Gaps in GDP per capita between different countries are directly related to the productivity gaps between their respective economies, with education being the main factor in these differences.
The OECD report "Promoting inclusive growth of productivity in Latin America" says that although the region made progress in reducing poverty over the past 20 years, it still stands out at the global level, because of the unequal income its inhabitants.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development wants to prevent schemes that allow using different jurisdictions in order to avoid paying tax where the activity is being carried out.
An article in DF.cl reports that "The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has prepared a report, commissioned by the G20, which will be presented in early February to launch changes in international tax regulations that prevent multinationals from exploiting loopholes in order to pay very little tax by declaring profits in tax havens. "
An alliance of small territories has been proposed to encourage a discussion with the OECD over financial centers, and bring it to the attention of the United Nations.
An article in Prensa.com examines the opinions of a variety of analysts at the second Step Latam Conference held in Panama, regarding pressure from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on countries to comply with their requirements on tax information exchange.
The European Commission (EC) predicts that for the next eight years the prices of agricultural commodities will remain high.
According to a report by the EC, global food demand, the development of the biofuel sector and the a drop in crop production are contributing factors.
"The EC is basing its projections on forecasts by the European Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) made last June," taking into account the latest global economic survey. "
The Latin American Economic Outlook 2009 will be presented on 28 October 2008 at the XVIII Iberoamerican Summit of San Salvador
Are Latin American governments maximising the potential of fiscal policy as a development tool? This 2009 edition of the annual OECD Latin American Economic Outlook analyses the progress governments in the region have achieved in the fiscal realm during the last decade.
The Latin American Economic Outlook 2009 will be presented on 28 October 2008 at the XVIII Iberoamerican Summit of San Salvador
Are Latin American governments maximising the potential of fiscal policy as a development tool? This 2009 edition of the annual OECD Latin American Economic Outlook analyses the progress governments in the region have achieved in the fiscal realm during the last decade.