16 February 2018 - OECD and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a pilot project in Paris today to kick-start the practical application of the OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains with 30 leading enterprises.
How can government policies move towards increasing agricultural innovation and improving productivity? This OECD conference shared case studies and ideas from Europe, China, United States, India, Africa, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.
In a boost for international efforts to strengthen co-operation against offshore tax evasion, seven new countries have joined the agreement to exchange information automatically under the OECD/G20 standard.
Agriculture is a provider of commodities such as food, feed, fibre and fuel, and it can bring both positive and negative impacts on the environment. Yet most policy measures target farm systems, inputs and practices and agricultural infrastructure (driving forces) rather than the provision of agri-environmental public goods (environmental outcomes).
Japan’s agriculture sector has traditionally been characterised by small-scale rice production, but has recently begun to respond to new market opportunities for higher value food products across a rapidly growing East Asia. Today, rice represents less than 20% of the value of agriculture production, and larger, more productive, and more profitable farm businesses now account for more than half of total agriculture output.
G20 finance ministers have agreed new principles on financial consumer protection developed by the OECD. “Without consumer trust and confidence we could jeopardise the basis for global economic recovery and growth,” said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.
In a historic visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to the OECD in Paris, the People’s Republic of China today decided to enhance longstanding collaboration with the OECD and to join the OECD Development Centre.
GDP From Agriculture in Nepal increased to 267458 NPR Million in 2018 from 254673.10 NPR Million in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Nepal averaged 208699.90 NPR Million from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 267458 NPR Million in 2018 and a record low of 158416.88 NPR Million in 2001. This page provides - Nepal Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
Fighting foreign bribery is not a priority in Belgium. Together with the flagrant lack of resources for Belgian law enforcement authorities, this has resulted in very few foreign bribery investigations and prosecutions. In the 14 years since the entry into force of the foreign bribery offence in Belgium, only one case of bribery of foreign public officials has been concluded.
The problems of Japanese agriculture – in particular low productivity and the prevalence of part-time farmers and small plots have been evident for the past 50 years.
This paper examines the heavily supported Swiss food and agriculture sector. It reviews some of the key features and trends in the sector and reveals its low relative labour productivity in international comparison.
The OECD and the Government of Kazakhstan are signing today in Davos a Memorandum of Understanding on a two-year Country Programme, which will support an ambitious set of reforms of Kazakhstan’s policies and institutions.
Urbanisation will continue in China, with the government planning to grant urban residential status to an additional 100 million rural workers by 2020. For those who remain in rural areas, improved social welfare systems and investment in health services are critical.
Norwegian policy gives high priority to supporting rural communities, with support for agriculture receiving particular attention. It is broadly successful in terms of maintaining rural communities, and urban-rural gaps in a range of well-being indicators are comparatively narrow.
The Netherlands is likely to be one of the European countries that is going to be significantly affected by the United Kingdom’s planned departure from the European Union (Brexit).
How can government policies move towards increasing agricultural innovation and improving productivity? This OECD conference shared case studies and ideas from Europe, China, United States, India, Africa, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.
Our collaboration with Brazil began more than 20 years ago. Since then, Brazil’s participation has grown and highlights the importance that Brazil attaches to helping lead – and shape – the OECD’s work.
Strong crop yields, higher productivity and slower growth in global demand should contribute to a gradual decline in real prices for agricultural products over the coming decade, but nonetheless, prices will likely remain at levels above those in the early-2000s, according to the latest Agricultural Outlook report produced by the OECD and FAO.
Sustaining high agricultural growth is critical to Brazil's overall development given the importance of agriculture and agro-industries to the national economy and the resource potential that has yet to be exploited.
As part of continuing efforts to boost transparency by multinational enterprises (MNEs), Brazil, Guernsey, Jersey, the Isle of Man and Latvia signed today the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) for the automatic exchange of Country-by-Country reports, bringing the total number of signatories to 49.
This public consultation was held to gather comments on the draft FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains which is designed to help enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct along their agricultural supply chains. The deadline for comment was 20 February 2015.
In a historic visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to the OECD in Paris, the People’s Republic of China today decided to enhance longstanding collaboration with the OECD and to join the OECD Development Centre.
27/03/2017 - Ukraine has become the 47th country to adhere to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. The Declaration commits Ukraine to provide an open and transparent environment for international investment and to encourage the positive contribution foreign investment can make to economic and social progress.
15 September 2017 - A complaint submitted in 2015 by former workers of Heineken’s subsidiary Bralima in the Democratic Republic of Congo was successfully resolved recently. This article by Roel Nieuwenkamp explains the circumstances and why this agreement is being hailed as historic.
16 February 2018 - OECD and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a pilot project in Paris today to kick-start the practical application of the OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains with 30 leading enterprises.
Exports of Agricultural Products in Germany increased to 794306 EUR THO in February from 711773 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Agricultural Products in Germany averaged 607282.79 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1078986 EUR THO in March of 2015 and a record low of 309851 EUR THO in April of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Agricultural Products.
Imports of Agricultural Products in Germany increased to 2421805 EUR THO in February from 2362792 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports of Agricultural Products in Germany averaged 1902713.21 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2906557 EUR THO in May of 2017 and a record low of 1104720 EUR THO in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports of Agricultural Products.
GDP From Agriculture in Maldives increased to 3461 MVR Million in 2018 from 3302 MVR Million in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Maldives averaged 3008 MVR Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3914 MVR Million in 2006 and a record low of 2298 MVR Million in 1995. This page provides - Maldives Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
GDP From Agriculture in Afghanistan decreased to 120785 AFN Million in 2018 from 139181 AFN Million in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Afghanistan averaged 106196.41 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 139181 AFN Million in 2017 and a record low of 77324 AFN Million in 2004. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
GDP From Agriculture in Burkina Faso increased to 1120.70 XOF Billion in 2018 from 1093.90 XOF Billion in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Burkina Faso averaged 715.68 XOF Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1120.70 XOF Billion in 2018 and a record low of 305.80 XOF Billion in 1990. This page provides - Burkina Faso Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
Minimum Wages in Angola remained unchanged at 21454.10 AOA/Month in 2020 from 21454.10 AOA/Month in 2019. Minimum Wages in Angola averaged 11755.38 AOA/Month from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21454.10 AOA/Month in 2019 and a record low of 3757 AOA/Month in 2003. This page provides - Angola Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
Minimum Wages in Mozambique remained unchanged at 4390 MZN/Month in 2020 from 4390 MZN/Month in 2019. Minimum Wages in Mozambique averaged 3286.80 MZN/Month from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4390 MZN/Month in 2019 and a record low of 2005 MZN/Month in 2011. This page provides - Mozambique Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
GDP From Agriculture in Iran increased to 103000 IRR Billion in the second quarter of 2018 from 16000 IRR Billion in the first quarter of 2018. GDP From Agriculture in Iran averaged 26657.34 IRR Billion from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 228000 IRR Billion in the third quarter of 2017 and a record low of 891.56 IRR Billion in the first quarter of 1990. This page provides - Iran Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
GDP From Agriculture in Cambodia increased to 9504.50 KHR Billion in 2018 from 9401.20 KHR Billion in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Cambodia averaged 7321.09 KHR Billion from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9504.50 KHR Billion in 2018 and a record low of 4756.90 KHR Billion in 1998. This page provides - Cambodia Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
GDP From Agriculture in Laos increased to 18195 LAK Billion in 2018 from 17750 LAK Billion in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Laos averaged 16701.29 LAK Billion from 2012 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 18195 LAK Billion in 2018 and a record low of 15137 LAK Billion in 2012. This page provides - Laos Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
GDP From Agriculture in Bhutan increased to 8059.80 BTN Million in 2018 from 7795.20 BTN Million in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Bhutan averaged 6825.30 BTN Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8059.80 BTN Million in 2018 and a record low of 6043.40 BTN Million in 2006. This page provides - Bhutan Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
Import: Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries And Aquaculture in France decreased to 1229 EUR Million in March from 1378 EUR Million in February of 2020. Import: Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries And Aqua in France averaged 920.31 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1458 EUR Million in December of 2016 and a record low of 481 EUR Million in August of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Import: Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries And Aqu.
Export: Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries And Aquaculture in France increased to 1779 EUR Million in March from 1637 EUR Million in February of 2020. Export: Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries And Aqua in France averaged 1091.47 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1847 EUR Million in March of 2011 and a record low of 676 EUR Million in July of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Export: Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries And Aqu.
Export: Indust & Agricultural Machines, Various Machines in France decreased to 2851 EUR Million in March from 3079 EUR Million in February of 2020. Export: Indust & Agricultural Machines, Various Ma in France averaged 2777 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3687 EUR Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 1664 EUR Million in August of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Export: Indust & Agricultural Machines, Various M.
GDP From Agriculture in Belize decreased to 44.10 BZD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 77 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Belize averaged 52.85 BZD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 83.30 BZD Million in the first quarter of 2012 and a record low of 18.70 BZD Million in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Belize Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
GDP From Agriculture in Philippines decreased to 157624.77 PHP Million in the first quarter of 2019 from 182717.24 PHP Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. GDP From Agriculture in Philippines averaged 142294 PHP Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 182717.24 PHP Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 114778.44 PHP Million in the second quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Philippines Gdp From Agriculture - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
GDP From Agriculture in Tanzania decreased to 5573086 TZS Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 8033694.74 TZS Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Tanzania averaged 4724107.07 TZS Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8718020.88 TZS Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 1496674.79 TZS Million in the third quarter of 2005. This page provides - Tanzania Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
GDP From Agriculture in Kosovo decreased to 106.40 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 136.40 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Kosovo averaged 148.40 EUR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 196.60 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of 91.40 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2019. This page provides - Kosovo Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
Gdp From Agriculture in Malawi increased to 406044.30 MWK Million in 2019 from 390765.90 MWK Million in 2018. Gdp From Agriculture in Malawi averaged 315382.29 MWK Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 406044.30 MWK Million in 2019 and a record low of 241651.21 MWK Million in 2005. This page provides - Malawi Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
GDP From Agriculture in Norway decreased to 5196 NOK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 5227 NOK Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Norway averaged 4502.27 NOK Million from 1978 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6172 NOK Million in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of 2759 NOK Million in the third quarter of 1986. This page provides - Norway Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
GDP From Agriculture in Mozambique decreased to 27046 MZN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 36097 MZN Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Mozambique averaged 24497.02 MZN Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 43905 MZN Million in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 15144 MZN Million in the fourth quarter of 2016. This page provides - Mozambique Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
GDP From Agriculture in Malaysia decreased to 24473 MYR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 28029 MYR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Malaysia averaged 23418.13 MYR Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 28029 MYR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 19362 MYR Million in the first quarter of 2011. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malaysia Gdp From Agriculture - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.