Publications & Documents

5-December-2022

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Weathering Economic Storms in Central Asia - Initial Impacts of the War in Ukraine

Russia’s war against Ukraine and the international sanctions introduced against the former have had an unexpectedly mild impact on Central Asia, despite the region’s deep economic dependence on its northern neighbour. Notwithstanding high inflation, the five Central Asian states – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan – have so far shown surprising resilience to the economic headwinds: remittances registered record-high figures in the first half of 2022, national currencies quickly rebounded to pre-war levels after an initial drop, and an influx of skilled workers boosted demand for services and hospitality. However, as the medium-term effects of the sanctions against Russia, the global cost-of-living crisis, and China’s economic slowdown start to unfold, Central Asia is faced with lingering uncertainty. This publication provides an assessment of the short-term effects of Russia’s war on Central Asian economies and the policy responses provided. It also analyses the challenges ahead and formulates policy recommendations to make Central Asian economies more resilient and diversified.

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Преодоление экономических бурь в странах Центральной Азии: первые последствия войны в Украине

29-November-2022

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Value for Money in School Education - Smart Investments, Quality Outcomes, Equal Opportunities

Policymaking has always been a matter of making choices, managing trade-offs and balancing multiple goals and priorities to make complex budgetary decisions. Yet, the past few years have seen a rising number of priorities facing policymakers, hence mounting pressure to enhance the efficiency of public spending. There is a strong case for public investment in high-quality education as it leads to a range of economic outcomes as well as broader social outcomes for both individuals and society. But while high-quality education will continue to enable individuals and societies to thrive and recover from disruptions, education ministries will need to rethink the way they invest in education to ensure that education systems deliver greater value for money. Following an introduction laying out the context, this publication first takes stock of the wealth of economic returns and broader social outcomes derived from high-quality education, making the case for continued public investment. It then turns to the examination of smart ways of investing in education and examines key policy levers that can help enhance value for money: governing and distributing school funding to make the most of education investments; achieving educational equity alongside greater efficiency; and planning, monitoring and evaluating the efficient use of school funding.

17-November-2022

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The OECD Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia adopts cutting-edge methodology for countries’ monitoring programme and nominates a new Chair to lead its implementation

The OECD Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia adopts cutting-edge methodology for countries’ monitoring programme and nominates a new Chair to lead its implementatio

14-November-2022

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OECD-UNCTAD Consolidated Report of G20 investment measures taken between 2009 and 2023

4 July 2023 - This document compiles of all measures that are included in the reports on G20 investment measures that OECD and UNCTAD have made publicly available under a mandate by G20 Leaders. It covers investment policy and investment-related measures taken between 2 April 2009 and 15 May 2023.

14-November-2022

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28th OECD-WTO-UNCTAD report on G20 trade and investment measures

14 November 2022 - After a period in which G20 members adjusted their investment policies to exceptional economic circumstances triggered by the COVID crisis and the war in Ukraine, the frequency of investment policy reform in G20 members slowed again significantly, focussing essentially on adjustments of policies that seek to address implications that foreign investment can occasionally have for essential security interests.

8-November-2022

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OECD Working Group on Bribery statement: Türkiye should immediately address long-standing key recommendations to fight foreign bribery

The OECD Working Group on Bribery is seriously concerned that Türkiye has failed to address outstanding deficiencies in key areas to fight foreign bribery since its Phase 3 evaluation in 2014.

8-November-2022

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Portugal - OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in Portugal.

8-November-2022

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Portugal needs to urgently step up its foreign bribery enforcement, says the OECD Working Group on Bribery

Since the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention entered into force over 20 years ago, Portugal has not had a single foreign bribery conviction. Notwithstanding recent reforms, Portugal has not addressed longstanding Working Group concerns regarding its legal framework, and sanctions for foreign bribery against natural and legal persons do not appear to be effective, proportionate or dissuasive.

8-November-2022

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Türkiye - OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in Türkiye.

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