are – not different, but better.”
Laura Chinchilla
Former President, Costa Rica
“The OECD-Women’s Forum partnership highlights women’s voices, vision and added value, not only on gender issues, but on topics that concern the entire humanity.”
Chiara Corazza
Managing Director, Women’s Forum
“Today the OECD excels in structural fields, particularly in the economic area, environment, energy, development assistance.”
Eduardo Ferro
President of the National Assembly, Portugal
“Global challenges require global solutions. The OECD has been a pioneer in acknowledging that health is not just a result of economic development, but also one of its key determinants.”
Julio Frenk
President, University of Miami, United States
“Your contributions to humanity have never been more critical than in the very recent few years. An important area has been to convince business to change its behaviour and produce the desperately needed inclusive prosperity and growth.”
Peter Georgescu
Chairman Emeritus, Young & Rubicam
“Thanks to the work of the OECD, world leaders are increasingly treating healthcare as an investment – one that not only promotes lives, but also promotes economic growth”
Julie Gerberding
Executive Vice President and Chief Patient Officer; Strategic Communications, Global Public Policy, and Population Health, Merck
“Many lives have become better! Some OECD highlights are the Better Life Index, the Making Reform Happen project and the work on tax harmonisation. OECD’s work is valid, solid, evidence based and relevant.”
Aart de Geus
Chairman of the board, Goldschmeding Foundation
“We’re proud to partner with the OECD and support the Organization’s mission to foster multilateral collaboration, and improve the health and well-being of communities and countries all around the world.”
Alex Gorsky
Chairman, Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson & Johnson
“This Organisation has brought so much to people’s lives over many years. It has proven a platform to bring parliamentarians, NGOs, campaigners and individuals together to discuss the issues of the day and the issues going forward.”
Mary Goudie
Founder, 30% Club; Member, House of Lords, United Kingdom
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“Marking 60 years of its history, the OECD is one of the most influential and trustworthy international organisations in the world.”
Dalia Grybauskaitė
Former President, Republic of Lithuania
"The OECD’s leadership to prioritise skill development has helped millions of young people gain skills to contribute to their families, communities and countries.”
David Howie
CEO, World Skills International
“As we face the future, the OECD must play its part to help governments navigate this crisis, together with social partners, with an ambition to achieve an inclusive, green and fair recovery.”
Christy Hoffman
General Secretary, UNI Global Union
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“OECD reaches 60 in a fully globalised world, where cumulated challenges – pandemics, terrorism, and climate change – know of no border and no race. We have all learnt that no positive change ever takes place if not triggered by a deep crisis. Let us make sure that we define, not just a “recovery” model, but a new one, more sustainable, more equitable, more inclusive and above all, more people-centred.”
Mo Ibrahim
Founder and Chair, Mo Ibrahim Foundation
“The OECD has been actively promoting international collaboration and cooperation in many aspects of our economies. I believe such activities are more important than ever, as multilateralism is key for the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Tadahiko Ito
Member of Parliament, Deputy Secretary General, LDP, Japan
“The OECD is deeply committed to living up to its name for co-operation and development. In partnership with AARP, OECD helps people to take advantage of the opportunities of increased longevity and helps Governments meet the challenges of their ageing societies.”
Jo Ann Jenkins
Chief Executive Officer, AARP
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“Through its Global Parliamentary Network, the OECD has become a key player in promoting issues of utmost importance for the globe such as the Paris agreement, tax transparency and justice, and recently common digital standards for the digital future protecting our fundamental principles.”
Eva Kaili
Member, European Parliament
“On the auspicious occasion of the OECD’s 60th anniversary, Women Political Leaders would like to recall and to commend the OECD’s history of bold policy recommendations.”
Silvana Koch-Mehrin
President & Founder, Women Political Leaders
“It is crucial that we cities strengthen international co-operation and collaboration and take the perspective of sustainable recovery to overcome the crisis.”
Yuriko Koike
Governor of Tokyo, Japan; OECD Champion Mayor for Inclusive Growth
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“For 60 years the OECD has been a forum in which governments work together, finding evidence-based solutions to the issues of the day.”
Rihards Kols
Member, Latvian Parliament
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“The OECD’s work remains vital as we face major issues, including rebuilding with integrity after the Covid-19 pandemic, dealing with the climate crisis and achieving the SDGs.”
Huguette Labelle
Former Chair, Transparency International
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« L’histoire retiendra que c’est l’OCDE qui a posé pour la première fois le problème de la justice fiscale à l’âge de la mondialisation.
Alain Lamassoure
Former Member of Parliament, France
“The OECD is the No. 1 think tank of this planet. Providing us with facts, numbers, theories, ideas, diagnosis, proposals that lead to build a better world.”
Pascal Lamy
Former Director-General, WTO
“Today the OECD sets forward the right objectives: the future of the economy is to be more resilient, green and inclusive.”
Yves Leterme
Former Deputy Secretary-General, OECD
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“OECD's work in my area, income inequality, has not only been indispensable for anyone interested in inequality and its macroeconomic effects, but preserved the interest in the topic in the years that very few other institutions studied it. OECD publications are distinguished by their comprehensiveness, careful applied research, and non-partisan objectivity.”
Branko Milanovic
Author, Global Inequality: A New Approach for the Age of Globalization
“The OECD Global Parliamentary Network, promoted under the leadership of Ángel Gurría, provides us valuable opportunities to share our views and experiences with parliamentarians around the world.”
Toshihiro Nikai
Secretary-General of the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party and President, “Friends of the OECD in Japan"
“One of the most important areas of the OECD’s efforts is taxation and tax transparency, especially the initiative on base erosion and profit shifting, which presents an enormous opportunity in many developing countries.”
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Former Minister of Finance, Nigeria
“The OECD has inspired global leadership. The OECD’s role advising the G20 has resulted in tangible mandates to improve living standards.”
Phil O'Reilly
Chair, Business at OECD
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“Confío en el trabajo de la OCDE, y estoy convencido de que Costa Rica y las demás naciones que integran la organización, trabajando juntos, superaremos los efectos de la pandemia.”
Jonathan Prendas Rodríguez
Member of Parliament and President of the OECD Special Commission, Costa Rica
“I hope the number of OECD countries will increase. In a society where globalisation is a fact, we need a place where critical-free analysis of events and solutions can take place."
Romano Prodi
Former President of the European Commission; former Prime Minister, Italy
“The OECD has been a force for good, joining the best causes of humanity. It has done so during the past 60 years, but this was magnified under the visionary and powerful leadership of Secretary-General Angel Gurría.”
Gabriela Ramos
Assistant Director-General, UNESCO
“Today we have to build back better – all countries agreed in 2015 on common goals to reach, with the Paris agreement on climate and agenda 2030. We must pursue, deepen and accelerate our efforts to reach them.”
Rémy Rioux
CEO, Agence Française de Développement, France
“Since 60 years ago the OECD has been committed to more sustainable growth, through sound economic expansion, always with an eye to improving social wellbeing.”
Lynn Forester de Rothschild
Founder and Managing Partner, Inclusive Capital Partners
“As the world is facing one of the gravest crisis of our times -the crisis of justice, modernity and civilization- the OECD’s multilateral, humanitarian action and leadership is much more needed. The OECD will have to play a lead role in our demand for fairer share.”
Kailash Satyarthi
Activist and 2014 Nobel Peace Prize
“The OECD has made an enormous impact in emerging markets, particularly in Latin America.”
Susan Segal
President and CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas
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“The OECD has played an outstanding role in the deepening of knowledge and strategies for action around climate change.”
Nick Stern
Chairman, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, United Kingdom
“As we face the deepest global crisis since WWII, the OECD must look to its historical mandate. It can lead, shape new global roles and policies, strengthen bargaining power, rebuild economies from the rubble for the dignity and security of workers.”
Richard Trumka
President, TUAC
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“In a world awash with so much false information, we depend on the wealth of sound, internationally comparable data that the OECD produces.”
Richard Wilkinson
Social Epidemiologist; Professor Emeritus, Social Epidemiology, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
“As inscribed in the OECD’s name, cooperation has been both the soul and the engine of the Organisation. I trust that the spirit and the actions that have animated the OECD during 60 years will encourage governments to follow that good path.”
Ernesto Zedillo
Director, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, United States; Former President, Mexico
