24/02/2022 – The OECD Council condemns the large scale aggression by Russia against Ukraine in the strongest possible terms as a clear violation of international law and a serious threat to the rules-based international…
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Acceleration in merchandise trade bolsters recovery in G20 trade, but growth in services trade eases Download the entire news release (including graphs and tables PDF) 24 Feb 2022 – Following a slow third quarter,…
Read MoreFollowing on from yesterday’s statement condemning the large scale aggression by Russia against Ukraine in the strongest possible terms and as part of its urgent reconsideration of all cooperation with Russia, the OECD Council has…
Read MoreThe world is producing twice as much plastic waste as two decades ago, with the bulk of it ending up in landfill, incinerated or leaking into the environment, and only 9% successfully recycled, according to…
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31/01/2022 – Strong government support to protect jobs and incomes in the face of the pandemic helped New Zealand recover rapidly from the severe COVID-19-induced downturn, but challenges remain to set the economy on…
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Household income rises slightly in OECD area in Q3 2021 as US decline offsets increases in other countries Download the entire news release (including graphs and tables PDF) 7 Feb 2022 – Real…
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07/02/2022 – It is with immense sadness that my colleagues and I learnt of the passing of the Honourable Donald Johnston, OECD Secretary-General from 1996 until 2006. Mr Johnston brought a wealth of experience…
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Unemployment rate in the OECD area drops further to 5.4% in December 2021 Download the entire news release (graphs and tables included, PDF) 8 Feb 2022 – The monthly unemployment rate in the OECD…
Read MoreSignificant government support to protect households, firms and jobs helped Colombia navigate the COVID-19 pandemic well and put its economy on track to a strong recovery, but challenges remain to make growth sustainable, according to…
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OECD leading indicators continue to point to moderating growth in several major economies Download the entire news release (graphs and tables included – PDF) 9 Feb 2022 – The OECD composite leading indicators…
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