3-September-2020
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This unprecedented challenge comes at a time when the multilateral system is strained and suffering a major trust deficit. We need to restore this trust. Trust in the governments and multilateral institutions that are supposed to defend their rights, as well as to protect them from the pandemic and its dire economic and social consequences.
1-September-2020
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The COVID-19 crisis has transformed remote learning into a crucial element for continuing education. Home has become the learning place, while an internet connection is a lifeline for students.
31-August-2020
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Corruption is a threat to inclusive growth, widens economic and social inequalities, impedes the effective delivery of public services and undermines the values of democracy. No one country nor sector is immune to corruption. It is by definition the way to perpetuate a privileged position, and it comes at the expense of those already greatly disadvantaged and most vulnerable.
25-August-2020
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In recent years, Latin America – and Colombia in particular – have undergone a significant transformation in terms of compliance. They have developed leadership in the implementation of structural reforms related to matters such as liability of legal persons or compliance standards for businesses.
20-August-2020
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The 6% decline in global GDP that we project for 2020 in our most recent Economic Outlook is larger than any other decline in the 60 years of OECD’s existence. And in case of a second wave of infections, global GDP could decline by more than 7.5%.
22-July-2020
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The OECD’s latest Economic Outlook projects a drop in global GDP growth of 6 percent in 2020, which could rise to 7.6 percent in case of a second wave of broad-based confinement measures. The impact on unemployment has exploded throughout the world.
20-July-2020
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When Slovenia became an OECD member, the world was gripped by a profound international financial crisis. This was followed closely by a domestic financial crisis in Slovenia. However, the country bounced back and rapidly became a star performer in the OECD.
20-July-2020
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The launch of this Economic Survey takes place against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic. In Slovenia, the pandemic created a health crisis that was dealt with effectively by the health sector and the government’s confinement measures. The pandemic also halted one of the best economic performances in the OECD, leading to a slump, as in other countries.
18-July-2020
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Addressing the tax challenges of the digitalisation of the economy should remain one of our top priorities. You have all agreed that action is necessary to reach a global, consensus-based solution, made of two pillars. Pillar one would provide the new nexus and profit allocation rules, while Pillar 2 would introduce a global minimum tax.
17-July-2020
English
We are here to discuss multilateralism in the post-COVID world. Too often, when we think about multilateralism, we jump straight into conversations about international organisations, but let me add another element which I consider crucial: the need to restore trust.