11-October-2017
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Our focus on “bridging divides” is quite intentional. We have already discussed this issue with our Ministers and partners at the OECD Week, but the perspective of legislators remains essential. Divides are becoming ever more present in societies and in the lives of the people you serve.
10-October-2017
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The OECD projects global growth to increase to around 3.5% in 2017 and 3.7% in 2018, up from 3% in 2016. In the Euro area, GDP growth has outpaced expectations in the first half of 2017 and the unemployment rate fell to 9.1%, the lowest since 2009.
5-October-2017
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In the post-war period, Italy enjoyed high growth by exploiting its decentralised production base and nurturing the technical and vocational skills needed for specialised manufacturing. But over the past fifteen years, Italy’s economic performance has been sluggish and productivity has stagnated. This is partly due to skills challenges.
4-October-2017
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After a slowdown to 2.2% in 2016, our projections in the 2017 edition of the African Economic Outlook show that Africa’s average growth is expected to rebound to 3.4% this year and consolidate in 2018, expanding by 4.3%.
3-October-2017
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This lecture that the Development Centre hosts now for the fifth time has become a tradition. It is not only a tribute to the brilliant Professor Angus Maddison, it is also a great opportunity to discuss the defining challenges of our era. These provide food for thought and also have the potential to identify and develop better policies for better lives.
3-October-2017
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After a period of unprecedented development progress that has lifted millions out of poverty, has moved families into a global middle class for the first time, and has expanded health and education for children worldwide, we find that the story of development does not end there.
2-October-2017
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Tourism is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors in the world economy. International tourism has boomed since the 1950s, growing from just a few million arrivals to more than 1 billion in 2012. This strong growth is expected to continue.
20-September-2017
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The thoughts of the entire OECD community are with the people of Mexico today. We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and hope that those still unaccounted for will be brought to safety.
19-September-2017
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The 2030 Agenda provides the international community with a bold and comprehensive framework to chart a more prosperous, inclusive and sustainable future for all. The SDGs are universal, and their implementation is the shared responsibility of all countries, at all levels of development – including OECD countries.
19-September-2017
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Today is both an opportunity to celebrate the first results of this partnership, and to take stock of the challenges ahead. The legacies of the crisis are still being felt by workers across the globe