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OECD at 8th World Water Forum

18-23 March 2018 - The OECD participated in the World Water Forum under the theme “Sharing Water” through a series of events, the launch of a new report "Implementing the OECD Principles on Water Governance - Indicator Framework and Evolving Practices" and by taking part in a number of workshops and seminars throughout the forum. View the programme of OECD events.

Governance Frameworks to Counter Illicit Trade

OECD and Brazil launch project to examine differences in cross-border tax rules

The OECD and Brazil today launched a joint project to examine the similarities and gaps between the Brazilian and OECD approaches to valuing cross-border transactions between associated firms for tax purposes. The project will also assess the potential for Brazil to move closer to the OECD’s transfer pricing rules, which are a critical benchmark for OECD member countries and followed by countries around the world.

Further reforms to spur trade and investment key for Brazil’s inclusive growth

Brazil is emerging from its long recession and is headed for solid growth in 2018 and 2019 as recent structural reforms start to bear fruit. Sustaining this recovery, unleashing Brazil’s full economic potential and spreading the benefits fairly will require additional efforts to rein in public spending, increase trade and investment, and further focus social spending on those most in need, according to a new OECD report.

Presentation of the 2018 Economic Survey of Brazil

I am delighted to be back in Brasília to present the OECD’s 2018 Economic Survey of Brazil. Let me begin by thanking the Ministry of Finance and Minister Meirelles for their support in the preparation of this Survey, and the Central Bank Governor Goldfajn for hosting us today.

Economic Survey of Brazil 2018

Over the past two decades, strong growth combined with remarkable social progress have made Brazil one of the world’s leading economies, despite the long recession that began in 2014 and from which the economy is now slowly emerging.

Active with Brazil 2018 (Portuguese)

Active with Brazil Brochure (Portuguese) 2018

Active with Brazil 2018

The 2018 edition of the Active with Brazil brochure presents the different areas of cooperation between the OECD and Brazil.

Water Charges in Brazil - The Ways Forward

How's life in Brazil?

This note presents selected findings based on the set of well-being indicators published in How's Life? 2017.