22-October-2014
English
The downturn in fixed investment among advanced economies from the onset of the global crisis was unusually severe, widespread and long-lasting relative to comparable episodes in the past and investment gaps are set to remain large relative to projected future long-term trends.
22-October-2014
English
APEC economies are faring relatively well and China continues to be a locomotive for the world economy, even at a lower cruising speed. However, even those that are currently doing well cannot be completely sheltered from the storm. It is critical that we get the engine of global growth up and running once again.
17-October-2014
French
La France est un cas particulier et a des atouts considérables qui peuvent étayer un redressement de sa croissance : le pays est notamment leader dans un certain nombre de secteurs à forte intensité technologique et a un système social très développé.
12-October-2014
English
Six years into the crisis and a robust recovery is still distant. The global economy is continuing to expand at a moderate and uneven pace. International trade, global investment and credit are still hesitant. The threat of so-called ‘secular stagnation’ remains high, especially in Europe.
11-October-2014
English
As the target year of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) approaches, work on their successor framework is now well underway. In addition, 2015 will be a crucial year for the environment, and for our common future: the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) will convene in Paris in December with the aim of reaching a universal agreement to tackle climate change.
11-October-2014
English
As a result of continued policy support and favourable financial conditions, global growth is expected to be somewhat more vigorous in the latter part of 2014 and into 2015. Nonetheless, the OECD’s recent Interim Assessment has revised growth projections downwards for most major economies as the recovery is turning out to be weaker than expected.
8-October-2014
English
Persistently weak demand in Europe is the root cause of slow job creation. It risks making unemployment becoming structural. It is now high time to focus on strategic policies to sustain the recovery and to create the decent jobs that our people so much need and deserve.
8-October-2014
English
Barriers to youth employment, such as high non-wage labour costs and strict regulations – which discourage employers from hiring on open-ended contracts – should be eliminated. Greater opportunities to combine work and study, and to boost skills, are needed.
7-October-2014
English
Six years into the crisis, many economies are still struggling to find a path to a confident recovery and stronger growth. And they are doing this in unchartered territory. Governments are now facing a very complex scenario, where they have to deal simultaneously with a series of short-term, medium-term and long-term challenges.
6-October-2014
English
The OECD has worked closely with both the European Commission and the Committee of Regions for many years and continues to do so to promote effective regional development. In this respect, the OECD signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Committee of the Regions, recognising prior and future work together.