Browse by: "2022"

This report provides an explanation of DeFi and its applications and then describes the evolution of DeFi markets to date. It explores the benefits and risks of DeFi and the DeFi/CeFi intersection and puts forward policy considerations.

This document contains a set of 15 fact cards on major groups of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). The fact cards aim to provide non-expert stakeholders a quick initial glance into these groups of PFASs with some basic information on: (1) chemical identities, synthesis and inherent properties such as bioaccumulation and transformation, (2) historical and ongoing industrial practices and commercial uses of some major commercial products, (3) regulatory status, (4) examples of reported occurrences in the environment and humans, and (5) major knowledge gaps in terms of previous sections. The fact cards also provide references where interested readers may find additional information; note that due to the fast-moving nature of the science and knowledge on PFASs, the listed references are by no means complete. For information and practical guidance on the use of terminology in regard to PFASs, readers are referred to the OECD PFAS Terminology report.

Quality and reliable statistics are pivotal for evidence-based policymaking. The COVID-19 crisis has shed light on the importance of high-quality statistics to measure the impact of government initiatives and to design policies to support an inclusive and sustainable recovery. Strengthening statistical capacities is therefore central to Ukraine’s successful sustainable growth agenda. With this in mind, the Government of Ukraine introduced the Programme for the Development of State Statistics until 2023, which aims to provide objective, reliable and unbiased statistical information according to international best practices, including those of the OECD. With the financial support of Israel and Poland, the OECD conducted the project Improving Statistics Development in Ukraine 2021 which contributed to building the capacity of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine (SSSU) to collect relevant data and producing high-quality statistical information that can serve as a key input for policymaking. In the framework of this project, the OECD organised three capacity-building webinars, tailored to the needs of the SSSU and relevant line Ministries, sharing OECD know-how and drawing on the expertise of Statistics Poland and the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. This report synthetises the substance of these webinars and highlights key takeaways.

Якісні та надійні статистичні дані мають ключове значення для вироблення політики на основі доказів. Криза, спричинена пандемією COVID-19, пролила світло на важливість якісних статистичних даних для оцінювання впливу урядових ініціатив і розроблення політик для підтримки інклюзивного і сталого відновлення. Таким чином, зміцнення статистичного потенціалу є важливою метою успішної програми сталого зростання України. З огляду на це, Уряд України впровадив Програму розвитку державної статистики до 2023 року, яка спрямована на надання об’єктивної, надійної та неупередженої статистичної інформації згідно з кращими міжнародними практиками, у тому числі з практиками ОЕСР. За фінансової підтримки Ізраїлю та Польщі ОЕСР здійснила проєкт «Удосконалення розвитку статистики в Україні в 2021 році», який сприяв розбудові потенціалу Державної служби статистики України (ДССУ) зі збору необхідних даних та формування якісної статистичної інформації, що може слугувати ключовими вхідними даними для вироблення політики. У рамках цього проєкту ОЕСР організувала три вебінари з розбудови потенціалу, адаптовані до потреб ДССУ та відповідних галузевих міністерств, під час яких експерти поділилися ноу-хау ОЕСР і досвідом Головного управління статистики Польщі та Центрального бюро статистики Ізраїлю. У цьому звіті узагальнено зміст проведених вебінарів та висвітлені ключові висновки.

This report examines the implementation of ESG trends in financial markets throughout the Asia-Pacific region. It looks at effective approaches and challenges and provides key insights on ESG disclosure and data indicators. The report then examines how ESG risks are being applied for infrastructure investment and how the application of ESG considerations could be advanced when investing in infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region.

No blurb available

No blurb available

This annual publication provides detailed statistics on labour force, employment and unemployment, broken down by gender, as well as unemployment duration, employment status, employment by sector of activity and part-time employment. It also contains participation and unemployment rates by gender and detailed age groups as well as comparative tables for the main components of the labour force. Data are available for each OECD member country and for OECD-Total, Euro area and European Union. The time series presented in the publication cover 10 years for most countries. It also provides information on the sources and definitions used by member countries in the compilation of those statistics.

This report highlights the key outcomes of the 2021 OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI) update; notably finding that global services trade regulations showed signs of liberalisation in 2021, slowing the steady build-up of trade barriers identified in previous years.

Brazil made significant progress in managing water resources since the adoption of the National Water Law in 1997 and the creation of the National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA) in 2000. Nevertheless, water security challenges persist and will be aggravated by megatrends such as climate change, population growth, urbanisation, and the economic, social and environmental consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report calls for a modern approach to water security, balancing supply and demand management, grey and green infrastructure, and risk management and resilience while embracing a holistic view that connects water to other strategic areas such as environment, land use and territorial development. The report builds on a decade of policy dialogue between the OECD and the National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA) of Brazil. It provides an action plan to support the country to: (1) shift from a risk-based approach to a resilience approach to understand vulnerabilities and minimise the duration and magnitude of failures; (2) make river basin organisations deliver and use economic instruments to tackle water risks; and (3) accompany infrastructure development with regulatory oversight and monitoring.

This report provides an overview of national practices to enable responsible business conduct (RBC) in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) by examining relevant legislation, policies and practices applicable to SOEs in a sample of OECD countries and developing and emerging economies.