The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development | Secretary-General: @MathiasCormann

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Pandemic preparedness pays off. New #OECD analysis across 51 countries finds that acting early could prevent vast majority of deaths while limiting economic damage. Relying on lockdowns as a last resort could see GDP fall by up to 28.9%. Read more: brnw.ch/21x63gP
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You may not know about #OECD standards, but they can affect - and improve - your life every day. See how the OECD makes a difference: brnw.ch/21x63fX #OECDIRL
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Food inflation declined in 23 #OECD countries in July, including falls of 2.0 percentage points (p.p.) or more in Greece, Hungary and Latvia. As a result, OECD food inflation fell to 3.2% in July, after 3.4% in June. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x63e8 | #OECDstats
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Teachers are at the heart of every successful education system. Yet many #OECD countries face teacher shortages, especially in maths, science, disadvantaged communities and remote areas. #OECDEAG 2026 explores the challenge and what governments can do. 🔗oe.cd/6Ju
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Countries across Latin America and the Caribbean has expanded healthcare access, but gaps remain. Avoidable deaths are nearly twice the #OECD average, while gaps persist in cancer diagnosis and care. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x62Gt #HealthAtAGlance
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Digitalisation is changing the way tax administrations operate, with #AI playing an increasingly important role. This @OECD blog explores how to harness its potential while ensuring effective oversight and responsible use. ✍️➡️ brnw.ch/21x62nQ
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Access to #AI is expanding rapidly. Adoption is not. How can Latin America use the AI revolution to boost productivity, particularly among SMEs? Follow @Luizdemello2 moderate today’s #OECDlac Ministerial Summit opening ➡️ brnw.ch/21x62pa ⏰ 9:30 UYT/GMT-3
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Join us for a high-level roundtable marking the launch of the new @OECD report on informal employment. Explore new evidence on how global changes are affecting informal workers and how policy can respond. 🗓️ 5 Oct | Paris & Online 🔗 Register: oe.cd/6JI
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Last week, the U.S. Mission welcomed the American community at the @OECD, @IEA, and @OECD_NEA to the historic Hôtel de Talleyrand.  Ambassador Hurley pledged that he and his staff will be a resource to build understanding between the United States and the OECD.  Proud to support ASPIRE and the growing American community in Paris.
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The OECD-Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Ministerial Summit livestream is about to start! Tune in to the Summit opening and learn how the #OECD and LAC are working together to drive innovation and the AI revolution ➡️ oe.cd/LAC-11Ministerial #OECDlac #OECDai
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Teaching, like many professions, is facing a shortage of skilled workers. To ensure every classroom has a teacher, many countries are hiring non-fully qualified staff. Learn more in Education at a Glance, out today: brnw.ch/21x629n #OECDEAG | @OECDEduSkills
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🤝 For 10 years, the @OECD LAC Regional Programme has fostered peer learning and better policies across Latin America and the Caribbean. As the LACRP Co-chair, Uruguay's Vice-Minister Valeria Csukasi reflects on this journey and the priorities ahead. 🔗 oecd-events.org/e/lacrp10/en
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Take part in the #OECD Global Forum on Building Trust and Reinforcing Democracy, under the theme “#GovernmentUnstuck: Resilient Democracies in a Fast-Changing World”. Register now: brnw.ch/21x61yl
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What do policymakers need to know about education beyond students’ test scores? Join us tomorrow for the launch of Education at a Glance, the definitive guide to the state of education around the world. Register here: brnw.ch/21x61uN | #OECDEAG
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Year-on-year energy inflation within the #OECD and core inflation (inflation excluding food and energy) were broadly stable at 11.6% and 3.6%, respectively, although energy inflation remained above 10% for the fourth consecutive month. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x61qQ | #OECDstats
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Over 700 interns join the #OECD each year. OECD SG @MathiasCormann welcomed last week the newest cohort, whose members will work on issues from education and AI to trade and energy, or support corporate functions. Find out more and apply: brnw.ch/21x61mL #OECDcareers
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U.S. INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES: Why does U.S. industry engage with the @OECD, @IEA, and @NEA? Hear from @coreykmcdaniel, Vice President, @Kiewit Nuclear Solutions on the value of international engagement in advancing nuclear energy. #RoadmapsToNewNuclear brought governments and industry together to address the practical challenges of expanding nuclear energy. @GovNuclear @ENERGY @NEI @CommerceGov @EconAtState @BIAC @USCIB @NRCgov @StateDept
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📢 If you are passionate about studying economic policy issues affecting countries, we would like to hear from you. We're looking for Junior Economists and Economists at the European Job Market. 📆Deadline: 1 November 🔗brnw.ch/21x61bA #Hiring #EconomistJobs
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Join us online for the launch of the Making Development Co-operation More Effective: Progress Report 2026, bringing together development leaders from governments, development partners, civil society and the private sector. 🔗 Register: brnw.ch/21x5RJz
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Without decisive action, parts of the Philippines could face major #WaterSecurity challenges by 2040. A 🆕 @OECD report shows how predictable water bills, stronger economic regulation, service aggregation & shared water data can boost sector performance. oecd.org/en/publications/str…
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