This seminar focused on overcoming challenges to private sector participation in infrastructure in Southern Africa.

This seminar investigated how changes made in key policy areas at national, regional and international levels can help generate more and better private investment in Africa’s infrastructure.

17 October 2016, Paris: The G20 Chinese Presidency, the UK and the OECD jointly organised a Seminar on “Corruption and Economic Growth”. Expert panellists recognised the negative impact of corruption on economic growth and society at both the macro and micro level, and stressed the importance of strong political leadership in fighting corruption.

Co-organised by the OECD and the German Federal Ministry of Finance, the seminar focused on the policy implications of the increasingly interconnected global financial and economic system and the need for an open and orderly regime for capital flows in the context of the review of the OECD Code of Liberalisation of Capital Movements.

This collection compiles the contributions of senior policy experts, academics, and economic practitioners on developments in the financial integration and financial regulation of cross-border capital flows since the 2008 global financial crisis at the OECD High-Level Seminar “Open and Orderly Capital Movements” held in October 2016.

The main purpose of this meeting is to shortly present where the Mental Health and Work project stands and to discuss some good practice examples from the first countries that have been reviewed.

Imports of Semi-precious Stones & Jewellery in South Africa decreased to 498.15 ZAR Million in March from 757.05 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Imports of Semi-precious Stones & Jewellery in South Africa averaged 733.38 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2037.70 ZAR Million in August of 2016 and a record low of 286.25 ZAR Million in December of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Imports of Semi-precious Stones & Jewellery.

This seminar aimed to advance shared understandings on policies to make the most of cross-border capital flows in support of growth and development and on the value of international co-operation, including the OECD Codes of Liberalisation, in the current context of serious global financial turbulence.

This seminar took place in Palembang, Indonesia, with discussions focusing on institutional investors and long-term financing and policy measures and initiatives to address constraints to infrastructure investment identified by APEC under the Indonesian presidency.

This regional seminar in Montevideo, Uruguay, focused on the monitoring and transparency of insurance markets in Latin America through the provision of sound insurance statistics and indicators, regionally and globally.

This seminar took place in Dalian, China, with discussions focusing on institutional investors and long-term financing and policy measures and initiatives to address constraints to infrastructure investment identified by APEC under the Chinese presidency.

This seminar addressed cutting-edge policy issues and research ideas to promote financial inclusion and financial literacy in Asia, notably: national strategies for financial education; financial education and consumer protection; measuring financial literacy; and, financial literacy for micro-entrepreneurs and SMEs.

4-5 February 2016 - Mumbai, India‌‌: This seminar addressed emerging frameworks for financial consumer protection across Asia; financial markets and better outcomes for consumers; improving policy by analysing consumer complaints data; technology and alternative delivery channels and promoting financial consumer protection, inclusion and investor education.

Jakarta, 1-2 June 2016: This seminar addressed the importance of financial literacy and financial education for empowering micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Co-organised by the OECD and the German Federal Ministry of Finance, the seminar focused on the policy implications of the increasingly interconnected global financial and economic system and the need for an open and orderly regime for capital flows in the context of the review of the OECD Code of Liberalisation of Capital Movements.

21 June 2017, Paris: Co-organised by the International Network for Pensions, Aging, and Retirement Research (INPARR), the OECD and IOPS, this seminar provided a window into the latest thinking and research that sheds light on where pension plans and designs are headed in the future and challenges to their future sustainability and efficiency.

This collection compiles the contributions of senior policy experts, academics, and economic practitioners on developments in the financial integration and financial regulation of cross-border capital flows since the 2008 global financial crisis at the OECD High-Level Seminar “Open and Orderly Capital Movements” held in October 2016.

23 February 2018, Dublin - This event focussed on how to build better retirement by ensuring value for money, implementing automatic enrolment and designing retirement pay-outs.

This seminar, jointly organised by the OECD and the Ministry of Finance of Japan, will address quality infrastructure investment, governance, planning and technology issues as well as data collection and benchmarking for quality infrastructure. It is taking place on 12-13 September 2018, in Tokyo, Japan.

This OECD joint Federação das Indústrias de São Paulo (FIESP) seminar brings together participants from the Brazilian private sector, academia, government authorities, and international experts with one objective: building a positive agenda for Brazil.

The objective of this seminar was to facilitate the implementation of administrative simplification strategies in MENA countries and to deepen the knowledge about the use of ICT-tools and consultation processes with stakeholders.

The Spanish government has launched a series of ambitious public administration reforms as part of wider efforts to promote economic competitiveness and strengthen trust in government and public institutions.

Whistleblowing is an essential element for safeguarding the public interest and for promoting a culture of public accountability and integrity. The majority of OECD countries have recently passed legislation protecting whistleblowers and yet, despite being high on the agenda, successful whistleblowing stories are rare.

MENA (Middle East and North Africa) countries are looking for ways to build a strategic public sector capacity to enable full women’s empowerment in society and public life in a sustainable manner. They also seek to ensure conformity with international standards related to issues of gender equality and human rights.

On January 26th and 27th the Ministry of Regional Development of Ukraine and the OECD organised a seminar in Kiyv focusing on recent decentralisation and territorial reforms in Ukraine and in OECD countries.

This seminar was held in Mykolaiv on 5 March, 2017. Ukrainian sub-national officials, policy makers and other stakeholders shared their experience in decentralisation reform and its impact with respect to administrative capacity, investment capacity and service delivery capacity, particularly at the local level.

This seminar series is part of the OECD project, Supporting Decentralisation in Ukraine. The 2nd seminar on Strengthening the Subnational Partnership, took place in Mykolaiv ON 15 March 2017.

Exports of Semi-manufactured Products in Brazil decreased to 2117 USD Million in April from 2523 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Semi-manufactured Products in Brazil averaged 1439.84 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3935.58 USD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 202.46 USD Million in September of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi-manufactured Products.

Exports of Coke & Semi-coke of Coal CMLV in Russia increased to 60.60 USD Million in February from 31.60 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports of Coke & Semi-coke of Coal CMLV in Russia averaged 193.63 USD Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 862.20 USD Million in December of 2008 and a record low of 3.50 USD Million in January of 2000. Russia accounts for Exports of Coke & Semi-coke of Coal using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Exports of Coke & Semi-coke of Coal CMLV.

Exports of Semi Conductor in South Korea decreased to 7176000 USD THO in April from 8762000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Semi Conductor in South Korea averaged 2971591.23 USD THO from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12427000 USD THO in September of 2018 and a record low of 176101 USD THO in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Semi Conductor.

Exports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland increased to 3341.60 CHF Million in March from 3126.10 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland averaged 3004.83 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3511.10 CHF Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 2426.40 CHF Million in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods.

Imports of Semin-manufactures of Paper in Switzerland increased to 118.33 CHF Million in March from 107.12 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Semin-manufactures of Paper in Switzerland averaged 117.57 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 142.83 CHF Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 92.39 CHF Million in December of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Semin-manufactures of Paper.

Imports of Semi-manufactures Made of Metal in Switzerland increased to 699.89 CHF Million in March from 670.53 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Semi-manufactures Made of Metal in Switzerland averaged 679.98 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 909.61 CHF Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 205.38 CHF Million in May of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Semi-manufactures Made of Metal.

Imports of Semi-manufactures & Intermediate Prds. in Switzerland increased to 3393.78 CHF Million in March from 3104.67 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Semi-manufactures & Intermediate Prds. in Switzerland averaged 3263.72 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3935.75 CHF Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 2550.58 CHF Million in December of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Semi-manufactures & Intermediate Prds.

Imports of Semi-manufactures from Plastic in Switzerland increased to 313.35 CHF Million in March from 271.22 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Semi-manufactures from Plastic in Switzerland averaged 278.07 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 335.20 CHF Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 212.62 CHF Million in December of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Semi-manufactures from Plastic.

Imports of Semi-manufactures For Food Production in Switzerland increased to 246.56 CHF Million in March from 218.91 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Semi-manufactures For Food Production in Switzerland averaged 230.29 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 269.58 CHF Million in January of 2019 and a record low of 198.90 CHF Million in May of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Semi-manufactures For Food Production.

Imports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland increased to 3552.21 CHF Million in March from 3238.44 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods in Switzerland averaged 3398.02 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4098.92 CHF Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 2657.99 CHF Million in December of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Raw Materials & Semi Finished Goods.

Imports of Diode & Semiconductors in China increased to 2075000 USD THO in April from 1973300 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Diode & Semiconductors in China averaged 999568.20 USD THO from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2799480.44 USD THO in December of 2015 and a record low of 35700 USD THO in February of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Diode & Semiconductors.

Imports of Semiconductors in the United States increased to 5743.14 USD Million in March from 4983.18 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Semiconductors in the United States averaged 2771.22 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5743.14 USD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 963.95 USD Million in October of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Semiconductors.

Jeremy Corbyn defends party's processes for dealing with racism after Ephraim Mirvis's criticism. Conservatives put opposition to independence at heart of Scottish campaign. Sterling slips as Labour makes inroads on Tories' polling lead.

The reality star, 22, ensured all eyes were on her in a stunning khaki green semi-sheer gown which highlighted her stunning hourglass frame underneath.

Lionel Messi begged Neymar to return to Barcelona after their embarrassing 4-0 defeat by Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final last season according to France Football. 

Serena Williams dropped just one game as she blew China's Wang Qiang away 6-1, 6-0. It was the American's 100th victory at the US Open, and at 44 minutes the quickest at this year's tournament.

Labanauskas, who had taken the opener to threaten a surprise, drew blood after accidentally stabbing himself with a dart, but showed no ill effects after the brief interruption.

LAURA LAMBERT AT CENTRE COURT: Novak Djokovic withstood an early scare to turn the screw on Belgian challenger David Goffin and reach the semi-finals of Wimbledon.

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: Roberto Bautista Agut will meet Novak Djokovic in the first Grand Slam final of his career after beating Argentina's Guido Pella 7-5, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.

The world No 1, competing in his first tournament since withdrawing from last month's US Open with a shoulder injury, secured a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Frenchman Lucas Pouille on Friday.

Novak Djokovic's semi-final streak in Shanghai is over. The defending champion, a four-time winner of the Masters had reached the semi-finals in all eight of his tournament appearances.

Fresh off a double-gold night, Phelps came first in Wednesday night's semi final recording a time of 1 minute 58.78 seconds with Lochte close behind.

Hailee Steinfeld, 22, partied the night away at the Republic Records VMAs afterparty at the Moxy Chelsea in New York on Monday night.