The world is entering a new development era, where growing uncertainty, technological change and mounting pressures on public finances require fresh thinking and new forms of collaboration.
The OECD Development Centre High-Level Week 2026 will gather ministers, senior officials and representatives of international organisations, businesses, foundations and financial institutions for a series of policy discussions, regional forums and exchanges with public and private partners.
At the heart of the programme is the 10th High-Level Meeting of the OECD Development Centre's Governing Board, where representatives of the Centre's member countries will agree on shared priorities, exchange experiences and help shape the Centre's Programme of Work for 2027-2030.
What sets the HLM apart is its unique mix of participants. By bringing countries together across regions and income levels, it creates opportunities for mutual learning and innovation.
At the meeting, participants will be invited to adopt a Joint Communiqué, and will welcome Mauritania and Guinea as the Development Centre’s newest member countries.
The week will also mark the launch of the Africa's Development Dynamics report and the handbook on Philanthropy, Blended Finance and Catalytic Capital for Development, while providing a platform to discuss findings from the latest Latin American Economic Outlook.
The 2026 HLM will focus on three priority areas:
- Financing Development and Investment: How can countries strengthen fiscal resilience, manage rising debt and unlock more investment from domestic resources, businesses and philanthropy to support their development ambitions?
- Productive Transformation: How can economies diversify, boost productivity and harness digital and green technologies to create quality jobs and drive long-term growth?
- Inclusive and Resilient Societies: How can nations ensure that economic progress translates into greater opportunity, stronger social protection and better outcomes for women, young people and workers in vulnerable employment?
