The ability to distinguish between facts and faith is crucial for social cohesion. In the realm of knowledge, this skill facilitates constructive dialogue by focusing on evidence rather than opinions.

What can educators and policymakers do to foster the long-term development of social and emotional skills? The OECD Social and Emotional Skills Survey highlights major challenges to improving skills ...

This report offers an unprecedented overview of international development finance, aid and beyond, aimed at advancing gender equality. It analyses the data collected by the OECD to explore trends, ...

As technology becomes ever more embedded in our classrooms, are students genuinely benefiting from its integration or are we facing unintended setbacks? Does digital engagement impact students’ focus, ...

Across OECD countries, just under one-quarter of the population formally volunteers at least once a month. These volunteers contribute to local development in many ways, from revitalising ...

In recent years, several countries have employed large-scale industrial policies to promote competitiveness in strategic sectors. In the United States, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) looks to ...

Assia Elgouacem, Head of the Tax and Environment Unit, explains how to dive into our latest analysis, how governments are using emissions pricing to move closer to the Paris Agreement climate goals.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact regional local job markets differently across OECD countries, exacerbating existing urban-rural income and productivity gaps as well as the digital ...

Global access to clean water and sanitation is not just a fundamental human right, but also key to economic development, and development actors need to co-operate closely to deliver on water-related ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how workers perform their jobs and what skills they require. In occupations most exposed to AI (e.g. computer programmers, budget analysts and administrative ...

The OECD will launch OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance 2024 on Friday 6 December 2024 at 09:15 CET.

This blog highlights five need-to knows about Income-based tax incentives for R&D and innovation (IBTIs) – the key categories of IBTIs, and their use, design, generosity and cost to governments – ...