The Philippines has been one of the world’s fastest-growing economies over the past 15 years. Ambitious pro-competition reforms to boost productivity and improvements in social protection to support formal job creation, along with fiscal prudence and climate action, would maintain this growth momentum, according to a new OECD report.The first OECD Ec...
The latest peer review results on preferential tax regimes and no or only nominal tax jurisdictions highlight continued progress by jurisdictions worldwide to ensure their tax systems do not enable harmful tax practices and enhance transparency, in line with the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard. During its meeting in November 2025, the OECD Forum on Har...
Download in PDF (data tables included)The OECD unemployment rate remained stable at 5.0% in December 2025, having been at or just below this mark since April 2022 (Figure 1).1 The unemployment rate also held steady in 22 of the 32 OECD countries, where data were available, compared with November 2025. It fell in seven countries, while it rose in Canad...
Real household income per capita in the OECD again rose by 0.3% in Q3 2025, while still lagging behind growth in real GDP per capita of 0.5%. Both figures are unchanged from the previous quarter.Download in PDF (data tables included)Real household income per capita in the OECD again rose by 0.3% in Q3 2025, while still lagging behind growth in real GDP per...
Policy reforms, EU integration and macroeconomic stability have helped Bulgaria’s economic performance move steadily closer to that of OECD economies in recent years. A comprehensive set of reforms is now needed to sustain this strong progress, according to a new OECD report.The latest OECD Economic Survey of Bulgaria projects that GDP growth wi...
The OECD has released updated guidance by the Inclusive Framework on BEPS, aimed at improving tax certainty by helping tax administrations and taxpayers resolve cross-border tax treaty disputes in an efficient, effective and timely manner.The Manual on Effective Mutual Agreement Procedures (MEMAP): 2026 Edition serves as a roadmap for navigating ...
The OECD will present its latest Economic Survey of Bulgaria on Thursday 5 February. The Survey examines Bulgaria’s economic performance in the face of global and domestic challenges. A special chapter takes an in-depth look at addressing low productivity and subdued private investment.OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann will present the...
AboutSince 2012, the OECD Global Forum on VAT has been a unique platform for an inclusive dialogue on the design and operation of Value Added Taxes/Goods and Services Taxes (VAT/GST). This meeting will once again offer the opportunity for stakeholders from around the world to share policy analysis and experience, identify best practices and strengthen inte...
The OECD will release its new Economic Survey of Australia on Thursday 22 January (AEDT Canberra time). The Survey examines Australia’s economic performance in the face of global and domestic challenges. The Survey will be published at 00:00 AEDT on 22 January (14:00 CET Paris time on W...
Key messages • AI adoption can improve public sector efficiency and service quality by supporting and accelerating administrative and support tasks. • Building internal capability for AI is important in public administrations to ensure compliance, accountability, and effectively leverage AI tools to achieve organisational goals....
