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

Paris
Joined March 2009
What makes people decide to stay in – or leave – a region or city? OECD #RegionsAndCities at a Glance 2026 examines the forces shaping these choices, including #AI, housing affordability, ageing populations and heat stress. Register for the launch: brnw.ch/21x6DCX
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More people have a university degree than ever before. Increases in tertiary attainment were seen in almost every country in the OECD, with average tertiary attainment rising by seven percentage points. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x6DvF | #OECDEAG
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The #OECD employment and labour force participation rates reached record highs in Q2 2026, at 70.4% & 74.2%, respectively. The OECD unemployment rate was broadly stable in August 2026, at 5.0%, just 0.2 p.p. above its record low from June 2023. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x6Da5
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[REGISTER] Join us at OECD Tax Certainty Day 2026 on 4 November to discover the latest developments in global #taxcertainty. Secure your spot by 26 October: brnw.ch/21x6CGr #TaxCertaintyDay2026
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From family disputes to contract disagreements and unpaid invoices, justice problems affect 4 in 10 people across 34 #OECD countries. However, only 38% get the advice they need. How can justice systems deliver better outcomes? Find out in our report: brnw.ch/21x6CG4
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Economic security is reshaping science, tech and industrial policy. How can countries become more resilient without closing themselves off from the international collaboration and openness that drive innovation and economic growth? Read more: brnw.ch/21x6CxR
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Populations are ageing but are people saving enough money for retirement? Join us for the #OECD Pensions Outlook launch online to find out if people's savings can meet their retirement needs. 📅4 November | 14:00 CET Register now: brnw.ch/21x6Btx
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What are the major forces shaping global financial markets today? Join us for the #OECD Financial Markets Week online for high-level panels and the latest OECD analysis on pensions, insurance, capital markets and more. Register now ➡️ brnw.ch/21x6BbI
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Do non-competes come at a productivity cost? New #OECD evidence links higher use of non-compete clauses to weaker labour reallocation and slower knowledge diffusion, with potential consequences for #productivity growth. 🔗 Read the paper: brnw.ch/21x6ALh
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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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OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives retweeted
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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