Dementia is increasing in prevalence, and to date has no cure or treatment. One element in improving this situation is using and sharing data more widely to increase the power of research. Further, moving beyond established medical data into big data offers the potential to tap into routinely collected data from both within and outside the health system.

Rising levels of obesity and diabetes around the world could halt a trend of decreasing mortality rates for cardiovascular diseases, such as strokes and heart attacks, and even cause rates to start rising again, particularly among younger people, according to a new OECD report.

Too many lives are still lost in OECD countries because healthcare quality is improving too slowly to cope with ageing populations and the growing number of people with one or more chronic diseases, according to a new OECD report.

The G7 Health Ministers meeting in Kobe on 11-12 September welcomed OECD work on the linkages between Universal Health Coverage and healthy ageing, and recognised OECD work on access to innovative health treatments. The OECD will deliver initial findings following the French-led initiative to identify innovative options to pay for new medicines and high-cost treatments at the 17 January 2016 OECD Health Ministers meeting.

Better public health and prevention policies as well as more effective health care could save hundreds of thousands of lives and billions of euros each year in Europe, according to a new joint OECD/European Commission report.

Evaluation and assessment policies are key in Australia’s national school reform agenda. The Australian approach combines the development of goals, monitoring and reporting at national level with local evaluation and assessment practices shaped by jurisdiction-level school improvement frameworks

The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (the Global Forum) published today the first 10 outcomes of a new and enhanced peer review process aimed at assessing compliance with international standards for the exchange of information on request between tax authorities.

Ukraine recorded 14710 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Ukraine reported 361 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ukraine Coronavirus Cases.

The OECD has now grown into an institution of truly global relevance. And Japan, which was the first Asian country to join the organisation, is now a world economic giant. It is a great honour to introduce the Chairman of the 2014 Ministerial Council Meeting, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

An ecosystem assessment is a social process through which the findings of science concerning the causes of ecosystem change, their consequences for human well-bring, and the management and policy options are evaluated. The main objective of the paper is to draw insights from experience in the UK, Japan, Spain and Portugal of the added value to policy making of undertaking national level ecosystem assessments.

The global economy is stuck in a low-growth trap that will require more coordinated and comprehensive use of fiscal, monetary and structural policies to move to a higher growth path and ensure that promises are kept to both young and old, according to the OECD’s latest Global Economic Outlook.

Nurses in Luxembourg remained unchanged at 11.98 per 1000 people in 2017 from 11.98 per 1000 people in 2016. Nurses in Luxembourg averaged 11.78 per 1000 people from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 12.28 per 1000 people in 2012 and a record low of 10.83 per 1000 people in 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Luxembourg Nurses.

Luxembourg recorded 3871 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Luxembourg reported 100 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Luxembourg Coronavirus Cases.

South Africa recorded 8895 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, South Africa reported 178 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Myanmar increased to 4755 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 4326 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Myanmar averaged 1739.41 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 5293 IP in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 77 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MyanmarIP Addresses.

Myanmar recorded 177 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Myanmar reported 6 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Myanmar Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Andorra increased to 28333 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 25392 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Andorra averaged 20988.10 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 28704 IP in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of 10500 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for AndorraIP Addresses.

Andorra recorded 752 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Andorra reported 47 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Andorra Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Guam increased to 51563 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 47493 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Guam averaged 43634.51 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 55351 IP in the fourth quarter of 2011 and a record low of 26611 IP in the fourth quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for GuamIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Uruguay increased to 959629 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 846123 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Uruguay averaged 551610.03 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1002106 IP in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 117262 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for UruguayIP Addresses.

Uruguay recorded 694 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Uruguay reported 18 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Uruguay Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Morocco increased to 3732705 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 3547224 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Morocco averaged 1315813.92 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 3732705 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 214821 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MoroccoIP Addresses.

Morocco recorded 5873 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Morocco reported 185 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Morocco Coronavirus Cases.

At this Financial Regulation Session of the G20 Leaders Summit, M. Gurría spoke of 'a comprehensive reform of the international financial architecture that should include financial inclusion, protection and education'.

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

Sovereign index-linked bond issuance has grown significantly since the early 1980s and index-linked bonds have become a widely accepted part of the set of instruments that sovereign debt managers use for funding purposes. This paper sets out a methodology for assessing their cost effectiveness relative to other financing options, using UK examples for illustration.

This book addresses gender differences in financial literacy and reviews policy responses and initiatives across the world to tackle women’s and girls’ needs, drawing lessons from existing experiences.

The results of the first international assessment of 15-year-old students’ financial literacy competencies were presented in Paris on 9 July 2014.

Bank regulatory reform measures are expected to limit the value of implicit bank debt guarantees, even if not plainly targeting such values. These survey results, covering 35 countries, show that no single policy is considered capable of fully eliminating the market perception that bank debt is “special”. A mixture of different and complementary measures is seen to hold greater promise.

“Why do financial institutions and investors see so little risk, while companies investing in the real economy see so much risk?” This is perhaps the most important question facing policy makers today. This paper sets out some of the possible hypotheses for lack of investment in the world economy. It uses data drawn from 10 000 global companies in 75 advanced and emerging countries.

This chapter from the 2015 OECD Business and Finance Outlook examines the potential impact of an environment of protracted low interest rates on pension systems and life insurance companies. It describes the mechanisms through which prolonged low interest rates can affect the solvency position of these institutions and uses available data to assess potential impacts.

This event explored the potential contribution of the (re)insurance sector to climate change mitigation and adaptation, including: the role of the insurance sector in a climate change agreement; managing the financial risks of extreme events in a changing climate; investing in the transition to a low-carbon economy; and the role of regulators in addressing climate change risks.

This OECD-UNEP COP21 session will explore whether the governance of institutional investments, including in particular any applicable fiduciary standards, adequately considers climate change-related risks and green finance opportunities, and whether guidelines may be needed in this area to support investment decision-making.

This review of Colombia by the OECD Working Party on Private Pensions examines Colombia’s position with respect to core principles related to pension systems.

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.

This paper describes and provides guidance on policy and practice relating to financial education for MSMEs and potential entrepreneurs in Asia, with a particular focus on Indonesia.

Promoting responsible business conduct in the financial sector is vital to building a sustainable global economy. This paper will help institutional investors implement the due diligence recommendations of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in order to prevent or address adverse impacts related to human and labour rights, the environment, and corruption in their investment portfolios.

24 May 2017: PISA 2015 Results (Volume IV): Students’ Financial Literacy explores students’ experience with and knowledge about money and provides an overall picture of 15-year-olds’ ability to apply their accumulated knowledge and skills to real-life situations involving financial issues and decisions.

IP Addresses in Nepal decreased to 181620 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 194089 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Nepal averaged 157842.49 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 318361 IP in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of 12331 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for NepalIP Addresses.

Nepal recorded 109 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Nepal did not report any Coronavirus Deaths so far. This page includes a chart with historical data for Nepal Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Rwanda increased to 10599 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 10257 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Rwanda averaged 5467.64 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 10599 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 2738 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for RwandaIP Addresses.

Rwanda recorded 273 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Rwanda did not report any Coronavirus Deaths so far. This page includes a chart with historical data for Rwanda Coronavirus Cases.

This report provides, for the Flemish community of Belgium, an independent analysis of major issues facing the educational evaluation and assessment framework, current policy initiatives, and possible future approaches.

Brunei recorded 141 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Brunei reported 1 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brunei Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Malawi decreased to 15425 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 15502 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Malawi averaged 6929.18 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 15502 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 1276 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MalawiIP Addresses.

IP Addresses in Isle of Man increased to 33371 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 33213 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Isle of Man averaged 25218.95 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 33371 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 11821 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Isle of ManIP Addresses.

Isle of Man recorded 329 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Isle of Man reported 23 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Isle of Man Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Mali increased to 12496 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 11137 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Mali averaged 11078.90 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 17117 IP in the second quarter of 2014 and a record low of 3781 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MaliIP Addresses.

Turkey recorded 135569 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Turkey reported 3689 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Coronavirus Cases.

Greece recorded 2691 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Greece reported 150 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Greece Coronavirus Cases.