Fast facts Established: 1961convention Location: Paris, France map Membership: 31 countries Budget: EUR 320 million (2009) Secretariat staff: 2 500 Secretary-General: Angel Gurría Publications: 250 new titles/year Official languages: English/French Consult our Annual Report | |||
OECD brings together the governments of countries committed to democracy and the market economy from around the world to:
- Support sustainable economic growth
- Boost employment
- Raise living standards
- Maintain financial stability
- Assist other countries' economic development
- Contribute to growth in world trade
The Organisation provides a setting where governments compare policy experiences, seek answers to common problems, identify good practice and coordinate domestic and international policies.
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