18-December-2023
English
The Brazilian economy rebounded strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic and has performed well during 2023. Structural reforms are needed to durably support Brazil’s development path and lift potential growth, according to a new OECD report.
15-December-2023
Spanish
Para lograr un desarrollo más sostenible, los países de América Latina y el Caribe deben aumentar tanto los niveles como la calidad de la inversión, señala el informe Perspectivas Económicas de América Latina 2023: Invirtiendo para un desarrollo sostenible, presentado hoy.
15-December-2023
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To achieve more sustainable development, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean must increase both the levels and the quality of investment, says the Latin American Economic Outlook 2023: Investing in Sustainable Development, presented today in Santiago de Chile at the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean Headquarters.
14-December-2023
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Lithuania has a largely sound legislative and policy framework for fighting foreign bribery, and additional efforts such as digitisation of the seeking of bank information for investigations are commendable. However, Lithuania has yet to prosecute or convict an individual or company for foreign bribery. Authorities have also overlooked some allegations of this crime reported in the foreign media, and not proactively investigated others.
14-December-2023
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In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, Belgium displayed economic and social resilience supported by co-ordinated efforts from government bodies and various sectors of society, says a recent OECD report.
13-December-2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an acceleration of the digitisation of education, such as the introduction of online learning platforms, according to the latest edition of the OECD Digital Education Outlook released today.
13-December-2023
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With the share of the population aged 65 and over in the OECD projected to reach 27% by 2050, promoting the employment and employability of older workers will be key to both ensure the sustainability of pension systems and address labour market shortages.
7-December-2023
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Thailand has achieved remarkable economic and social progress over the past decades. The economy has picked up since the COVID-19 pandemic, buoyed by a strong rebound of tourism. Bold reforms are now needed to make the recovery more solid and inclusive, according to a new OECD report.
6-December-2023
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High energy prices triggered by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine prompted governments to reduce excise taxes during 2022, leading to lower tax levels in many countries, according to new OECD analysis.
5-December-2023
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The eighth round of the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022, originally scheduled for 2021 and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, makes it the first large-scale study with data on how the pandemic has affected student performance and well-being.