Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

This publication looks at regional innovation in Wallonia, Belgium, by examining the political context, governance issues and the role of innovation in the economy, along with regional innovation strategies to promote growth.

This paper explores the growing importance of intangible assets as a potential source of innovation and productivity gains, and the contribution of efficient resource allocation to this process.

Low growth and huge current account deficits have characterised the Portuguese economy over the past decade.

The correlation between a firm’s size and its productivity level varies considerably across OECD countries, suggesting that some countries are more successful at channelling resources to high productivity firms than others.

Investment in knowledge-based capital (KBC) – assets that lack physical embodiment, such as computerised information, innovative property and economic competencies – has been rising significantly. This has implications for innovation and productivity growth and requires new thinking on policy.

Turkey’s manufacturing sector has expanded considerably but not efficiently and competitively enough.

Turkey’s manufacturing sector has expanded considerably but not efficiently and competitively enough.

This paper explores cross-country differences in the design of insolvency regimes and their potential links with two inter-related sources of labour productivity weakness: the survival of "zombie" firms (firms that would typically exit in a competitive market) and capital misallocation.

In 2016 the Polish government introduced a large new child benefit, called "Family 500+", with the aim to increase fertility from a low level and reduce child poverty.

Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

The recent droughts in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states have exposed the need to shift from crisis management to effective risk governance of the country’s water resources, according to a new OECD report.

This publication looks at regional innovation in Wallonia, Belgium, by examining the political context, governance issues and the role of innovation in the economy, along with regional innovation strategies to promote growth.

The recent droughts in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states have exposed the need to shift from crisis management to effective risk governance of the country’s water resources, according to a new OECD report.

Indonesia's fiscal position is generally sound and policy making prudent. However, the country still faces important challenges in terms of economic and social development.

Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Iron & Nonalloy Steel Flat Rolled Prds in Brazil increased to 228 USD Million in April from 159.77 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Iron & Nonalloy Steel Fl in Brazil averaged 129.79 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 315.58 USD Million in January of 2007 and a record low of 24.20 USD Million in June of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Iron & Nonalloy Stee.

Exports (Fob): Semi Mfc Prds - Semi Iron & Non Alloy Steel in Brazil decreased to 295 USD Million in April from 429.67 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Semi Mfc Prds - Semi Iron & Non All in Brazil averaged 187.39 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 816.45 USD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 23.88 USD Million in June of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi Mfc Prds - Semi Iron & Non.

Exports of Ferroalloys CMLV in Russia increased to 155.40 USD Million in February from 83.60 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports of Ferroalloys CMLV in Russia averaged 533.16 USD Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2066.20 USD Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 13.30 USD Million in January of 2002. Russia accounts for Exports of Ferroalloys using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Exports of Ferroalloys CMLV.

Imports of Copper & Copper Alloys in Japan increased to 10133.79 JPY Million in March from 7792.88 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Copper & Copper Alloys in Japan averaged 11344.79 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 42812.58 JPY Million in April of 1990 and a record low of 2805.74 JPY Million in March of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Copper & Copper Alloys.

Imports of Alminium & Alminium Alloys in Japan increased to 49427.62 JPY Million in March from 45369.64 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Alminium & Alminium Alloys in Japan averaged 49651.96 JPY Million from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 101752.99 JPY Million in February of 2007 and a record low of 16120.98 JPY Million in May of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Alminium & Alminium Alloys.

Imports: Manufacture Of Basic Iron & Steel & Of Ferro-Alloys in Italy increased to 1226.33 EUR Million in January from 856.55 EUR Million in December of 2019. Imports: Manufacture Of Basic Iron & Steel & Of Fe in Italy averaged 834.02 EUR Million from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2156.30 EUR Million in September of 2008 and a record low of 90.60 EUR Million in August of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Imports of Manufacture of Basic Iron & Steel & Of.

Imports - Steelmaking & Ferroalloying Mtls. (Census) in the United States increased to 614 USD Million in March from 584.25 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Steelmaking & Ferroalloying Mtls. (Censu in the United States averaged 418.74 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1213.75 USD Million in August of 2008 and a record low of 5.37 USD Million in March of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Steelmaking & Ferroalloying Mtls.

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Facebook is today rolling out a tool that will allow users in the U.S. and Canada to export their Facebook photos and videos to Google Photos. This data portability tool was first introduced in Ireland in December, and has since been made available to other international markets. To use the feature, Facebook users will need […]

Another week in quarantine. As the world adjusts to working from home under mandatory stay-at-home orders, hackers are keeping busy. Microsoft said this week that coronavirus-related attacks are on the rise but still make up just a fraction of the overall malicious activity. Cybersecurity companies seem to be faring mostly well — in part thanks […]

Facebook is today rolling out a tool that will allow users in the U.S. and Canada to export their Facebook photos and videos to Google Photos. This data portability tool was first introduced in Ireland in December, and has since been made available to other international markets. To use the feature, Facebook users will need […]

Facebook is today rolling out a tool that will allow users in the U.S. and Canada to export their Facebook photos and videos to Google Photos. This data portability tool was first introduced in Ireland in December, and has since been made available to other international markets. To use the feature, Facebook users will need […]

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CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN PARIS: It was a mixed for Liverpool as Virgil van Dijk was pipped to the Ballon d'Or by six-time winner Lionel Messi, but Alisson was crowned the world's best goalkeeper.

The former Real Madrid and AC Milan star, who won the coveted gong himself in 2007, believes his compatriot is more than capable of trumping Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to the award.

Bieber had first teased the new addition on his Instagram on Wednesday and a part of it had been visible as he left church Wednesday evening wearing a hoodie.

Mother-of-one Fallon Sherrock, 25, was left speechless after she beat 22-year-old Ted Evetts 3-2 at the PDC World Championships at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old from Milton Keynes created history on Tuesday night by becoming the first woman to beat a man at the PDC World Darts Championship when she overcame Ted Evetts.

From hairdresser to history-maker, Fallon Sherrock is through to the third round of the PDC World Darts Championship - and has her heart set on lifting the Sid Waddell Trophy.

The 25-year-old's fairytale run came to an end in a 4-2 defeat to Chris Dobey in front of a raucous crowd, with Dobey forced to use earplugs in an attempt to drown out the support for Sherrock.

The PDC have announced that the 2020 Premier League will feature nine 'challengers' in a move which potentially opens the door for Fallon Sherrock to feature.

Fallon Sherrock became the first woman to win a World Championship match when she beat Ted Evetts last month, and Barry And Hearn believes it has put darts back on the global map.

Fallon Sherrock has been confirmed as one of the nine 'challengers' who will feature in the 2020 Premier League. She shot to fame at the World Darts Championship.

Fallon Sherrock will face Glen Durrant on her Premier League debut in Nottingham next month. The 25-year-old was named as a challenger for the second night of the tournament

Fallon Sherrock narrowly failed to create more history as she drew 6-6 with Glen Durrant at the Premier League in Nottingham after her PDC World Championship success in December.

In the summer of 2013, Jadon Sancho was with Watford's academy and 13 years old, when one training session saw his age group paired with the 16-year-olds. But Sancho was no ordinary youngster.