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View article: AI, data governance and privacy
AI, data governance and privacy Open
Recent AI technological advances, particularly the rise of generative AI, have raised many data governance and privacy questions. However, AI and privacy policy communities often address these issues independently, with approaches that var…
View article: Strengthening the human capital of forcibly displaced persons in and from Ukraine
Strengthening the human capital of forcibly displaced persons in and from Ukraine Open
Since the start of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 10 million people have been displaced, either within Ukraine or abroad. Labour market integration of internally and externally displaced individuals remains challenging…
View article: Nowcasting the growth rate of the ICT sector
Nowcasting the growth rate of the ICT sector Open
This paper details the methodology used to nowcast the growth rate of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector in the "The growth outlook of the ICT sector" chapter of the OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024, Volume 1. In an…
View article: Assessing the framework conditions for social innovation in rural areas
Assessing the framework conditions for social innovation in rural areas Open
Rural regions across the OECD depend on a wide range of economic engines for growth, as well as the quality of place to attract and retain people. Social innovation seeks new answers to social and environmental problems, using new solution…
View article: Policy Dialogues in Focus for Brazil
Policy Dialogues in Focus for Brazil Open
This policy brief brings together key reflections from the Policy Dialogues in Focus: International Insights for Digital Education Reform in Brazil. This seminar series from the Education Policy Outlook offered federal and subnational poli…
View article: Supporting Indigenous Learners in Upper Secondary Education
Supporting Indigenous Learners in Upper Secondary Education Open
The choice and diversity of upper secondary education create great potential to respond to the needs of Indigenous learners, and high stakes at this level make it critical to promote learners' success. Having historically been marginalized…
View article: The role of political will in enabling long-term development approaches to forced displacement
The role of political will in enabling long-term development approaches to forced displacement Open
This paper examines the role of mobilising political will in establishing the conditions necessary for economic and social inclusion of refugees, internally displaced persons, and formerly displaced persons who achieve durable solutions su…
View article: Cultivating the next generation of green and digital innovators
Cultivating the next generation of green and digital innovators Open
This analytical report, the third in a series of four, was prepared by the OECD Higher Education Policy Team as part of the Education and Innovation Practice Community (EIPC) initiative, an action of the European Union's New European Innov…
View article: What progress have countries made in closing gender gaps in education and beyond?
What progress have countries made in closing gender gaps in education and beyond? Open
Despite numerous measures, gender stereotypes about abilities in mathematics and reading persist in schools, affecting both boys' and girls' schooling and educational choices. Inequalities also persist outside the classroom, where women, d…
View article: Measuring subjective well-being across OECD countries
Measuring subjective well-being across OECD countries Open
Thanks to the large investment of official data producers in OECD countries, measures of subjective well-being have become increasingly robust and meaningful from a policy perspective. In the ten years since the OECD published its Guidelin…
View article: Managing choice, coherence, and specialisation in upper secondary education
Managing choice, coherence, and specialisation in upper secondary education Open
With a far greater share of the student cohort progressing into upper secondary education than previous generations, modern upper secondary systems need to accommodate a wider variety of student interests, aspirations and learning levels. …
View article: Co-ordination of green policies at the centre of government in Romania
Co-ordination of green policies at the centre of government in Romania Open
This policy paper analyses the institutional mechanisms in place and under preparation in Romania to steer and co-ordinate policy development and action priorities relating to climate change. It also reviews the risks and opportunities for…
View article: 2023 OECD Digital Government Index
2023 OECD Digital Government Index Open
Digital government is essential to transform government processes and services in ways that improve the responsiveness and reliability of the public sector. During the COVID-19 pandemic it also proved crucial to governments' ability to con…
View article: How do public and private schools differ in OECD countries?
How do public and private schools differ in OECD countries? Open
Private schools cater for around 1 in 5 students from pre-primary to the end of secondary education, a share that has not changed materially since 2015. They enjoy greater autonomy, suffer fewer shortages of all kinds and handled the COVID…
View article: Supporting early childhood education and care staff in the beginning of their careers
Supporting early childhood education and care staff in the beginning of their careers Open
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) staff are central to promoting young children's development, learning and well-being. Novice staff, defined as staff with up to three years of experience, account for 27% of staff in TALIS Starting…
View article: Subnational investment promotion and decentralisation in the OECD
Subnational investment promotion and decentralisation in the OECD Open
This paper explores different frameworks of subnational investment promotion and facilitation and focuses on the link between these frameworks and the degree of and the degree of countries' decentralisation, their role in regional FDI attr…
View article: The impact of migration on regional labour markets in Australia
The impact of migration on regional labour markets in Australia Open
This paper provides novel evidence on the regional impact of international migration on native employment and wages in Australia, using unique administrative individual-level panel data covering all residents from 2011 to 2018. Employing a…
View article: Towards balanced regional attractiveness in Ireland
Towards balanced regional attractiveness in Ireland Open
Ireland is highly centralised and fast growing, creating co-ordination challenges in terms of delivering key investments and in key policy areas like transport, housing and education. Actors across levels of government recognise a need for…
View article: Financing SMEs for sustainability – Financial institution strategies and approaches
Financing SMEs for sustainability – Financial institution strategies and approaches Open
Banks and other financial institutions have a central role to play in supporting the net zero transition of the business sector and its millions of SMEs. They are working to integrate climate considerations in various aspects of their oper…
View article: Multi-level governance and subnational finance in Asia and the Pacific
Multi-level governance and subnational finance in Asia and the Pacific Open
Subnational governments in Asia and the Pacific are key providers of the public services and infrastructure required to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Given this role, it is essential that policymakers and development partners …
View article: Migration and regional productivity: Evidence from individual wages in Australia
Migration and regional productivity: Evidence from individual wages in Australia Open
This paper examines the contribution of international migrants to regional differences in labour productivity in Australia. The study relies on individual-level administrative wage data from 2011 to 2018. It finds that a region with a 10% …
View article: Open finance policy considerations
Open finance policy considerations Open
Open finance enables the sharing of, and access to, financial sector data. This paper analyses the benefits, risks and implementation challenges of Open finance and provides policy recommendations for the safe and successful implementation…
View article: Report on the implementation of the OECD Privacy Guidelines
Report on the implementation of the OECD Privacy Guidelines Open
First adopted in 1980, the OECD Privacy Guidelines are the first internationally agreed-upon set of privacy principles. They are framed in concise, technology-neutral language and have significantly influenced legislation and policy in OEC…
View article: Buying social with the social economy
Buying social with the social economy Open
Produced as part of the OECD Global Action "Promoting Social and Solidarity Economy Ecosystems" funded by the European Union, it explores the potential of procurement from the social and solidarity economy in creating social dividends, tak…
View article: Working towards dual intent integration of Ukrainian refugees
Working towards dual intent integration of Ukrainian refugees Open
As the displacement of Ukrainians in OECD countries is prolonged, additional integration support in host countries is needed for optimal outcomes, yet the nature and scope of support needed may not align with the usual integration practice…
View article: Innovative oceans
Innovative oceans Open
This paper provides an overview of the ocean economy in the EU Outermost Regions (EU ORs). It discusses the opportunities and challenges that the EU ORs are facing in light of emerging global trends, laying out priority actions for making …
View article: Communicating science responsibly
Communicating science responsibly Open
Responsible science communication is crucial for fostering public trust in science and promoting evidence-based policymaking. However, in an evolving landscape shaped by the digital transformation and complex crises like the COVID-19 pande…
View article: Refugees and internally displaced persons in development planning
Refugees and internally displaced persons in development planning Open
This paper provides a factual baseline of the extent to which refugees and internally displaced persons are included in development planning, specifically in the national development plans and sector plans of low- and middle-income countri…
View article: Explanatory memoranda of the OECD Privacy Guidelines
Explanatory memoranda of the OECD Privacy Guidelines Open
The OECD Privacy Guidelines are the first internationally agreed-upon set of privacy principles and are recognized as the global minimum standard for privacy and data protection. They are a solid foundation for building effective protectio…
View article: Did COVID-19 accelerate the green transition?
Did COVID-19 accelerate the green transition? Open
Stimulus packages adopted following the COVID-19 pandemic – such as the US Inflation Reduction Act and NextGenerationEU - have been presented as an opportunity to "build back better" and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy wh…