Japanese users of the Better Life Index (BLI) worry most about safety, Australians seek work-life balance, Latin Americans strive for better education, and Danes want to be happy – user feedback shows as the Index marks its third birthday.

Greece could save its businesses hundreds of millions of euros a year and improve their competitiveness by reducing administrative burdens, according to a new OECD report.

The Japan-OECD Policy Forum on Urban Development and Green Growth will address cities’ unique role in creating synergies between environmental and economic objectives to advance green growth. Asian cities in particular are at the centre of this challenge. This event is organised as a commemorative event for the 50th Anniversary of Japan's Accession to the OECD.

OECD Forum on Financing Democracy and Averting Policy Capture

This summit focused on shaping governments of the future and enhancing public service delivery performance through innovation in government.

The OECD event "Risk Governance and Resilient Cities" will examine how risk governance can better manage complex risks and how to improve the resilience of cities to these risks.

With gross government debt of 226% of GDP, Japan’s fiscal situation is in uncharted territory and puts the economy at risk. Japan needs a detailed and credible fiscal consolidation plan, including specific revenue increases and measures to control spending to restore its fiscal sustainability.

The FAO, OECD and UNCDF launched a joint multi-year initiative to assess Food Security and Nutrition (FSN) policies from a territorial perspective. This joint initiative will assess, scale up, and pilot innovative policy approaches and governance mechanisms to improve food security and nutrition in rural areas, in both emerging and developing countries.

Blog article on the complex and multi-dimensional challenges faced by city policy-makers in addressing urban issues at all levels of government.

Japan must make revitalising growth its number one priority with reforms to boost productivity and encourage more women and older people into jobs to compensate for its rapidly shrinking labour force, according to the OECD.

In Hungary, young people want to have bigger families, but concerns over issues like housing and striking a work-life balance appear to be obstacles. In response, the government has introduced a range of family-friendly policies–a vital step in helping families fulfil their dreams and in meeting the challenge of a rapidly ageing population.

Chile has established itself as a regional leader and has been rapidly closing the gap with other OECD countries in the field of digital government.

Your zip code matters – but not only to get your mail. It determines your chances of going to a good school, finding a well-paid job, breathing clean air or even living longer. Our day-to-day experience of life is essentially local, and this is precisely where governments and citizens can make a difference. Blog by OECD's Soo-Jin Kim.

Governments should rethink city housing, transport and other urban systems to ensure that fast-growing cities do not become inequality traps, according to a new OECD report showing that a majority of cities have higher levels of inequality than the national average.

The public consultation took place from 1 August to 31 October 2016.

Using fiscal levers to escape the low-growth trap

For the last five years the global economy has been in a low-growth trap, with growth disappointingly low and stuck at around 3 per cent per year. Persistent growth shortfalls have weighed on future output expectations and thereby reduced current spending and potential output gains.

This OECD review underlines the success of Chile’s infrastructure policies which have served as a backbone for it's rapid economic development and social welfare reforms - but also highlights the need to update public investment processes to reflect a more integrated approach to long-term development.

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

Investment treaties are often thought to be silent on investors’ responsibilities to host societies and on their contributions to sustainable development. This paper establishes a factual and statistical basis for understanding the relationship between investment treaty law and governments’ ability to advance the sustainable development agenda and promote responsible business conduct.

This paper examines shareholder claims for reflective loss under investment treaties in light of comparative analysis of advanced systems of corporate law; considers the impact of allowing shareholder claims for reflective loss on key characteristics of the business corporation; and explores possible responses by different categories of investors to the availability of shareholder claims for reflective loss under investment treaties.

One of the more startling findings in the OECD Foreign Bribery Report, is that some level of corporate management was involved in over 50% of the cases sanctioned. This paper by Leah Ambler, published in the Journal of Business Compliance (01/2015), examines what went wrong and why from a corporate governance and compliance perspective.

Two years ago today, the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka collapsed, killing over 1,100 people and injuring another 2,500. The dead and injured were garment workers. This blog post looks at due diligence in the apparel supply chain.

OECD Corporate Governance Working Paper No.17. This report examines the influence of institutional shareholders and their activities towards good corporate governance, the historical changes to practices within shareholder meetings and the role that institutional shareholders have played in the improvement of corporate governance within Japanese listed companies.

As part of continuing efforts to support market confidence and business integrity, the OECD has launched in Asia a new set of corporate governance principles that were endorsed at the G20 Finance Ministers meeting in September 2015.

In 2015, global FDI flows increased by 25% to USD 1.7 trillion, reaching their highest level since the global financial crisis began in 2007. Corporate and financial restructuring played a large role.

13 July 2016 - Following endorsement of the G20 Guiding Principles for Global Investment Policymaking by G20 Trade Ministers in Shanghai on 10 July 2016, Ana Novik, Head of the OECD Investment Division, highlights the importance of follow-through on this important stepping stone to greater policy coherence.

Global FDI flows decreased by 7% in 2016, despite recovering well in the second half of the year following a weak second quarter, according to the latest issue of FDI in Figures. Flows remained below their pre-crisis peak, representing 2.2% of global GDP compared to 3.6% in 2007.

This essay by the OECD's Mats Isaksson and Serdar Çelik traces the evolution of global corporate governance standards and make the case for strong, clear, yet flexible public policy to support capital formation, economic stability, and growth. It is published by the Columbia Law School's Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership on the occasion of the Center’s 10-year anniversary.

30/01/2018 - The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and the OECD today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out their commitment to intensify co-operation to promote responsible business in global textile and apparel supply chains.

The consultation on appointing authorities and the selection of arbitrators in investor-state dispute settlement paper and comments received are being made available in order to foster informed public and inter-governmental debate.

In conflict or high-risk areas, the exploitation of natural mineral resources companies involved in mining and trade in minerals have the potential to generate income, growth and prosperity, but may also be at risk of directly or indirectly fuelling armed conflict, gross violations of human rights, and impeding economic and social development.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Algeria increased to 8202500 DZD Million in 2018 from 7698000 DZD Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Algeria averaged 3249412.99 DZD Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8202500 DZD Million in 2018 and a record low of 541826 DZD Million in 1995. This page provides - Algeria Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports (Fob) - Capital Goods (According To Funcex) in Brazil decreased to 2513.40 USD Million in February from 3878.60 USD Million in January of 2020. Imports (Fob) - Capital Goods (According To Funcex in Brazil averaged 1021.72 USD Million from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4768.40 USD Million in July of 2018 and a record low of 52 USD Million in February of 1985. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Imports of - Capital Goods (according to Fu.

Capacity Utilization in Bulgaria decreased to 68.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 77.30 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Bulgaria averaged 64.83 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 78.50 percent in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 52 percent in the third quarter of 1999. This page provides - Bulgaria Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan scored 73 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Japan averaged 71.54 Points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 80 Points in 2011 and a record low of 58 Points in 1998. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports from Papua New Guinea in Germany increased to 18631 EUR THO in February from 18439 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Papua New Guinea in Germany averaged 17626.90 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 75807 EUR THO in November of 2018 and a record low of 2890 EUR THO in March of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Papua New Guinea.

Capacity Utilization in Germany decreased to 70.60 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 83.10 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Germany averaged 83.69 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 88.80 percent in the first quarter of 2008 and a record low of 70.30 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports of Pulp, Paper & Paper Products in Germany decreased to 1603631 EUR THO in February from 1617908 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Pulp, Paper & Paper Products in Germany averaged 1470095.23 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1819091 EUR THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 1002490 EUR THO in January of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Pulp, Paper & Paper Products.

Exports of Wearing Apparel in Germany decreased to 1707822 EUR THO in February from 1911655 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Wearing Apparel in Germany averaged 1040179.84 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2116911 EUR THO in September of 2019 and a record low of 391696 EUR THO in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Wearing Apparel.

Capacity Utilization in Poland decreased to 69.40 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 79.90 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Poland averaged 76.26 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 83.50 percent in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 67.40 percent in the second quarter of 2002. This page provides - Poland Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Japan increased to 1046007.60 JPY Billion in March from 1039844.40 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Japan averaged 428648.14 JPY Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1046007.60 JPY Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 8404 JPY Billion in February of 1960. Japan Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Japan Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans to Private Sector in Japan increased to 476139.30 JPY Billion in March from 474788.20 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in Japan averaged 446921.36 JPY Billion from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 536555.80 JPY Billion in March of 1996 and a record low of 375948.90 JPY Billion in June of 2005. This page provides - Japan Loans to Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japan is the 20 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Japan averaged 19.36 from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25 in 1998 and a record low of 14 in 2011. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Corporate Profits in Japan increased to 18575.90 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 17323.17 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in Japan averaged 6562.86 JPY Billion from 1954 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26401.12 JPY Billion in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 43.24 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 1954. Corporate profits in Japan refer to the level of ordinary profits reported by all incorporated businesses in Japan except for Finance and Insurance sector. Ordinary profits are calculated as operating profits plus non-operating revenues less non-operating expenses. This page provides - Japan Corporate Profits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Maldives was last recorded at 8049.90 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Maldives is equivalent to 64 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Maldives averaged 6544.58 USD from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8049.90 USD in 2018 and a record low of 4599.60 USD in 1995. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Maldives GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Maldives was last recorded at 13611 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Maldives, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 77 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Maldives averaged 11065.70 USD from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13611 USD in 2018 and a record low of 7777.20 USD in 1995. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Maldives GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Maldives recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 1418.20 USD Million in 2018. Capital Flows in Maldives averaged -588 USD Million from 2011 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -59.50 USD Million in 2013 and a record low of -1418.20 USD Million in 2018. This page provides - Maldives Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Crude Oil Production in Japan remained unchanged at 4 BBL/D/1K in December from 4 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Japan averaged 6.40 BBL/D/1K from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13 BBL/D/1K in July of 1996 and a record low of 3 BBL/D/1K in November of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Crude Oil Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Afghanistan was last recorded at 563.80 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Afghanistan is equivalent to 4 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Afghanistan averaged 478.53 USD from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 587.60 USD in 2013 and a record low of 330.30 USD in 2002. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Afghanistan GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.