MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: CEPA 18 Discusses Implementing Governance Principles for SDGs
Source: Small Island Developing States 12 April 2019: The UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) considered the operationalization of the 11 ‘Principles of Effective Governance for Sustainable Development’ during its 18th session. It also heard presentations on governance mechanisms and initiatives at the regional and global levels, such as the African Peer Review […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: OECD – Economy: China needs further reforms to make growth sustainable, greener and more inclusive
Source: OECD – MIL OSI Alerts 16/04/2019 – 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 should focus on long-term strategies to move the economy towards greater domestic consumption and services, enhancing economic efficiency and ensuring […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: OECD – Society: How can policymakers help the struggling middle class?
Source: OECD – MIL OSI Alerts 10/04/2019 – Governments need to do more to support middle-class households who are struggling to maintain their economic weight and lifestyles as their stagnating incomes fail to keep up with the rising costs of housing and education, according to a new OECD report. Under Pressure: The Squeezed Middle […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: OECD – Economy: Further reforms in Japan needed to meet the challenges of population ageing and high public debt
Source: OECD – MIL OSI Alerts The OECD is launching the I am the Future of Work campaign. From students to CEOs, everyone is shaping the future of work and their voices should be at the heart of the debate. The campaign highlights what the future of work means for people and the urgency to […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: OECD – Entrepreneurship: Small and medium-size firms turn to alternative financing instruments as growth slows in bank lending
Source: OECD – MIL OSI Alerts 12/04/2019 – 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 less than expected given today’s favourable credit conditions and business environment. Financing SMEs and Entrepreneurs 2019: An OECD Scoreboard finds that […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: OECD – Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Tokyo on 15-16 April 2019
Source: OECD – MIL OSI Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Tokyo on 15-16 April 2019 on an Official visit to Japan, to present the OECD 2019 Economic Survey of Japan. During his visit, the Secretary-General will hold bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Abe, as well as several Ministers and […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: OECD – Tax: A decline in income tax and social security contributions reflects reforms in a few countries
Source: OECD – MIL OSI Alerts 11/04/2019 – Income tax and social security contributions declined slightly for the average worker across the OECD in 2018, driven by major reforms in a handful of countries, according to a new OECD report. Taxing Wages 2019 shows that the “tax wedge” – total taxes on labour costs […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: OECD – Society: Governments must act to help struggling middle class
Source: OECD – MIL OSI Alerts 10/04/2019 – Governments need to do more to support middle-class households who are struggling to maintain their economic weight and lifestyles as their stagnating incomes fail to keep up with the rising costs of housing and education, according to a new OECD report. Under Pressure: The Squeezed Middle […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: OECD – Development: Aid drops in 2018, especially to neediest countries
Source: OECD – MIL OSI Alerts 10/04/2019 – Foreign aid from official donors in 2018 fell 2.7% from 2017, with a declining share going to the neediest countries, according to preliminary data collected by the OECD. The drop was largely due to less aid being spent on hosting refugees as arrivals slowed and rules […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: OECD – Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Washington on 11-13 April 2019
Source: OECD – MIL OSI Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Washington, from 11 to 13 April 2019 to attend a G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, a G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, and the 2019 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings. The […]
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