The pace of reforms has slowed in the OECD but has accelerated in the BRIICS
The slowdown is largest among previously fast-reforming countries
The increase in the pace of reforms was widespread among BRIICS countries
Reform intensity fell most in the areas of innovation, pension and wage-setting policies
Large gaps in GDP per capita are mostly due to productivity shortfalls
The degree of overlap between Going for Growth priorities and G20 commitments
The incidence of long-term unemployment remains high
The demographic evolution creates further growth policy challenges
Part-time work is widespread among women
Minimum wages vary widely across OECD and BRIICS countries