Since the start of the crisis, a growing number of OECD countries have been reporting declining inward and outward FDI, a phenomenon that could be described as ‘investment de-globalisation’. Governments must take immediate and vigorous action to reverse such trends by removing unnecessary barriers and complexities that hinder investment, said OECD Secretary-General.

This roundtable provided a forum for dialogue on building responsible supply chains in the textile and garment sector that contribute to inclusive growth and sustainable development, in line with the OECD and ILO recommendations. The Roundtable also identified challenges and areas for future collaborative action.

This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector which provides practical guidance to mining, oil and gas enterprises in addressing the challenges related to stakeholder engagement. The deadline for comment is 5 June 2015.

Georgia has achieved remarkable progress in eliminating petty corruption in the public administration and should now focus on combating high-level and complex corruption, according to a new OECD report.

Mutual legal assistance, and international co-operation more broadly, are important issues in the investigation and prosecution of corruption crimes. This report outlines common barriers to MLA among the 31 member jurisdictions of the ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific, and describes best practices used to overcome these barriers.

The FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index (FDI Index) measures statutory restrictions on foreign direct investment in 58 countries, including all OECD and G20 countries, and covers 22 sectors.

“I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic deaths of Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan, members of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On behalf of my Organisation, I wish to convey our condolences to their families and colleagues from the UN and beyond, who had the pleasure of working with them."

30/01/2018 - The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and the OECD today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out their commitment to intensify co-operation to promote responsible business in global textile and apparel supply chains.

When companies involve stakeholders, such as local communities, in their decision making, it enables them to identify, and account for the impacts of their activities, and contribute to positive social and economic development. To address the challenges raised when engaging with stakeholders, the OECD is preparing a user guide on how to undertake due diligence in engaging with stakeholders for mining, oil and gas enterprises.

Housing Index in South Africa increased to 544.47 Index Points in November from 539.71 Index Points in October of 2016. Housing Index in South Africa averaged 127.55 Index Points from 1966 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 544.47 Index Points in November of 2016 and a record low of 3.62 Index Points in January of 1966. The Absa house price indices are based on the total purchase price of homes in the 80-400 Sq. meter size category, priced at ZAR 4,2 million or less in 2015 (including improvements), in respect of which mortgage loan applications were received and approved by Absa. This page provides - South Africa Housing Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Indonesia increased to 210.97 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 210.33 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Indonesia averaged 150.79 points from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 210.97 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 100 points in the first quarter of 2002. In Indonesia, housing index refers to the Residential Property Price Index that measures house prices in 16 cities, including small, medium and large houses. This page provides - Indonesia Housing Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Australia decreased to -3 percent in the first quarter of 2019 from -2.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018. Housing Index in Australia averaged 1.43 percent from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.10 percent in the second quarter of 2002 and a record low of -3 percent in the first quarter of 2019. In Australia, House Price Index measures weighted average of price movements for residential properties for eight capital cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and Perth. Residential properties are defined as detached residential dwellings on their own block of land regardless of age. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia House Price Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Portugal increased to 144.10 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 143.12 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Portugal averaged 107.98 points from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 144.10 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 92.25 points in the second quarter of 2013. In Portugal, Housing Index measures the evolution of housing prices in the residential market. This page provides - Portugal House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in France increased to 112.58 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 112.27 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in France averaged 102.40 points from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 112.58 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 93.63 points in the second quarter of 2006. In France, the House Price Index measures residential property market prices. The HPI captures price changes of all kinds of residential property purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component of the residential property is included. This page provides the latest reported value for - France House Price Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index In the Euro Area increased to 120.37 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 119.54 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in the Euro Area averaged 102.77 points from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 120.37 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 89.60 points in the first quarter of 2005. in the Euro Area, the House Price Index measures residential property market prices. The HPI captures price changes of all kinds of residential property purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component of the residential property is included. This page provides the latest reported value for - Euro Area House Price Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Italy decreased to 98.60 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 98.80 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Italy averaged 106.39 points from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 120.70 points in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of 97.70 points in the first quarter of 2019. In Italy, the House Price Index measures residential property market prices. The HPI captures price changes of all kinds of residential property purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component of the residential property is included. This page provides - Italy House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Japan decreased to 111.71 points in December from 113.28 points in November of 2019. Housing Index in Japan averaged 104.46 points from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 116.44 points in January of 2019 and a record low of 97.26 points in October of 2009. In Japan, Housing Index refers to Residential Property Price Index, including prices of land, detached houses and condominiums. This page provides - Japan Construction Starts - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Russia increased to 8 percent in 2019 from 6.30 percent in 2018. Housing Index in Russia averaged 15.24 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 56.90 percent in 1998 and a record low of -7.60 percent in 2009. This page provides - Russia House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Turkey increased to 123.70 points in February from 120.90 points in January of 2020. Housing Index in Turkey averaged 77.80 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 123.70 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 45.40 points in January of 2010. In Turkey, the Housing Index is measured by the residential property price index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey House Price Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Germany increased to 174.85 points in March from 172.98 points in February of 2020. Housing Index in Germany averaged 117.03 points from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 174.85 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 95.50 points in May of 2009. In Germany, Housing Index is measured by the price index of housing sales. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany House Price Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Brazil increased to 129.80 points in March from 129.50 points in February of 2020. Housing Index in Brazil averaged 124.59 points from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 130.27 points in February of 2017 and a record low of 100 points in June of 2012. The FipeZap housing index in Brazil measures the changes in average prices of properties in 25 Brazilian municipalities, such as Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Distrito Federal, Salvador, Fortaleza, Recife and etc. This page provides - Brazil Housing Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Canada increased to 104.10 points in March from 103.80 points in February of 2020. Housing Index in Canada averaged 68.04 points from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.10 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 37.70 points in May of 1983. In Canada, New Housing Price Index (NHPI) measures changes over time in the contractors' selling prices of new residential houses, where specifications of each house remain the same between two consecutive periods. . This page provides - Canada New Housing Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in the United States increased to 0.70 percent in February from 0.50 percent in January of 2020. Housing Index in the United States averaged 0.30 percent from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.20 percent in January of 2000 and a record low of -1.80 percent in November of 2008. The FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency) House Price Index measures month over month changes in average prices of single-family houses with mortgages guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States House Price Index MoM Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Switzerland decreased to 168.74 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 169.34 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Switzerland averaged 105.83 points from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 169.34 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 35.65 points in the first quarter of 1970. In Switzerland, housing index refers to Residential House Price Index of single-family homes. This page provides - Switzerland House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Angola decreased to 2508 USD Million in 2018 from 3063 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Angola averaged 3250.97 USD Million from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7798 USD Million in 2014 and a record low of 207 USD Million in 1992.

External Debt in Angola increased to 47553.80 USD Million in 2019 from 46981.70 USD Million in 2018. External Debt in Angola averaged 23712.31 USD Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 47553.80 USD Million in 2019 and a record low of 7594.83 USD Million in 2006. This page provides - Angola External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Angola stands at 30 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Angola averaged 33.24 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2005 and a record low of 30 percent in 2015. In Angola, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Angola. This page provides - Angola Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Angola decreased to 8140.90 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 9046.60 USD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Exports in Angola averaged 16214.68 USD Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 63913.90 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a record low of 5317.98 USD Million in the first quarter of 2016. Angola exports mostly crude oil (more than 90% of total exports) and small quantities of diamonds, coffee, sisal and fish. Angola main exports partners are China (more than 40% of total exports), followed by the United States, India, France, Taiwan, South Africa and Canada. This page provides the latest reported value for - Angola Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Angola increased to 286.75 points in March from 281.53 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Angola averaged 71.80 points from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 286.75 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 0.10 points in February of 1997. In Angola, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Angola Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This country note explains how Denmark taxes energy use. The note shows the distribution of effective energy tax rates across all domestic energy use. It also details the country-specific assumptions made when calculating effective energy tax rates and matching tax rates to the corresponding energy base.

The tax wedge for the average single worker in Denmark remained the same at 35.4 percentage points between 2018 and 2019. The OECD average tax wedge in 2019 was 36.0 (2018, 36.1). In 2019 Denmark had the 23rd lowest tax wedge among the 36 OECD member countries, occupying the same position in 2018.

This country note explains how the Czech Republic taxes energy use. The note shows the distribution of effective energy tax rates across all domestic energy use. It also details the country-specific assumptions made when calculating effective energy tax rates and matching tax rates to the corresponding energy base.

The tax wedge for the average single worker in the Czech Republic increased by 0.1 percentage points from 43.8 in 2018 to 43.9 in 2019. The OECD average tax wedge in 2019 was 36.0 (2018, 36.1). In 2019 the Czech Republic had the 7th highest tax wedge among the 36 OECD member countries, occupying the same position in 2018.

An overview of the long-term care situation in Luxembourg is available here.

An overview of the long-term care situation in Mexico is available here.

Israel has world class-primary care services and should now focus efforts on bringing its hospitals up to the same high international standards, according to the OECD’s Health Care Quality Review of Israel.

This workshop will convene leading experts from health and finance backgrounds in government, academia, and international organisations to take stock of progress in health expenditure forecasting and to discuss future directions, in light of policy needs and recent advancements in techniques, detailed data and computing power.

The main purpose of this meeting is to shortly present where the Mental Health and Work project stands and to discuss some good practice examples from the first countries that have been reviewed.

To help inform the Conference on Managing Hospital Volumes, co-organised by the German Federal Ministry of Health and the OECD, and held on the 11th April 2013 in Berlin, the OECD Secretariat produced a paper to provide an international perspective on Germany’s situation and the current policy debate.

This paper explores the development of the bioplastics sector and its role in national bioeconomy strategies. It finds that bioplastics are at a disadvantage compared to some other biobased products, notably biofuels, that often benefit from preferential treatment. It also notes that greater efforts are needed at the international level as regards standards to avoid creating barriers to international trade in biobased products.

Mexico needs serious investment in prevention programmes to address its massive, and still rising, obesity rate, according to a new OECD report.

Sweden’s health and elderly care systems deserve their reputation as being among the best in the world. Yet an ageing population with growing chronic conditions and requiring more complex health services are testing Sweden’s ability to continue delivering high-quality care, according to a new OECD report.

The USA has exceptional levels of health-care expenditure, but growth slowed dramatically in recent years, amidst major efforts to close the coverage gap with other OECD countries.

Australia should improve the integration of care across the patient pathway to prepare for a rise in chronic disease and make the health system less complex for patients, according to a new OECD report.

In the ten years since the introduction of Seguro Popular, some 50 million Mexicans previously at risk of unaffordable health care bills now have access to health insurance. The OECD Review of Health Systems: Mexico 2016 finds that the share of the population exposed to unaffordable or impoverishing health care costs has fallen from 3.3% to 0.8% of the population in the past decade.

Price levels for private hospital services in South Africa are comparable to the levels observed across OECD countries. But they are higher than what could be expected given the country’s income, according to a new OECD working paper.

Although many health indicators are improving in Mexico, the country has the lowest life expectancy in the OECD. This is due to unhealthy lifestyles with higher risk factors to health leading to chronic diseases and mortality, but also to persisting barriers of access to high-quality health care services.

This paper looks at recent trends in pharmaceutical spending across OECD countries. It examines the drivers of recent spending trends, highlighting differences across therapeutic classes, and then looks at emerging challenges for policy makers in the management of pharmaceutical spending.

Healthier lifestyles, higher incomes and better education have all contributed to boost life expectancy in recent decades. Better health care has also helped, according to a new OECD report.

Carbon taxes and emission trading systems are the most cost-effective means of reducing CO2 emissions, and should be at the centre of government efforts to tackle climate change,according to a new OECD study.