Meeting Greece’s Minister of Development and Competitiveness Mr. Kostas Skrekas today, OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría said the Greek government’s reform programme was already showing positive results.

This paper analyses the effects of the Greek crisis on inequality and poverty in 2009-2014 using the micro-simulation model EUROMOD.

With weak domestic demand and a relatively low export share in the economy there is much potential to raise exports. Despite a recent pick-up Greek export performance deteriorated in the last decade particularly in the service sector and by much more than in the Euro area on average

Growth is projected to reach 1.5% in 2018 after many years below one percent or negative in per capita terms. Low growth and high unemployment have adversely affected the well-being of South Africans. Since 2010, inequality, measured by the Gini coefficient at 0.62, has almost stagnated withering the social contract in a context of policy mistrust.

Greece’s recovery from deep economic depression is finally gaining traction, according to the OECD. Economic growth has started to pick up led by a rise in exports while labour market reforms have improved competitiveness and are helping to create jobs.

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The OECD participated in this annual event held in Stockholm (1-5 September 2013) where two major reports "Water Security for Better Lives" and "Water and Climate Change Adaptation: Policies to Navigate Uncharted Waters" were launched by the OECD's Secretary-General, Angel Gurría.

Greece could save its businesses hundreds of millions of euros a year and improve their competitiveness by reducing administrative burdens, according to a new OECD report.

18 November 2013 - Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Week 2013 opened in Bangkok today with a regional conference on responsible business practices jointly organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

15 September 2017 - A complaint submitted in 2015 by former workers of Heineken’s subsidiary Bralima in the Democratic Republic of Congo was successfully resolved recently. This article by Roel Nieuwenkamp explains the circumstances and why this agreement is being hailed as historic.

Initial Jobless Claims in Ireland increased to 58000 Persons in April from 53992 Persons in March of 2020. Initial Jobless Claims in Ireland averaged 65049.41 Persons from 1967 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 196988 Persons in July of 2009 and a record low of 20203 Persons in September of 1967. This page provides - Ireland Jobseekers Benefit Claims- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Ireland increased 3.50 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Ireland averaged 0.84 percent from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.60 percent in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of -2.90 percent in the first quarter of 2010. In Ireland, Average Weekly Earnings YoY measures the year-on-year change of Average Weekly Earnings, which correspond to the total earnings for the quarter divided by the average number of persons employed during the same period divided by 13 (number of weeks in a quarter). This page provides - Ireland Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in the United Kingdom increased 2.80 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in the United Kingdom averaged 2.88 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.70 percent in February of 2007 and a record low of -2.70 percent in March of 2009. In the United Kingdom, wage growth refers to changes in average weekly earnings, before tax and other deductions and including bonuses. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Average Weekly Earnings Growth - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Wages in Canada increased 3.70 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Canada averaged 2.26 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.50 percent in September of 2005 and a record low of -0.40 percent in May of 2001. In Canada, average weekly earnings (including overtime) refers to the gross taxable payroll (including overtime) divided by the number of employees. It is calculated for all types of employees. In general, changes in weekly earnings reflect a number of factors, including wage growth; changes in the composition of employment by industry, occupation and level of job experience; and average hours worked per week. This page provides - Canada Average Weekly Earnings YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages In Manufacturing in Australia increased to 1350.60 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1338.30 AUD/Week in the second quarter of 2019. Wages In Manufacturing in Australia averaged 771.83 AUD/Week from 1983 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1350.60 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 333 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 1983. In Australia, Wages in Manufacturing refer to Average Weekly earnings in the manufacturing sector. This page provides - Australia Average Weekly Wages In Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Manufacturing in Ireland increased to 905.14 EUR/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 862.30 EUR/Week in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Manufacturing in Ireland averaged 435.85 EUR/Week from 1973 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 912.38 EUR/Week in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 37.03 EUR/Week in the third quarter of 1973. In Ireland, Average Weekly Earnings in Manufacturing are total earnings for the quarter in the manufacturing sector divided by the average number of persons employed during the quarter divided by 13 (number of weeks in a quarter). This page provides - Ireland Average Weekly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Manufacturing in the United Kingdom increased to 621 GBP/Week in February from 620 GBP/Week in January of 2020. Wages in Manufacturing in the United Kingdom averaged 497.40 GBP/Week from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 622 GBP/Week in November of 2019 and a record low of 356 GBP/Week in February of 2000. This page provides - United Kingdom Average Weekly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Minimum Wages in Australia increased to 719.20 AUD/week in 2018 from 694.90 AUD/week in 2017. Minimum Wages in Australia averaged 615.17 AUD/week from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 719.20 AUD/week in 2018 and a record low of 522.12 AUD/week in 2007. This page provides - Australia Minimum Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Australia increased to 1257 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1237.90 AUD/Week in the second quarter of 2019. Wages in Australia averaged 528.99 AUD/Week from 1969 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1257 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 59.10 AUD/Week in the third quarter of 1969. In Australia, wages are benchmarked using average weekly earnings. This page provides - Australia Average Weekly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Ireland increased to 783.62 EUR/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 768.14 EUR/Week in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Ireland averaged 711.29 EUR/Week from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 783.62 EUR/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 676.58 EUR/Week in the third quarter of 2014. In Ireland, Average Weekly Earnings are total earnings for the quarter divided by the average number of persons employed during the quarter divided by 13 (number of weeks in a quarter). This page provides - Ireland Average Weekly Earnings- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in the United Kingdom decreased to 545 GBP/Week in February from 546 GBP/Week in January of 2020. Wages in the United Kingdom averaged 431.38 GBP/Week from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 546 GBP/Week in January of 2020 and a record low of 300 GBP/Week in February of 2000. In the United Kingdom, wages are benchmarked using the average weekly earnings. This page provides - United Kingdom Average Weekly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Greece 6 Month Bond Yield was 0.61 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Greece 26 Weeks Bill Yield reached an all time high of 25.75 in October of 2011.

Average Weekly Hours in Ireland decreased to 32.40 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 32.60 in the third quarter of 2019. Average Weekly Hours in Ireland averaged 31.98 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 32.80 in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of 30.90 in the first quarter of 2011. This page provides - Ireland Average Weekly Paid Hours- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Average Weekly Hours in the United Kingdom decreased to 31.80 Hours in January from 31.90 Hours in December of 2019. Average Weekly Hours in the United Kingdom averaged 32.35 Hours from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 33.50 Hours in November of 1994 and a record low of 31.30 Hours in April of 2011. In the UK, average weekly hours refer to the total weekly hours worked divided by the employees paid for those hours, including full time and part time employees. This page provides - United Kingdom Average Weekly Hours- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Average Weekly Hours in the United States increased to 34.20 Hours in April from 34.10 Hours in March of 2020. Average Weekly Hours in the United States averaged 34.35 Hours from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 34.60 Hours in August of 2014 and a record low of 33.70 Hours in June of 2009. Average weekly hours are the total weekly hours divided by the employees paid for those hours. Unpaid absenteeism, labor turnover, part-time work, and stoppages cause average weekly hours to be lower than scheduled hours of work for an establishment. This page provides - United States Average Weekly Hours - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Greece 3 Month Bond Yield was 0.55 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Greece 13 Weeks Bill Yield reached an all time high of 56.20 in November of 2011.

Imports from Uzbekistan in Australia remained unchanged at 0 AUD Million in March from 0 AUD Million in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports from Uzbekistan.

IP Addresses in Uzbekistan increased to 89705 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 87785 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Uzbekistan averaged 59896.54 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 89705 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 15033 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for UzbekistanIP Addresses.

Precipitation in Uzbekistan decreased to 20.39 mm in December from 36.26 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Uzbekistan averaged 15.85 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 76.29 mm in March of 1969 and a record low of 0.01 mm in August of 1913. This page includes a chart with historical data for Uzbekistan Average Precipitation.

Temperature in Uzbekistan decreased to 2.68 celsius in December from 4.82 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Uzbekistan averaged 12.28 celsius from 1819 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 30.38 celsius in July of 1984 and a record low of -12.32 celsius in January of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Uzbekistan Average Temperature.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Uzbekistan stands at 23 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Uzbekistan averaged 23.31 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 29 percent in 2006 and a record low of 22 percent in 2009. In Uzbekistan, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labor, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Uzbekistan. This page provides - Uzbekistan Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Uzbekistan stands at 25 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Uzbekistan averaged 26.33 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2004 and a record low of 24 percent in 2007. This page provides - Uzbekistan Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Uzbekistan stands at 7 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in Uzbekistan averaged 4.50 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7 percent in 2015 and a record low of 2.50 percent in 2005. This page provides - Uzbekistan Social Security Rate For Employees- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Uzbekistan stands at 32 percent. Social Security Rate in Uzbekistan averaged 30.83 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 37.50 percent in 2004 and a record low of 26.50 percent in 2007. This page provides - Uzbekistan Social Security Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Women in Uzbekistan remained unchanged at 55 in 2018 from 55 in 2017. This page provides - Uzbekistan Retirement Age Women- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Uzbekistan remained unchanged at 60 in 2018 from 60 in 2017. This page provides - Uzbekistan Retirement Age Men- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Uzbekistan recorded a Current Account deficit of 7 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Uzbekistan averaged 1.43 percent from 1992 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9.18 percent in 2006 and a record low of -7.98 percent in 1993. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Uzbekistan Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Uzbekistan recorded a Government Budget surplus equal to 0.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Uzbekistan averaged -0.24 percent of GDP from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2 percent of GDP in 2010 and a record low of -2.90 percent of GDP in 1995. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Uzbekistan Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Uzbekistan recorded a government debt equivalent to 23.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Uzbekistan averaged 23.92 percent from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 59.38 percent in 2001 and a record low of 9.21 percent in 2015. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Uzbekistan Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Uzbekistan increased 5.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018 over the same quarter in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Uzbekistan averaged 13.05 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 21 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of 2.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017. In Uzbekistan, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain period to the same period a year ago. This page provides - Uzbekistan Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Uzbekistan was last recorded at 2026.50 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Uzbekistan is equivalent to 16 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Uzbekistan averaged 1148.26 USD from 1987 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2026.50 USD in 2018 and a record low of 730.80 USD in 1996. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Uzbekistan GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Uzbekistan was last recorded at 6240.30 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Uzbekistan, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 35 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Uzbekistan averaged 3585.63 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6240.30 USD in 2018 and a record low of 2250.40 USD in 1996. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Uzbekistan GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Uzbekistan increased 6.90 percent in the second quarter of 2019 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in Uzbekistan averaged 18.07 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 41.12 percent in the second quarter of 2006 and a record low of 4.70 percent in the second quarter of 2016. In Uzbekistan, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Uzbekistan Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Uzbekistan increased to 1368.60 Thousand in 2018 from 837 Thousand in 2017. Unemployed Persons in Uzbekistan averaged 422.28 Thousand from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1368.60 Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 100.20 Thousand in 2006. In Uzbekistan, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides - Uzbekistan Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Uzbekistan recorded a Current Account deficit of 2769 USD Million in 2019. Current Account in Uzbekistan averaged 662.45 USD Million from 1982 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2621 USD Million in 2001 and a record low of -3231 USD Million in 2018. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Uzbekistan Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Uzbekistan decreased to 17629836.37 USD Thousand in 2018 from 17707670 USD Thousand in 2017. External Debt in Uzbekistan averaged 6870077.64 USD Thousand from 1992 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 17707670 USD Thousand in 2017 and a record low of 59702 USD Thousand in 1992. This page provides - Uzbekistan External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Uzbekistan increased to 332.18 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 327.83 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Uzbekistan averaged 343.27 Tonnes from 2017 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 367 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 327.83 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. This page provides - Uzbekistan Gold Reserves- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Uzbekistan increased to 13677 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 8437.60 USD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Exports in Uzbekistan averaged 4082.53 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14322.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 1386.80 USD Million in the first quarter of 2006. As a producer of oil, natural gas, and gold and as the second largest exporter of cotton, natural resources dominate the country’s exports. Uzbekistan’s other exports include machines and equipment, and food. Uzbekistan’s main export partners are Russia, Turkey, China, Kazakhstan and Bangladesh. . This page provides - Uzbekistan Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Uzbekistan recorded a trade deficit of 4291.70 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Uzbekistan averaged 243.53 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2015.50 USD Million in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of -4291.70 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Due to the natural resources it exports, Uzbekistan consistently runs trade surpluses. Uzbekistan mainly exports oil, natural gas, gold, machines and equipment, and food. Uzbekistan imports machines and equipment, chemical products, food and metals.Uzbekistan’s main trading partners are Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Afghanistan, Turkey, Ukraine and Germany. This page provides - Uzbekistan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Uzbekistan increased to 17968.80 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 11245.60 USD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Imports in Uzbekistan averaged 3798.57 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17968.80 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 795.80 USD Million in the second quarter of 2007. Uzbekistan’s main imports are machines and equipment, chemical products, food and metals. Uzbekistan’s main import partners are Russia, South Korea, China, Germany and Kazakhstan. . This page provides - Uzbekistan Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.