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

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Registration is OPEN for the 3rd Forum of the OECD Crete Centre on Population Dynamics! Join international experts, policymakers & leaders for 2 days of dialogue and high-level discussion. 📅 9-10 November 2026 | Hybrid  Save your place now: brnw.ch/21x6Ats
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Africa accounts for 1/5 of the world's new mineral discoveries. The continent’s reserves of minerals offer a major opportunity to ↗️ jobs, incomes & living standards. 3 priorities to help: unlock investment, process more minerals locally and ↗️ tax revenues.
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Across the #OECD, 1 in 8 children experience poverty. The report Spending Better for Children through Social Policy shows reducing child poverty depends not only on how much governments spend, but also on how social spending is designed and allocated. 🔗brnw.ch/21x6zxr
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Health-related taxes were among the most common tax-increasing measures in 2025, particularly on cigarettes and new tobacco and nicotine products. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x6zlz | #TPR2026
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Registration is now open for the @OECD COP31 Virtual Pavilion! From 2 to 20 November, join us for 20 virtual events to explore the latest OECD analysis and data informing climate policies across a wide range of topics. Register now: oecd-events.org/cop31 #COP31 #OECDatCOP31
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You may not know about #OECD standards, but they can affect – and improve – your life every day. Swipe to see how the OECD makes a difference ➡️ #OECDIRL
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23% of GDP in #OECD and EU countries is spent on social protection, and the bill is set to rise. Find out how governments can build sustainable and effective social protection systems: brnw.ch/21x6yiG
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Do you speak Spanish? The first issue of Noticias OCDE – the OECD's new quarterly Spanish-language corporate newsletter – is ready! You can find it here: brnw.ch/21x6ybb Subscribe to get the latest #OECD data, analysis & insights in Spanish straight to your inbox.
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From weather forecasts to navigation and fitness apps, satellites power our daily lives. But what’s their value to our economies, and what’s at stake if services are disrupted? Read more in our latest blog post: brnw.ch/21x6y0o
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✈️Should I stay or should I go now? On 4 November, #OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance 2026 reveals what draws people in, what makes them stay, and what helps places thrive. 📍 Online 📅 4 November 2026 🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/03HkC #WhyMove
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Governments are adapting to increasingly complex challenges. But as the pace of change accelerates, a deeper transformation is needed. The #GovernmentUnstuck report shares practices that can help goverments design, measure & prioritise transformation. brnw.ch/21x6xyQ
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Don't miss the #OECD Secretary-General @MathiasCormann remarks at the 20th anniversary of the WTO Aid for Trade.
20 years of #Aid4Trade. What’s next? On 29 Oct, global leaders will reflect on its impact, evolving trade & development needs & how partnerships can help developing economies realize their trade potential. The joint WTO-@OECD report will be launched. bit.ly/4dMOzaP
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More than half of global GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature. As the UN #Biodiversity Conference #COP17 opens, learn more about #OECD data and analysis that support countries in designing effective biodiversity policies: brnw.ch/21x6xbA
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How can countries scale up biodiversity-positive incentives and finance for nature? Join the official @OECD side event at #CBDCOP17 to explore the latest evidence, practical approaches and opportunities for biodiversity action. 🗓️23 October, 13:15 (AMT) oecd.org/en/events/2026/10/o…
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Resilient infrastructure strengthens economies and helps societies tackle growing risks, from extreme weather to cyberthreats. Join the #OECD Infrastructure Forum 2026 to explore investment, financing, risk prevention and disaster recovery. Register: brnw.ch/21x6wf7
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