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New economic thinking and acting through a systemic approach could outline policy alternatives to tackle the global-scale systemic challenges of financial, economic, social and environmental emergencies, and help steer our recovery out of the current crisis. A systemic recovery requires an economic approach that...

OECD societies have become increasingly diverse in the past decades, offering new opportunities if diversity is properly managed. Ensuring that OECD countries are equipped to make the most of diversity by fully utilising all talent among diverse populations and promoting inclusive labour markets is...

Relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability are widely used evaluation criteria, particularly in international development co-operation. They help to determine the merit or worth of various interventions, such as strategies, policies, programmes or projects. This guidance aims to help evaluators and others to...

- Foreword - Executive summary - Assessment and recommendations - Promoting and strengthening youth apprenticeships in England - Developing work-based learning in England - Funding of apprenticeship and the levy in England - Quality in apprenticeship qualifications and assessment in England - Equity and...

The rapid advances of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years have led to numerous creative applications in science. Accelerating the productivity of science could be the most economically and socially valuable of all the uses of AI.Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264441549ISBN-13: 9789264441545Publisher: OECDLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/26/2023Pages: 300Format:...

Metrics matter for policy and policy matters for well-being. In this report, the co-chairs of the OECD-hosted High Level Expert Group on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress, Joseph E. Stiglitz, Jean-Paul Fitoussi and Martine Durand, show how over-reliance on GDP as...

This report provides a year-by-year overview of the main trends in development finance with biodiversity-related objectives for the period 2015-22, considering a wide range of sources: bilateral providers from Development Assistance Committee (DAC) members and beyond, including South-South and triangular co-operation providers; multilateral development...

As societies become increasingly digital, cyber security has become a priority for individuals, companies and nations. The number of cyber attacks is exceeding defence capabilities, and one reason for this is the lack of an adequately skilled cyber security workforce.Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264381244ISBN-13: 9789264381247Publisher: OECDLanguage:...

This report analyses the skills and capacities governments need to strengthen evidence-informed policy-making (EIPM) and identifies a range of possible interventions that are available to foster greater uptake of evidence. Increasing governments' capacity for evidence-informed is a critical part of good public governance. However,...

Natural resources, and the materials derived from them, represent the physical basis for the economic system. Recent decades have witnessed an unprecedented growth in demand for these resources, which has triggered interest from policy makers in transitioning to a more resource efficient and ...Author:...

Career guidance for adults is a fundamental lever to help adults successfully navigate constantly evolving labour markets. As labour markets in Latin America are hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and mega trends such as globalisation and digitalisation continue to impact labour demand, support...

India has achieved major progress in its energy sector over the last two decades. Still, investment needs to scale up considerably to meet the government's ambitions to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity and energy-intensity reductions of 45% by 2030. Targeted application of...

Skill shortages in the Finnish labour market are increasingly apparent and there are growing concerns about the supply of higher-level skills, given demographic change and stagnating educational attainment levels. Finland's skill development system must get future-ready. This report analyses the status quo of the...

This book explores recent developments in environmental cost-benefit analysis (CBA). This is defined as the application of CBA to projects or policies that have the deliberate aim of environmental improvement or are actions that affect, in some way, the natural environment as an indirect...

The Swiss economy is innovative and knowledge-intensive. Consequently, it relies heavily on intellectual property rights. Swiss industries are also export-oriented and solidly integrated in the global economy. At the same time, the threats of counterfeiting and piracy are growing, and Swiss industries are vulnerable.Author:...

Schools are constantly under pressure to keep up with the pace of changes in society. In parallel, societal demands for what schools should teach are also constantly changing; often driven by political agendas, ideologies, or parental pressures, to add global competency, digital literacy, data...

This publication is part of the OECD workstream on Preparing Regions for Demographic Change. It elaborates a case study for the Portuguese region of Alentejo and focuses on improving the delivery of educational services taking into account the multi-level governance context.Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264691731ISBN-13: 9789264691735Publisher:...

Based on consultations with more than 80 experts, policy makers and stakeholders from 10 European countries, this manual explains the rationale behind legal frameworks for social enterprises, identifies the critical factors for legal framework design and recommends actions to ensure legislation fully meets the...

This report assesses the use of online dispute resolution (ODR) in Latvia. It looks at the country's efforts to modernise its justice system and develop dispute resolution mechanisms, identifies areas for improvement in line with the OECD ODR Framework, and provides examples of the...

With the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development the world now has the most ambitious development roadmap in history. Yet to make and measure progress on the 17 sustainable development goals, policy makers need more robust and detailed data and statistics. Developing countries, many of...

This study explores how Lebanon can strengthen the governance of the digital transformation of its public sector to better serve the needs of its citizens and businesses. Three facets of Lebanon's governance are analysed: contextual factors, institutional models and policy levers.Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264551522ISBN-13: 9789264551527Publisher:...

Digital Government in Mexico discusses and assesses the efforts of the Mexican Government to build a stronger system of digital government under the Coordination of the National Digital Strategy of the Office of the President. It presents the key policy actions, achievements and co-ordination...

This report reviews the effectiveness of the social protection system for people with disability in Italy and summarises the results of a pilot carried out in four regions testing an alternative disability assessment.Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264586156ISBN-13: 9789264586154Publisher: OECDLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/29/2023Pages: 104Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 11.00h x...

Education at a Glance is the authoritative source for information on the state of education around the world. It provides data on the structure, finances and performance of education systems across OECD, accession and partner countries. More than 100 charts and tables in this...

Japan's education system is one of the top performers compared to other OECD countries. International assessments have not only demonstrated students' and adults' high level of achievement, but also the fact that socio-economic status has little bearing on academic results. In a nutshell, Japan...

Building on the OECD's Framework of Responsiveness and Resilience in Education Policy, as well as analysis of international policies and practices from over 40 education systems, this report identifies three policy areas that education policymakers can undertake in 2023: 1) enhancing the relevance of...

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are contaminants of emerging environmental and health concern that have been detected in freshwater, wastewater and drinking water. They interfere with the endocrine system in humans and wildlife, and produce adverse effects such as developmental, reproductive, neurological and immune effects.Author:...

This report presents current policy practice to promote access to publicly funded data for science, technology and innovation, as well as policy challenges for the future. It examines national policies and international initiatives, and identifies seven issues that require policy attention.Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264733310ISBN-13: 9789264733312Publisher:...

This report discusses the implications of funding and staff arrangements for the autonomy, agility, accountability and transparency of regulators in the energy, e-communications, transport and water sectors. It identifies trends, challenges, opportunities and good practices, drawing upon survey responses from 57 economic regulators across...

This report assesses the current state of connectivity in Southeast Asia and provides tailored recommendations for extending broadband access, focusing on five countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.Author: OecdISBN-10: 926472205XISBN-13: 9789264722057Publisher: OECDLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2023Pages: 270Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.35lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.57d

This report assesses Croatia's legal and policy framework for fighting transnational bribery based on the criteria applied to countries seeking accession to the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions. The report analyses Croatia's criminal legislation and sanctions...

Based on the OECD standard methodology, the study presents quantitative estimates of government support to consumers and producers of coal, oil and related petroleum products and natural gas, and electricity and heat generated from these fossil fuels. This report summarises the main findings of...

Fostering SME development and digital transformation helps increase productivity, in turn fostering stronger, more diversified and dynamic economies. The Government of Georgia has made significant policy efforts in recent years to build an environment conducive to private-sector development and entrepreneurship, and to support small...

Canada has a long-standing commitment to gender equality and an increasingly ambitious agenda to create a truly inclusive society. Recently, the Government of Canada has been strengthening the federal framework for the governance of gender equality policies by developing institutions, policies ...Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264301097ISBN-13:...

This publication presents the results of the Second Round Peer Review on the Exchange of Information on Request for Albania.Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264769684ISBN-13: 9789264769687Publisher: OECDLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/03/2023Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.30w x 0.34d

This peer review report analyses the implementation of the standard of transparency and exchange of information on request in Armenia, as part of the second round of reviews conducted by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes since 2016....

This peer review report analyses the practical implementation of the standard of transparency and exchange of information on request in Egypt, as part of the second round of reviews conducted by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes since...

This peer review report analyses the practical implementation of the standard of transparency and exchange of information on request in Kenya, as part of the second round of reviews conducted by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes since...

This report contains the 2020 Peer Review Report on the Exchange of Information on Request of Korea.Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264493158ISBN-13: 9789264493155Publisher: OECDLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/07/2020Pages: 100Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.30w x 0.26d

This peer review report analyses the implementation of the standard of transparency and exchange of information on request in Mauritania, as part of the second round of reviews conducted by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes since 2016.Author:...

This publication contains the 2023 Second Round Peer Review on the Exchange of Information on Request for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264523332ISBN-13: 9789264523333Publisher: OECDLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/19/2023Pages: 172Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.30w x 0.45d

This publication contains the 2022 Second Round Combined Peer Review on the Exchange of Information on Request for South Africa.Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264610685ISBN-13: 9789264610682Publisher: OECDLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/09/2022Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.30w x 0.34d

This publication presents the results of the Second Round Peer Review on the Exchange of Information on Request for Togo. It refers to Phase 1 only (legal and regulatory framework).Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264385991ISBN-13: 9789264385993Publisher: OECDLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/06/2023Pages: 104Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.30w x 0.27d

This edition of the Global Outlook aims to help negotiators prepare for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development to be held in Seville in 2025, a once-in-a-decade opportunity to renew the global financing framework for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the...

National Statistical Offices face a growing policy demand for better statistics on digital platform employment and work. New statistical definitions are needed to avoid undercounting the number of people involved in these jobs.Author: OecdISBN-10: 926460748XISBN-13: 9789264607484Publisher: OECDLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/04/2023Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 11.00h x...

The 2024 edition of Health at a Glance: Europe examines the major challenges facing European health systems in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report includes two thematic chapters. The first chapter provides a comprehensive examination of health workforce shortages in Europe, a...

Health data are essential to modern health care delivery, health system management and research and innovation, and must be well governed to foster their use while protecting privacy and data security. The 2016 OECD Recommendation on Health Data Governance provides a roadmap towards more...

Housing is key to inclusive growth. It is the biggest spending item of household budgets, the main driver of wealth accumulation and biggest source of debt for most households. Housing and the neighbourhood in which people live also have important implications for individual health,...

How's Life? charts the promises and pitfalls for people's well-being in 35 OECD countries and 6 partner countries. It presents the latest evidence from 50 indicators, covering both current well-being outcomes and resources for future well-being, and including changes since 2005.Author: OecdISBN-10: 9264265570ISBN-13: 9789264265578Publisher:...

Trade in illicit alcohol products is an attractive target for organised crime, as both the market and potential profits are large, in some cases requiring little investment. The illicit alcohol trade not only fuels criminal networks, but also poses significant risks to public health...