The current Canadian government has declared itself feminist and has taken a number of steps to improve labour market outcomes for women. In terms of employment and labour force participation, Canadian women do much better than the OECD average.

Current carbon prices are falling short of the levels needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change, but even moderate price increases could have a significant impact, according to new OECD research.

Better policies for better lives: this time, in your region - Insights Blog

Study outlining how OECD countries are dealing with the challenges of Open Government Data with a special chapter on the policy context of OGD in the United Arab Emirates.

Through measurement, reviews, the identification of good practices and policy dialogue, the OECD seeks to better understand, track and help to improve access to justice.

Your zip code matters – but not only to get your mail. It determines your chances of going to a good school, finding a well-paid job, breathing clean air or even living longer. Our day-to-day experience of life is essentially local, and this is precisely where governments and citizens can make a difference. Blog by OECD's Soo-Jin Kim.

This side event at the "High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development" will provide a focused discussion on how governments can tackle the governance challenges in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

Today the discourse on “conflict minerals” has changed. It’s not just about conflict-free, it's about promoting responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict areas, despite the challenges. This blog discusses the urgent need to create responsible supply chains of artisanal gold, and support the livelihoods of miners in the informal gold industry, and how OECD guidance can help companies do this.

Climate change affects lives and livelihoods everywhere. We can and must act now to tackle climate change and make a better world for our children. We have the knowledge, the tools and the financial resources. Now our countries must deliver on commitments. Here are 25 climate actions to get us on track by 2025.

Have you ever used your smartphone to hail a taxi? Order in lunch? Or to find the help you need, whether from a cleaner or a childminder? If you have, then like millions of people, you probably did so via digital platforms. Every day people are connecting online, whether to use or provide myriad services.

Minimum Wages in Mozambique remained unchanged at 4390 MZN/Month in 2020 from 4390 MZN/Month in 2019. Minimum Wages in Mozambique averaged 3286.80 MZN/Month from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4390 MZN/Month in 2019 and a record low of 2005 MZN/Month in 2011. This page provides - Mozambique Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports of Live Trees & Plants in the United Kingdom increased to 153.34 GBP Million in February from 85.53 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports of Live Trees & Plants in the United Kingdom averaged 81.71 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 157.65 GBP Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 37.99 GBP Million in July of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Live Trees & Plants.

Imports of Live Animals in the United Kingdom decreased to 17.71 GBP Million in February from 22.97 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports of Live Animals in the United Kingdom averaged 35.91 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 172.14 GBP Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 5.34 GBP Million in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Live Animals.

Imports of Intra EU - Live Trees & Plants in the United Kingdom increased to 136.22 GBP Million in February from 75.44 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports of Intra EU - Live Trees & Plants in the United Kingdom averaged 65.21 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 140.49 GBP Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 18.86 GBP Million in July of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Live Trees & Plants.

Imports of Intra EU - Live Animals in the United Kingdom decreased to 16.41 GBP Million in February from 21.53 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports of Intra EU - Live Animals in the United Kingdom averaged 22.75 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 160.92 GBP Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 1.02 GBP Million in March of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Live Animals.

Exports of Food & Live Animals in Singapore increased to 1362.14 SGD Million in March from 1209.71 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Food & Live Animals in Singapore averaged 374.04 SGD Million from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1523.78 SGD Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 140.10 SGD Million in February of 1981. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Food & Live Animals.

Live Cattle decreased 30.57 USd/Lbs or 24.35% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Live Cattle reached an all time high of 171.98 in October of 2014. The Live Cattle market prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Our Live Cattle market prices are intended to provide you with a reference only, rather than as a basis for making trading decisions. Trading Economics does not verify any data and disclaims any obligation to do so.

Exports of Live Animals in Spain decreased to 7991.79 EUR THO in February from 8235.90 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Live Animals in Spain averaged 3411.42 EUR THO from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15121.39 EUR THO in November of 2019 and a record low of 4.60 EUR THO in February of 1981. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports of Live Animals.

Imports of Live Animals in Japan decreased to 1169.97 JPY Million in March from 2938.15 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Live Animals in Japan averaged 1889.34 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7486.47 JPY Million in November of 1996 and a record low of 266.49 JPY Million in August of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Live Animals.

Imports of Food & Live Animals in Japan increased to 497818.93 JPY Million in March from 417134.27 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Food & Live Animals in Japan averaged 392230.65 JPY Million from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 590290.10 JPY Million in April of 2019 and a record low of 191249.19 JPY Million in February of 1987. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Food & Live Animals.

Imports of Swine, Live in Mexico decreased to 929 USD THO in March from 1757 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Swine, Live in Mexico averaged 890.58 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2663 USD THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 83 USD THO in July of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Swine, Live.

Imports of Sheep & Goats, Live in Mexico remained unchanged at 0 USD THO in March from 0 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Sheep & Goats, Live in Mexico averaged 259.42 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11616 USD THO in June of 2015 and a record low of 0 USD THO in October of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Sheep & Goats, Live.

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After months of testing, Facebook’s redesign is finally official. Announced last year at F8, the more minimalist approach to its desktop design has been rolled out in waves. In March, the company added an option to try out the new version. Users could switch back and leave feedback for why they had done so. This […]

Saudis alleged to have hacked Jeff Bezos’s phone

Record usage of grocery delivery services amid the COVID-19 pandemic has led to delayed orders, fewer open delivery windows and, on occasion, an inability to even book a delivery time slot. Walmart now hopes to capitalize on the increased demand for speedier delivery with the introduction of a new service that allows consumers to pay […]

Music streaming service Soundcloud is capitalizing on consumer demand for live entertainment amid the COVID-19 quarantine with the launch of its own slate of originally produced live programming. The company today announced its plans for a new Twitch channel where it will air live chat series and other panel conversations, plus music sets and shows […]

Target, which already owns on-demand delivery service Shipt, is in the process of acquiring technology assets from same-day delivery service Deliv. The retailer is characterizing the deal as more of an R&D type of acquisition and not one that will have an immediate consumer-facing impact. Deal terms were not disclosed, but we understand the deal […]

Augmented reality still has Apple’s enthusiasm behind it, but can that keep the whole industry afloat? On Wednesday, Apple debuted a new iPad Pro, the hallmark feature of which was a lidar time-of-flight sensor baked into the camera, which is designed to make augmented reality experiences more realistic and immersive. For most potential users, the […]

A collapse in global car-booking demand was offset by a surge in food delivery at Uber

Target, which already owns on-demand delivery service Shipt, is in the process of acquiring technology assets from same-day delivery service Deliv. The retailer is characterizing the deal as more of an R&D type of acquisition and not one that will have an immediate consumer-facing impact. Deal terms were not disclosed, but we understand the deal […]

The Europas Awards for European Tech Startups is doing what everyone in tech has done before: pivoting! Given the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be ‘going virtual’ on an amazing new platform, to be unveiled. (OK, but not VR – just yet!). A percentage of proceeds from the event will be donated to charities helping to […]

When Liliana Pertenava decided to go all-in on crypto by investing $2,000 in a mining rig in 2017, she went so far down the crypto rabbit-hole she decided to make a documentary about it. If you’re locked-down and looking for something to watch, you could do worse than sit down and watch “Crypto Rush,” which […]

The new Extra Crunch Live series is taking flight this week. Today we’re talking to Cowboy Ventures’ Aileen Lee and Ted Wang. This Thursday we’re keeping the parade of well-known investors coming, when Charles Hudson will join Natasha Mascarenhas and I for a deep-dive into all things pre-seed and seed. Extra Crunch Live Episode 2: […]

Target makes another acquisition, social platforms struggle with a “Plandemic” conspiracy video and Boston Dynamics’ robot Spot encourages social distancing. Here’s your Daily Crunch for May 8, 2020. 1. Target to acquire same-day delivery tech from Deliv Target, which already owns on-demand delivery service Shipt, is in the process of acquiring technology assets from same-day […]

After months of testing, Facebook’s redesign is finally official. Announced last year at F8, the more minimalist approach to its desktop design has been rolled out in waves. In March, the company added an option to try out the new version. Users could switch back and leave feedback for why they had done so. This […]

Amazon is bringing a year’s worth of free, live and on-demand cooking classes to tens of millions of Amazon Fire TV and Fire tablet owners across the U.S., thanks to an expanded collaboration with Discovery’s Food Network Kitchen. The subscription service launched last fall as a flagship app for Amazon’s Alexa-powered Echo Show, bringing daily […]

It’s a brutal time for marijuana startups. I’m hearing some are raising at 1/5th of their 2019 valuation amidst rampant competition, tall taxes, and slow legalization. The struggles for marijuana’s best-known startup, delivery service Eaze, continue as today it’s losing one of its top partners. $75 million-funded weed brand empire Caliva has dropped Eaze in […]

Instagram founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have teamed up to launch their first product together since leaving the Facebook mothership. Rt.live is an up-to-date tracker of how fast COVID-19 is spreading in each state. “Rt” measures the average number of people who become infected by an infectious person. The higher above the number 1, […]