21-February-2019
English
Today, we stand exactly 10 years, 10 months and 10 days away from the deadline for achieving SDG number 1: the complete eradication of extreme poverty. This means that we have 566 weeks left to lift just under 10% of the world’s population –around 700 million people – out of extreme poverty. We need to accelerate.
18-February-2019
English
I am happy to start with some good news. Portugal’s economic recovery is now well established, with GDP back to its pre-crisis level.
14-February-2019
French
La Tunisie est un partenaire important pour l’OCDE et nous sommes fiers des avancées que votre pays a parcourues. Il s’est engagé avec détermination dans un processus démocratique, montrant la voie à la région MENA. La Tunisie est devenue pionnière en termes d’égalité des sexes.
14-February-2019
English
We are here to share ideas and solutions for some of the most fundamental needs and rights of our citizens, the citizens that you, the lawmakers, serve and represent. Challenges like Housing; Energy; Rights in the digital age; Trust; and, the Integrity of elections, of governments, of institutions, will be on the agenda. How timely. How urgent. How pertinent
13-February-2019
English
Enterprises operating in the sector have the potential to generate growth, employment and skills development, if and only if they ensure responsible operations and sourcing in their supply chains. Unfortunately, human rights and labour abuses as well as harm to the environment by enterprises remain prevalent throughout the supply chain in this sector.
11-February-2019
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Remarks by Angel Gurría OECD Secretary-General for the Launch of the 2019 edition of the “Embracing Innovation in Government” report in Dubai, UAE on Monday 11 February 2019
11-February-2019
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Remarks by Angel Gurría OECD Secretary-General at the OECD Global Platform session on “Governing Future Risks” in Dubai, UAE on Monday 11 February 2019
7-February-2019
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Introductory remarks by Angel Gurría Secretary-General, OECD Headquarters, 7 February 2019
5-February-2019
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Remarks by Angel Gurría Secretary-General for the Launch of the 2019 OECD Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic, Bratislava, 5 February 2019
30-January-2019
English
Institutional trust is a critical topic for the OECD. Trust is the foundation upon which the legitimacy and sustainability of political systems is built. But governments are increasingly operating in a complex global environment.