"Indonesia is well placed to be a strong advocate for open government reforms, and to link such reforms to other multi-lateral reform efforts" - OECD Insights Blog by Luiz De Mello.

The Centres of Government meetings review issues on how to make the centre of national government work more effectively. They are held annualy by a member of the network.

Governments in Latin America will need to improve public sector management and capacity – including budget allocation – to compensate for the pressure on public finances from sliding commodity prices, according to a new report by the OECD and Inter-American Development Bank covering more than 15 countries in the region.

OECD Global Network of Schools of Government provides direct access to OECD governance expertise and enables exchange of schools’ experiences and good practices in ensuring that public sector employees have the skills and competencies to address current and future priorities.

Blog argues that governments should stop approaching complex challenges through the limitations of their institutions and explore innovative ways of problem solving.

This new report highlights the latest trends in government innovation. The topics identified through this review are not the only trends and examples in government innovation, but they do provide a glimpse of where government innovation stands today and where it may be going tomorrow.

OECD blog on the current dwindling levels of trust and what governments can do to help rebuild public trust.

Digitalisation has already been under way for about half a century, yet it is only now that everyone is talking about a digital revolution. Why? One reason is the spread of faster and better connectivity. In 2013, about 80% of OECD countries had complete broadband coverage, fixed or wireless.

The latest edition of the OECD’s biennial overview of public governance, Government at a Glance 2017, will be published on Thursday 13 July at 11:00 CET (10:00 GMT). The report compares OECD and partner countries in areas like public sector spending, employment, pay and investment using around 60 indicators.

Governments have responded differently to new demands on them since the global crisis, with many raising spending on social services, some trimming public sector employment and most stabilising day-to-day running costs at a lower level.

This side event at the "High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development" will provide a focused discussion on how governments can tackle the governance challenges in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

The OECD is now developing a new Recommendation on Open Government, which aims to help the countries that will adhere to it design and implement successful open government reforms by identifying a clear, actionable, evidence-based, and common framework for the governance of open government* .

This paper investigates the factors that shape governments’ capacity to collect revenue.

Recommendation of the OECD Council on Effective Public Investment Across Levels of Government

Government Spending in Algeria decreased to 527605.30 DZD Million in 2018 from 529164.90 DZD Million in 2017. Government Spending in Algeria averaged 366119.65 DZD Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 712707.40 DZD Million in 2015 and a record low of 85906.60 DZD Million in 1995. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Algeria Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Brazil recorded a government budget deficit of 49360 BRL Million in February of 2020. Government Budget Value in Brazil averaged -16512.09 BRL Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26044 BRL Million in January of 2019 and a record low of -123821.44 BRL Million in December of 2015. In Brazil, government budget value refers to the nominal budget balance, which comprises the central government, regional governments and public enterprises and also includes debt servicing costs and the nominal interest of the federal government. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Government Budget Value - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Debt in Brazil increased to 5758363.33 BRL Million in March from 5611015.18 BRL Million in February of 2020. Government Debt in Brazil averaged 3151256.67 BRL Million from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5758363.33 BRL Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1336644.90 BRL Million in December of 2006. This page provides - Brazil Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bulgaria recorded a government budget deficit of 113.28 BGN Million in March of 2020. Government Budget Value in Bulgaria averaged 198.03 BGN Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3959.03 BGN Million in November of 2007 and a record low of -2831.81 BGN Million in December of 2018. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Bulgaria Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Bulgaria decreased to 23547.90 BGN Million in March from 23609.20 BGN Million in February of 2020. Government Debt in Bulgaria averaged 16536.79 BGN Million from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26881.40 BGN Million in December of 2016 and a record low of 9234.80 BGN Million in September of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bulgaria Government Debt - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Ireland recorded a government budget surplus of 5059 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Ireland averaged -36.32 EUR Million from 1975 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6733 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of -4927 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2013. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Government Budget Value - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Debt in Ireland decreased to 204044 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 212960 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Ireland averaged 116030.76 EUR Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 218539 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of 36004 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 1991. This page provides - Ireland Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Poland increased to 997397.32 PLN Million in February from 987604.73 PLN Million in January of 2020. Government Debt in Poland averaged 611398.21 PLN Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 997397.32 PLN Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 237399.87 PLN Million in December of 1998. This page provides - Poland Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Poland recorded a government budget deficit of 9354.50 PLN Million in March of 2020. Government Budget Value in Poland averaged -13630.63 PLN Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13482.90 PLN Million in May of 2016 and a record low of -44591.09 PLN Million in December of 2010. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Poland Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Maldives recorded a government debt equivalent to 24.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Maldives averaged 34.89 percent from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 53.70 percent in 2007 and a record low of 16.20 percent in 2015. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Maldives Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Maldives recorded a government budget deficit of 1063.80 MVR Million in November of 2019. Government Budget Value in Maldives averaged -321.07 MVR Million from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1299.70 MVR Million in January of 2019 and a record low of -2213.30 MVR Million in December of 2016. This page provides - Maldives Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Maldives recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 5.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Maldives averaged -5.89 percent of GDP from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -1.15 percent of GDP in 2004 and a record low of -20.50 percent of GDP in 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Maldives Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Afghanistan recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 0.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Afghanistan averaged -11.59 percent of GDP from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -0.40 percent of GDP in 2018 and a record low of -26.80 percent of GDP in 2008. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Afghanistan Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Afghanistan recorded a government debt equivalent to 7.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Afghanistan averaged 12.12 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 23 percent in 2006 and a record low of 7.10 percent in 2018. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Afghanistan Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Afghanistan recorded a government budget deficit of 9490 AFN Million in 2018. Government Budget Value in Afghanistan averaged -81062.40 AFN Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -8555.30 AFN Million in 2015 and a record low of -177409.70 AFN Million in 2012. This page provides - Afghanistan Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Romania recorded a government budget deficit of 19935.60 RON Million in March of 2020. Government Budget Value in Romania averaged -5860.06 RON Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3486.70 RON Million in January of 2019 and a record low of -48079.20 RON Million in December of 2019. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Romania Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Croatia recorded a government budget surplus of 2190.40 HRK Million in September of 2019. Government Budget Value in Croatia averaged -505.11 HRK Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3033.80 HRK Million in April of 2019 and a record low of -5537.90 HRK Million in December of 2008. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Croatia Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Croatia increased to 293019.90 HRK Million in December from 292928.50 HRK Million in November of 2019. Government Debt in Croatia averaged 153942.02 HRK Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 297858.90 HRK Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 26042.90 HRK Million in June of 1996. This page provides - Croatia Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Argentina recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 5.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Argentina averaged -1.82 percent of GDP from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.70 percent of GDP in 2004 and a record low of -6.40 percent of GDP in 2001. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Argentina Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Argentina recorded a government budget deficit of 124727.70 ARS Million in March of 2020. Government Budget Value in Argentina averaged -4051.34 ARS Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25973.80 ARS Million in May of 2019 and a record low of -135316.20 ARS Million in December of 2018. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Argentina Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Czech Republic increased to 1740468 CZK Million in 2019 from 1734626 CZK Million in 2018. Government Debt in Czech Republic averaged 1097156.48 CZK Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1840412 CZK Million in 2013 and a record low of 211777 CZK Million in 1996. This page provides - Czech Republic Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Czech Republic recorded a government budget deficit of 49043.36 CZK Million in April of 2020. Government Budget Value in Czech Republic averaged -4526.97 CZK Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 45869.48 CZK Million in January of 2016 and a record low of -79160 CZK Million in December of 2007. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides the latest reported value for - Czech Republic Government Budget Value - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Debt in Lithuania decreased to 15792.20 EUR Million in March from 16011.90 EUR Million in February of 2020. Government Debt in Lithuania averaged 9851.10 EUR Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17304 EUR Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 3249.10 EUR Million in February of 2004. This page provides the latest reported value for - Lithuania Central Government Debt - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Lithuania recorded a government budget deficit of 68.50 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Lithuania averaged -145.28 EUR Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 517.40 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of -1800.50 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2011. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Lithuania Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Namibia increased to 86647.30 NAD Million in 2018 from 72762.60 NAD Million in 2017. Government Debt in Namibia averaged 37027.82 NAD Million from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 86647.30 NAD Million in 2018 and a record low of 11655.30 NAD Million in 2007. This page provides the latest reported value for - Namibia Government Debt - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Austria 10Y Bond Yield was -0.10 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Austria Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 9.04 in October of 1990. 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.

Belgium 10Y Bond Yield was 0.05 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Belgium Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 10.73 in March of 1990. 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.

Brazil 10Y Bond Yield was 7.71 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Brazil Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 18.44 in November 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.

Bulgaria 10Y Bond Yield was 1.40 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Bulgaria Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 22.61 in April of 2011. 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.

Canada 10Y Bond Yield was 0.58 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Canada Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 12.44 in March of 1985. 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.

Chile 10Y Bond Yield was 2.62 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Chile Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 8.07 in September 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.

China 10Y Bond Yield was 2.64 percent on Saturday May 9, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the China Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 4.80 in September of 2007. 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.

Colombia 10Y Bond Yield was 5.98 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Colombia Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 19 in September of 2002. 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.

Croatia 10Y Bond Yield was 1.30 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Croatia Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 10.91 in March of 2009. 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.

Czech Republic 10Y Bond Yield was 1.12 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Czech Republic Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 7.68 in November of 2000. 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.

Denmark 10Y Bond Yield was -0.30 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Denmark Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 15.76 in August of 1983. 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.