5-October-2017
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In the post-war period, Italy enjoyed high growth by exploiting its decentralised production base and nurturing the technical and vocational skills needed for specialised manufacturing. But over the past fifteen years, Italy’s economic performance has been sluggish and productivity has stagnated. This is partly due to skills challenges.
3-October-2017
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After a period of unprecedented development progress that has lifted millions out of poverty, has moved families into a global middle class for the first time, and has expanded health and education for children worldwide, we find that the story of development does not end there.
20-September-2017
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The thoughts of the entire OECD community are with the people of Mexico today. We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and hope that those still unaccounted for will be brought to safety.
19-September-2017
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The 2030 Agenda provides the international community with a bold and comprehensive framework to chart a more prosperous, inclusive and sustainable future for all. The SDGs are universal, and their implementation is the shared responsibility of all countries, at all levels of development – including OECD countries.
19-September-2017
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Today is both an opportunity to celebrate the first results of this partnership, and to take stock of the challenges ahead. The legacies of the crisis are still being felt by workers across the globe
18-September-2017
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Congratulations to our co-hosts for convening this timely event. As we have heard from the many distinguished panelists, universal health coverage is the key to progress on the whole SDG agenda.
18-September-2017
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Fossil fuels continue to dominate the energy mix, with both OECD economies and the BRIICS still relying on fossil fuels for more than 80% of their energy supply.
16-September-2017
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Thank you for the invitation to join you today for this important discussion on international taxation, and in particular, to focus on the remaining tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of our economy.
15-September-2017
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It is a great pleasure to be back in Tallinn, at the buzzing hub of your EU Presidency, to launch the OECD 2017 Economic Survey of Estonia. Let me begin by thanking the Estonian authorities for their support in the preparation of this Survey, and to Minister Ossinovski for hosing the launch.
15-September-2017
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Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, wasin Tallinn, Estonia, on 15-16 September 2017, to present the 2017 OECD Economic Survey of Estonia, alongside Mr. Jevgeni Ossinovski, Minister of Health and Labour of the Republic of Estonia.