Thanks to a highly developed welfare state, poverty is moderate on average in France, but – as in other countries – highly concentrated in some neighbourhoods.

A steady economic expansion in Indonesia is boosting living standards, curbing poverty and offering millions of people greater access to public services.

Large business groups, which played a key role in Korea's economic development, are still dominant today, especially in exporting.

Um elevador social quebrado? Como promover a mobilidade social: Como o Brasil compara?

Indonesia has improved its macro-economic and structural policies over the last 15 years. Its economy, with strong and stable growth rates of 5–6.6%, is catching up with other countries in the region and allowing Indonesia to focus on its development agenda.

The OECD and the Scrutiny Committee on Law Implementation of the French Senate co-organised a conference on 5 December 2013 on “Law evaluation and better regulation: the role for parliaments” at the Luxembourg Palace in Paris.

Korea has made significant progress towards decentralising the management of employment and training programmes, but can still do more to create stronger links with employers at the local level, according to a new OECD report.

With gross government debt of 226% of GDP, Japan’s fiscal situation is in uncharted territory and puts the economy at risk. Japan needs a detailed and credible fiscal consolidation plan, including specific revenue increases and measures to control spending to restore its fiscal sustainability.

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

For the last five years the global economy has been in a low-growth trap, with growth disappointingly low and stuck at around 3 per cent per year. Persistent growth shortfalls have weighed on future output expectations and thereby reduced current spending and potential output gains.

In 1998 Indonesia embarked on an ambitious course of decentralisation. Over a period of a few years, facilitated by financial transfers from the central government, responsibility for many public services and administrative tasks were devolved to local authorities.

This publication examines the role of institutional investors in promoting good corporate governance and reviews Australia, Chile and Germany in more detail.

07/11/12 - the OECD and the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to promote respect by multinational enterprises of the new human rights chapter of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights upon which the OECD Guidelines are based.

This conference focused on recent reforms undertaken by the government to improve the investment climate in Myanmar, and the ways that the international community can help ensure that renewed investor interest contributes to sustainable and inclusive development. It featured a discussion of the detailed finding of the recently released OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar.

Beijing, 24 October 2014 - China presented guidelines intended to provide a roadmap for the responsible business conduct of Chinese companies operating overseas. In addition, China and the OECD signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the implementation by Chinese companies of responsible business conduct in global mineral supply chains.

The G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance provide recommendations for national policymakers on shareholder rights, executive remuneration, financial disclosure, the behaviour of institutional investors and how stock markets should function.

The private sector plays an important role in economic development. However to be beneficial to local populations, business must act responsibly. Part 1 of this blog discusses how business can do this, as laid out in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and make a positive contribution to economic, environmental and social progress with a view to achieving sustainable development.

The private sector plays an important role in economic development. However to be beneficial to local populations, business must act responsibly. Part 2 of this blog focuses on how community engagement can help business achieve this, in harmony with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and reinforce the link between responsible business and inclusive growth.

As part of continuing efforts to support market confidence and business integrity, the OECD has launched in Asia a new set of corporate governance principles that were endorsed at the G20 Finance Ministers meeting in September 2015.

This brochure looks at the corruption, labour, human rights and environmental risks associated with the organisation of large sporting events. It describes how OECD instruments and expertise in implementation of complex projects can help host governments, event organisers and their business partners ensure that the world of sport remains associated with the traditional values of excellence and fair play.

Investment can help raise standards of living through job creation, skills and technology development, and distribution of wealth. Achieving these impacts, however, depends on the quality of the investment as much as the quantity. This chapter from the 2016 Development Co-operation Report discusses how responsible business conduct can directly contribute to achieving the SDGs, while also being good for business.

30/01/2018 - The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and the OECD today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out their commitment to intensify co-operation to promote responsible business in global textile and apparel supply chains.

US regulator cautions against using chloroquine outside of hospitals or clinical trials

The 37-year-old actress stepped out in style on Wednesday, when she visited the New York City studios of ABC's daytime talk show The View.

Joanne Froggatt promoted series two of Liar alongside co-star Katherine Kelly in London on Thursday, in her first public appearance since announcing her split from husband James Cannon.

He's the multitalented musician who is currently in a relationship with chart-topping pop star Miley Cyrus. 

He just released his new book of poetry, titled Prince of Neptune. 

An Amazon promotion offering cheap gas at a station in California had to be suspended due to high demand from motorists. The event took place to celebrate the show 'Marvellous Ms. Maisel.'

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West shared some rare PDA on Wednesday while in New York City promoting the shapewear entrepreneur's line, SKIMS

Schilling and Lyonne were joined by co-stars Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Jessica Pimental, Selenis Leyva, Dascha Polanco and Adrienne C. Moore for the special screening.

The actress, 32, flashed a wide smile as she arrived at Global radio studios in London for an appearance on Capital breakfast show, on Thursday, to promote her new drama Brassic

The musician, 39, proved there's no rest for the wicked as she headed to the NRJ Radio Station in Paris, France to promote her upcoming eponymous album on Tuesday evening.

A 'blonde bombshell' will be entering the South African jungle for I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! next year. 

The 44-year-old actress-director donned a flowing white dress on the late summer day with Pax, 15, and Shiloh, 13, as she stepped out on the shopping excursion.

Stu Laundy, 46, is set to fight against Sonny Bill Williams, 33, in a charity boxing match on Saturday.

Speaking via videolink to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday, Parry confirmed that discussions have led him to believe that promotion and relegation will go ahead as normal.

The photo shows Kelly, 37, posing in a powder blue dress with a high collar and long sleeves. She tweeted: 'I don't know why my chest looks enormous in this pic but thank you to the Universe for this one.'

Build up for Sunday’s Manchester derby has officially started with South American duo Radamel Falcao and Sergio Aguero featuring in a promo video for sponsors Puma.

US boxing promoter Al Haymon has signed a deal with ITV to enter the British market - and he wants to kick-off with a fight between James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr.

She fulfilled her 'childhood dream' earlier this year by landing the groundbreaking role as lesbian superhero Batwoman. 

The singer, 27, turned heads in four stunning ensembles as she arrived at Z100 Radio station in New York on Monday to promote her new film The Dead Don't Die.

While promoting her much anticipated new music, 27-year-old Selena Gomez has been showing off her style savvy. Not sure what to put on your fall shopping list? Just follow Selena's lead.

The Good For You hitmaker, 27, treated herself to a break from work duties as she enjoyed some retail therapy at Covent Garden's Free People in London on Wednesday.

She's in the middle of a press blitz to promote her first album in five years. But Selena Gomez got a moment off-duty to satiate her taste for shopping on Wednesday as she left Urban Outfitters.

Selena Gomez has continued to share sultry photos including one of herself sitting clothed in a sheer wet white shirt in a bath to promote her new album, Rare.

The 27-year-old singer teased an unreleased track called Boyfriend during her appearance on Monday's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

She's the Australian actress known for starring in comedy films such as Bridesmaids.

She's about to transform into Jennyanydots in the upcoming film, CATS. 

Tiffiny Hall has slammed a health brand for using her post-pregnancy transformation photos to promote their weight loss stickers.

EXCLUSIVE BY LAURIE WHITWELL: Birmingham City are set to undergo further change with Kristjaan Speakman expected to step up from his role as academy manager.