This workshop is to discuss the policy relevance of inequalities in the access to services in regions and cities, including the institutional and territorial organization for service delivery.

Well-functioning judicial systems play a crucial role in determining economic performance – notably by guaranteeing the security of property rights and the enforcement of contracts – but not all countries’ judiciaries operate at the same level of efficiency.

This blog, by Wikichild co-ordinator Melinda George, takes a look at the well-being aspects and the quality of public service provision in the OECD's "Government at a Glance 2013" report. The post is part of Wikiprogress' December spotlight on governance.

Webinar presenting OECD’s and UNEP’s Compendium of Best Practices in Green Public Procurement

Governing the Metropolitan City of Venice

This conference provided a multi-disciplinary forum to discuss issues of regulatory reform involving both government and non-government actors.

The annual meeting of the OECD Schools of Government Network on the theme of Skills for a World Class Civil Service will be held on 6 July 2015, at the OECD in Paris.

Study outlining how OECD countries are dealing with the challenges of Open Government Data with a special chapter on the policy context of OGD in the United Arab Emirates.

Through measurement, reviews, the identification of good practices and policy dialogue, the OECD seeks to better understand, track and help to improve access to justice.

Comments on the draft OECD Best Practice Principles on Stakeholder Engagement in Regulatory Policy are to be sent to regstakeholders@oecd.org by 15 March 2017.

OECD promotes the exchange of experiences and good practices for the improvement of regulation among Latin American countries

This compendium of good practices was prepared by the OECD at the request of the G20 Anti-corruption Working Group (ACWG), to raise awareness of the benefits of the digital transformation in the public sector, including governance, productivity, economic development and social innovation.

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.

Boards of directors of SOEs play a fundamental role in corporate stewardship and performance. Over the last decade, OECD governments have sought to professionalise SOE boards, ensure their independence and shield them from ad hoc political intervention. In general these approaches have worked; yet, more remains to be done. This report seeks to shed slight on good practices drawing on national practices from over 30 economies.

18 November 2013 - Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Week 2013 opened in Bangkok today with a regional conference on responsible business practices jointly organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Jointly organised by the OECD and ESCAP, this conference focused on the role of governments in supporting and facilitating more sustainable and inclusive business practices in the Asia-Pacific region.

Este folleto contiene información esencial sobre las Líneas Directrices de la OCDE para empresas multinacionales, que en la actualidad constituyen las recomendaciones más exhaustivas aprobadas por los gobiernos sobre la conducta responsable de las empresas.

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.

This book presents a study of the corporate governance legal framework and enforcement by capital market regulators in participating Asian jurisdictions.

Two years ago today, the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka collapsed, killing over 1,100 people and injuring another 2,500. The dead and injured were garment workers. This blog post looks at due diligence in the apparel supply chain.

This report takes stock of corporate practices tying business integrity considerations into corporate governance frameworks, strategy and operations. It also assesses what factors influence business decisions to implement business integrity measures in practice. This report is a timely response to a succession of disturbing corporate scandals to which no industry or country appears to be immune.

This report reviews current arrangements and trends in board nomination, size and composition, evaluation, training, induction and use of committees in Latin American SOEs. It also includes financing and budgeting. The countries covered are Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.

This report reviews current arrangements and trends in board nomination, size and composition, evaluation, training, induction and use of committees in Latin American SOEs. It also includes financing and budgeting. The countries covered are Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.

This report provides an overview of national practices towards performance evaluation and management of state-owned enterprises in 11 Asian economies: Bhutan, People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Viet Nam.

This report provides an overview of national approaches to disclosure and transparency in the state-owned enterprise (SOE) sector in nine Asian economies: Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam.

This report provides an overview of national practices to professionalise boards of directors by examining relevant legislation, policies and practices applicable to state-owned enterprises in a sample of OECD countries and developing and emerging economies.

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.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Algeria decreased to 220 points in February from 220.20 points in January of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Algeria averaged 176.68 points from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 222.30 points in October of 2019 and a record low of 127 points in August of 2008. This page provides the latest reported value for - Algeria Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Bulgaria increased to 133.99 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 131.69 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Bulgaria averaged 108.79 points from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 153.92 points in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of 76.01 points in the first quarter of 2005. In Bulgaria, the House Price Index measures residential property market prices. The HPI captures price changes of all kinds of residential property purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component of the residential property is included. This page provides - Bulgaria House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Bulgaria decreased to 7188.39 points in March from 7233.91 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Bulgaria averaged 4094.18 points from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7233.91 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 1.51 points in May of 1990. In Bulgaria, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Bulgaria Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Ireland increased to 102.70 points in March from 102.30 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Ireland averaged 61.85 points from 1969 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102.80 points in August of 2019 and a record low of 7 points in February of 1969. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Consumer Price Index (cpi) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Ireland decreased to 134.30 points in February from 134.50 points in January of 2020. Housing Index in Ireland averaged 116.76 points from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 163.60 points in April of 2007 and a record low of 73.40 points in March of 2013. In Ireland, the housing index refers to the Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) and it is designed to measure the change in the average level of prices paid for residential properties sold in the country. The RPPI is compiled using data on mortgage drawdowns provided on a monthly basis by 8 of the main Mortgage Lending Institutions under Section 13 of the Housing Act (2002). It is transactions based; meaning that prices are recorded only where a sale occurs. Not all residential property transactions are funded by a mortgage (i.e. They are cash based) and these transactions are excluded from the scope of the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Residential Property Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Poland increased to 127.06 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 123.59 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Poland averaged 105.23 points from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 127.06 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 97.15 points in the first quarter of 2014. In Poland, the House Price Index measures residential property market prices. The HPI captures price changes of all kinds of residential property purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component of the residential property is included. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Housing Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Gabon increased to 101.10 points in February from 101 points in January of 2020. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Gabon averaged 121.22 points from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 143.70 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 101 points in January of 2020. This page provides - Gabon Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Maldives decreased to 100.20 points in January from 100.30 points in December of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Maldives averaged 104.28 points from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111 points in September of 2017 and a record low of 97.20 points in April of 2018. This page provides - Maldives Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gdp Constant Prices in Afghanistan decreased to 548531 Million AFS in 2018 from 549450 Million AFS in 2017. Gdp Constant Prices in Afghanistan averaged 378777.63 Million AFS from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 549450 Million AFS in 2017 and a record low of 202528 Million AFS in 2003. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Romania increased to 125.49 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 123.57 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Romania averaged 109.93 points from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 132.70 points in the first quarter of 2009 and a record low of 96.01 points in the third quarter of 2014. In Romania, the House Price Index measures residential property market prices. The HPI captures price changes of all kinds of residential property purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component of the residential property is included. This page provides - Romania House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Romania increased to 100.50 points in March from 100.25 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Romania averaged 102.50 points from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 130.70 points in March of 1997 and a record low of 97.05 points in June of 2015. In Romania, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Croatia increased to 124.90 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 121.36 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Croatia averaged 107.14 points from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 126.34 points in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of 80.89 points in the first quarter of 2005. In Croatia, the House Price Index measures residential property market prices. The HPI captures price changes of all kinds of residential property purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component of the residential property is included. This page provides - Croatia Housing Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Croatia increased to 102.50 points in March from 102.30 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Croatia averaged 87.63 points from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 103.20 points in October of 2019 and a record low of 63.70 points in January of 1998. In Croatia, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Croatia Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Argentina increased to 305.55 points in March from 295.67 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Argentina averaged 173.94 points from 2016 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 305.55 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 100 points in December of 2016. In Argentina, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. Beginning December of 2013, the Consumer Price Index is published for National Urban Areas, while before only Gran Buenos Aires Area was considered. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Czech Republic increased to 146.40 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 143.30 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Czech Republic averaged 105.90 points from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 146.40 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 93.60 points in the first quarter of 2013. In Czech Republic, the House Price Index measures residential property market prices. The HPI captures price changes of all kinds of residential property purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component of the residential property is included. This page provides - Czech Republic House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Czech Republic decreased to 111.20 points in March from 111.30 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Czech Republic averaged 84.04 points from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111.30 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 50.60 points in January of 1995. In Czech Republic, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Czech Republic Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Lithuania increased to 111.50 points in January from 111 points in December of 2019. Consumer Price Index CPI in Lithuania averaged 73.54 points from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111.50 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 0.20 points in January of 1991. In Lithuania, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Lithuania Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Lithuania increased to 133.77 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 132.36 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Lithuania averaged 104.26 points from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 134.49 points in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of 82.75 points in the first quarter of 2010. In Lithuania, the House Price Index measures residential property market prices. The HPI captures price changes of all kinds of residential property purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component of the residential property is included. This page provides - Lithuania House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Namibia increased to 139.98 points in March from 139.85 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Namibia averaged 45.33 points from 1972 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 139.98 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 2.06 points in January of 1972. In Namibia, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Namibia Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Iceland 10Y Bond Yield was 2.45 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Iceland Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 15.01 in October of 2008. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Israel increased to 100.70 points in March from 100.30 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Israel averaged 35.90 points from 1951 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 101.70 points in May of 2019 and a record low of 0 points in October of 1951. In Israel, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Israel Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Israel increased to 424.10 points in February from 420.70 points in January of 2020. Housing Index in Israel averaged 249.48 points from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 424.10 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 117.20 points in February of 1994. In Israel, the housing index refers to House Price Index and is based on the value of all dwellings in Israel. This page provides - Israel House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in Algeria remained unchanged at 126.70 Index Points in the second quarter of 2019 from 126.70 Index Points in the first quarter of 2019. Import Prices in Algeria averaged 135.22 Index Points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 222.60 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2009 and a record low of 77.80 Index Points in the first quarter of 2010. In Algeria, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides the latest reported value for - Algeria Import Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.