Better policies for better lives | OECD
WEBEnhanced transparency and exchange of information to put an end to bank secrecy and fight tax evasion and avoidance. Making critical minerals work for sustainability, growth, and development. Financial consumer protection, education and inclusion. English. Working with over 100 countries, the OECD is a global policy forum that promotes policies ...
Risks that matter for young people | OECD
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Despite an improving overall economic outlook in the post-pandemic world, economic, social, and financial concerns persist affecting young people more strongly than older generations. This policy paper provides information on young people’s concerns, perceived vulnerabilities, and policy preferences, based on the results of the OECD …
Cities turning crisis into change - OECD
WEBCities are pivotal hubs for the world’s population, economic activity, and cultural exchange, yet their advantages – such as density and interconnectedness – can be sources of vulnerability to crises ranging from natural disasters to economic shocks and pandemics. This report draws lessons from recent crises to provide a strategic framework for urban …
Consumers in the digital and green transitions - OECD
WEB4 days ago · In today's digitally enhanced world, 70% of us shop online, but we face risks like unsafe products, misleading ads, and privacy erosion. Meanwhile, climate change and environmental concerns challenge us to seek truly sustainable options, which can often be hard to find. For over 50 years, the OECD has been leading efforts to address critical …
Financing social protection in OECD countries
WEBIn many OECD countries, the majority of social spending is financed from earmarked revenues, and a large share of revenues earmarked for any type of government spending is used for social purposes. Tying revenue sources to specific expenditure categories has a number of potential advantages and weaknesses. These trade-offs depend on the …
Environment - OECD
WEBThe OECD helps countries design and implement policies to address environmental challenges and sustainably manage their natural resources. Our analysis covers a wide range of areas from climate change, water and biodiversity to chemical safety, resource efficiency and the circular economy, including tracking country performance across a …
OECD Handbook on Living Income and Living Wage Due Diligence
WEBThis handbook guides companies on how to use the OECD due diligence framework for achieving living incomes and living wages in global supply chains. It responds to demands by businesses for practical tools to help translate commitments to living incomes and living wages into action as part of their human rights due diligence. The handbook focusses on …
OECD Development Co-operation Peer Reviews: Slovenia 2024
WEBThe OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) conducts peer reviews of individual members once every five to six years. Reviews seek to improve the quality and effectiveness of members’ development co-operation, highlighting good practices and recommending improvements. Slovenia's official development assistance to Gross …