Wednesday, May 12, 2010

OECD



    
Fast facts
Established: 1961
convention
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.

 

News for OEC

OECD members vote unanimously to invite Israel to join‎ - 1 day ago
Members of the group of rich nations, the OECD, have voted unanimously to invite Israel to join, despite Palestinian objections. ...
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