Trust is the glue that holds societies together. It is essential for most social and economic relations. Since the beginning of the economic crisis, OECD countries have been under pressure to restore trust in their institutions, especially in their governments.

The OECD is supporting Malaysia to implement regulatory reforms supporting the country’s economic, social and environmental goals, as well as regional and global competitiveness.

Blog article by Cobus de Swardt, Managing Director of Transparency International, written for the OECD Integrity Forum 2015.

Governments find it hard to make financial plans for disasters, and that’s not just because disasters are unpredictable and outsized. It’s because post-disaster demands on governments are also unpredictable, driven by public and political pressure.

Mayors and ministers gathered for the 6th OECD Roundtable concluded that the solution to climate change will happen in cities. National governments alone will not be able to tackle environmental challenges, sustainable development should include cities and their governments as main stakeholders. Creating sustainable cities is a global agenda and Habitat III is an opportunity to shape the global urban agenda for the next 20 years.

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.

Mayors and local leaders from around the world launched today a plan of action to help tackle inequality, boost job creation and harness economic development.

Malaysia has sustained over four decades of rapid, inclusive growth, reducing its dependence on agriculture and commodity exports to become a more diversified, modern and open economy.

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.

Malaysia has sustained over four decades of rapid, inclusive growth, reducing its dependence on agriculture and commodity exports to become a more diversified, modern and open economy.

The latest edition of the OECD’s biennial overview of public governance, Government at a Glance 2017, will be published on Thursday 13 July at 11:00 CET (10:00 GMT). The report compares OECD and partner countries in areas like public sector spending, employment, pay and investment using around 60 indicators.

This publication catalogues national practices that illustrate implementation of aspects or elements of competitive neutrality and highlights examples of challenges that may be encountered.

This paper charts the key changes in equity markets over the last decade or so which may affect the conditions for corporate governance. It also provides a brief overview of related policy discussions and selected national initiatives that have been taken as a response to equity market developments.

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.

17 March- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called for a more co-ordinated response to the spiraling coronavirus fallout. "We have never been in a problem this big with a type of enemy like this one," OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria said in an interview from Paris on "Bloomberg Markets: European Open."

Imports from Paraguay in Germany decreased to 2857 EUR THO in February from 2997 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Paraguay in Germany averaged 8880.50 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 65501 EUR THO in September of 2013 and a record low of 341 EUR THO in March of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Paraguay.

Imports from Norway in Germany decreased to 883279 EUR Million in February from 961538 EUR Million in January of 2020. Imports from Norway in Germany averaged 181168.88 EUR Million from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1543290 EUR Million in April of 2015 and a record low of 294 EUR Million in July of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Norway.

Imports from Malaysia in Germany decreased to 689071 EUR THO in February from 729076 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Malaysia in Germany averaged 454771.76 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 809600 EUR THO in January of 2019 and a record low of 224741 EUR THO in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Malaysia.

Money Supply M2 in Uruguay decreased to 338377 UYU Million in March from 353519 UYU Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Uruguay averaged 125789.49 UYU Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 353519 UYU Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 20697 UYU Million in June of 2002. Uruguay Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Uruguay Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans to Private Sector in Uruguay decreased to 1204.35 USD Thousand in March from 1206.50 USD Thousand in February of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in Uruguay averaged 1001.05 USD Thousand from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1805.44 USD Thousand in December of 2002 and a record low of 78.75 USD Thousand in November of 2002. This page provides - Uruguay Loans to Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Uruguay decreased 1.30 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Uruguay averaged 4.65 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 57.25 percent in October of 2003 and a record low of -31.14 percent in January of 2003. In Uruguay, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in the manufacturing sector of the economy. This page provides - Uruguay Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Uruguay increased to 38520178 UYU Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 37315650 UYU Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Uruguay averaged 23162445.22 UYU Thousand from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 38520178 UYU Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 8622185 UYU Thousand in the first quarter of 2005. This page provides - Uruguay Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Malaysia 10Y Bond Yield was 2.80 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Malaysia Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 5.35 in April of 2004. 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.

Norway 10Y Bond Yield was 0.42 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Norway Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 13.01 in October of 1988. 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.

Uruguay recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Uruguay averaged -1.92 percent of GDP from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -0.40 percent of GDP in 2010 and a record low of -3.40 percent of GDP in 2002. 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 the latest reported value for - Uruguay Government Budget - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Import Prices in Norway increased to 153.50 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 147.40 points in the third quarter of 2019. Import Prices in Norway averaged 104.09 points from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 153.50 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 71.76 points in the first quarter of 1980. In Norway, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Norway Import Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Uruguay stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Uruguay averaged 26.56 percent from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 32 percent in 2003 and a record low of 25 percent in 2008. In Uruguay, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Uruguay. This page provides - Uruguay Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Uruguay increased 17.07 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Uruguay averaged 35.88 percent from 1969 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 149.94 percent in January of 1973 and a record low of -5.37 percent in August of 2005. Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Uruguay Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Uruguay was recorded at 10.86 percent in April of 2020. Inflation Rate in Uruguay averaged 31.07 percent from 1938 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 182.86 percent in June of 1968 and a record low of -7.12 percent in February of 1950. In Uruguay, the most important categories in the CPI basket are Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (26.1 percent of the total weight) and Housing (13.7 percent). Transportation accounts for 10.1 percent; Health care for 7.71 percent; Restaurants and Accommodation Services for 7.70 percent; Recreation and Culture for 6.5 percent. Others include: Miscellaneous Goods and Services (6.3 percent); Furniture and Household Conservation Items (5.7 percent); Clothing and Footwear (5.4 percent); Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco and Narcotics (4.3 percent); Communications (3.4 percent) and Education (3.1 percent). The CPI index has a base of 100 as of 2010. This page provides the latest reported value for - Uruguay Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Uruguay recorded a government debt equivalent to 61.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Debt to GDP in Uruguay averaged 59.33 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 96.10 percent in 2003 and a record low of 30.60 percent in 2000. 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 - Uruguay Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Uruguay increased 2 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Uruguay averaged 2.37 percent from 1950 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20.35 percent in January of 1973 and a record low of -5.50 percent in November of 1960. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Uruguay Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from Malaysia (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia decreased to 451.70 USD Million in March from 473.60 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports from Malaysia (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia averaged 453.03 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 641.10 USD Million in July of 2018 and a record low of 273.10 USD Million in July of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Indonesia Imports from Malaysia (non Oil & Gas).

Exports to Malaysia (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia increased to 613.30 USD Million in March from 605.70 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Malaysia (non Oil & Gas) in Indonesia averaged 575.49 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 738.30 USD Million in August of 2018 and a record low of 367.40 USD Million in July of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Indonesia Exports to Malaysia (non Oil & Gas).

Wages in Australia increased 2.30 percent in June of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Australia averaged 3.21 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4.30 percent in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of 1.90 percent in the third quarter of 2016. In Australia, wage growth measures the annual change in hourly rates of pay excluding bonuses for both public and private sector. This page provides - Australia Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Manufacturing in Uruguay increased to 338.56 points in March from 338.40 points in February of 2020. Wages in Manufacturing in Uruguay averaged 131.62 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 338.56 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 33.84 points in January of 1996. This page provides - Uruguay Wages in Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Norway was last recorded at 92121.40 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Norway is equivalent to 729 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Norway averaged 60745.07 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 92121.40 USD in 2018 and a record low of 23183.56 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Norway GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Wages in Uruguay increased to 34874 UYU/Month in 2019 from 32092 UYU/Month in 2018. Wages in Uruguay averaged 16354.99 UYU/Month from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34874 UYU/Month in 2019 and a record low of 6600.96 UYU/Month in 2001. This page provides - Uruguay Wage Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Export Prices in Norway increased to 145 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 142.10 points in the third quarter of 2019. Export Prices in Norway averaged 98.65 points from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 149.40 points in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 57.64 points in the first quarter of 1980. In Norway, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides - Norway Export Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Uruguay decreased to 165515 UYU Million in March from 179529 UYU Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M1 in Uruguay averaged 69565.18 UYU Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 179529 UYU Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 11548 UYU Million in May of 2002. This page provides - Uruguay Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Uruguay decreased to 444337 USD Thousand in March from 501387 USD Thousand in February of 2020. Exports in Uruguay averaged 305768.98 USD Thousand from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1093747 USD Thousand in May of 2014 and a record low of 45706 USD Thousand in January of 1987. Uruguay has an export oriented economy. The country is one of the largest exporters of beef (21 percent of total exports). Other exports include: vegetables (16 percent of total exports), dairy products (9 percent), chemicals (6.3 percent) and rice (6 percent). Main export partners are: Brazil (20 percent of total exports), Argentina (8 percent) and China (7 percent). Others include: Venezuela, Germany and United States. This page provides the latest reported value for - Uruguay Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Mining in Norway decreased to 1340 NOK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1361 NOK Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in Norway averaged 1294.89 NOK Million from 1978 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2071 NOK Million in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of 668 NOK Million in the fourth quarter of 1982. This page provides - Norway Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports Intra Eu - Vehicles Not Railway & Tram Accessories in the United Kingdom increased to 4015.90 GBP Million in February from 3364.44 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Vehicles Not Railway & Tram Acc in the United Kingdom averaged 2585.07 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5317.31 GBP Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 912.87 GBP Million in August of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Vehicles Not Railway & Tram.

Imports Intra Eu - Railway & Tram Tracks, Signals, Fixings, Etc. in the United Kingdom increased to 65.45 GBP Million in February from 52.78 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Railway & Tram Tracks, Signals, in the United Kingdom averaged 31.44 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 188.95 GBP Million in September of 2016 and a record low of 2.13 GBP Million in October of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Railway & Tram Tracks, Sign.

Imports - Vehicles Not Railway, Tram, Parts & Accessories in the United Kingdom increased to 4729.23 GBP Million in February from 4148.90 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports - Vehicles Not Railway, Tram, Parts & Acce in the United Kingdom averaged 3305.86 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6305.14 GBP Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 1541.38 GBP Million in December of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Vehicles Not Railway, Tram, Parts & Ac.

External Debt in Uruguay increased to 42710.05 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 41981.28 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. External Debt in Uruguay averaged 24257.90 USD Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 43897.86 USD Million in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 7725.65 USD Million in the first quarter of 1999. In Uruguay, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page provides - Uruguay External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Malaysia decreased to 79 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 from 80 percent in the third quarter of 2016. Capacity Utilization in Malaysia averaged 77.78 percent from 2009 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 83.63 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 59 percent in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Malaysia Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Malaysia recorded a Current Account surplus of 2.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Malaysia averaged 3.32 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 17.10 percent in 2008 and a record low of -13.20 percent in 1982. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Malaysia Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.