Boosting skills would drive UK growth and productivity
19/11/2017 – The United Kingdom has record-high employment levels and very low jobless rates compared to most OECD countries. However, labour productivity growth remains weak and the job prospects of many adults are hurt by their poor literacy and numeracy skills. To boost growth, productivity and earnings, the UK...Read More »
Fifth OECD Forum on Tax and Crime
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7-8 November 2017 London, United Kingdom |
Financial crimes threaten the strategic, political and economic interests of all countries. Illicit financial flows strip resources that could finance the long term development of developing countries. Criminals adapt quickly to take...Read More »
Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in London on 6 November 2017
Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in London on 6 November 2017 to attend the Confederation of British Industry Annual Conference, where he will deliver remarks at the Business debate on How to ensure globalisation is a positive force. While in London, the Secretary-General will hold...Read More »
Conference on engaging employers in building better local jobs and creating a more responsive skills system
2 November 2017 London, United Kingdom
Event Overview
This conference organised jointly by the OECD, Warwick University, the Work Foundation, and the Centre for Cities will bring together stakeholders from national government departments, cities, Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) as well as business, NGOs and research institutions to...Read More »
Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in London on 17 October 2017
Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in London on 17 October 2017 to present the 2017 OECD Economic Survey of the United Kingdom alongside Mr. Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer. He will also present the OECD Development Co-operation Report Data for Development, alongside Ms. Priti...Read More »