11-June-2020
English
The format of today’s discussion bears witness to the rapid changes imposed upon us by the global coronavirus pandemic. In fact, Mr President: it was only six months ago that I had the privilege of welcoming you to Paris in person for a meeting of the OECD Council.
25-October-2019
English
Productivity is a key ingredient for the inclusive and sustainable development of Latin American and Caribbean countries. Productivity emanates from the efficient organisation of our economies: the dynamism of our enterprises, the quality of our education and research systems, investment in innovative technologies, the dissemination of knowledge to stakeholders, and the availability of an adequate transport infrastructure.
25-October-2019
English
In recent years, Colombia has been growing fast and converging to higher living standards. Average annual growth rates have been among the highest in Latin America and the Caribbean, and in fact much higher than the OECD average.
15-October-2019
English
In finance, the ongoing digitalization process holds many promises to enhance access and improve services, including for the most vulnerable groups in society.
9-September-2019
English
Fifty years ago, the world watched in awe as the first humans landed on the moon. This remains one of the greatest feats of science, technology and innovation, and is a testament to the incredible power of human ingenuity, intelligence and courage.
26-August-2019
English
The OECD stands ready to support the G7 and its partners to make the AI Partnership a reality, and to adapt to the modalities which they will define.
22-May-2019
English
AI is dynamising economies, helping people make better predictions and decisions, be they a shop-floor manager or a doctor in the operating room. It is facilitating our everyday lives – your smartphone can use AI to detect your fatigue levels while driving or provide you with personal health data.
16-April-2019
English
This global slowdown is taking place amidst growing concerns that digitalisation is creating disruption and imposing a huge transformation upon our economies and societies. This transformation, however, also brings important improvements in well-being. Let me provide some context.
4-April-2019
English
Today, digital technologies are transforming science and innovation, but budgets remain under pressure and trust in governments has declined. This is making it more difficult for policymakers to harness the benefits of the digital transformation.
11-March-2019
English
The digital transformation is not new, but the pace of change has quickened, with our hyperconnected societies generating huge volumes of data of all kinds. This flood of data is transforming value generation, decision-making and production, similarly to how new materials or the advent of combustion engines transformed economies and societies in past eras.