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Working with over 100 countries, the OECD is a global policy forum that promotes policies to improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.
This report is the twelfth edition of the OECD's Tax Administration Series. Containing a wealth of data and other information from 58 jurisdictions, it is intended to be used by tax administration analysts allowing them to understand the design and administration of tax systems in other jurisdictions and to draw cross-border comparisons.
9 wrz 2024 · The 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 a new OECD report.
The transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 will have profound impacts on the labour market and the jobs of millions of workers. Aggregate effects on employment are estimated to be limited. But many jobs will be lost in the shrinking high-emission industries, while many others will be created in the expanding low-emission activities. This edition of the OECD Employment Outlook examines the ...
Plastics provide multiple benefits to society, but their lifecycle − from feedstock extraction and polymer production to use and disposal − contributes to pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss. Current policies are inadequate to meaningfully alter trends in plastic flows and related pollution. This report provides insights into the potential environmental benefits and economic ...
The OECD helps countries design and implement policies to address environmental challenges and sustainably manage their natural resources. Our analysis covers a wide range of areas from climate change, water and biodiversity to chemical safety, resource efficiency and the circular economy, including tracking country performance across a range of environmental indicators. We examine the ...
22 lis 2023 · The OECD designs international standards and guidelines for development co-operation, based on best practices, and monitors their implementation by its members. It works closely with member and partner countries, and other stakeholders (such as the United Nations and other multilateral entities) to help them implement their development commitments. It also invites developing country ...
Japan has navigated the dual shock of the pandemic and the energy crisis well. However, significant headwinds from weak global growth, geopolitical tensions and high inflation highlight the importance of enhancing the Japanese economy’s resilience to shocks. In a context of inflation, which has risen above target, and pressures from divergent monetary policy from peers, adjustments to ...
Sustained rapid and inclusive economic growth for half a century has brought Malaysia close to the threshold of high-income status. Growth is now accelerating, driven mostly by domestic demand. Exports are also set to rebound amid stronger external demand. The economy has been resilient to recent shocks, and inflation has remained contained. A new fiscal framework provides a good basis for the ...
3 lis 2024 · OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann publicly launched the process of Thailand's accession to the OECD in Bangkok today, formally handing over the Roadmap for accession by the second largest economy in Southeast Asia.
