12-February-2014
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Finland has been hit hard by the global crisis, mainly through a sharp fall in exports, and the recovery is still hesitant. Bold action is needed to find new sources of growth, regain competitiveness, ensure sound public finances, and preserve the Finnish welfare model, Mr Gurría said.
11-February-2014
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We need to fight distortions to competition that can arise from tax avoidance, just like we do from other forms of government intervention, such as regulation, said OECD Secretary-General.
7-February-2014
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Like many of our Member States, Ireland has undoubtedly faced very serious challenges in recent years. The toll of the crisis has been heavy on the Irish economy. But in the past four years, with steady leadership, rigorous policies and remarkable efforts by the Irish people, Ireland has turned the situation around.
5-February-2014
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We need to revisit models and theories to question conventional wisdoms and “established truths”, to define more effective policy options for governments to achieve the ultimate goal to improve the well-being of their citizens, said M. Gurria.
3-February-2014
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Global corruption is one of the greatest challenges of our era: it distorts markets, weakens our governments, raises the costs of doing business, promotes inequalities and erodes our sustainable development efforts, said OECD Secretary-General at Chatham House.
24-January-2014
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El Acuerdo Marco de Cooperación entre el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos y la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE) es producto y reflejo de un compromiso compartido: la construcción de un México exitoso e incluyent, según el Secretario General de la OCDE.
24-January-2014
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The Southeast Asia Regional Programme will help to enhance and broaden the OECD’s knowledge of the region; foster the exchange of good practices and mutual learning between policy makers in Southeast Asia and OECD countries, said Angel Gurría.
22-January-2014
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Could the recovery from the worst crisis in half a century finally take hold in 2014? How can we build a resilient, inclusive and greener future for all?
15-January-2014
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Although recently we have observed signs of a pick-up in employment and investment in some countries, there are no clear prospects yet for a strong global recovery and a return to the pre-2007 growth path.
15-January-2014
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Despite the slowdown of the world economy, Russia has continued to grow. Most importantly, your macroeconomic house is basically in order, with inflation largely under control, public finances close to balance, and a current account surplus. But growth must become sustainable and fair through the implementation of the right policy mix, said OECD Secretary-General.