Governments must act faster help people and firms to make greater use of the Internet and remove regulatory barriers to digital innovation or else risk missing out on the potentially huge economic and social benefits of the digital economy, the OECD told ministers and high-level officials from almost 40 countries today.

An estimated baseline convergence model capturing the long-term effect of human capital and physical investment on potential output for a panel of OECD countries is augmented with public investment and its components.

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.

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.

Digitalisation has already been under way for about half a century, yet it is only now that everyone is talking about a digital revolution. Why? One reason is the spread of faster and better connectivity. In 2013, about 80% of OECD countries had complete broadband coverage, fixed or wireless.

OECD work on the independence of regulators and how to protect them from undue influence. Information includes new data from a survey of 48 regulators across the world.

This publication examines the role of institutional investors in promoting good corporate governance and reviews Australia, Chile and Germany in more detail.

07/11/12 - the OECD and the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to promote respect by multinational enterprises of the new human rights chapter of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights upon which the OECD Guidelines are based.

Slovenia is facing the legacy of a boom-bust cycle that has been compounded by weak corporate governance of state-owned banks. The levels of non-performing loans and capital adequacy ratios compare poorly in international perspective and may deteriorate further, which could require significant bank recapitalisation.

This conference focused on recent reforms undertaken by the government to improve the investment climate in Myanmar, and the ways that the international community can help ensure that renewed investor interest contributes to sustainable and inclusive development. It featured a discussion of the detailed finding of the recently released OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar.

This book presents the findings of an OECD policy dialogue with Indian stakeholders on policies to improve the monitoring and prevention of abusive related party transactions in India.

Beijing, 24 October 2014 - China presented guidelines intended to provide a roadmap for the responsible business conduct of Chinese companies operating overseas. In addition, China and the OECD signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the implementation by Chinese companies of responsible business conduct in global mineral supply chains.

This article by Roel Nieuwenkamp talks about the trend of hardening of soft law in the domain of responsible business conduct. It argues that legislative proposals related to existing international instruments should not seek to reinvent the wheel, but to reinforce it. Existing instruments that are widely recognised and proven to be effective and reasonable should represent a foundation for their legally-binding counterparts.

The G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance provide recommendations for national policymakers on shareholder rights, executive remuneration, financial disclosure, the behaviour of institutional investors and how stock markets should function.

The private sector plays an important role in economic development. However to be beneficial to local populations, business must act responsibly. Part 1 of this blog discusses how business can do this, as laid out in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and make a positive contribution to economic, environmental and social progress with a view to achieving sustainable development.

The private sector plays an important role in economic development. However to be beneficial to local populations, business must act responsibly. Part 2 of this blog focuses on how community engagement can help business achieve this, in harmony with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and reinforce the link between responsible business and inclusive growth.

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.

This brochure looks at the corruption, labour, human rights and environmental risks associated with the organisation of large sporting events. It describes how OECD instruments and expertise in implementation of complex projects can help host governments, event organisers and their business partners ensure that the world of sport remains associated with the traditional values of excellence and fair play.

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.

Investment can help raise standards of living through job creation, skills and technology development, and distribution of wealth. Achieving these impacts, however, depends on the quality of the investment as much as the quantity. This chapter from the 2016 Development Co-operation Report discusses how responsible business conduct can directly contribute to achieving the SDGs, while also being good for business.

8/2/2017 - The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector will help enterprises to identify and prevent potential negative impacts related to human rights, labour, the environment and corruption in garment and footwear supply chains worldwide.

In the wake of the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh in 2013, initiatives to strengthen regulation of global supply chains in the textile and garment sector have multiplied. Tackling the issues involved requires sustained collaboration among industry, government, worker organisations and civil society. This project promotes such collaboration as well as the harmonisation of existing standards in the sector.

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.

As part of the implementation strategy for the recently adopted OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector, the OECD is conducting a series of surveys that target SMEs operating within the sector.

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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.

Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Motor Cars,Tractor Parts & Accessories in Brazil decreased to 63 USD Million in April from 132 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Motor Cars,Tractor Parts in Brazil averaged 160.64 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 393.86 USD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 26.81 USD Million in February of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Motor Cars,tractor P.

Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Passenger Motor Vehicles in Brazil decreased to 81 USD Million in April from 318 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Passenger Motor Vehicles in Brazil averaged 236.72 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1499 USD Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 4.08 USD Million in February of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Passenger Motor Vehi.

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Not Carded Or Combed Cotton in Brazil decreased to 141 USD Million in April from 222.92 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Not Carded Or Combed in Brazil averaged 54.11 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 484.80 USD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 0 USD Million in September of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Not Carded Or Co.

Loans to Private Sector in China increased to 51500 CNY HML in March from 8554 CNY HML in February of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in China averaged 10832.42 CNY HML from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 51500 CNY HML in March of 2020 and a record low of -974 CNY HML in October of 2005. In China, loans to private sector refer to total social financing, that is, the volume of financing provided by the financial system to the real economy (domestic non-financial enterprises and households) during a certain period of time. Total social financing is a broad measure of credit and liquidity in the economy as it includes off-balance sheet forms of financing such as initial public offerings, loans from trust companies and bond sales. This page provides - China Loans To Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in China increased to 781450 CNY Million in March from 410700 CNY Million in February of 2020. Corporate Profits in China averaged 1709740.30 CNY Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7518710 CNY Million in December of 2017 and a record low of 1617 CNY Million in February of 1998. In China, corporate profits refer to total profits of all state-owned industrial enterprises and non-state-owned industrial enterprises with the annual sales revenue above 5 million yuan. This page provides - China Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Ireland increased to 9505 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 9305 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Ireland averaged 7172.65 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9505 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 4825 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - Ireland Gdp From Distribution, Transport, Software and Communication- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Production in Turkey decreased to 103350 Units in March from 127882 Units in February of 2020. Car Production in Turkey averaged 45784.19 Units from 1974 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 163460 Units in November of 2017 and a record low of 1421 Units in August of 1980. In Turkey, Total Motor Vehicles Production refers to the production of total motor vehicles, excluding tractors. This page provides - Turkey Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of Fabric of Cotton CMLV in Russia increased to 8.40 USD Million in February from 3.30 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports of Fabric of Cotton CMLV in Russia averaged 48.84 USD Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 192.90 USD Million in December of 2004 and a record low of 1.40 USD Million in January of 2015. Russia accounts for Exports of Fabric of Cotton using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Exports of Fabric of Cotton CMLV.

Exports of Fertilizer, Potassium CMLV in Russia increased to 127.10 USD Million in February from 27.50 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports of Fertilizer, Potassium CMLV in Russia averaged 778.55 USD Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4318 USD Million in December of 2008 and a record low of 5.09 USD Million in January of 2018. Russia accounts for Exports of Fertilizer, Potassium using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Exports of Fertilizer, Potassium CMLV.

Internet Speed in Botswana increased to 2552.88 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 2208.73 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Botswana averaged 890.56 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2552.88 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 298.93 KBps in the second quarter of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for BotswanaInternet Speed.

IP Addresses in Botswana decreased to 10680 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 11853 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Botswana averaged 19371.08 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 29991 IP in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 7219 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for BotswanaIP Addresses.

Temperature in Botswana increased to 18.51 celsius in August from 16.66 celsius in July of 2013. Temperature in Botswana averaged 21.88 celsius from 1857 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 28.86 celsius in December of 1972 and a record low of 12.57 celsius in June of 1968. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Temperature.

Military Expenditure in Botswana decreased to 502 USD Million in 2018 from 522 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Botswana averaged 245.21 USD Million from 1977 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 559 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of 15 USD Million in 1977.

Botswana is ranked 87 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Botswana deteriorated to 87 in 2019 from 86 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Botswana averaged 64.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 87 in 2019 and a record low of 39 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Botswana.

Botswana recorded a Current Account surplus of 9.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Botswana averaged 5.77 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 32 percent in 1987 and a record low of -28.30 percent in 1981. 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 - Botswana Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Botswana scored 61 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Botswana averaged 60.14 Points from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65 Points in 2012 and a record low of 54 Points in 2007. 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 - Botswana Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Botswana is the 34 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Botswana averaged 31.14 from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 38 in 2007 and a record low of 23 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 rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed persons in Botswana increased to 483814 in the third quarter of 2019 from 420762 in the fourth quarter of 2018. Employed Persons in Botswana averaged 383223.38 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 483814 in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 301978 in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Employed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Botswana stands at 12 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Botswana averaged 11.33 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12 percent in 2011 and a record low of 10 percent in 2007. In Botswana, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Botswana. This page provides - Botswana Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Botswana stands at 22 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Botswana averaged 23.33 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25 percent in 2004 and a record low of 22 percent in 2011. In Botswana, 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 Botswana. This page provides - Botswana Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Botswana recorded a Current Account deficit of 5521.72 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Current Account in Botswana averaged 1212.57 BWP Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15079.57 BWP Million in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of -12190.41 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2016. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Botswana Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Botswana increased to 85605.04 BWP Million in November from 85192.55 BWP Million in October of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Botswana averaged 57617.16 BWP Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 85653.20 BWP Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 35697.50 BWP Million in March of 2009. This page provides - Botswana Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Botswana increased to 18.20 percent in 2019 from 17.90 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Botswana averaged 18.57 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26.20 percent in 2008 and a record low of 13.90 percent in 1991. In Botswana, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Botswana Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.