2016 Conference of the Global Forum on Productivity: Structural Reforms for Productivity Growth

7-8 July 2016 Lisbon, Portugal

This conference brought together senior policy-makers, researchers and other stakeholders to discuss the following themes related to productivity:

The role of public policy in stimulating productivity growth
Productivity spillovers, diffusion and public policies
Divergence in productivity and implications for inclusion
The link between trade, global value chains (GVCs) and productivity
Getting institutions right for productivity-enhancing policies
Public sector productivity

Objectives

The objective of this event was to share country experiences and address policy challenges to foster productivity growth. This dialogue was particularly important at a time when it is fundamental to promote the long term recovery of growth and improvement of living standards.