OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría will present two new major publications on Brazil during news conferences on 22 October in Brasilia. He will also hold a series of high-level meetings with Brazilian government officials.

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Brasilia on 21-22 October 2013 to present the OECD Economic Survey of Brazil and hold meetings with several Ministers.

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría opens the Global Forum on Better Governance for Inclusive Growth held in Paris. The Forum will focus on public sector reforms worldwide and identify lessons learned, good practices and innovative solutions for advancing the governance reforms necessary to foster inclusive growth.

This blog, written by ODI's Anna Locke, discusses land governance and transparency definitions, initiatives and key lessons. The post is part of Wikiprogress' spotlight on governance.

Spain’s planned public sector reforms should help make the country’s institutions stronger and more effective, and proposals to increase transparency and root out corruption will do much to restore public trust, according to a new OECD report.

Latin American and Caribbean countries need to do more to improve budget management, tax collection and public sector pay equality if they are to catch up with advanced economies in terms of government performance, according to a joint report by the OECD and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

This study analyses the economic rent generated by the exploitation of a non-renewable resource, and the taxation of this rent.

The OECD Conference on Innovating the Public Sector: From Ideas to Impact on 12-13 November 2014 will bring together public sector practitioners, researchers, civil society and businesses to discuss how innovation can help solve today's complex challenges.

Over the past couple of years the OECD has been working with countries to develop the Observatory of Public Sector Innovation, to help them make the most of innovation. The Observatory puts the experiences of innovators from across the world at everyone’s finger tips.

Improving public sector efficiency can help to meet two conflicting objectives: ensuring fiscal consolidation and maintaining room for growth-friendly spending.

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).

Report looks at how to create the environment in government where innovation is encouraged and nurtured.

This working paper explores avenues to improve public sector efficiency in Latvia, a catching-up and ageing economy where spending needs are large.

Spending on public administration itself is relatively low and so are indicators of its performance.

Spending on public administration itself is relatively low and so are indicators of its performance.

A Job for Life? The old notion of a safe job in the civil service is profoundly changing - OECD Insights blog by Bill Below.

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.

The 2017 edition of the OECD E-Leaders meeting will discuss how governments can best adapt to the growing role of advanced technologies in service delivery. Delegates will discuss the implications of the digital transformation in governments, including the skills base, the data infrastructure and approaches to the commissioning of ICT goods and services.

Boards of directors of SOEs play a fundamental role in corporate stewardship and performance. Over the last decade, OECD governments have sought to professionalise SOE boards, ensure their independence and shield them from ad hoc political intervention. In general these approaches have worked; yet, more remains to be done. This report seeks to shed slight on good practices drawing on national practices from over 30 economies.

Slovenia is facing the legacy of a boom-bust cycle that has been compounded by weak corporate governance of state-owned banks. The levels of non-performing loans and capital adequacy ratios compare poorly in international perspective and may deteriorate further, which could require significant bank recapitalisation.

This report analyses a dataset detailing the size of national state-owned enterprise (SOE) sectors (by number, value and employment) and their composition by sector and corporate forms for 34 countries.

This roundtable provided a forum for dialogue on building responsible supply chains in the textile and garment sector that contribute to inclusive growth and sustainable development, in line with the OECD and ILO recommendations. The Roundtable also identified challenges and areas for future collaborative action.

This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector which provides practical guidance to mining, oil and gas enterprises in addressing the challenges related to stakeholder engagement. The deadline for comment is 5 June 2015.

Global FDI flows picked up in the first half of 2015, increasing by 13% compared to the second half of 2014. If we exclude the drop in the first half of 2014, global flows have been on a rising trend since the first half of 2013.

8/2/2017 - The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector will help enterprises to identify and prevent potential negative impacts related to human rights, labour, the environment and corruption in garment and footwear supply chains worldwide.

Promoting responsible business conduct in the financial sector is vital to building a sustainable global economy. Although the Guidelines’ due diligence recommendations can help financial institutions, the inherent complexities in the sector create challenges. This paper highlights key considerations for institutional investors in carrying out due diligence that will help to identify and respond to environmental and social risks.

This report provides an overview of national approaches to disclosure and transparency in the state-owned enterprise (SOE) sector in nine Asian economies: Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam.

Global FDI flows decreased by 3% to USD 788 billion in the first half of 2017 compared to the second half of 2016. The overall decrease was due to an 11% drop in Q2 after increasing 3% in Q1.Inflows to the EU decreased by 46%, partly due to a drop in the United Kingdom from the very high levels recorded in the second half of 2016, while outflows decreased by a more modest 12%.

In the wake of the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh in 2013, initiatives to strengthen regulation of global supply chains in the textile and garment sector have multiplied. Tackling the issues involved requires sustained collaboration among industry, government, worker organisations and civil society. This project promotes such collaboration as well as the harmonisation of existing standards in the sector.

This report provides an overview of national practices to professionalise boards of directors by examining relevant legislation, policies and practices applicable to state-owned enterprises in a sample of OECD countries and developing and emerging economies.

This report provides an overview of national approaches to risk management in the state-owned enterprise (SOE) sector in seven Asian economies (Bhutan, India, Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam). It examines risk management requirements and practices at both the level of the state and at the level of individual enterprises.

As part of the implementation strategy for the recently adopted OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector, the OECD is conducting a series of surveys that target SMEs operating within the sector.

The OECD advises countries on how to meet future demand for health professionals and how to manage the supply of health workers. This report describes recent trends in the international migration of doctors and nurses in OECD countries.

Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Motor Cars,Tractor Parts & Accessories in Brazil decreased to 63 USD Million in April from 132 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Motor Cars,Tractor Parts in Brazil averaged 160.64 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 393.86 USD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 26.81 USD Million in February of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Motor Cars,tractor P.

Medical Doctors in Ireland increased to 3.30 per 1000 people in 2018 from 3.26 per 1000 people in 2017. Medical Doctors in Ireland averaged 3.06 per 1000 people from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.30 per 1000 people in 2018 and a record low of 2.72 per 1000 people in 2006. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ireland Medical Doctors.

Medical Doctors in Poland decreased to 2.58 per 1000 people in 2017 from 2.63 per 1000 people in 2016. Medical Doctors in Poland averaged 2.44 per 1000 people from 2005 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2.63 per 1000 people in 2016 and a record low of 2.32 per 1000 people in 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Poland Medical Doctors.

Loans To Private Sector in Benin increased to 1111255 XOF Million in September from 1099183 XOF Million in August of 2016. Loans To Private Sector in Benin averaged 739527.06 XOF Million from 2005 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 1116234 XOF Million in June of 2014 and a record low of 321652 XOF Million in September of 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Benin Loans To Private Sector - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Burkina Faso decreased to 1917374 XOF Million in August from 1917643 XOF Million in July of 2016. Loans To Private Sector in Burkina Faso averaged 970861.46 XOF Million from 2005 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 1928646 XOF Million in June of 2016 and a record low of 427356 XOF Million in June of 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Burkina Faso Loans To Private Sector - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Cameroon increased to 2354.80 XOF Billion in July from 2340.50 XOF Billion in June of 2014. Loans To Private Sector in Cameroon averaged 1492.13 XOF Billion from 2005 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 2354.80 XOF Billion in July of 2014 and a record low of 900.30 XOF Billion in January of 2005. Loans To Private Sector in Cameroon is reported by the Bank of Central African States. This page provides - Cameroon Loans To Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Central African Republic increased to 120.10 XOF Billion in July from 112.50 XOF Billion in June of 2014. Loans To Private Sector in Central African Republic averaged 84.86 XOF Billion from 2005 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 142.20 XOF Billion in January of 2013 and a record low of 49.30 XOF Billion in May of 2005. Loans To Private Sector in Central African Republic is reported by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). This page provides - Central African Republic Loans To Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Colombia increased to 89.78 COP Billion in October from 89.57 COP Billion in September of 2016. Loans To Private Sector in Colombia averaged -74.29 COP Billion from 1993 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 1426.67 COP Billion in February of 2014 and a record low of -2108.10 COP Billion in September of 1993. Loans To Private Sector in Colombia is reported by the Banco de la Republica, Colombia. . This page provides - Colombia Loans To Private Sector- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Comoros increased to 72813 KMF Million in October from 72765 KMF Million in September of 2016. Loans To Private Sector in Comoros averaged 31146.75 KMF Million from 2001 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 72813 KMF Million in October of 2016 and a record low of 7640.50 KMF Million in February of 2002. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Comoros Loans To Private Sector - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Equatorial Guinea increased to 1019.30 XOF Billion in July from 983.20 XOF Billion in June of 2014. Loans To Private Sector in Equatorial Guinea averaged 453.25 XOF Billion from 2005 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 1019.30 XOF Billion in July of 2014 and a record low of 61 XOF Billion in February of 2005. Loans To Private Sector in Equatorial Guinea is reported by the Bank of Central African States. This page provides - Equatorial Guinea Loans To Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Gabon decreased to 1461 XOF Billion in July from 1467.40 XOF Billion in June of 2014. Loans To Private Sector in Gabon averaged 781.87 XOF Billion from 2005 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 1478.90 XOF Billion in December of 2013 and a record low of 418.10 XOF Billion in March of 2005. Loans To Private Sector in Gabon is reported by the Bank of Central African States. This page provides - Gabon Loans To Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Guinea Bissau increased to 67881.30 XOF Million in March from 66871.20 XOF Million in February of 2016. Loans To Private Sector in Guinea Bissau averaged 37725.13 XOF Million from 2005 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 73133 XOF Million in June of 2012 and a record low of 2842 XOF Million in August of 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Guinea Bissau Loans To Private Sector - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Guinea increased to 4365.20 GNF Billion in June from 4354.90 GNF Billion in May of 2014. Loans To Private Sector in Guinea averaged 1732.60 GNF Billion from 2005 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 4478.50 GNF Billion in March of 2014 and a record low of 426.30 GNF Billion in January of 2005. Loans To Private Sector in Guinea is reported by the Central Bank of Republic of Guinea. This page provides - Guinea Loans To Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Ivory Coast increased to 4494170 XOF Million in September from 4396841 XOF Million in August of 2016. Loans To Private Sector in Ivory Coast averaged 2092974.61 XOF Million from 2005 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 4494170 XOF Million in September of 2016 and a record low of 1039356 XOF Million in May of 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ivory Coast Loans To Private Sector - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Mali increased to 1693013 XOF Million in March from 1673241 XOF Million in February of 2016. Loans To Private Sector in Mali averaged 879760.69 XOF Million from 2005 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 1747458 XOF Million in December of 2015 and a record low of 462803 XOF Million in May of 2006. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mali Loans To Private Sector - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Mauritania increased to 387 MRO Billion in March from 385.10 MRO Billion in February of 2014. Loans To Private Sector in Mauritania averaged 295.77 MRO Billion from 2007 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 398.40 MRO Billion in December of 2013 and a record low of 172.30 MRO Billion in July of 2007. Loans To Private Sector in Mauritania is reported by the Central Bank of Mauritania. This page provides - Mauritania Loans To Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Niger increased to 660572 XOF Million in March from 657174 XOF Million in February of 2016. Loans To Private Sector in Niger averaged 358011.01 XOF Million from 2005 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 694141 XOF Million in September of 2015 and a record low of 108301 XOF Million in May of 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Niger Loans To Private Sector - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.