This report consists of two parts. Part I is an update report by the OECD Secretary-General regarding the latest developments in the international tax agenda, including (Annex 1) the joint OECD/IMF Report on Tax Certainty. Part II is a Progress Report to the G20 by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

Governments have dismantled, or are in the process of amending, nearly 100 preferential tax regimes as part of the OECD/G20 BEPS standards to improve the international tax framework, according to a progress report released today.

This paper asks whether free allocation of tradable emission permits in emissions trading systems can weaken emission abatement incentives for firms.

This report outlines the activities and achievements of the OECD’s tax agenda, while looking ahead at the further progress needed, in particular through the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS. It also provides a Progress Report to the G20 by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

This draft toolkit has been prepared by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), under a programme of co-operation with the OECD, to help governments anticipate and limit the cost of mining tax incentives. It is part of wider efforts to address some of the challenges developing countries are facing in raising revenue from their mining sectors.

This report contains two parts. Part I is a report on the activities and achievements of the OECD’s tax agenda, and is made of two subparts: looking back at significant achievements and looking ahead at the further progress needed, in particular through the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS. Part II is a Progress Report to the G20 by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

Over 60 delegates from 16 countries, international and regional organisations, business, civil society and academia gathered in Yerevan, Armenia on 7 - 9 November 2018 for a regional meeting of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

This report contains two parts. Part I reports on the activities and achievements in the OECD’s international tax agenda. Part II reports on the activities and achievements of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

Part I reports on the activities in the OECD's international tax agenda, in particular the progress made in addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy. It also provides an update on G20 tax deliverables including tax transparency, implementation of BEPS measures & capacity building to support developing countries. Part II reports on the activities of the Global Forum.

OECD Tax Policy Reviews: Seychelles 2020 provides an in-depth and comparative assessment of Seychelles’ tax system, and identifies a number of recommendations for tax reform. This publication, which is part of the OECD Tax Policy Reviews series, focused primarily on the examination of the business tax.

With global economic activity facing a historic drop and government spending rising dramatically, the implications of the Covid-19 crisis on public finances and tax revenues are significant.

Exports of (bop) - Copper Ores and Concentrates in Canada decreased to 289.50 CAD Million in March from 319.10 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Copper Ores and Concentrates in Canada averaged 135.80 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 481.70 CAD Million in November of 2015 and a record low of 5.60 CAD Million in October of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Copper Ores And Concentrates.

Exports of (bop) - Iron Ores and Concentrates in Canada decreased to 468.90 CAD Million in March from 554.50 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Iron Ores and Concentrates in Canada averaged 190.82 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 709.40 CAD Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 37.20 CAD Million in September of 2004. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Iron Ores And Concentrates.

Exports of (bop) - Metal Ores and Concentrates in Canada decreased to 842.10 CAD Million in March from 1020.30 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Metal Ores and Concentrates in Canada averaged 470.49 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1098.40 CAD Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 146.60 CAD Million in February of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Metal Ores And Concentrates.

Imports of (bop) - Radioactive Ores and Concentra in Canada remained unchanged at 0 CAD Million in March from 0 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports of (bop) - Radioactive Ores and Concentra in Canada averaged 23.96 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 230.20 CAD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 0 CAD Million in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Radioactive Ores And Concentra.

Imports of (bop) - Nickel Ores and Concentrates in Canada increased to 68.50 CAD Million in March from 41.10 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports of (bop) - Nickel Ores and Concentrates in Canada averaged 40.39 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 223.20 CAD Million in April of 2007 and a record low of 0 CAD Million in September of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Nickel Ores And Concentrates.

Imports of (bop) - Metal Ores and Concentrates in Canada decreased to 949.20 CAD Million in March from 960.90 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports of (bop) - Metal Ores and Concentrates in Canada averaged 482.99 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1297.30 CAD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 81.80 CAD Million in September of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Metal Ores And Concentrates.

8-10 October 2014, Paris, France: Discussions at this meeting will focus on implementing the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan; monitoring reports for Armenia and Kazakhstan; and, progress reports from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

This meeting will focus on the third round monitoring reports under the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan for Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine. The meeting will also include progress reports from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

This cross-country report on prevention of public sector corruption analyses the preventive measures that have proven to be effective and successful in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The review focuses on twenty-one countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia and includes examples from OECD countries.

This cross-country report analyses the legislation on liability of legal persons for corruption and its enforcement in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, highlighting national practices that may be promoted as good practice. While it focuses on 25 countries participating in the Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ACN), examples from OECD countries are also included.

Israel is not sufficiently proactive in detecting and investigating foreign bribery, with no prosecutions over the past 7 years, despite 14 allegations of foreign bribery involving Israeli individuals or companies. The OECD Working Group on Bribery is, however, encouraged by the recently-opened investigations, and will pay close attention to how these evolve.

In a historic visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to the OECD in Paris, the People’s Republic of China today decided to enhance longstanding collaboration with the OECD and to join the OECD Development Centre.

21 April 2016, Paris: The OECD will host a High-Level Meeting on boosting the impact of anti-corruption reforms in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

This study explores what governments, business associations, NGOs, and companies do in order to strengthen business integrity with a particular focus on anti-corruption measures in and for the private sector in countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, as well as in selected other countries.

Countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia have introduced important anti-corruption reforms in recent years. However, corruption in the region remains high. This report identifies progress achieved as well as challenges which require further action by countries.

This meeting of the Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ACN) will take place at the OECD on 12-14 September 2017.

Norway is better placed to cope with population ageing than most other countries. But it could still do more to improve incentives and opportunities for people to stay working longer which would help ensure the country’s long-term future, according to a new OECD report.

Australia’s enforcement of its foreign bribery laws has been extremely low, with just a single case leading to prosecutions out of 28 referrals in 13 years. Cases may have been closed prematurely. Australia must vigorously pursue foreign bribery allegations.

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, was in Sydney from 21 to 23 February 2014 to attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings. While in Sydney, the Secretary-General launched the 2014 OECD Going for Growth report, alongside Mr. Joseph Benedict "Joe" Hockey, Treasurer of Australia.

Japan joined the OECD in 1964, the same year it hosted the summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. OECD membership signalled Japan’s successful transition into a fully industrialised economy, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida writes on the 50th anniversary of his country’s accession.

While the outlook for many OECD countries remains subdued, Emerging Asia is set for healthy growth over the medium term. Annual GDP growth for the ASEAN -10, China and India is forecast to average 6.5% over 2015-19. Growth momentum remains robust in the 10 ASEAN countries, with economic growth averaging 5.6% over 2015-19.

Japan, one of the founding members of the OECD Development Centre, conveyed its intention to return as a member. Prime Minister Abe and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fumio Kishida confirmed Japan's commitment to the OECD Secretary General Gurría and Development Centre’s Director Mario Pezzini during their visit to Tokyo earlier this week.

The Secretary-General presented OECD’s recent analysis and recommendations on the world economy, on more balanced and efficient financial markets for growth, and on progress on the international tax system. He also spoke at the G7 High-Level Symposium “Future of the Global Economy”, organised by the Japanese G7 Presidency.

Japan, one of the founding members of the OECD Development Centre, makes a welcome return to the Centre. Japan’s re-entry is one of the milestones during a seminal week of activities at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, including celebrating the 2016 OECD Week, holding its Ministerial Council Meeting and convening a High-Level Meeting of its Development Centre Governing Board.

Government Debt in Romania increased to 323601.80 RON Million in the second quarter of 2019 from 314907.90 RON Million in the first quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Romania averaged 187764.88 RON Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 323601.80 RON Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 38469.80 RON Million in the fourth quarter of 2006. This page provides the latest reported value for - Romania Central Government Debt - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Debt in Slovakia decreased to 43184 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 43273 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Slovakia averaged 28637.91 EUR Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44329 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 12737 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2003. This page provides - Slovakia Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Governments are major issuers of debt instruments in the global financial market. This volume provides quantitative information on central government debt instruments for the 34 OECD countries.

This statistical yearbook provides quantitative information on African central government debt instruments. It includes individual country data but also comparative statistics to facilitate pan-African (cross-country) analysis.

Responsible business conduct (RBC) is an essential part of an open international investment climate. The activities of multinational enterprises often span multiple countries and many cultural, legal, and regulatory environments.

In a historic visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to the OECD in Paris, the People’s Republic of China today decided to enhance longstanding collaboration with the OECD and to join the OECD Development Centre.

This taxonomy maps out the investment options available to private investors and the instruments and incentives available to attract private sector investment in infrastructure.

What is blocking business investment and productivity growth? OECD Business and Finance Outlook 2016 will focus on fragmentation at all levels of the global economy: heterogeneous policies, rules, laws and industry practices that create perverse incentives and block business efficiency.

Public policy has an important role to play in promoting research and development (R&D) and the development, diffusion, and use of new knowledge and innovations. Fiscal incentives, including tax policies, should be directed at specific barriers, impediments or synergies to facilitate the desired level of investment in R&D and innovations.

This study explores the effectiveness of the incentive mechanisms embedded within the UK’s Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS) for banks’ to expand their supply of lending to medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

12-13 November 2018, São Paulo, Brazil - A series of events addressing the most recent trends, opportunities and challenges in financial education will be co-hosted by the OECD and CVM Brazil.

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will participate in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Chantilly, on 17-18 July 2019.

Government Debt in Greece increased to 356014.92 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 353850.25 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Greece averaged 304520.13 EUR Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 367978 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2011 and a record low of 215415.74 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Central Government Debt - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Brazilian economy has made a rapid recovery from the global economic crisis, but further reforms are necessary to boost long-term growth, spur investment and further reduce poverty, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Brazil.

This book deals with two issues. The first concerns the various measurement of fiscal decentralization in general and their usefulness for policy analysis. The second and more specific issue concerns the taxonomy of intergovernmental grants and the limits of the current classifications.