Sweden is a very egalitarian country but inequalities have risen and some groups are poorly integrated into the labour market.

China has made tremendous progress toward achieving inclusive growth, but major reforms are needed to ensure a fourth decade of rapidly converging living standards and a greener economy, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of China.

China’s new leadership has signalled that it is time to step up the pace of reform, building on the remarkable economic and social achievements to date while recognising the pressing need for deep structural changes. Indeed, far-reaching reforms are necessary for continuing to raise living standards and well-being, even as China is poised to become the world’s largest economy by around 2016.

The Slovak Republic is one of the most dynamic economies in the euro area. The country has continued to converge rapidly towards the living standards of advanced OECD economies. However, the Slovak Republic should continue on its path of reform to achieve balanced, fair and sustainable growth, according to a new OECD report.

Danish productivity has grown only weakly over the past two decades, both historically and in relation to other countries, despite sound policies and institutions. Denmark needs to continue its efforts to reap the benefits of globalisation, which would contribute to invigorating productivity growth.

A creative economy requires innovation-friendly conditions. Korea’s innovation system should be improved by upgrading universities and expanding their role in business R&D, while increasing international collaboration in R&D from its current low level.

Turkey’s business sector dynamism has underpinned broad-based and inclusive growth in the 2000s. However, the business sector is highly segmented, with a relatively small core of modern high-productivity corporations, and myriad small, less formal and low-productivity entities.

Latin America’s GDP growth slowdown deepened and is expected to be negative in 2015. For a second consecutive year, Latin America falls behind the average growth of OECD countries after a full decade of convergence with advanced economies, according to the Latin American Economic Outlook 2016.

Productivity catch-up along with deeper integration into the global economy played a central role in the convergence of the Czech incomes toward OECD countries before the 2008 financial crisis.

Across the OECD, GDP per capita is converging. In contrast, regional disparities – or differences in GDP per capita across jurisdictions – are rising, mainly as a result of widening productivity differences. Fiscal decentralisation could help reduce them again. According to new OECD research, assigning more ownsource revenue to sub-national governments dampens regional GDP disparities and underpins regional convergence.

Malaysia’s economy has proven resilient to global headwinds, but more can be done to boost innovation, raise productivity and shift to a more sustainable growth path that will boost living standards for all, according to two new reports from the OECD.

Over the past two decades, the income level of the Czech Republic has converged considerably towards the OECD average.

Over the past two decades, the income level of the Czech Republic has converged considerably towards the OECD average.

Malaysia has followed a comparatively equitable development path, largely eliminating absolute poverty and greatly reduced ethnic inequality.

Spain has chronically low productivity growth, which undermines its ability to generate higher living standards.

Economic performance in The Netherlands is vibrant and growth is expected to remain robust, underpinned by sound public finances, healthy job creation and high levels of confidence. The current economic expansion should be used to speed up implementation of reforms to ensure future stability and support more inclusive labour markets, according to a new report from the OECD.

Governments today need to balance the policy goals of boosting economic growth and improving equity when making budget decisions. How can public spending choices promote inclusive growth? What can be learned from previous spending decisions in times of crisis?

This report assesses progress in the implementation of regulatory policy within the MENA region and highlights good practices from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority and Tunisia.

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.

Across the OECD, GDP per capita is converging. In contrast, regional disparities – or differences in GDP per capita across jurisdictions – are rising, mainly as a result of widening productivity differences. Fiscal decentralisation could help reduce them again. According to new OECD research, assigning more ownsource revenue to sub-national governments dampens regional GDP disparities and underpins regional convergence.

The growth pattern of OECD countries and their sub-national entities is puzzling. Between-country differences in GDP per capita are declining, yet the differences across jurisdictions within those countries tend to rise.

Malaysia has followed a comparatively equitable development path, largely eliminating absolute poverty and greatly reduced ethnic inequality.

Malaysia has followed a comparatively equitable development path, largely eliminating absolute poverty and greatly reduced ethnic inequality.

Laura Prepon and Ben Foster were every inch the happy new parents as they stepped out with their baby girl Ella in New York City on Sunday.

Laura Prepon revealed on June 3, 2018 that she and longtime boyfriend Ben Foster were married. The pair are reported to have begun dating in 2016 and welcomed their first child together in summer 2017.

The 35-year-old singer and actress took to Twitter on Monday to say that tying the knot with the 70-year-old record producer gives her more Grammy wins than the 18-year-old Bad Guy hitmaker.

Sticks And Stones is the latest drama from Mike Doctor Foster Bartlett, who also, less successfully, wrote Trauma and Press. Ultimately this was a standard melodrama that stretched credulity

Masterchef contestant Harry Foster has hit back at criticisms towards judge Melissa Leong. 

The Voice UK Mo Adeniran winner spilled all about the chaotic finale- in particular, referencing his abusive foster upbringing, which 'he wouldn't change for the world'.

There are countless surprises in store for contestants in this year's X Factor, but none as big as the news that one of SeSe Foster from Miss Dynamix is five months pregnant. The 22 year-old hopeful told TV bosses that she's expecting - just days before the show's live episodes are due to commence, this weekend.

It was the women who stole the show when the X Factor tour kicked off on Saturday evening at Belfast Odyssey Arena.

She’s an up and coming former X Factor contestant. And Tamera Foster certainly made sure she stood out at the Phones4U Arena in Manchester.

Sam Bailey and Tamera Foster opted for casual attire as they met fans in Glasgow ahead of their X Factor Tour gig in the Scottish city.

Tamera Foster and boyfriend Sam Callahan take time out from X Factor Tour for romantic walk days after she signs record deal with Syco

She’s readying herself for the tentative release of her first music since being axed from last year’s X Factor – and Tamera Foster looked like a pop star in the making as she strolled through Brighton on Tuesday.

The 2008 champion enjoyed a night out with fellow show veteran Tamera Foster at Maroush Restaurant in London on Saturday night.

Gigi Hadid's mother Yolanda Foster has confirmed her daughter's pregnancy news with boyfriend Zayn Malik in a new interview.

Attached to her sincere script was a black-and-white portrait of herself and her foster pup engaging in a nose-to-nose cuddle session.

Leonardo DiCaprio took a little down time for a stroll with girlfriend Camila Morrone through the deserted streets of West Hollywood on Wednesday.

Though he had a mask, Leo, 45, pulled his protection down to get some fresh air. He was with foster dogs Jack and Jill, who he recently rescued with girlfriend Camila Morrone.

Monti and three-year-old infant Anggun, who were both rescued from human captivity, were released into the jungle of Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park in West Borneo earlier this month.

Fans were left delighted as they saw the trio got together so Perrie could wish Katharine a happy 36th birthday, after she celebrated the day on Wednesday

Fashion designers Sara and Erin Foster Tuesday detailed how Foster was more concerned with bringing up the Jenner boys during his marriage to their mother, Linda Thompson.

The 47-year-old world champion confirmed he was gay in an interview with the Guardian, which was published on Monday afternoon, just two days before attending the event

Katharine Mcphee is a married woman. The American Idol alum shared her new name on on Saturday saying, 'Introducing Katharine Foster.' She married her boyfriend David Foster.

Katharine McPhee revealed there was even more to her showstopping wedding gown than met the eye, during the 35-year-old's interview with Vogue.

The Gypsy King has been spending his time in lockdown by posting fitness videos on social media with his wife Paris, and in one recent clip he told his followers to make sure they stay hydrated.

My wife and I have been foster carers for more than 11 years. In 2017 we fostered a teenage girl for three months. In July I discovered she had stolen two credit cards - Barclaycard and Creation.

The story of adultery has gripped a nation where cheating on a spouse was illegal just five years ago.

Former Manchester United pair Ben Foster and Tom Cleverley have stated they think neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Wayne Rooney were the best players at the club during their time at Old Trafford.