Employment is pivotal to strengthening Greece’s economic recovery, increasing social welfare and redressing poverty.

Brazil has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty and inequality. This reduction is explained by strong growth but also by effective social policies. Besides growth, public services and cash transfers have played the biggest role, the latter notably through the successful "Bolsa Familia" programme.

In response to increasing pressure to deliver on growth, jobs and better governance, policy makers from MENA and OECD reiterated their support for measures to strengthen the business climate and governance in the region.

This report assesses progress in the implementation of regulatory policy within the MENA region and highlights good practices from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority and Tunisia.

The report "Regulatory Reform in the Middle East and North Africa" assesses progress in the implementation of regulatory policy within the MENA region and highlights good practices from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority and Tunisia.

This Forum took stock of the key challenges and trends in regulating money in politics; identify emerging risks and opportunities; shape a common understanding of the policy options ahead and trade-offs in enhancing fairness, integrity and transparency in decision making including in the realm of political finance; and mobilise partners to work together and promote synergies in the future agenda.

Meeting focusing on challenges on gender sensitive policies and gender budgeting in MENA region. Delegates will also discuss the progress to date on legal reforms in advancing gender equality and promoting women’s political participation in the region.

OECD Insights Blog on the benefits to governments that pursue open government data initiatives.

Mayors from cities across the United States, Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America gathered in New York to launch a global campaign to address rising inequalities and foster inclusive growth in their cities, in their countries and worldwide.

Governments have responded differently to new demands on them since the global crisis, with many raising spending on social services, some trimming public sector employment and most stabilising day-to-day running costs at a lower level.

Middle Eastern and North African countries should reform the governance of their state-owned enterprises to bring about greater public accountability and improve their efficiency, according to a new OECD report.

SOEs are an important feature of the economic landscape in the MENA region. This report examines their contribution to industrial development, diversification, poverty elimination and the provision of goods and services. It assesses ownership and governance practices and makes recommendations to policymakers, managers and boards.

This paper examines key developments in public and private corporate governance enforcement in the Middle East and North Africa region, highlighting the growing level of public enforcement as expertise within the securities regulators grows and providing policy recommendations on specific aspects of governance frameworks.

This regional network for policy dialogue on corporate governance provides a platform for discussing corporate governance priorities in the Middle East North Africa region, sharing best practices and evaluating their implementation.

IP Addresses in Algeria increased to 2024533 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 1900158 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Algeria averaged 906842.92 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2024533 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 44312 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for AlgeriaIP Addresses.

Imports from Middle East in Brazil decreased to 257 USD Million in April from 385.42 USD Million in March of 2020. Imports from Middle East in Brazil averaged 412.57 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 979.90 USD Million in November of 2014 and a record low of 55.16 USD Million in June of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Imports from Middle East.

Exports to Middle East in Brazil increased to 624 USD Million in April from 606.30 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports to Middle East in Brazil averaged 599.98 USD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1512.08 USD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 65.39 USD Million in April of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports to Middle East.

IP Addresses in Gabon increased to 56677 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 44699 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Gabon averaged 16747.51 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 56677 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 2865 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for GabonIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Maldives increased to 24100 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 22234 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Maldives averaged 17164.90 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 24100 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1557 IP in the fourth quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MaldivesIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Afghanistan decreased to 14505 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 15003 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Afghanistan averaged 10249.72 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 17245 IP in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 3049 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for AfghanistanIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Madagascar increased to 34386 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 31727 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Madagascar averaged 18002.21 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 34386 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 3167 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MadagascarIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Namibia decreased to 170593 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 204126 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Namibia averaged 128198.05 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 256315 IP in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 5097 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for NamibiaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Qatar decreased to 327042 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 331179 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Qatar averaged 244653.10 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 408462 IP in the first quarter of 2012 and a record low of 72289 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for QatarIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Macedonia decreased to 377561 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 405430 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Macedonia averaged 314796.03 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 421547 IP in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 56872 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MacedoniaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Botswana decreased to 10680 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 11853 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Botswana averaged 19371.08 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 29991 IP in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 7219 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for BotswanaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Mozambique increased to 60570 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 57816 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Mozambique averaged 37158.54 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 99773 IP in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of 6811 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MozambiqueIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Ghana decreased to 124915 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 191869 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Ghana averaged 88467.67 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 362730 IP in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 14376 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for GhanaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Cameroon decreased to 25141 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 26475 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Cameroon averaged 25908.67 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 38164 IP in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 6624 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for CameroonIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Solomon Islands increased to 1539 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 1386 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Solomon Islands averaged 1416.28 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1598 IP in the third quarter of 2016 and a record low of 1065 IP in the fourth quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Solomon IslandsIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Tunisia decreased to 2051866 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 2226068 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Tunisia averaged 842352.13 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2226068 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 65235 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for TunisiaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Burkina Faso increased to 16229 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 15855 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Burkina Faso averaged 9606.05 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 16229 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 3017 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Burkina FasoIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Cuba decreased to 15045 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 16742 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Cuba averaged 8134.64 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 21883 IP in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of 3856 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for CubaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Grenada decreased to 15352 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 15387 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Grenada averaged 11650.18 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 15957 IP in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 5400 IP in the fourth quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for GrenadaIP Addresses.

Imports Intra Eu - Wadding, Felt & Nonwovens, Special Yarns in the United Kingdom decreased to 26.18 GBP Million in February from 29.89 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Wadding, Felt & Nonwovens, Spec in the United Kingdom averaged 24.94 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 39.93 GBP Million in May of 2011 and a record low of 8.20 GBP Million in March of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Wadding, Felt & Nonwovens,.

Imports - Wadding, Felt & Nonwovens, Special Yarns Articles in the United Kingdom decreased to 43.57 GBP Million in February from 52.47 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports - Wadding, Felt & Nonwovens, Special Yarns in the United Kingdom averaged 39.43 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 59.33 GBP Million in January of 2019 and a record low of 18.46 GBP Million in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Wadding, Felt & Nonwovens, Special Yar.

IP Addresses in Antigua and Barbuda increased to 14653 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 14608 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Antigua and Barbuda averaged 13816.03 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 17793 IP in the third quarter of 2014 and a record low of 9015 IP in the third quarter of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Antigua and BarbudaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Uganda increased to 20690 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 19366 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Uganda averaged 9482.36 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 22382 IP in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of 1926 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for UgandaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Iran decreased to 6878918 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 7179821 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Iran averaged 2925365.46 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 7634376 IP in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of 175430 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for IranIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Mongolia increased to 31363 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 28598 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Mongolia averaged 30120.26 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 54433 IP in the first quarter of 2012 and a record low of 5239 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MongoliaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Georgia increased to 508938 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 489558 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Georgia averaged 334708.59 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 527752 IP in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 40728 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for GeorgiaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Bolivia increased to 220795 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 215362 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Bolivia averaged 149457.03 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 220795 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 59095 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for BoliviaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Liechtenstein increased to 16781 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 16141 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Liechtenstein averaged 13668.46 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 16781 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 9117 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for LiechtensteinIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Barbados increased to 48577 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 41808 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Barbados averaged 51594.56 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 76537 IP in the first quarter of 2015 and a record low of 26619 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for BarbadosIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Cambodia increased to 86457 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 83066 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Cambodia averaged 45703.18 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 107889 IP in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 4822 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for CambodiaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Laos decreased to 13805 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 14064 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Laos averaged 10779.41 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 16792 IP in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 3410 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for LaosIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Peru increased to 1032242 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 1025133 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Peru averaged 859613.15 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1276429 IP in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of 378792 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for PeruIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Bhutan increased to 3582 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 3365 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Bhutan averaged 3634.33 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 5147 IP in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of 1363 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for BhutanIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Liberia increased to 43914 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 759 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Liberia averaged 1622.18 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 43914 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 200 IP in the second quarter of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for LiberiaIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Palau increased to 576 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 534 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Palau averaged 557.74 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1061 IP in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of 377 IP in the first quarter of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for PalauIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Papua New Guinea increased to 3633 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 3252 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Papua New Guinea averaged 3600.51 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 4749 IP in the fourth quarter of 2011 and a record low of 824 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Papua New GuineaIP Addresses.