Governments are introducing new traceability requirements for traded goods faster than border implementation systems are adapting to them. Fewer than 20% of new environmental and social requirements are accompanied by comprehensive border implementation arrangements, highlighting a growing gap between regulatory ambition and implementation readiness, according to a new OECD report.

The OECD will host the 2026 Global Forum on Building Trust and Reinforcing Democracy on 12-13 October at the OECD Conference Centre, Paris.

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Teacher shortages affect most OECD education systems to varying degrees, with recruitment challenges particularly acute in mathematics and science, as well as in rural, remote and disadvantaged communities, according to a new OECD report.

The OECD, the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank will launch the third edition of Health at a Glance: Latin America and the Caribbean on 29 September at midnight (00:01 CEST).

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann launched the OECD Interim Economic Outlook on 23 September 2026 in Paris, France.

The global economy has weathered the energy supply shock triggered by the conflict in the Middle East better than expected, but continued inflationary pressures and uncertainty are weighing on the near-term outlook, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook.

The OECD will launch its 2026 edition of Education at a Glance on 29 September 2026 at 11:00 CEST. Education at a Glance provides internationally comparable data on education systems across the world, covering attainment, enrolment, finance and the organisation of education systems. The 2026 edition has a special focus on teacher shortages, examining their impact across countries and how education systems can respond.

The OECD and Türkiye's COP31 Presidency launched a Strategic Partnership to help countries turn climate commitments into practical policies that deliver growth, resilience and investment.

The OECD will publish its latest Interim Economic Outlook, containing analysis and projections for the world economy and all G20 countries, on Wednesday 23 September 2026.

Switzerland has shown strong economic resilience despite recent shocks, thanks to its robust institutions and prudent macroeconomic management, but high geopolitical risks and trade uncertainty are weighing on the outlook. Ambitious reforms are needed for the country to remain competitive and innovative.

The OECD will release The Economic Case for Pandemic Preparedness and Response on Tuesday 15 September, at 13:00 CEST.

The space economy is playing a growing role across critical infrastructure and the wider economy, supported by sustained government investment and rising private capital. OECD civil space budgets reached an estimated USD 46.4 billion in 2025, up from USD 40.5 billion in 2022, with defence demand climbing in parallel, according to a new OECD report.

The OECD will release a new economic survey of Switzerland on 15 September in Bern. This economic survey highlights Switzerland’s resilience to recent economic shocks but also points to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Remarks by OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann, to launch the PISA 2025 results at the OECD, France, on 8 September 2026.

Governments introduced tax reforms in 2025 to support growth and investment, but revenue-raising responses to mounting pressure on public finances generally remained modest, according to a new OECD report.

Student performance across OECD countries has continued to decline, reaching the lowest average ever recorded by the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in mathematics and reading. Across the OECD, one in five 15-year-old students is now a low performer in science, mathematics and reading, up from 16% in 2022.

The OECD will present its latest Environmental Performance Review of Slovenia in Ljubljana on Friday, 11 September 2026. The review examines the country’s environmental achievements and challenges, with a special focus on climate change and air pollution. It provides recommendations to help Slovenia further strengthen its environmental policies and outcomes.

The OECD will launch a new Space Economy at a Glance report on 9 September 11:00 CEST, coinciding with the International Space Summit taking place in Paris.

The OECD will release Tax Policy Reforms 2026 on Tuesday 8 September, at 11:00 CEST (09:00 GMT).

The OECD will launch the ninth report of its Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) on Tuesday 8 September 2026 9:30 CEST.

Speech given by OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann on the occasion of The 2026 Quayside Chambers Oration in Perth, Western Australia.

Malaysia’s economic growth has been strong and resilient, with incomes converging towards OECD countries. New reform momentum is needed to strengthen fiscal sustainability, boost productivity, and improve education, according to a new OECD report.

Hungary has made significant progress in converging towards OECD living standards, but population ageing and climate change threaten to slow this trajectory. According to a new OECD report, reforms are needed to strengthen public finances and lay the foundations for future growth — including reforming the tax system, boosting the competitiveness of smaller domestic firms, and expanding labour market opportunities for women and young people.

The OECD will present a new Economic Survey of Malaysia on Tuesday 28 July 2026. The Survey examines Malaysia’s economic performance in the face of global and internal challenges and provides a growth outlook and policy recommendations.

The United Kingdom has weathered a series of major economic shocks. Stronger productivity growth and fiscal discipline will be key to raise living standards over the longer term, building on the government’s ambitious reform agenda. Reducing regional productivity gaps and strengthening energy security would support more resilient and broad-based growth, according to a new OECD report.

The OECD Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions sharply criticises Türkiye’s implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in a new assessment.

Thomas Gass, currently Ambassador of Switzerland and Head of Mission in Hanoi, Viet Nam, was today appointed as the new Chair of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC), the leading international forum for bilateral providers of development aid.

The OECD will present a new Economic Survey of the United Kingdom on Wednesday 15 July 2026. The Survey examines the country’s economic performance in the face of rising global and domestic challenges. A special chapter looks at how the UK can boost regional productivity.

OECD job markets have remained resilient, with total employment in OECD countries at an all-time high and projected to continue to grow this year and next. However, real wages remain below their levels five years ago in around one-third of OECD countries, and this year’s energy shock is expected to put further pressure on wages, according to a new OECD report.

OECD job markets have remained resilient, with total employment in OECD countries at an all-time high and projected to continue to grow this year and next. However, real wages remain below their levels five years ago in around one-third of OECD countries, and this year’s energy shock is expected to put further pressure on wages, according to a new OECD report.

The latest evaluation from the OECD Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions (WGB) finds that the Slovak Republic must urgently address serious deficiencies in its framework for fighting foreign bribery, including key elements of its foreign bribery offence. While acknowledging the Slovak Republic’s adoption of a whistleblower protection framework, the WGB is concerned at the recent attempt to dismantle the Whistleblower Protection Office (WPO).

The Phase 4 evaluation on Latvia’s implementation of the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions acknowledges that the country has made substantial progress, notably by imposing sanctions on two companies for foreign bribery and starting trial proceedings against two other companies.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today released the Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) Annual Report 2026, highlighting continued progress in supporting developing countries to strengthen tax systems and mobilise domestic resources to fund essential public services and economic development.

Korea’s economy has demonstrated strong resilience despite external shocks and domestic uncertainty. To deal with fiscal pressures from population ageing while sustaining productivity growth, Korea needs to strengthen fiscal institutions and invest in education and lifelong learning. Implementing better policies tailored to individual regions would reduce economic gaps between them, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Korea.

More than two-thirds of the world's largest listed companies have committed to responsible business conduct (RBC), but implementation is lagging, according to a new OECD report. The report also highlights how governments can help companies turn ambition into action.

The OECD will release its annual Employment Outlook report on Tuesday 7 July at 14:00 CEST / 12:00 GMT. The report presents the latest data and analysis of the employment situation in OECD countries. This year’s edition also includes new analysis of regional differences in labour market outcomes and how the place where people live shapes both their prospects for employment and for moving up the income ladder.

International tourist arrivals in OECD countries rose by an estimated 3.4% in 2025 to reach a record 847 million, building on strong growth of 8.1% in 2024. However, as geopolitical tensions, shifting traveller behaviour, and extreme weather-related events continue to shape the tourism landscape, destinations will need to strengthen their ability to anticipate and adapt to uncertainty, according to a new OECD report.

France has shown resilience to recent global shocks and benefits from strong economic fundamentals. Further reforms to enhance productivity and job creation would unlock stronger growth. Improving public spending efficiency is essential to ensure fiscal sustainability, while providing space for upcoming defence and growth-enhancing spending such as education, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of France.

Trust in national government has stabilised across OECD countries following an earlier decline, according to a new OECD report, the OECD Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions 2026 Results. It shows that 40% of people surveyed in OECD countries report high or moderately high trust in their national government, on average, while 43% continue to report low or no trust.

Global average gross agricultural income per worker is projected to increase by 9 percent by 2035, driven by productivity gains and broadly stable agricultural prices, according to a new report released today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The Slovak Republic’s export-led manufacturing-based economy is being challenged by global trade tensions and fiscal pressures. The country should strengthen public finances and implement reforms to boost productivity and employment, according to the OECD Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic.

The OECD will release a new report, Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions 2026 Results, on Monday 29 June, starting at 14:00 CEST (12:00 GMT).

The OECD will release its inaugural Responsible Business Outlook 2026: Making Commitments Count on Tuesday 30 June, starting at 12:00 CEST (10:00 GMT).

Even under the pressure of war, Ukraine is rebuilding the institutions its recovery will depend on. Today in Kyiv, OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann launched three new OECD Reviews – covering infrastructure, public governance and the justice system – and presented them to Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. Together, the Reviews give Ukraine a practical roadmap to turn wartime resilience into lasting reform, stronger public services and renewed confidence for citizens and investors alike.

The OECD will present a new Economic Survey of France on Tuesday 30 June 2026. The Survey examines the country’s economic performance in the face of rising global and domestic challenges. A special chapter looks at how France can boost industrial competitiveness.

The OECD will present a new Economic Survey of Korea on Thursday 2 July 2026. The Survey looks at Korea’s recent performance and how it can boost growth to build a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy.

The OECD and FAO will present the Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035, their joint annual medium-term market projections for major agricultural commodities, biofuels and fish, on Monday 29 June at 11:15 CEST (09:15 UTC).

The OECD will present a new Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic on Thursday 25 June 2026. The Survey examines the country’s economic performance in the face of rising global and domestic challenges. A special chapter looks at how the Slovak Republic can boost economy-wide competitiveness amid acute automotive sector challenges.

Norway remains among the world’s most prosperous and equal societies, but slowing productivity growth and rising public spending are weighing on the economy and long-term fiscal sustainability. To tackle these challenges, Norway should improve public finances, cut red tape for businesses and strengthen the quality of the education system, according to the OECD Economic Survey of Norway.