15-Dec-2010The global economy is recovering but youth unemployment is getting worse. Young people are more than twice as likely to be unemployed as the average worker, yet few governments are taking proactive steps to boost youth employment.Read more

10-Dec-2010Public finances are under pressure around the world. We asked finance ministers from a range of countries: “What actions is your government taking to bolster public finances, while upholding growth and services?”Read more

13-Dec-2010As the euro area recovers from a severe recession, major reforms are now needed to restore confidence and stability, says the latest OECD Economic Survey of the Euro Area. Tackling economic, fiscal and financial imbalances will be key.Read more

12-Dec-2010The financial system has still not fully recovered. Major questions remain over how banks operate and are regulated. The solutions must be found, argues William R. White, Chair of the OECD Economic and Development Review Committee.Read more

01-Dec-2010“We must be able to grow our economy in ways that the earth can sustain. That means growth without carbon and using the earth’s amazing larder of natural resources in ways that keep ecosystems healthy.” says WWF chief James P. LeapeRead more