The COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten jobs, businesses and the health and well-being of millions of people, causing exceptional uncertainty. Building confidence will be crucial to ensure that economies recover and adapt, says the latest Interim Economic Outlook.
Read moreMany countries are making “green” recovery a central part of stimulus packages to drive a sustainable, inclusive, resilient recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. But some countries are also taking measures that risk having a negative environmental impact, according to Making the Green Recovery Work for Jobs, Income and Growth.
Read moreCountries need to work together to defend the ocean from rising temperatures, pollution and overfishing, which threaten its ability to continue supporting marine life and providing food and income for billions of people, according to, Sustainable Ocean for All. The report expects the ocean economy to grow rapidly in the next decade.
Read moreThe COVID-19 crisis has exposed the many inadequacies and inequities in education systems around the world. As governments start rebuilding their economies and people’s livelihoods, long-term public spending on education must remain a priority, according to Education at a Glance 2020.
Read moreVideo: African cities hold huge potential for driving future economic and social development, but what are the challenges? How can urban planning and management be harnessed and what actions should governments take? Our guest experts give their views as part of our new special focus on urbanisation in Africa.
Read moreOECD Chief Economist Laurence Boone explains why building confidence is so crucial for recovery and presents the main findings of the latest OECD Interim Economic Outlook. Watch now.
Read moreIn the first half of 2020, countries all over the world closed their schools to slow the spread of Covid-19. As schools reopen, what are the challenges facing teachers, students, parents and policymakers? How are education systems adapting? Watch our video. For more, visit: http://www.oecd.org/education/education-at-a-glance/
Read more"What role might the social outcomes of education play during the COVID-19 lockdown?", “Health for Everyone?: Social Inequalities in Health and Health Systems”; "Taxing Wages”. For these reports and more, including working papers, journals and articles, visit OECD iLibrary.
Read moreHealth care spending, health care use, hospital stays, vaccination rates, doctor consultations, and more. Find OECD data for your country, with dynamic charts, maps, tables and related publications at data.oecd.org.
Read moreHow can we all help shape better policies for better lives? In just 15 minutes, we bring you insightful interviews with OECD experts and guests on today’s pressing issues such as COVID-19, inequality, jobs, international co-operation and more. OECD Podcasts are available on iTunes, Spotify and https://soundcloud.com/oecd
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