Russia must urgently step up fight against foreign bribery
The OECD Working Group on Bribery has
repeatedly recommended since 2012 that Russia rectify key legislative
deficiencies in order to comply with the Convention on Combating...
Rapid action needed for people to meet challenges of changing world of work
Governments need to overhaul their
approach to employment and jobs to reduce further social and economic tensions,
according to a new report from the OECD. Without...
Financial Inclusion Beyond Payments: Policy Considerations for Digital Savings
Across the developing world, financial institutions have leveraged
digital technologies and innovative business models to expand access to digital
financial services (DFS), such as digital transaction...
East Asia and Pacific Growth Expected to Moderate as Global Headwinds Persist
Growth in developing East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) is projected to
soften to 6.0 percent in 2019 and 2020, down from 6.3 percent in...
Peru should help more young vulnerable people into work
Peru’s remarkable economic growth since the
2000s and policies targeting the most vulnerable young people have helped boost
the youth employment rate. Peru should now focus...
New safety and health issues emerge as work changes
Changes in working practices,
demographics, technology and the environment are creating new occupational
safety and health (OSH) concerns, according to a new report from the
International Labour...
China needs further reforms to make growth sustainable, greener and more inclusive
The Chinese economy continues to slow as it rebalances, with headwinds
including trade frictions and the weakening global economy undermining exports
and creating new uncertainties. Policy...
Bhutan’s Economy to Moderately Grow in 2019 and 2020 on Strong Hydropower and Tourism Outlooks
Economic growth in Bhutan is forecast to strengthen moderately, buoyed
by the industry and services sectors, according to a new Asian Development Bank
(ADB) report.
The Asian
Development...
SMEs turning to alternative financing instruments as growth slows in bank lending
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are turning
to non-bank financing sources at a faster pace than in the past, as bank
lending to them has risen...
Further reforms in Japan needed to meet the challenges of population ageing and high public debt
The Japanese economy is undergoing the longest
expansion in its post-war history, marked by strong job creation and business
investment. Government policy must overcome the intertwined...