Young entrepreneurs have a huge role to play as slow productivity growth, climate change, demographic change and the digital transition come together in a perfect storm for many economies.

This podcast discusses how the social and solidarity economy can fast track the labour-market integration of refugees and migrants.

Digitalisation in procurement comes with a variety of opportunities, but also challenges.

Triumphs and struggles: Insights from the US Teacher of the Year

In a world of tablets, smartphones and AI – how exposed should young children be to digital technologies? This episode of Top Class explores the latest research on the use of digital tech in creches, nurseries and kindergartens. OECD policy analyst...

Micro-credentials are bite-sized qualifications designed to help people demonstrate they have certain skills or experience.

‘A focus on social & emotional skills is fundamentally about high quality teaching’.

As urban heat waves become more frequent and severe, meet the leaders on the frontlines of responding to extreme heat in cities: Athens and Santiago de Chile.

The urban “heat island” effect traps cities in a bubble of scorching temperatures, which endangers lives and puts pressure on emergency services and infrastructure.

This podcast discusses how learning in schools could drastically change in the future.

In 2015, the United Nations released the Sustainable Development Goals to help create a more sustainable and equitable world.

Ensuring all children get an equal chance of succeeding at school is a goal of many policymakers.

Over the past few decades, as trade and investment barriers have lessened, and transport and communication costs have declined, multinational enterprises or MNEs have become an increasingly important fixture in the global economy

When governments need to buy anything from office supplies to infrastructure, the process is more complex than your ordinary shopping trip.

Retaining talent of all ages has become one of the most important issues facing employers today. How are people 55 to 64 faring in today’s labour market and how can we build an effective, multi-generational workforce? The OECD’s Shruti Singh and...

Is the current state of the modern man something to be concerned about? Does childhood well-being vary greatly between boys and girls?

The social economy can help boost prospects for women… and men. One of the big problems in tackling gender equality is breaking down gender stereotypes that drive women into what have often been called “pink collar jobs”.

As technology continues to advance, we're more connected than ever. But with more benefits also come more risks. How can we ensure that we are protected from digital threats?

Cyberbullying is a growing problem worldwide and has serious consequences for students. It can take place on social media, gaming platforms and mobile phones, and often involves scaring, angering or shaming an individual or group.

In 2022, OECD Podcasts did not shy away from the hard issues plaguing society today. Misinformation, domestic violence and burnout are only a few of the topics discussed this year with a variety of experts. Let's take a listen to some of the best...