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OECD Skills Outlook 2021: How does Belgium compare?

The Skills Outlook Country Profile details key indicators to assess the extent to which Belgium is able to provide strong foundations for lifelong learning; promote effective transitions into further education, training and the labour market and engage adults in learning. It also evaluates the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on adult learning and the labour market.

Preventing Harmful Alcohol Use: Key Findings for Belgium

Belgium consumes 11.1 litres of pure alcohol per capita per year, roughly equivalent to 2.3 bottles of wine or 4.3 litres of beer per week per person aged 15 and over. In addition, in Belgium, some population groups are at higher risk than others.

The Future for Low-Educated Workers in Belgium

Over the Rainbow? The Road to LGBTI Inclusion - How does Belgium compare?

This note provides a comprehensive overview of the extent to which laws in Belgium and OECD countries ensure equal treatment of LGBTI people, and of the complementary policies that could help foster LGBTI inclusion.

Belgique : maintenir le rythme des réformes pour une plus forte croissance de l’emploi et de la productivité

Selon un nouveau rapport de l’OCDE, les réformes menées en Belgique dans les domaines de la fiscalité, du travail, des retraites et de l’éducation ont amélioré les perspectives d’une croissance plus vigoureuse, durable et inclusive à long terme. Le maintien de cette dynamique dans les réformes structurelles est primordial pour redonner de la vigueur à l’économie et assurer sa résilience face aux risques et aux incertitudes extérieurs.

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Brussels on 3 February 2020

The Secretary-General of the OECD, Mr. Angel Gurría, will be in Brussels on 3 February 2020 to present the 2020 OECD Economic Survey of Belgium, alongside Ms. Sophie Wilmès, Prime Minister of Belgium.

In-Depth Productivity Review of Belgium

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Brussels on 8 July 2019

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Brussels on 8 July 2019 to attend the EU Employment and Social Policy Council meeting, where he will present the OECD report on the Economy of Well-Being.

Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for Belgium

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges

Améliorer et mobiliser les compétences pour renforcer la productivité et l’inclusivité en Belgique

Le niveau élevé de qualification et de compétence de la main d’oeuvre a été un élément déterminant de la productivité et de la prospérité en Belgique.