This paper derives estimates of the efficiency of welfare spending in Slovenia and the other OECD countries from data envelopment analysis based on model specifications used in earlier OECD studies.

Growth in emerging market economies (EMEs) is set to durably slow from the rates observed over 2010-12 as cyclical effects fade, potential growth declines and external financing conditions tighten.

This report focuses on the effects of climate change impacts on economic growth. The analysis finds that the effect of climate change impacts on annual global GDP is projected to increase over time, leading to a global GDP loss of 0.7% to 2.5% by 2060 for the most likely equilibrium climate sensitivity range.

This report focuses on the effects of climate change impacts on economic growth. The analysis finds that the effect of climate change impacts on annual global GDP is projected to increase over time, leading to a global GDP loss of 0.7% to 2.5% by 2060 for the most likely equilibrium climate sensitivity range.

Norway has taken some good initiatives to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, but needs to establish overarching policies and strategies, and address significant weaknesses in a number of key areas, according to a new report by the Financial Action Task Force.

Mr Gurría presented the 2015 OECD Economic Survey of Belgium alongside Mr. Charles Michel, Prime Minister of Belgium.

Chief Economist Catherine L. Mann will present the near-term prospects for the global economy on Wednesday 18 March at 11:00 a.m. (CET).

This paper aims at gauging the skills and knowledge gap of tertiary graduates of universities and vocational colleges across China. It also looks at the employment and wage prospects of graduates with different educational backgrounds.

Certain growth-promoting policies can have negative side-effects by increasing the vulnerability of economies to financial crises. Typical examples are greater openness to financial flows or more liberalised financial markets.

Certain growth-promoting policies can have negative side-effects by increasing the vulnerability of economies to financial crises. Typical examples are greater openness to financial flows or more liberalised financial markets.

How has policy responded since the crisis: with re-regulation or continued liberalisation?

This paper explores the connection between “zombie” firms (firms that would typically exit in a competitive market) and bank health and the consequences for aggregate productivity in 11 European countries.

New firm-level analysis undertaken in tandem with the OECD Economic Survey of Ireland 2018 finds that the majority of businesses in Ireland have actually experienced falling productivity since the mid-2000s.

Paris, 15-16 May 2018 - This workshop will focus on recent developments and main policy challenges related to the emergence of digital financial assets. Discussions will cover monetary policy and financial systems, regulation, firms’ business and funding models, and taxation.

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.

The aim of this workshop was to present recent developments in implementing Regulatory Impact Assessment in the Czech Republic as well as to enable an exposure to different approaches in some leading OECD countries.

G20 Finance Ministers have welcomed a new OECD/G20 framework designed to help governments develop financial strategies for disaster risk management.

The OECD, in co-ordination with Mexico's Ministry of Economy and COFEMER, organised a workshop to train federal officials to understake competition assessment as part of the RIA framework.

The Municipality of Hermosillo in Mexico shows a 12% progress in the implementation of OECD recommendations to simplify formalities to boost entrepreneurship and create employment.

This workshop provided practical information and learning through case studies, group exercises and presentations from government officials with extensive experience in applying regulatory impact assessment (RIA) systems.

The objective of this workshop was to provide basic facts and theory related to RIA and best practices when undertaking RIA.

Better access to and use of public sector information (PSI), including open government data, are inter-related parts of the shift towards knowledge-based economies, and drivers of innovation, growth and employment. PSI can be used directly to generate products and services, and it contributes in a wide variety of ways to improving efficiency and productivity across the economy (including within the public sector).

Fiscal constitutions comprise the set of rules and frameworks guiding fiscal policy that are enshrined in a country’s fundamental laws.

This paper examines the potential contribution of RIA to better incorporating the inclusive growth perspective in regulatory decision-making.

The public consultation took place from 1 August to 31 October 2016.

To what extent can public deficits increase without putting fiscal sustainability at risk, given the specific current macroeconomic situation of protracted low growth and low interest rates, combined with relatively high government debt levels?

The OECD assessed the legal framework of key anti-corruption related legislation in the Slovak Republic in order to set the ground for strengthening integrity in the Slovak public sector and beyond.

Training Workshop on the elaboration and evaluation of regulatory impact assessment (RIA)

The OECD was invited to assess key elements of the Second Irish Public Service Reform Plan (PSRP 2014-2016), with a view to informing future public service reform efforts in Ireland.

Most businesses are good. They pay their taxes, they create employment, they abide by the laws, and they generally contribute to the societies in which they operate. But what can be done when businesses behave badly? This blog discusses the National Contact Points, the unique grievance mechanism of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and how could be improved to better fulfill their potential.

The truth is that human rights are not sustainable, or in some places even possible, in today’s networked society unless public and private actors take responsibility. Governments and corporations alike must commit to design, manage, and govern technologies in a manner that is consistent with international human rights standards.

Globalisation has failed to create a level playing field in trade, investment and corporate behaviour, being one of the factors contributing to a backlash against openness in many countries and a decline in confidence in government institutions.

The OECD Due Diligence Guidance is being used as the basis and benchmark by many industry initiatives created to ensure the responsible sourcing of minerals. This report presents the findings of a pilot alignment assessment of five industry programmes against the recommendations of the OECD Guidance to gauge the coherence, effectiveness and credibility of these initiatives.

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.

Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Passenger Motor Vehicles in Brazil decreased to 81 USD Million in April from 318 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Passenger Motor Vehicles in Brazil averaged 236.72 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1499 USD Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 4.08 USD Million in February of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Passenger Motor Vehi.

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.

Car Production in Spain decreased to 1154 Hundred Units in March from 2081 Hundred Units in February of 2020. Car Production in Spain averaged 1519.60 Hundred Units from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2504 Hundred Units in June of 2004 and a record low of 139 Hundred Units in August of 1981. This page provides - Spain Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

Imports of Passenger Cars , Usd CMLV in Russia increased to 702.30 USD Million in February from 266 USD Million in January of 2020. Imports of Passenger Cars , Usd CMLV in Russia averaged 4427.03 USD Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30267.40 USD Million in December of 2008 and a record low of 9.50 USD Million in January of 1999. Russia accounts for Imports of Passenger Cars , Usd using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Imports of Passenger Cars , Usd CMLV.

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.