13-October-2015
English
We have long known that there is more to life than GDP, and whilst GDP growth is important for a successful economy, it should not be the sole compass to guide us towards success more widely. What we need is a more sophisticated instrument, some sort of GPS to measure progress understood as the improvement of people's quality of life.
13-October-2015
English
Opening address at the 5th OECD World Forum on Statistics, Knowledge and Policy in Guadalajara, Mexico.
10-October-2015
English
The OECD is well placed to contribute to global follow-up on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) with its range of measurement, country assessment, peer review and peer learning mechanisms. Indeed, its data, expertise, and convening power can serve as a GPS for SDG implementation.
9-October-2015
English
While the gradual recovery in most advanced economies continues, commodity exporters face strong headwinds from falling oil, coal and metal prices. In 2016, global growth is expected to rise to 3.6%, contingent on sustained growth in advanced economies.
9-October-2015
English
The OECD was asked to provide an up-to-date aggregate estimate of mobilised climate finance in relation to the commitment by developed countries to jointly mobilise USD 100 billion a year by 2020 for climate action in developing countries. We have done this work in collaboration with Climate Policy Initiative.
9-October-2015
English
Yesterday, G20 finance ministers endorsed the set of 15 actions to address base erosion and profit shifting. This is an historical moment.
7-October-2015
Spanish
Los avances de la economía peruana han sido impresionantes, pero llevan ahora al país a enfrentar nuevos retos que demandan una visión de futuro. Nuestro deseo es seguir trabajando estrechamente con el Gobierno del Perú y los diferentes interlocutores sociales para impulsar las reformas que el país necesita, acompañándoles en este momento decisivo de su historia.
6-October-2015
English
This report goes deep into questions about how to strengthen the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises and low-income developing countries in global value chains.
6-October-2015
English
Trade plays an important role in driving economic productivity, investment and growth, and has the potential to create better jobs, increase wages, and improve working conditions. And yet, 2014 marked the third consecutive year in which global trade volumes grew less than 3%. Trade and investment, the twin and complementary engines for reviving the world economy, are lagging behind.
5-October-2015
English
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2015 G20-OECD Global Forum on International Investment. The forum provides an important opportunity for dynamic, frank and constructive dialogue on measures to catalyse investment and develop a more coherent and cohesive global trade and investment regime.