15-March-2021
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The 37 Member Countries of OECD appoint Mr. Mathias Cormann of Australia to be next Secretary General starting 1 June 2021
11-March-2021
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Canada’s economy is on the road to recovery after the shock from COVID-19, yet risks and uncertainties remain, and some economic sectors and groups remain vulnerable. Support to households and firms should continue until a recovery is well under way, with assistance then focusing on helping viable firms to create jobs, according to a new OECD report.
11-March-2021
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Uruguay became the 50th adherent to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises on 25 February 2021 in recognition of its impressive progress in pursuing investment policy reforms to improve the country's business climate and encourage the positive contribution investment can make to economic, environmental and social progress.
10-March-2021
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OECD unemployment rate stable at 6.8% in January 2021, 1.6 percentage points higher than in February 2020
9-March-2021
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Composite leading indicators (CLIs) are designed to anticipate turning points in economic activity relative to trend six to nine months ahead. However, in the current circumstances, the CLIs should continue to be interpreted with care as fluctuations in the underlying components are likely influenced by the evolving measures to contain Covid-19 and the progress of vaccination campaigns.
9-March-2021
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A global economic recovery is in sight but a faster and more effective vaccination rollout across the world is critical, while respecting necessary health and social distancing measures, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook.
3-March-2021
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OECD annual inflation picks up to 1.5% in January 2021 while Euro Area records sharp increase to 0.9%
2-March-2021
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The Estonian labour market has outperformed most EU countries after the global financial crisis. The employment rate of people in working age stood at 73% in the third quarter of 2020, up from 61.3% in 2010 and above the OECD average of 66.7%. Estonia provides comprehensive and targeted support to jobseekers, workers and employers.
25-February-2021
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Countries should increase efforts to better deter, detect and disrupt the activities of professionals who enable tax evasion and other financial crimes, according to a new OECD report.
23-February-2021
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Final quarter of 2020 shows continued recovery in G20 international merchandise trade