The Norwegian economy is performing well, despite low oil prices. Further reforms will be needed to diversify the economy, improve public spending efficiency and ensure that today’s high levels of income, well-being and equality are passed on to future generations, according to a new report from the OECD.

Jamaica and Uruguay today signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters and Brazil deposited its instrument of ratification of the Convention on the occasion of the launch of the OECD’s Latin American and Caribbean Regional Programme and the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting.

The four organisations, working jointly as the members of the new Platform for Collaboration on Tax have developed a series of recommendations and enabling actions which are laid out in this draft summary document. The Platform organisations seek comments from interested stakeholders on these recommendations by 8 July 2016.

G20 Finance Ministers, in their communique of February 2016, called upon the IMF, OECD, UN and World Bank Group to “recommend mechanisms to help ensure effective implementation of technical assistance programmes, and recommend how countries can contribute funding for tax projects and direct technical assistance, and report back with recommendations” at their July meeting.

Saint Lucia today signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. Saint Lucia became the 107th jurisdiction to join the Convention.

Today, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, H. E. Sami Mohammad Alsulaiman, Ambassador of Kuwait to France, signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters in the presence of OECD Deputy Secretary-General, Mrs. Mari Kiviniemi, therewith becoming the 110th jurisdiction to join the Convention.

Today, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, H.E. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance of Bahrain signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters and the CRS Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement‎ (CRS MCAA).

Today, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, Her Excellency Datin Paduka Malai Halimah Malai Yussof, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to France, signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters in the presence of OECD Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Masamichi Kono.

Today, in Lima (Peru), Claudia María Amelia Teresa Cooper Fort, Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru, signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters in the presence of the Deputy Director of the OECD's Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, Grace Perez-Navarro. The Republic of Peru is the 114th jurisdiction to join the Convention, and the 12th Latin American jurisdiction to do so.

International tax experts gathered today at the OECD in Paris to share experiences and identify best practices in the implementation of Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) programmes.

Today, in at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, His Excellency Khalid Bin Rashid Al-Mansouri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to France, signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters in the presence of the Deputy Secretary-General Masamichi Kono.

The OECD is encouraging tax administrations around the globe to step up their efforts to support the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing with the launch of a handbook intended to raise the awareness of tax examiners, auditors, and investigators of the important role they can play in combatting these crimes.

This conference in Nairobi, Kenya, addressed specific issues relating to financial literacy in Africa and the MENA region. It presented the output of the Russia/OECD/World Bank Trust Fund on Financial Literacy and Education.

Capacity Utilization in Italy decreased to 76.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 77.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Italy averaged 75.58 percent from 1986 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 81 percent in the fourth quarter of 1988 and a record low of 64.90 percent in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Italy Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Sweden decreased to 89.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 91.30 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Sweden averaged 87.08 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 91.30 percent in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 76 percent in the second quarter of 2009. In Sweden, Capacity Utilization is the difference between the potential and actual use of an input. Capacity utilization is high when actual output is close to potential output because the most use is being made of labor and capital. This page provides - Sweden Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Canada decreased to 81.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 81.50 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Canada averaged 82.89 percent from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 87.30 percent in the first quarter of 1988 and a record low of 72.70 percent in the second quarter of 2009. The rates of capacity utilization are measures of the intensity with which industries use their production capacity. Capacity utilization is the percentage of actual to potential output. This page provides the latest reported value for - Canada Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in South Africa decreased to 79.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 80.40 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in South Africa averaged 81.86 percent from 1971 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 86.20 percent in the first quarter of 1974 and a record low of 76.90 percent in the third quarter of 1992. This page provides - South Africa Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Russia increased to 63 percent in March from 62 percent in February of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Russia averaged 56.37 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 66 percent in July of 2017 and a record low of 38 percent in March of 1997. This page provides - Russia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Brazil increased to 78.70 percent in February from 78 percent in January of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Brazil averaged 80.76 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 84.60 percent in January of 2008 and a record low of 75.90 percent in May of 2018. In Brazil, capacity utilization refers to the operational capacity of production being used in the manufacturing sector (percentage of maximum capacity), under normal conditions of operation. This page provides - Brazil Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Japan decreased to 95.10 points in December from 95.50 points in November of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Japan averaged 110.70 points from 1968 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 136.10 points in November of 1968 and a record low of 68.60 points in February of 2009. In Japan, capacity utilization is the quantity of production divided by the quantity of production capacity, expressing the state of operations for various facilities in the manufacturing industry. It does not measure the absolute level of capacity utilization but the relative capacity utilization rate compared with the benchmark year. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in China remained unchanged at 76.80 percent in the third quarter of 2017 from 76.80 percent in the second quarter of 2017. Capacity Utilization in China averaged 74.99 percent from 2013 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 76.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 72.90 percent in the first quarter of 2016. This page provides - China Capacity Utilization- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Mexico decreased to 81.40 percent in February from 81.60 percent in January of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Mexico averaged 79.68 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 82.60 percent in July of 2019 and a record low of 74.10 percent in February of 2009. This page provides - Mexico Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Australia decreased to 75.05 percent in March from 81.13 percent in February of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Australia averaged 81.10 percent from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 84.62 percent in October of 2007 and a record low of 75.05 percent in March of 2020. This page provides - Australia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Turkey decreased to 61.60 percent in April from 75.30 percent in March of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Turkey averaged 75.22 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 82 percent in July of 2007 and a record low of 58.70 percent in March of 2009. In Turkey, Capacity Utilization is a measure of how much of the economy's potential output is being used. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in France decreased to 66.80 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 83.20 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in France averaged 84.81 percent from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 90.30 percent in the second quarter of 1990 and a record low of 66.80 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - France Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Luxembourg decreased to 53.80 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 83.40 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Luxembourg averaged 79.75 percent from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 88.20 percent in the first quarter of 2007 and a record low of 53.80 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides - Luxembourg Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Portugal decreased to 69.92 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 80.36 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Portugal averaged 79.27 percent from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 85.37 percent in the third quarter of 2003 and a record low of 68.47 percent in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Portugal Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in the United Kingdom decreased to 55.10 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 79.20 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in the United Kingdom averaged 72.86 percent from 1958 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 85.20 percent in the second quarter of 1988 and a record low of 38 percent in the first quarter of 1965. Capacity utilization rate is used to measure the rate at which potential output levels are being met or used. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in the United States decreased to 72.72 percent in March from 76.96 percent in February of 2020. Capacity Utilization in the United States averaged 80.20 percent from 1967 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 89.39 percent in January of 1967 and a record low of 66.69 percent in June of 2009. Capacity utilization rate is used to measure the rate at which potential output levels are being met or used. The capacity indexes cover all facilities located in the United States, regardless of their ownership; and are constructed for 89 detailed industries (71 in manufacturing, 16 in mining, and 2 in utilities). This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Mali increased to 80.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 77 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Mali averaged 59.48 percent from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 99.90 percent in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 36 percent in the third quarter of 2014. This page provides - Mali Capacity Utilization- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Greece decreased to 70.30 percent in February from 72.30 percent in January of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Greece averaged 73.83 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 83.80 percent in January of 1981 and a record low of 61.30 percent in August of 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This paper aims at identifying which countries and regions in the world might face structural overcapacities or capacity shortfalls in the automobile industry in the near future.

The Norwegian economy is performing well, despite low oil prices. Further reforms will be needed to diversify the economy, improve public spending efficiency and ensure that today’s high levels of income, well-being and equality are passed on to future generations, according to a new report from the OECD.

This paper uses a novel data set of digital technology usage covering 25 industries in 25 European countries over the 2010-16 period to explore the drivers of digital adoption across two broad sets of digital technologies by firms, cloud computing and back or front office integration.

The OECD Working Group on Bribery reaffirms the importance of the independence of prosecutors and judges and is concerned that Brazil’s achievements in fighting corruption may be seriously jeopardised by recent legislative developments.

The OECD Working Group on Bribery is to send a high-level mission to Brasilia as soon as possible in November, to meet with senior officials, to reinforce the message that law enforcement capacity to investigate and prosecute foreign bribery should be preserved in order to ensure that Brazil remains able and committed to meeting its obligations under the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.

The OECD Working Group on Bribery urges Brazil, one of the founding Parties to the Anti-Bribery Convention since 1997, to preserve the full capacity and independence of law enforcement authorities to investigate and prosecute foreign bribery and corruption.

This paper investigates the factors that shape governments’ capacity to collect revenue.

Capacity Utilization in Bulgaria decreased to 68.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 77.30 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Bulgaria averaged 64.83 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 78.50 percent in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 52 percent in the third quarter of 1999. This page provides - Bulgaria Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Germany decreased to 70.60 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 83.10 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Germany averaged 83.69 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 88.80 percent in the first quarter of 2008 and a record low of 70.30 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Poland decreased to 69.40 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 79.90 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Poland averaged 76.26 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 83.50 percent in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 67.40 percent in the second quarter of 2002. This page provides - Poland Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Romania decreased to 73.40 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 74.20 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Romania averaged 78.40 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86.40 percent in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 71 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Romania Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Argentina increased to 59.40 percent in February from 56.10 percent in January of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Argentina averaged 69.57 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 84.10 percent in November of 2011 and a record low of 48.16 percent in January of 2002. This page provides - Argentina Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Lithuania decreased to 70 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 76.40 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Lithuania averaged 64.80 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 77.80 percent in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 44.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 1995. This page provides - Lithuania Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Slovenia decreased to 71.90 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 83 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Slovenia averaged 80.85 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86.20 percent in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 68.90 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Slovenia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in South Korea increased to 104 points in March from 103.70 points in February of 2020. Capacity Utilization in South Korea averaged 48.54 points from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.60 points in December of 2016 and a record low of 3.80 points in February of 1971. This page provides - South Korea Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Burkina Faso decreased to 32.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 51.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Burkina Faso averaged 59.40 percent from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 100.50 percent in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 29.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015. This page provides - Burkina Faso Capacity Utilization- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Indonesia decreased to 74.09 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 74.41 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Indonesia averaged 73.11 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 79.78 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 62.43 percent in the first quarter of 2003. This page provides - Indonesia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Malaysia decreased to 79 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 from 80 percent in the third quarter of 2016. Capacity Utilization in Malaysia averaged 77.78 percent from 2009 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 83.63 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 59 percent in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Malaysia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Netherlands decreased to 74.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 82.70 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Netherlands averaged 82.32 percent from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 86.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 1989 and a record low of 74.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides - Netherlands Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.