8-February-2018
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International co-operation between Parliamentarians is vital in these challenging times. Many citizens are questioning the value of openness, the multilateral system and even the functionality of our political institutions and democracy itself.
30-January-2018
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2017 was one of the most turbulent and challenging years for international cooperation. 2018 is not auguring an easier path. But you delivered, and you should be proud.
24-January-2018
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I am delighted to present a new OECD study on a crucial issue: “Working Better with Age and Fighting Unequal Ageing in the United States”. I would like to thank the AARP for their support and for their continued partnership with the OECD on ageing issues.
22-January-2018
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Welcome to the COPE International Diversity Forum, and welcome to the OECD. It is a great pleasure to have so many key actors with us today – and notably our keynote speaker Minister Hussen. Minister, your presence here is testimony of your country’s leadership on this issue.
15-January-2018
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I am delighted to address the 6th edition of the “Ethics and Trust in Finance” Global Prize ceremony. Let me congratulate all the finalists for their ground-breaking essays. It is inspiring and comforting to see these gifted young people engaged in winning back trust in finance.
15-January-2018
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It is my pleasure to open the inaugural OECD-IOM-UNDESA International Forum on Migration Statistics. We have a lot of ground to cover! The Forum includes over 240 high-level speakers and 700 registered participants from more than 90 countries. A warm welcome to you all, including those following us live on the web.
13-January-2018
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After achieving 2.4% in 2017, the Mexican economy will continue to grow at rates above 2% in 2018. Although this is an impressive pace, given the external constraints, it still falls short of what Mexico needs to make a significant cut in poverty and to create the jobs that our young people are demanding.
10-January-2018
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This report follows up on the recommendations of the first public procurement review conducted by the OECD and the IMSS in 2013.
10-January-2018
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It is an honour that public institutions as important as the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) seek the OECD’s co-operation to review their new regulatory procurement frameworks.
9-January-2018
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This is the second year running that we have hosted this OECD Forum on Competition and Regulation. We hope to continue consolidating it as a benchmark for the commitment of the Mexican authorities to competition and regulatory improvement. I want to thank Secretary Guajardo for his leadership in bringing about this second edition.