Fiscal decentralisation can lead to a more efficient provision of local public goods and services and promote a better match between policies and citizens’ preferences.

This paper investigates the relationship between fiscal decentralisation and economy-wide disposable income inequality.

The role of international organisations (IOs) is critical in the development of rules and standards that can help advance the well-being of citizens in an increasingly globalised world.

On January 26th and 27th the Ministry of Regional Development of Ukraine and the OECD organised a seminar in Kiyv focusing on recent decentralisation and territorial reforms in Ukraine and in OECD countries.

This seminar was held in Mykolaiv on 5 March, 2017. Ukrainian sub-national officials, policy makers and other stakeholders shared their experience in decentralisation reform and its impact with respect to administrative capacity, investment capacity and service delivery capacity, particularly at the local level.

In 1998 Indonesia embarked on an ambitious course of decentralisation. Over a period of a few years, facilitated by financial transfers from the central government, responsibility for many public services and administrative tasks were devolved to local authorities.

This seminar series is part of the OECD project, Supporting Decentralisation in Ukraine. The 2nd seminar on Strengthening the Subnational Partnership, took place in Mykolaiv ON 15 March 2017.

This report explores the efforts of MENA stock exchanges to restructure their ownership through regional comparisons and case studies, situating this process within the global transformation of the stock exchange industry over the past two decades.

Globalisation has failed to create a level playing field in trade, investment and corporate behaviour, being one of the factors contributing to a backlash against openness in many countries and a decline in confidence in government institutions.

30/05/2017 - Adrian Blundell-Wignall, Special Advisor to the OECD Secretary-General on Financial and Enterprise Affairs, argues that key corporate and financial issues must be addressed if globalisation is to work better for all. These issues are examined in the new 2017 OECD Business and Finance Outlook.

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.

Africa is projected to have the fastest urban growth rate in the world: by 2050, Africa’s cities will be home to an additional 950 million people. Much of this growth is taking place in small and medium-sized towns. Africa’s urban transition offers great opportunities but it also presents major challenges.

Imports - Sulfonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives in Mexico increased to 2507 USD THO in March from 1099 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Sulfonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Deriv in Mexico averaged 1384.79 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3014 USD THO in October of 2015 and a record low of 462 USD THO in September of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Sulfonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Der.

America’s politics has become defined by identity rather than ideology, as a new book highlights

Decision to drive down crude price after Russia row will hit revenue

Rana Foroohar and Edward Luce talked to readers on the pandemic’s international impact

With summer events cancelled, the focus is on how to recoup funding and audiences

The BBC’s self-parodying show goes too far – in the direction of complacency, complicity and all-round smugness. But comedy can be a remarkable force for exposing the flaws of the society from which it springs  

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David Honigmann looks at how a sleeping Keith Richards dreamt up a riff that would later develop into a number one hit for Rolling Stones and become one of the most recognisable rock anthems of all times. Credits: ABKCO Records Inc, Universal International Music B.V, Rhino Atlantic, Virgin Records Ltd.  

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Tweaking pre-pandemic indirect EU subsidies is not the way to rescue struggling businesses

US-led trial shows positive results in hastening recovery time for coronavirus patients

Production costs to rise by 61% when industry invests in carbon capture

Twitter announced today it’s introducing a new layout for replies that will use lines and indentations to make it easier to understand who you’re replying to and how the conversation is flowing. The company will also test putting engagement actions — including likes, Retweet and reply icons — behind an extra tap to make replies […]

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Twitter announced today it’s introducing a new layout for replies that will use lines and indentations to make it easier to understand who you’re replying to and how the conversation is flowing. The company will also test putting engagement actions — including likes, Retweet and reply icons — behind an extra tap to make replies […]

Sound industry leader Rode has done an amazing job keeping up with the needs of the fast-moving creator industry, supporting YouTubers, podcasters and Instagram and Tik Tok media mavens with a host of new products at impressive price points. The Rode Wireless GO mic system might be the most impressive of these, taking the quality […]

FSCS could compensate some investors in collapsed mini-bond issuer London Capital Finance

The sale of New South Wales' and Queensland's utility assets will be among the most eagerly anticipated power deals globally in 2015, according to a PwC report released today.

PwC has been appointed as a Skills Service Organisation by the Federal Department of Education and Training to work with Industry Reference Committees to develop modern and relevant training packages.

Twitter announced today it’s introducing a new layout for replies that will use lines and indentations to make it easier to understand who you’re replying to and how the conversation is flowing. The company will also test putting engagement actions — including likes, Retweet and reply icons — behind an extra tap to make replies […]

1. Raghuram Rajan on monetisation debate: 'It's neither a game changer nor a catastrophe'  CNBCTV18
2. India Raises Borrowing Limit by Over 50% to Rs 12 Lakh Crore as Virus Grips Economy  The Wire
3. Need for non-collateralized reverse repo operations: SBI Report  Economic Times
4. View: Why a new 'Bad Bank' when there are 24!  Economic Times
5. Bank credit up 6.74% to Rs 102.69 lakh crore; deposits rise 9.82%  Moneycontrol.com
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Strategies for staying ahead amid a dizzying e-commerce landscape.

Dame Maggie Smith has revealed she didn't feel 'satisfied' with her roles in the Harry Potter and the Downton Abbey franchise.

She scooped the top prize on The Apprentice 2019, landing the job as Lord Sugar's newest business partner.

The former Saturdays singer, 31, cut a glamorous figure as she attended the National Television Awards at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday.

Channel Seven has lodged an appeal after the Workers Compensation Commission (WCC) ordered the network to pay a former House Rules contestant's medical bills. 

The Brazilian superstar publicly slammed his own club for not picking him in recent weeks after he made his comeback in their 2-1 Champions League last-16 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

Neymar has taken another step towards rejoining Barcelona after a complete breakdown in his relationship with PSG sporting director Leonardo, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Barcelona are lining up two huge swap deals this summer as they look to revamp their attacking options, according to Mundo Deportivo. Neymar and Lautaro Martinez are top of their wishlist.

The Frenchman only joined last summer from Atletico Madrid for £108million but the Catalan club are ready to let him go to help fund their move for Neymar.

The Wrecking Ball hitmaker was accompanied by Andrew Watt on guitar for her impressive rendition of Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd.

'I was able to open up the flower of life and find the real wave conjugations that we've been looking for, for 10,000 years,' Howard, 50, explained in his live TV interview.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Climing is one of the new sports for Tokyo 2020, along with skateboarding, karate, surfing and baseball/softball - a five-pronged move by the IOC.

The 39-year-old TV icon was wearing a light mocha latte beige satin bra and panties as she was sitting in one of her walk-in closets in her Hidden Hills, California mansion.

When all of Europe's elite clubs were circling around Erling Haaland in January, his relationship with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was the secret weapon that United could use to sign the hottest prospect in football.

The Australian singer, 29, ensured all eyes were on her as she took to the stage at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on Friday night.

Luis Suarez has hit out at the 'hurtful' claims Barcelona players were against taking a 70% pay cut during Spain's state of emergency. 

On Tuesday, September 17 Glenfiddich celebrated the launch of one of its most exquisite whiskies ever, Glenfiddich Grand Cru. Martha Stewart and more notables were in attendance.

The film star, 47, donned a racy warrior-themed leotard with long black velvet gloves and an eye mask.