18-March-2024
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The Slovak economy has proved relatively resilient to the energy crisis following Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and inflation has now declined substantially. However, Slovakia’s export-oriented economy remains vulnerable to external shocks, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey.
15-March-2024
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Luxembourg has undertaken significant legislative and institutional reforms since its Phase 3 evaluation in 2011, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery. The Working Group notes in particular the constitutional reform that came into force on 1 July 2023, aimed at strengthening and modernising the status of judges and prosecutors.
14-March-2024
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The OECD has published reports for four countries – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Ukraine – participating in the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan (IAP) peer review programme. They evaluate efforts to advance anti-corruption reforms in each country and identify areas to strengthen the fight against corruption.
14-March-2024
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OECD unemployment rate unchanged at 4.8% in January 2024
14-March-2024
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Switzerland has shown remarkable strength during the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent turmoil in energy markets following Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. With a dynamic economy, a highly skilled workforce and prudent macroeconomic policies, unemployment and inflation are low, and living standards are among the highest in the OECD.
13-March-2024
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G20 GDP growth continues at a steady pace in the fourth quarter of 2023
12-March-2024
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Romania’s economy has performed well in recent years, driving living standards higher and supporting convergence with OECD countries, but high inflation has put a drag on households’ purchasing power, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Romania.
12-March-2024
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Fibre and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) have seen the strongest growth in fixed broadband technologies in three years. Fibre subscriptions have increased by 56% between June 2020 to June 2023, and FWA subscriptions have increased by 64%.
11-March-2024
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Southeast Asia, a region grappling with environmental challenges and the effects of climate change where one in three workers rely on natural resources to sustain their livelihoods, would see large employment gains from transitioning to sustainable agriculture and to renewable sources of energy, according to a new OECD Development Centre report.
7-March-2024
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At the end of 2023, the total volume of sovereign and corporate bond debt stood at almost USD 100 trillion, similar in size to global GDP, says a new OECD report.