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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Secretary-General: @MathiasCormann

Over 100 million jobs depend on the ocean. 60% are in marine & coastal tourism with Asia-Pacific leading. But ocean work is changing fast. Automation, renewables & shifting skills are reshaping the blue economy. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wSeLt

OECD's tweet image. Over 100 million jobs depend on the ocean.

60% are in marine & coastal tourism with Asia-Pacific leading. But ocean work is changing fast.

Automation, renewables & shifting skills are reshaping the blue economy.

Learn more: brnw.ch/21wSeLt

In 2024, tax incentives made up 55% of gov’t support for business R&D across the OECD. 34 of 38 members, including Estonia for the first time, offered them. SMEs gained most, but large firms saw boosts in Portugal, France, and Poland. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wSdp2

OECD's tweet image. In 2024, tax incentives made up 55% of gov’t support for business R&D across the OECD. 34 of 38 members, including Estonia for the first time, offered them. 

SMEs gained most, but large firms saw boosts in Portugal, France, and Poland.

Learn more: brnw.ch/21wSdp2

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🇬🇧 In London, removing transport station steps has reduced public transport journey times by 40%. Our NEW @OECD checklist explores how cities can adapt and thrive - supporting all ages through collective action🔗 oe.cd/5-l

OECD_local's tweet image. 🇬🇧 In London, removing transport station steps has reduced public transport journey times by 40%.

Our NEW @OECD checklist explores how cities can adapt and thrive - supporting all ages through collective action🔗 oe.cd/5-l

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Are #training programmes equipping workers with the AI #skills they’ll need for the future? Find out with new OECD analysis ➡️ oe.cd/bridging-ai-sk… #OECDAI

OECD_Social's tweet image. Are #training programmes equipping workers with the AI #skills they’ll need for the future?

Find out with new OECD analysis ➡️ oe.cd/bridging-ai-sk…

#OECDAI

The need for strategic infrastructure investment has never been greater. Join us now as we set out a Roadmap to 2050 - ensuring infrastructure development is sustainable, equitable & future-ready. Watch live: brnw.ch/21wSbqA

OECD's tweet image. The need for strategic infrastructure investment has never been greater.

Join us now as we set out a Roadmap to 2050 - ensuring infrastructure development is sustainable, equitable & future-ready.

Watch live: brnw.ch/21wSbqA

International aid decreased in 2024 for first time in 6 yrs. Preliminary data for 2024 show that official development assistance to Ukraine fell by 16.7% to USD 15.5 billion, or 7.4% of net #ODA. Humanitarian aid dropped by 9.6% to USD 24.2 billion. 🔗 brnw.ch/21wSaW5

OECD's tweet image. International aid decreased in 2024 for first time in 6 yrs.

Preliminary data for 2024 show that official development assistance to Ukraine fell by 16.7% to USD 15.5 billion, or 7.4% of net #ODA.

Humanitarian aid dropped by 9.6% to USD 24.2 billion.

🔗 brnw.ch/21wSaW5

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Health at a Glance Europe 2024: key insights Find out about key health stats of the European health systems with a special focus on: 🔹health workforce shortages 🔹the health of Europe’s ageing population 🔗 oe.cd/5NB #SoHEU24 #HealthUnion #HealthWorkforce

OECD_Social's tweet image. Health at a Glance Europe 2024: key insights  

Find out about key health stats of the European health systems with a special focus on:  
🔹health workforce shortages 
🔹the health of Europe’s ageing population  
🔗 oe.cd/5NB
#SoHEU24 #HealthUnion #HealthWorkforce

OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives reposted

New OECD data shows that over 100 million jobs depend on the #OceanEconomy. But the future of #ocean work depends on how we prepare for automation and skills transitions. Our blog looks at the data and explores what the future holds: oe.cd/5-Z #BlueEconomy #UNOC3

OECDinnovation's tweet image. New OECD data shows that over 100 million jobs depend on the #OceanEconomy. But the future of #ocean work depends on how we prepare for automation and skills transitions.

Our blog looks at the data and explores what the future holds: oe.cd/5-Z

#BlueEconomy #UNOC3

OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives reposted

💡 Cities across the @OECD are experiencing major demographic shifts due to population ageing. The share of residents aged 65 and older in metropolitan areas is projected to rise from 20.9% in 2020 to 27.9% by 2040. NEW checklist on cities for all ages🔗 oe.cd/5-l

OECD_local's tweet image. 💡 Cities across the @OECD are experiencing major demographic shifts due to population ageing.

The share of residents aged 65 and older in metropolitan areas is projected to rise from 20.9% in 2020 to 27.9% by 2040.

NEW checklist on cities for all ages🔗 oe.cd/5-l
OECD_local's tweet image. 💡 Cities across the @OECD are experiencing major demographic shifts due to population ageing.

The share of residents aged 65 and older in metropolitan areas is projected to rise from 20.9% in 2020 to 27.9% by 2040.

NEW checklist on cities for all ages🔗 oe.cd/5-l
OECD_local's tweet image. 💡 Cities across the @OECD are experiencing major demographic shifts due to population ageing.

The share of residents aged 65 and older in metropolitan areas is projected to rise from 20.9% in 2020 to 27.9% by 2040.

NEW checklist on cities for all ages🔗 oe.cd/5-l
OECD_local's tweet image. 💡 Cities across the @OECD are experiencing major demographic shifts due to population ageing.

The share of residents aged 65 and older in metropolitan areas is projected to rise from 20.9% in 2020 to 27.9% by 2040.

NEW checklist on cities for all ages🔗 oe.cd/5-l

The need for strategic infrastructure investment has never been greater. Join us tomorrow at the Conference on Infrastructure Governance as we set out a roadmap to ensure infrastructure development is sustainable, equitable & future-ready. Register: brnw.ch/21wSa2d

OECD's tweet image. The need for strategic infrastructure investment has never been greater.

Join us tomorrow at the Conference on Infrastructure Governance as we set out a roadmap to ensure infrastructure development is sustainable, equitable & future-ready.

Register: brnw.ch/21wSa2d

A well-implemented circular economy approach – where resources are reused, repaired & recycled – could cut emissions by up to 70% by 2050 and sharply reduce urban waste. 🔗 brnw.ch/21wS9iO | #OECDUrbanDays #EarthDay

OECD's tweet image. A well-implemented circular economy approach – where resources are reused, repaired & recycled – could cut emissions by up to 70% by 2050 and sharply reduce urban waste.

🔗 brnw.ch/21wS9iO | #OECDUrbanDays #EarthDay

#ODA to Ukraine fell in 2024 by 16.7% in real terms compared to 2023 & amounted to USD 15.5 billion, representing 7.4% of total net ODA. Within this total, USD 1.8 bil. was provided in the form of humanitarian aid—a 43% drop compared to the previous year: brnw.ch/21wS9b5

OECD's tweet image. #ODA to Ukraine fell in 2024 by 16.7% in real terms compared to 2023 & amounted to USD 15.5 billion, representing 7.4% of total net ODA.

Within this total, USD 1.8 bil. was provided in the form of humanitarian aid—a 43% drop compared to the previous year: brnw.ch/21wS9b5

How can children be both safe and empowered in the digital world? Join Secretary-General @MathiasCormann on 15 May for the launch of our new report that explores digital opportunities, risks and strategies for child #WellBeing. Register here ➡️ brnw.ch/21wS93K

OECD's tweet image. How can children be both safe and empowered in the digital world?  

Join Secretary-General @MathiasCormann on 15 May for the launch of our new report that explores digital opportunities, risks and strategies for child #WellBeing. 

Register here ➡️ brnw.ch/21wS93K

OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives reposted

In 2024, 34 out of 38 #OECD countries granted tax relief for R&D expenditures. Close to 55% of total support for business #RandD in the @OECD area is provided through #TaxIncentives, according to our latest statistics. 📊📈 Read more and browse the data: oe.cd/5-V

OECDinnovation's tweet image. In 2024, 34 out of 38 #OECD countries granted tax relief for R&D expenditures. Close to 55% of total support for business #RandD in the @OECD area is provided through #TaxIncentives, according to our latest statistics.

📊📈 Read more and browse the data: oe.cd/5-V

OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives reposted

Pleased to sign a new MoU with #UN Under-SG Amandeep Gill, to enhance #OECD / #UN co-operation on #AI. The @OECD and the @UN are advancing principled and evidence-based approaches for countries to harness the economic and societal benefits of artificial intelligence. #OECDAI

MathiasCormann's tweet image. Pleased to sign a new MoU with #UN Under-SG Amandeep Gill, to enhance #OECD / #UN co-operation on #AI.

The @OECD and the @UN are advancing principled and evidence-based approaches for countries to harness the economic and societal benefits of artificial intelligence.

#OECDAI

Have you heard about the OECD’s Youthwise initiative? It’s a platform for young changemakers (18–30) to contribute to international policy discussions. 🗓️ Applications open until 15 May! Learn more & apply: oecd.org/en/about/progr…


OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives reposted

⚡How can we unlock the trillions needed for a #NetZero future? On #EarthActionDay2025, (re)discover this @OECD Environment Working paper on bridging the #CleanEnergy investment gap. ➡️ oecd.org/en/publication… #OurPowerOurPlanet

OECD_ENV's tweet image. ⚡How can we unlock the trillions needed for a #NetZero future?

On #EarthActionDay2025, (re)discover this @OECD Environment Working paper on bridging the #CleanEnergy investment gap.

➡️ oecd.org/en/publication…

#OurPowerOurPlanet

OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives reposted

📢 Happening today: Join us from 16:00 to 17:00 CEST for the launch of the @OECD - @EU_Commission JRC Handbook on Extended Supply and Use Tables & Extended Input–Output Tables! Register below👇 oe.cd/5-k #OECDStats @EU_ScienceHub

OECD_Stat's tweet image. 📢 Happening today: Join us from 16:00 to 17:00 CEST for the launch of the @OECD - @EU_Commission JRC Handbook on Extended Supply and Use Tables & Extended Input–Output Tables!  

Register below👇
oe.cd/5-k 

#OECDStats @EU_ScienceHub

City populations are ageing – risking pressure on health systems and lower economic productivity. Our new report supports policy makers to design cities for all ages. 🔗 brnw.ch/21wS7sk | #OECDUrbanDays


Subnational governments are key to sustainable development. Our paper shows the effectiveness of city-to-city partnerships, a form of decentralised development co-operation. brnw.ch/21wS7g2 | #OECDUrbanDays

OECD's tweet image. Subnational governments are key to sustainable development.

Our paper shows the effectiveness of city-to-city partnerships, a form of decentralised development co-operation. 

brnw.ch/21wS7g2 | #OECDUrbanDays

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