The Municipality of San Luis Potosi scores an 87% progress in implementing the OECD Guide to Improve the Quality of State and Municipal Regulations.

The objective of this paper is to calculate endogenous government debt limits given the markets assessment of the probability to default.

Portugal has one of the most unequal income distributions in Europe and poverty levels are high. The economic crisis has halted a long-term gradual decline in both inequality and poverty and the number of poor households is rising, with children and youths being particularly affected. Unemployment is one of the principal reasons why household incomes declined.

This paper analyses income inequality in Ireland using a new panel dataset based on the administrative tax records of the Revenue Commissioners for Ireland.

This Recommendation offers a whole-of-government policy arsenal commonly agreed upon among OECD Members that governments can use to close remaining gender gaps in public life, scale up inclusive approaches to policy making and public service delivery, and monitor continuous progress.

Many economically advanced countries are failing to fully enforce regulations on political party funding and campaign donations or are leaving loopholes that can be exploited by powerful private interest groups, according to a new OECD report.

This paper analyses two-way interactions between monetary policy and inequality in selected advanced economies. In the context of a highly accommodative monetary stance over recent years, the analysis focuses on the effects of monetary policy on inequality over the business cycle via its impacts on returns on assets, the cost of debt servicing and asset prices.

OECD countries have agreed to work towards greater gender equality in public life – including in governments, parliaments and judiciaries – with concrete measures to improve women’s access to leadership and decision-making roles and integrate more of a gender perspective into public policies.

Mayors from cities across the United States, Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America gathered in New York to launch a global campaign to address rising inequalities and foster inclusive growth in their cities, in their countries and worldwide.

Blog article asks if our democratic processes are more responsive to the rich than they are to the poor and the middle class?

Income inequality is worsening within many countries, and regional disparities in housing, safety and air quality inside countries are also growing wider in many cases, according to a new OECD report.

Mexico has become a frontrunner in a short time in making government data publicly accessible, but it now needs to put this wealth of digital information to use to foster innovation and benefit the Mexican economy and society, according to a new OECD report.

The Municipality of Torreon sets the foundations to address and implement the 267 recommendations delivered by the OECD in February 2016

This paper investigates the relationship between fiscal decentralisation and economy-wide disposable income inequality.

Governments should rethink city housing, transport and other urban systems to ensure that fast-growing cities do not become inequality traps, according to a new OECD report showing that a majority of cities have higher levels of inequality than the national average.

OECD will measure the impact of digitalising the Mexican Social Security Institute formalities and guide future efforts on simplification

The Municipality of Torreon has reached 49% progress in implementing the 267 recommendations delivered by OECD to improve its regulatory framework.

Mayors and local leaders from around the world launched today a plan of action to help tackle inequality, boost job creation and harness economic development.

The effect of the size and mix of public spending on growth and inequality

This paper reviews the key issues concerning the impact of public spending and taxation on long-run growth and inequality and takes stock of existing theoretical and empirical studies.

This paper provides evidence on the effects of the size and the composition of public spending on long-term growth and inequality.

Towards Gender Equality before the Law

It is hardly surprising that rising inequality has translated into growing political disaffection, anti-market sentiment and disenchantment with globalisation. In such a context, we desperately need to take action to promote inclusive growth and restore public confidence in the power of policymakers to improve people’s lives.

This publication catalogues national practices that illustrate implementation of aspects or elements of competitive neutrality and highlights examples of challenges that may be encountered.

This Global Forum plays an important role as the tool for on-going dialogue on responsible business conduct. I am pleased to announce that today, Ministers from over 20 countries are coming together to discuss how to integrate responsibility considerations throughout government policies. Their work will contribute to protect internationally recognised fundamental rights and to ensure good governance, fair regulations, and transparency.

One of the more startling findings in the OECD Foreign Bribery Report, is that some level of corporate management was involved in over 50% of the cases sanctioned. This paper by Leah Ambler, published in the Journal of Business Compliance (01/2015), examines what went wrong and why from a corporate governance and compliance perspective.

With a focus on the Asia-Pacific region, this conference addressed what the Sustainable Development Goals will mean for business and how business sustainability strategies can be aligned to support their implementation.

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.

This report evaluates the corporate governance framework for the Lithuanian state-owned enterprise sector relative to the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises. The report was prepared at the request of the Republic of Lithuania, reviewed by the OECD Working Party on State Ownership and Privatisation Practices and is based on discussions involving all OECD countries.

Is there a role for trade liberalisation and facilitation in zeroing in on corruption and supporting integrity in trade? Yes – and a greater one than you might think.

From the early 2000s, sustainability has emerged as a central policy-making consideration as climate change and population growth have heightened concerns about already-stretched natural resources.

This stocktaking report first presents a chronology of how systems for the liability of legal persons have evolved among the 41 Parties to the Anti-Bribery Convention. It then presents a “mapping” of the features of these systems for the 41 Parties.

9 December 2016, Paris: Held on International Anti-Corruption Day, this roundtable provided an opportunity for governments, the private sector, civil society, and the media, to reflect on the liability of legal persons following more than 15 years of work by the OECD Working Group on Bribery to promote its application for foreign bribery.

The truth is that human rights are not sustainable, or in some places even possible, in today’s networked society unless public and private actors take responsibility. Governments and corporations alike must commit to design, manage, and govern technologies in a manner that is consistent with international human rights standards.

8 March 2018, Paris - On the occasion of International Woman's Day, senior decision-makers from the public and corporate worlds, experts, academics and stakeholders considered different policy approaches and implementation tools on how to close gender gaps in the private sector.

This study explores the role of the National Contact Points in dealing with cases relating to the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises with a particular focus on labour issues and social dialogue.

Military Expenditure in Algeria decreased to 9459 USD Million in 2018 from 10073 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Algeria averaged 2838.20 USD Million from 1969 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10637 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of 217 USD Million in 1972.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Algeria increased to 164.50 points in March from 164.40 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Algeria averaged 146.94 points from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 164.50 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 130 points in December of 2009. This page provides - Algeria Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

CPI Housing Utilities in Bulgaria decreased to 15985.31 points in March from 16001.25 points in February of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Bulgaria averaged 9895.37 points from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16001.25 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 75.63 points in January of 1995. This page provides - Bulgaria Cpi Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Saving Rate in Lithuania decreased to -1.23 percent in 2018 from 0.29 percent in 2017. Personal Savings in Lithuania averaged 2.93 percent from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8.42 percent in 2010 and a record low of -4.06 percent in 2007. This page provides - Lithuania Personal Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

CPI Housing Utilities in Ireland decreased to 111.20 points in March from 111.80 points in February of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Ireland averaged 93.55 points from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 117.80 points in September of 2008 and a record low of 62 points in July of 2003. This page provides - Ireland Cpi Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Gabon decreased to 240 USD Million in 2018 from 267 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Gabon averaged 124.87 USD Million from 1967 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 267 USD Million in 2017 and a record low of 12.60 USD Million in 1968.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Maldives remained unchanged at 100.10 points in December from 100.10 points in November of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in Maldives averaged 104.23 points from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 115.90 points in September of 2017 and a record low of 94.70 points in May of 2018. This page provides - Maldives Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Afghanistan increased to 204 USD Million in 2018 from 191 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Afghanistan averaged 227.67 USD Million from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 296 USD Million in 2010 and a record low of 182 USD Million in 2005.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Afghanistan increased to 108.80 points in January from 107.30 points in December of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in Afghanistan averaged 107.02 points from 2015 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 110.90 points in January of 2018 and a record low of 100.30 points in March of 2016. This page provides - Afghanistan Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Croatia decreased to 100 points in March from 100.40 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Croatia averaged 76.67 points from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 101.10 points in July of 2019 and a record low of 45.20 points in January of 1998. This page provides - Croatia Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Madagascar increased to 72.90 USD Million in 2018 from 66.90 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Madagascar averaged 76.32 USD Million from 1964 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 133 USD Million in 1979 and a record low of 42.80 USD Million in 1964.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Madagascar increased to 133.40 points in March from 132.30 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Madagascar averaged 234.91 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 487.40 points in December of 2015 and a record low of 97.20 points in January of 2016. This page provides - Madagascar Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

CPI Housing Utilities in Czech Republic increased to 114.10 points in March from 113.90 points in February of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Czech Republic averaged 75.88 points from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 114.10 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 24.80 points in January of 1995. This page provides - Czech Republic Cpi Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.