Poor working conditions are main global employment challenge
Poor quality employment is the main issue for global labour markets, with millions of people forced to accept inadequate working conditions, according to a...
Boosting adult learning essential to help people adapt to future of work
Many OECD countries need to urgently scale-up and upgrade their adult learning systems to help people adapt to the future world of work, according...
Colombia’s development agenda needs to prioritize productive transformation
To build on its socio-economic progress, Colombia needs to fast track its productive transformation, according to the OECD’s Production Transformation Policy Review (PTPR) of...
Slower Growth, Better Prospects for Papua New Guinea Economy
To facilitate broad-based and inclusive growth in Papua New Guinea (PNG), increasing the quality of human capital through better education and health services and...
The productivity agenda: Moving beyond cost reduction in financial services
In a new report titled: The productivity agenda – moving beyond cost reduction in financial services, PwC sets out the important challenges and opportunities...
Strong Ties Between Public and Private Sectors Key to Accelerating Renewables
The rationale for pursuing 100% renewable energy has become increasingly compelling. As evidenced in a new strategic paper by the International Renewable Energy Agency’s...
Further reforms will move Slovakia toward a more innovative and inclusive society
The Slovak economy is experiencing a robust, broad-based expansion that is boosting living standards and promoting convergence with higher-income countries. Policies should now aim...
Neither side stands to benefit in US-China trade spat
The tit-for-tat trade dispute between China and the United States may do little to protect domestic producers in either country and could have “massive”...
Pakistan’s Scarce Water Can Bring More Value to People and Economy
Pakistan can get more economic, social and environmental benefits from its water, subject to urgent reforms to improve water use efficiency and service delivery,...
Georgia making clear progress on its reform agenda
In 2018, Georgia confirmed its strong commitment to political association to and economic integration with the EU, as highlighted by its government's high-level meeting...