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.

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.

The German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), supported by the OECD, has initiated a study to assess the contribution of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) to due diligence for responsible mineral supply chains. To gather information for this study, SMEs were invited to take part on a confidential survey of due diligence activities by SMEs.

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.

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.

Tourism Revenues in Algeria increased to 207.30 USD Million in 2017 from 203.20 USD Million in 2016. Tourism Revenues in Algeria averaged 244.16 USD Million from 2008 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 324.50 USD Million in 2008 and a record low of 203.20 USD Million in 2016. This page provides - Algeria Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Afghanistan increased to 9.60 in 2018 from 9.39 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Afghanistan averaged 8.09 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9.60 in 2018 and a record low of 5.70 in 2002. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Business Confidence in Maldives increased to 77 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from -5 points in the third quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Maldives averaged 9.35 points from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 91 points in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of -82 points in the second quarter of 2019. The Quarterly Business Survey is conducted by the MMA with the aim of obtaining a quick assessment of current business trends and expected future economic activity. The respondents of the business survey are senior managers or top management of businesses who has an overall view of the business situation. The questions cover the views of the senior management (for the past quarter and expectation for the next quarter) on the direction of change in various business variables such as sales, output, prices, exports, capacity utilisation and employment which are useful for analysing and predicting economic activity. The qualitative response for these questions takes the form of either increase, decrease or no change. The business survey conducts for the main sector of the economy which is tourism. This page provides - Maldives Business Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in the United States decreased to 41.50 points in April from 49.10 points in March of 2020. Business Confidence in the United States averaged 52.88 points from 1948 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 77.50 points in July of 1950 and a record low of 29.40 points in May of 1980. The Manufacturing ISM Report On Business® is based on data compiled from purchasing and supply executives nationwide. Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month. For each of the indicators measured (New Orders, Backlog of Orders, New Export Orders, Imports, Production, Supplier Deliveries, Inventories, Customers' Inventories, Employment and Prices), the report shows the percentage reporting each response, the net difference between the number of responses in the positive economic direction and the negative economic direction, and the diffusion index. A PMI™ reading above 50 percent indicates that the manufacturing economy is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally declining. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States ISM Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Terrorism Index in Qatar decreased to 0.03 in 2018 from 0.06 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Qatar averaged 0.34 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2.23 in 2005 and a record low of 0 in 2003. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Terrorism Index in Cameroon remained unchanged at 6.62 in 2018 from 6.62 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Cameroon averaged 2.75 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7 in 2015 and a record low of 0 in 2003. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Terrorism Index in Tunisia decreased to 3.94 in 2018 from 4.09 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Tunisia averaged 2.85 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4.96 in 2015 and a record low of 0.92 in 2006. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Terrorism Index in South Sudan decreased to 6.32 in 2018 from 6.76 in 2017. Terrorism Index in South Sudan averaged 5.33 from 2011 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6.82 in 2016 and a record low of 0 in 2011. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact). This page provides - South Sudan Terrorism Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Uganda increased to 3.96 in 2018 from 3.93 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Uganda averaged 4.61 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6.09 in 2004 and a record low of 2.76 in 2013. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Non Manufacturing PMI in the United States decreased to 41.80 points in April from 52.50 points in March of 2020. Non Manufacturing PMI in the United States averaged 54.58 points from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 62 points in August of 1997 and a record low of 37.80 points in November of 2008. The Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business® is based on data compiled from purchasing and supply executives nationwide. Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month. For each of the indicators measured (Business Activity, New Orders, Backlog of Orders, New Export Orders, Inventory Change, Inventory Sentiment, Imports, Prices, Employment and Supplier Deliveries) this report shows the percentage reporting each response, and the diffusion index. An index reading above 50 percent indicates that the non-manufacturing economy in that index is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally declining. Orders to the service producers make up about 90 percent of the US economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States ISM Non Manufacturing PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Economic Optimism Index in South Korea decreased to 56 Net Balance in April from 64 Net Balance in March of 2020. Economic Optimism Index in South Korea averaged 99.12 Net Balance from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 117 Net Balance in March of 2006 and a record low of 55 Net Balance in December of 2008. In South Korea, The Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) is a composite of the BSI (Business Survey Index) and the CSI (Consumer Survey Index). The index is compiled to comprehensively grasp the private sector perception of economic conditions, including the sentiments of both businesses and consumers. An ESI reading above 100 is interpreted as meaning that economic sentiment in the private sector, including that of both businesses and consumers, is on a level better than past averages (and vice versa when the reading is below 100), since the ESI is constructed so that it is distributed around a long-term mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 10. This page provides - South Korea Economic Optimism Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Economic Optimism Index in the United States increased to 49.70 in May from 47.80 in April of 2020. Economic Optimism Index in the United States averaged 49.94 from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 62.90 in March of 2002 and a record low of 35.80 in August of 2011. IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index measures Americans' opinions and outlooks on the economy. The index is based on a nationwide survey of 900 adults and evaluates six-month economic outlook, personal financial outlook, confidence in federal economic policies. Reading above 50 indicates optimism, and below 50 indicates pessimism. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Terrorism Index in Republic of the Congo decreased to 2.69 in 2018 from 3.37 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Republic of the Congo averaged 1.60 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4.04 in 2016 and a record low of 0 in 2008. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Terrorism Index in Peru decreased to 2.84 in 2018 from 2.95 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Peru averaged 3.20 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.93 in 2009 and a record low of 2.54 in 2016. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Tourism Revenues in Laos increased to 785.90 USD Million in 2018 from 648.10 USD Million in 2017. Tourism Revenues in Laos averaged 283.86 USD Million from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 785.90 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 6.30 USD Million in 1993. This page provides - Laos Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Lithuania decreased to 219.10 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 332.30 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2018. Tourism Revenues in Lithuania averaged 169.57 EUR Million from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 332.30 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 57.20 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Lithuania Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Malaysia increased to 84135.20 MYR Million in 2018 from 82165 MYR Million in 2017. Tourism Revenues in Malaysia averaged 46988.37 MYR Million from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 84135.20 MYR Million in 2018 and a record low of 8580.50 MYR Million in 1998. This page provides - Malaysia Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in China increased to 5.97 CNY Trillion in 2018 from 5.40 CNY Trillion in 2017. Tourism Revenues in China averaged 5.05 CNY Trillion from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5.97 CNY Trillion in 2018 and a record low of 4.13 CNY Trillion in 2015. This page provides - China Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Uruguay increased to 393614.92 USD Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 294764.40 USD Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Tourism Revenues in Uruguay averaged 304502.63 USD Thousand from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1092908.98 USD Thousand in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 40721.01 USD Thousand in the third quarter of 2002. This page provides - Uruguay Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Bhutan decreased to 8.20 USD Million in December from 15.80 USD Million in November of 2019. Tourism Revenues in Bhutan averaged 5.39 USD Million from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.30 USD Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 0.50 USD Million in January of 2010. This page provides - Bhutan Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in the United Kingdom increased to 2310 GBP Million in December from 1940 GBP Million in November of 2019. Tourism Revenues in the United Kingdom averaged 1053.61 GBP Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3144 GBP Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 126 GBP Million in February of 1981. This page provides - United Kingdom Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Mexico decreased to 2281554.18 USD Thousand in January from 2480978.55 USD Thousand in December of 2019. Tourism Revenues in Mexico averaged 791370.57 USD Thousand from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2522955.40 USD Thousand in March of 2019 and a record low of 158919 USD Thousand in October of 1985. In Mexico, Tourism Revenues includes tourism, border area traveling and travelers in cruises. This page provides - Mexico Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Switzerland decreased to 3709.11 CHF Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 5020.43 CHF Million in the third quarter of 2019. Tourism Revenues in Switzerland averaged 2953.53 CHF Million from 1983 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5020.43 CHF Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 999.10 CHF Million in the fourth quarter of 1983. This page provides - Switzerland Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in the United States decreased to 19723 USD Million in February from 21238 USD Million in January of 2020. Tourism Revenues in the United States averaged 14382.58 USD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21793 USD Million in March of 2018 and a record low of 6496 USD Million in October of 2001. Travel and Tourism is the sum of all travel-related exports which include passenger fare receipts and payments, travel spending and medical, education workers spending. The US travel and tourism industry contributed nearly USD1.6 trillion to US economy in 2015 or 2.6 percent of its GDP. Travel and tourism exports accounted for 11 percent of all US exports and 33 percent of all US services exports, positioning travel and tourism as the nation's largest services export. This page provides - United States Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Spain decreased to 3653 EUR Million in January from 3897 EUR Million in December of 2019. Tourism Revenues in Spain averaged 3497.07 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9407 EUR Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 833 EUR Million in January of 1993. The tourism sector accounts for around 15 percent of the Spanish GDP. This page provides - Spain Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Greece decreased to 240.35 EUR Million in February from 286.61 EUR Million in January of 2020. Tourism Revenues in Greece averaged 935.54 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4104.40 EUR Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 109 EUR Million in February of 2003. This page provides - Greece Tourism Receipts- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Portugal decreased to 954.39 EUR Million in February from 991.45 EUR Million in January of 2020. Tourism Revenues in Portugal averaged 701.39 EUR Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3020.03 EUR Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 199.98 EUR Million in February of 1996. In Portugal, tourism and all travel-related revenues account for about 10 percent of the country's gross domestic product. The tourism sector is also a key source of employment and big component of exports of services. This page provides - Portugal Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Japan decreased to 7977000 JPY Thousand in February from 12567000 JPY Thousand in January of 2020. Tourism Revenues in Japan averaged 5617847.26 JPY Thousand from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30450000 JPY Thousand in October of 2019 and a record low of 821000 JPY Thousand in January of 1987. This page provides - Japan Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Turkey decreased to 788 USD Million in March from 1479 USD Million in February of 2020. Tourism Revenues in Turkey averaged 1336.69 USD Million from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5244 USD Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 79 USD Million in February of 1990. In Turkey, Tourism Revenues is defined as the total expenditure made in Turkey by foreigners and citizen visitors resident in abroad (excluding real estate expenditures, repair-maintenance expenses for residences, durables etc.). Tourism income includes the expenditure on food and beverages, accommodation, health, transportation in Turkey, sports, education, culture, international transportation with Turkish firms, mobile phone roaming expenditures, marina service expenditures, souvenirs etc. This page provides - Turkey Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Cyprus increased to 49500 EUR Thousand in February from 40200 EUR Thousand in January of 2020. Tourism Revenues in Cyprus averaged 165513.51 EUR Thousand from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 431600 EUR Thousand in August of 2019 and a record low of 28300 EUR Thousand in February of 2013. This page provides - Cyprus Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in South Korea decreased to 729800 USD Million in March from 1147500 USD Million in February of 2020. Tourism Revenues in South Korea averaged 840251.49 USD Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2227900 USD Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 326500 USD Million in June of 2003. In South Korea, Tourism Revenues refers to the amount of expenditure that international visitor pays for goods and services in the country. This page provides - South Korea Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in France decreased to 1862 EUR Million in March from 3277 EUR Million in February of 2020. Tourism Revenues in France averaged 3881.75 EUR Million from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7921 EUR Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 1426 EUR Million in November of 2009. This page provides - France Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Papua New Guinea decreased to 1.36 in 2018 from 2.04 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Papua New Guinea averaged 0.35 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2.04 in 2017 and a record low of 0 in 2012. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Terrorism Index in Zimbabwe increased to 2.83 in 2018 from 1.57 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Zimbabwe averaged 1.87 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.74 in 2002 and a record low of 0.20 in 2016. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Terrorism Index in Trinidad and Tobago decreased to 0.02 in 2018 from 0.12 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Trinidad and Tobago averaged 0.44 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2.23 in 2013 and a record low of 0 in 2003. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Imports of Chemicals, Perfumes and Cosmetics in France decreased to 3737 EUR Million in March from 3772 EUR Million in February of 2020. Imports of Chemicals, Perfumes and Cosmetics in France averaged 3208.78 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4188 EUR Million in March of 2012 and a record low of 1902 EUR Million in August of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Import: Chemicals, Perfumes And Cosmetics.

Exports of Chemicals, Perfumes and Cosmetics in France increased to 5188 EUR Million in March from 4941 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports of Chemicals, Perfumes and Cosmetics in France averaged 3942.93 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5488 EUR Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 2345 EUR Million in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Export: Chemicals, Perfumes And Cosmetics.

Tourism Revenues in Macau increased to 16243 MOP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 15198 MOP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Tourism Revenues in Macau averaged 15005.96 MOP Million from 2013 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18419 MOP Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 11540 MOP Million in the first quarter of 2016. This page provides - Macao Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Thailand decreased to 6.03 in 2018 from 6.25 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Thailand averaged 6.35 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7.28 in 2014 and a record low of 4.10 in 2003. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Terrorism Index in Turkmenistan remained unchanged at 0 in 2018 from 0 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Turkmenistan averaged 0.03 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 0.23 in 2002 and a record low of 0 in 2007. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Terrorism Index in Philippines decreased to 7.14 in 2018 from 7.18 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Philippines averaged 6.71 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7.27 in 2014 and a record low of 5.78 in 2006. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Terrorism Index in Libya decreased to 6.77 in 2018 from 6.99 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Libya averaged 2.81 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7.29 in 2014 and a record low of 0 in 2003. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).