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OECD Factbook 2013

Economic, Environmental and Social Statistics

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OECD Factbook 2013 is a comprehensive and dynamic statistical annual publication from the OECD. More than 100 indicators cover a wide range of areas: agriculture, economic production, education, energy, environment, foreign aid, health, industry, information and communications, international trade, labour force, population, taxation, public expenditure, and R&D. This year,  the OECD Factbook features a focus chapter on gender.

Data are provided for all OECD member countries including area totals, and in some cases for selected non-member economies (including Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia & South Africa). For each indicator, there is a two-page spread: a text page includes a short introduction followed by a detailed definition of the indicator, comments on comparability of the data, an assessment of long-term trends related to the indicator and a list of references for further information on the indicator; the opposite page contains a table and a graph providing – at a glance – the key message conveyed by the data. A dynamic link (StatLink) is provided for each table where readers can download the corresponding data.

The OECD Factbook is also available as a free app for your mobile device! Visit your app store.

English Also available in: German, French

Disclosure of Conflict of Interest

Ensuring that the integrity of decision-making is not compromised by conflict of interest is essential to maintaining trust in elected officials and government institutions. A conflict of interest arises when a public official’s private interests could improperly influence the performance of official duties. If not adequately identified and managed, conflict-of-interest situations can lead to corruption. Disclosure of private interests by public officials is widely recognised as a principal tool to identify and prevent conflict of interest. Disclosures are usually mandated by law, but some officials or elected leaders provide them voluntarily. The public availability of disclosed information by top decision-makers is also important, allowing the public and civil society to monitor this information and hold government accountable.

English Also available in: German, French

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