Medical workers all over Russia have been voicing their concerns over shortages of protective equipment and have questioned the infection-control procedures that turned dozens of hospitals into virus hotbeds.

The OECD has welcomed the release by China and the US of peer reviews of their fossil fuel subsidies.

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This OECD report presents market studies practices in the six Latin America countries and provides areas for improvement on how to improve their legal and institutional set-up based on competition agencies’ practices.

Market studies provide competition authorities with an in-depth understanding of how sectors and markets work. The OECD and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office are providing support to Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama and Peru in their use of market studies as an important competition tool.

Officials from revenue bodies, the banking sector and OECD met in Rome on 10-11 October to discuss ways to enhance the relationship between tax administrations and the banking industry and thus improve tax compliance.

Diesel and gasoline account for around 95% of energy used for road transport in the OECD and for the largest share of revenue from taxes on energy. In 33 out of 34 OECD countries, diesel fuel is taxed at lower rates than gasoline both in terms of energy and carbon content.

Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD congratulated the newly elected President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, for taking a bold first step in his economic reform agenda by substantially cutting fuel subsidies.

This G20 report looks at the evolution of private institutional investment in infrastructure and examines how the market has developed; analyses various investment vehicles with a snapshot of the growth experienced in the market; categorises methods used for investing in infrastructure; and, highlights the challenges and barriers to investment.

Public financial institutions (PFIs) are well-positioned to act as a key leverage point for governments’ efforts to mobilise private investment in low-carbon projects and infrastructure. This study identifies the tools, instruments and approaches used by five PFIs to directly support and scale-up domestic private sector investment in sustainable transport, energy-efficiency and renewable energy in OECD countries.

"It is estimated that air pollution from diesel-fuelled road transport kills 10 times more people each year in France than those who die in road accidents": OECD Insights Blog's post by Simon Upton, head of the OECD Environment Directorate, founder and Chair of the Round Table on Sustainable Development, and former New Zealand environment minister.

There is now strong evidence that microbiomes play an important role in human health, as there are clear linkages to many major non-communicable diseases. This report assesses the key policy challenges for innovation in the microbiome. It argues that if such a promising scientific field is to lead to innovative applications, policies on science and innovation must be improved in five areas.

This G20 report looks at the evolution of private institutional investment in infrastructure and examines how the market has developed; analyses various investment vehicles with a snapshot of the growth experienced in the market; categorises methods used for investing in infrastructure; and, highlights the challenges and barriers to investment.

Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD congratulated the newly elected President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, for taking a bold first step in his economic reform agenda by substantially cutting fuel subsidies.

Norway puts a high priority on maintaining high levels of well-being in rural communities, many of which are in remote and challenging environments. While it is broadly successful in achieving this goal, it comes at a high price, most notably in the form of substantial support to farmers. Is there a better way?

Economic and social reforms undertaken over the past two decades have driven Peruvian efforts to achieve sustainable economic growth and important reductions in poverty. Against a context of weak global growth, Peru will need to diversify its economy, boost skills, reinforce productivity across the labour force and unleash the potential of all regions in order to spur more inclusive national growth.

This paper analyses how technological progress embodied in capital goods raises productivity and income, while at the same time it can modify the allocation of consumption, investment and the capital stock.

This paper reviews empirical research on finance and labour markets.

Strong crop yields, higher productivity and slower growth in global demand should contribute to a gradual decline in real prices for agricultural products over the coming decade, but nonetheless, prices will likely remain at levels above those in the early-2000s, according to the latest Agricultural Outlook report produced by the OECD and FAO.

This paper develops a simple model-based framework for stress testing fiscal consolidation strategies under different scenarios of future shocks

The Regional Development Policy Division was honoured to have been selected by the Regional Studies Association (RSA) to receive the Institutional Ambassador Award 2015 on 18 November. The award is in recognition of the high calibre of reports and measurement tools produced by the Regional Development Policy Committee and its supporting Working Parties.

Exports of Diesel Fuel CMLV in Russia increased to 4501.90 USD Million in February from 2351.10 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports of Diesel Fuel CMLV in Russia averaged 11076.93 USD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40803.40 USD Million in December of 2014 and a record low of 138.50 USD Million in January of 1999. Russia accounts for Exports of Diesel Fuel using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Exports of Diesel Fuel CMLV.

Exports of Diesel in India increased to 2.96 TONNE Million in March from 2.39 TONNE Million in February of 2020. Exports of Diesel in India averaged 1.70 TONNE Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.48 TONNE Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 0.23 TONNE Million in February of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for India Exports of Diesel.

Imports of Diesel in India decreased to 0.14 TONNE Million in March from 0.28 TONNE Million in February of 2020. Imports of Diesel in India averaged 0.08 TONNE Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 0.69 TONNE Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 0 TONNE Million in August of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for India Imports of Diesel.

Imports - Parts, Engines, Bodies & Chassis (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 11056.71 USD Million in March from 12912.79 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Parts, Engines, Bodies & Chassis (Census in the United States averaged 7138.70 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13619.06 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 2199.39 USD Million in March of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Parts, Engines, Bodies & Chassis.

This switch has long been brewing — and will probably outlast the coronavirus pandemic 

Arthur J. Bressan’s re-released film has charm and poignancy

Isle of Man-based Dbay Advisors to charge 18% interest on emergency finance if approved

UK logistics group at risk of collapse without new cash to support its operations

Andrew Tinkler’s TVFB plans emergency equity raising of up to £70m to cut group’s debt

Lorry company’s board says lenders will only support refinancing through buyout group’s proposal

Dbay’s offer for haulage group wins ‘overwhelming’ majority of votes

Microsoft lost its antitrust suit, blew big chances yet grows on

Analysis shows Bame groups exposed to greater socio-economic and work risks

French high-speed rail maker looks to bulk up in face of Chinese competition

Alstom will have its work cut out to get the Canadian group’s margins back on track, but greater scale would help it compete with industry leader CRRC

First time in five years that rail groups have not paid into state coffers

From shouts of “he’s behind you” at a Christmas pantomime to truly “immersive” productions in which audience members shape the action, audience participation is rife. The radical Belgian theatre company Ontroerend Goed – known for shows that test theatrical as well as moral boundaries – are now staging their latest play, Audience, at London’s Soho Theatre. Sarah Hemming, FT theatre critic, talks to Matthieu Sys, an actor in Audience, Neville Hawcock, the FT’s deputy arts editor, and the critic Suzi Feay about the changing role of the audience. Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  

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