29 June 2017 - On the occasion of the 5th Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct, Gabriela Ramos, OECD Chief of Staff and Sherpa to the G20, draws attention to the human rights abuse of modern slavery and makes a plea for reinforced international coordination and cooperation to help fight this unacceptable reality.

More and more governments are introducing or enhancing screening mechanisms for inbound investment projects to identify and address perceived threats to national security, particularly investments by state-owned enterprises. What can be done to allow home and host societies to reap the benefits of international investment while addressing the security concerns that inhibit certain investments proposed by SOEs today?

Tokyo, Japan - 19-20 October 2017: The 2017 roundtable took place on 19-20 October in Toyko, Japan. This event provides a unique platform to analyse progress and address remaining challenges with respect to the corporate governance framework in Asian economies.

9 November 2017, New York With the FCPA’s enactment 40 years ago and 20 years after the adoption of the OECD - Anti-Bribery Convention, the global fight against corruption has changed forever. This conference examined the major impact of these ground-breaking instruments on corporate behaviour and law enforcement priorities.

16 November 2017 - The OECD Guidelines on Insurer Governance provide guidance and serve as a reference point for insurers, governmental authorities, and other relevant stakeholders in OECD and non-OECD countries. The Guidelines have been revised and expanded to reflect evolving market practices and updates to international guidance following the financial crisis.

This report evaluates the corporate governance framework for the Argentinian state-owned enterprise sector relative to the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises. The report was prepared at the request of Argentina. It is based on discussions involving all OECD countries.

The Latin American Corporate Governance Roundtable was established in April 2000 in order to facilitate public and private sector policy dialogue by providing a forum for the exchange of experiences.

This regional network for policy dialogue on corporate governance provides a platform for discussing corporate governance priorities in the Middle East North Africa region, sharing best practices and evaluating their implementation.

The OECD works with Asian economies and regional partners to raise awareness and promote corporate governance and capital market development in the region.

The OECD advises countries on how to meet future demand for health professionals and how to manage the supply of health workers. This report describes recent trends in the international migration of doctors and nurses in OECD countries.

External Debt in Algeria decreased to 3858 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019 from 4042 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. External Debt in Algeria averaged 4336.82 USD Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5859 USD Million in the third quarter of 2010 and a record low of 3021 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015. This page provides - Algeria External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

Exports of Wood Excl Furniture in Germany increased to 609307 EUR THO in February from 583795 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Wood Excl Furniture in Germany averaged 493185.09 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 698418 EUR THO in June of 2018 and a record low of 250082 EUR THO in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Wood Excl Furniture.

Average Hourly Earnings in Ireland increased 24.17 percent in December of 2019 over the previous month. Average Hourly Earnings in Ireland averaged 22.18 EUR from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 24.17 EUR in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 20.52 EUR in the first quarter of 2006. This page provides - Ireland Average Hourly Earnings- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar 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.

Internet Speed in Gabon decreased to 1754.73 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 1913.05 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Gabon averaged 958.05 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1961.36 KBps in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 297.35 KBps in the third quarter of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for GabonInternet Speed.

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.

External Debt in Maldives increased to 1389.50 USD Million in 2018 from 1190.30 USD Million in 2017. External Debt in Maldives averaged 925.36 USD Million from 2010 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1389.50 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 696.20 USD Million in 2015. This page provides - Maldives External Debt- 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.

The benchmark interest rate in Croatia was last recorded at 2.50 percent. Interest Rate in Croatia averaged 80.62 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4290.85 percent in September of 1993 and a record low of 2.50 percent in October of 2015. In Croatia, interest rate decisions are taken by the Croatian National Bank. The main interest rate is the Overnight Credit Rate. The Croatian National Bank administers benchmark interest rates for loans and discounts separately. This page provides the latest reported value for - Croatia Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus 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.

External Debt in Namibia increased to 32155.60 NAD Million in 2018 from 26425.90 NAD Million in 2017. External Debt in Namibia averaged 13691.42 NAD Million from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 32155.60 NAD Million in 2018 and a record low of 2873.30 NAD Million in 2007. This page provides - Namibia External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar 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.