Publications

Enabling Growth and Societal Protection in a Fast‑Changing World

Will be released on 3 June 2026
Author: OECD
Languages: English-French
Number of pages: 101

In a fast changing and complex environment, governments are striving to maintain streamlined regulatory design and implementation that will enable growth and societal protections. The OECD Simplifying for Success (S4S) survey provides emerging evidence on where rules and procedures are considered most burdensome and on ongoing simplification efforts. This report highlights priority areas for regulatory simplification and reform, helping governments address both symptoms and root causes of excessive regulation and offering policy considerations for more efficient and effective rulemaking.

From Strategy Design to Implementation

Will be released on 3 June 2026
Author: OECD
Languages: French-English
Number of pages: 30

Will be released on 3 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 46

Global supply chains are being reshaped by multiple forces, but two have systemic reach: the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) and the expansion of environmental requirements linked to market access. Addressing both depends on a shared foundation – digitalised, interoperable and trusted trade systems. This report examines how trade facilitation policies and tools enabled by AI and broader digital technologies can enhance supply chain resilience, efficiency and environmental performance, while effectively responding to new data and verification needs. Reaping the benefits of AI requires a functioning paperless trade environment with regulatory and technical interoperability at its core. Preconditions for this are high levels of digitisation and data standardisation, legal certainty for electronic transactions, and openness to cross-border data flows. Co-ordinated border management and enhanced international co-operation are critical to deploying digital and AI-enabled solutions that preserve efficiency while advancing resilient and environmentally performing supply chains.

Will be released on 3 June 2026 at 09:00 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 20

The Middle East plays a limited direct role in agricultural production and trade, but conflict in the region has a significant effect on global agriculture. This is because agriculture is energy intensive and closely linked to energy markets through biofuel production. Using the OECD–FAO Aglink-Cosimo model, this study analyses two transmission channels of an oil price shock to global agricultural prices: fertiliser markets and biofuel demand. Results show delayed and moderate increases in agricultural commodity prices, with the strongest impacts in countries highly dependent on imported fertilisers. Temporary increases in biofuel mandates have limited effects on food prices but may increase risks for vegetable oils.

Under Pressure

Will be released on 3 June 2026 at 09:00 CET
Author: OECD
Languages: French-English
Number of pages: 204

Economic, De‑risking and Financing Instruments for Industry Decarbonisation

Will be released on 4 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 155

This 2026 edition of the Climate Club Financial Toolkit provides a comprehensive overview of available financial solutions to help decarbonise industry sectors in both advanced economies and emerging markets and developing economies. It provides new financial instruments and case studies that illustrate concrete examples of policies and programmes that have improved access to finance, enhanced project bankability, mobilised private capital and demonstrated potential for scale-up and replicability. The report demonstrates how different financial solutions can be combined and tailored to address the risk profiles of specific low-carbon technologies in hard-to-abate sectors, and includes fresh economic assessments for cement, steel and petrochemicals. The analysis provides a strong, evidence-based analytical foundation for policymakers, industry actors and financial institutions as they co-operate and accelerate industry decarbonisation.

Will be released on 4 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 32

This paper presents a comparative analysis of government SME decarbonisation policies across seven OECD countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Korea, Spain, and the United Kingdom), covering the following policy areas: awareness-raising and training, investment support, emissions monitoring and compliance with sustainability reporting requirements, and green public procurement. Special attention in the paper is also given to the role of non-governmental stakeholders in the delivery of SME greening programmes, including business associations, universities, technology institutes and financial institutions. The comparative analysis builds on individual country case studies, available online, which allow for a more in-depth analysis of national approaches to SME decarbonisation policies.

Will be released on 4 June 2026 at 09:00 CET
Author: OECD
Languages: English-French
Number of pages: 74

What we know so far

Will be released on 5 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 9

This policy brief summarises and brings together various pieces of OECD research to build a coherent narrative on what we know about artificial intelligence (AI) and skills. The policy brief highlights the importance of skills to make a success of AI and identifies several areas for policy action and future research.

Will be released on 8 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 37

There are fifty-two National Contact Points (NCPs) for Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) with the mandate to act as state-based non-judicial grievance mechanisms under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Since 2000, NCPs have handled more than 700 cases (specific instances) relating to company operations in over 110 countries, covering issues such as human rights, employment and the environment. Despite a good track record of resolving disputes when both parties engage in the process in good faith, many companies choose not to engage with the NCP process. This paper outlines potential benefits for business to engage with NCP specific instances, drawing on past cases and research. It outlines how the unique characteristics of the NCP mechanism facilitate the resolution of complex issues, potentially helping companies avoid costs associated with RBC disputes. It also explores various incentives to engage, such as reputational risks or eligibility for government support, and highlights how the process can strengthen stakeholder relationships. Finally, it explores how participation can strengthen a company’s due diligence process and thereby support them in responding to increasing RBC expectations from regulators, business partners and investors.

Will be released on 8 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 161

Delivering in a Changing World of Work

Will be released on 8 June 2026
Authors: Inter-American Development Bank, OECD, World Association of Public Employment Services
Language: English
Number of pages: 517

This publication provides comparative insights on public employment services around the world based on a global survey. Building on its first installment, the 2026 edition provides novel and updated insights on development, challenges, and opportunities faced by public employment services worldwide. This version updates and expands the availability of structured and comparable data and policy information on the organization, structure, and practices of these services. The publication also presents data on and analyzes institutional and policy variations, the digital maturity of services, and the ways in which public employment services respond to shocks and strengthen labor market resilience. Moreover, it presents data and information on the ways in which public employment services can support employment transitions for different population groups, including migrants, and considers the role of partnerships between public employment services and the social economy to support people facing the greatest difficulties to find work. Finally, based on all findings, the publication outlines possible developments in key components of labor market policies, and provides individual country profiles for 78 public employment services from 74 countries.

Will be released on 8 June 2026 at 11:00 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 130

Different Policy Playbooks, Untapped Investment Opportunities

Will be released on 9 June 2026 at 09:00 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 134

Aligning finance with net-zero emissions and climate resilience supports reaching climate policy goals, reduces exposure to climate-related risks, fosters innovation and enhances energy security. Robust evidence on progress is needed to inform effective policymaking and impactful investment decisions across economies. This second edition of the OECD Review on Aligning Finance with Climate Goals supports these efforts by addressing three core areas: the implementation of climate-related financial sector policy playbooks, the tracking of the climate alignment of financial flows and stocks, and developments in climate metrics used in the financial sector. It provides evidence on developments since the first edition, addresses evidence gaps and presents geographical trends. Based on this analysis, the report identifies actions for policymakers to better drive the climate alignment of finance and capture untapped investment opportunities.

Will be released on 9 June 2026 at 09:30 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 268

Will be released on 10 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 80

This paper examines water risks for agriculture and outlines a typology of tools to support public authorities in anticipating, monitoring and assessing these risks. Agriculture faces multiple water risks including shortage, excess and poor water quality, alongside systemic risks from degraded freshwater systems and a destabilised water cycle. Monitoring and anticipating these risks is critical to sustaining agricultural production and protecting freshwater resources. Given the diverse water risks and decision contexts, the sector requires a suite of tools tailored to different risks and temporal and spatial scales. The relevance of specific tools depends on decisions being taken, with the highest value achieved when tools inform choices with high or irreversible costs. While technological progress is driving rapid tool development, gaps and challenges remain. Public authorities have a central role in promoting a robust data environment, while taking a long-term, holistic perspective to build systemic resilience.

Will be released on 11 June 2026 at 09:30 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 278

Assessing Policies for Planning, Delivery and Financing in Central and Southeast Asia

Will be released on 12 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 233

Will be released on 12 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 165

From Global Commitments to Country Action

Will be released on 13 June 2026
Authors: OECD, Organisation internationale de la francophonie
Language: English
Number of pages: 200

Insights from Colombia

Will be released on 15 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 56

Informal commercialisation of agricultural products is widespread in Colombian food systems. It plays a central role in supporting rural livelihoods and affordable food access, but may limit value creation, create fiscal pressures, and undermine the evidence base for policymaking. This paper examines why small-scale farmers in Colombia rely on informal markets, with particular attention to Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities. It situates informality within the broader context of rural areas and the structure of the agri-food supply chain. It proposes a characterisation of the main barriers that hinder small-scale farmers’ engagement with formal buyers, drawing on desk research and interviews with government officials, industry stakeholders, community representatives, and academics. It suggests that formal market participation could be facilitated by prioritising the provision of rural public goods, improving data and evidence on informality in food systems, better aligning agricultural policies with producer-financed parafiscal funds, and adopting a demand-driven approach to agricultural policy.

From Foundations to Transformational Impact

Will be released on 15 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 150

Will be released on 16 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 119

Will be released on 16 June 2026 at 09:00 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 70

With the rapid development and adoption of digital financial products, services and distribution channels, many countries are experiencing a significant increase in the frequency and complexity of financial scams and frauds targeting consumers. This report aims to understand the drivers of financial scams and frauds and identify effective approaches to prevent and detect them by analysing the perspectives of financial policymakers, regulators and supervisors globally. The report also puts forward a typology of the different financial scams and frauds targeting consumers to help public authorities better classify and leverage reported data.

Will be released on 17 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 73

Will be released on 17 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 90

An increasing number of OECD countries are seeking to exploit the potential of micro-credentials as a way to increase uptake of upskilling and reskilling in the face of rapid technological change and demographic aging. Micro-credentials record the learning outcomes that learners acquire on completion of learning activities that are smaller, more targeted, and more flexible than traditional formal education and training programmes and can theoretically be issued by a wide range of education and training providers. This report sets out a proposed strategy for the further implementation of micro-credentials across education and training sectors in Czechia. Developed as part of a project financed by the European Union’s Technical Support Instrument (TSI), the recommendations presented draw on an assessment of the Czech context, in-depth analysis of international policies and practice in other OECD countries and a wide-ranging consultation with stakeholders across Czech regions.

Will be released on 18 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 90

This report provides a regional analysis of how governments in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye leverage trade and investment policies and agreements to promote responsible business conduct (RBC). It builds on a screening of around 500 trade and investment agreements, takes stock of relevant policies and practices in five countries, and examines the role National Contact Points for Responsible Business Conduct play in this regard. The report identifies key trends, challenges and opportunities and sets out policy considerations to enhance the uptake of RBC through trade and investment.

Will be released on 18 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 145

Will be released on 18 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 155

Cities are engines of economic growth, yet many continue to face persistent gaps in access to jobs, affordable and quality housing, essential services, and urban amenities. Left unaddressed, these disparities can weigh on productivity, strain public finances, weaken social cohesion and erode trust in institutions. Fostering inclusive growth in cities – ensuring that all residents can contribute to and benefit from economic development – has become a central priority for policymakers at all levels of government. The report What Works for Inclusive Growth in Cities provides strategic guidance to help local and national policymakers develop and implement effective inclusive growth strategies. Drawing on evidence from a diverse range of cities, it highlights action across five policy areas: education, employment, housing and the built environment, infrastructure and services, and climate action. Designed as a practical tool, it showcases proven solutions, identifies implementation challenges, and highlights enabling factors, emphasising the importance of whole-of-government, people- and place-based approaches. The report also introduces an action-oriented roadmap, offering concrete guidance to help policymakers translate inclusive growth ambitions into effective action across different city contexts.

Will be released on 18 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 160

Intermediary cities play a pivotal “bridging” role in regional development, complementing nearby large urban centres while supporting smaller cities, towns, and rural areas. Although intermediary cities account for a substantial share of cities and host a significant portion of the urban population across the OECD, they have received limited policy attention, which has tended to focus on metropolitan areas. This gap leaves the full potential of intermediary cities underexploited and calls for stronger, evidence-based policy guidance. This report synthesises the main findings of the OECD EU project “Unlocking the Potential of Intermediary Cities for Regional Development in the European Union.” It aims to deepen understanding of the role of intermediary cities and to support policymakers in advancing more balanced, sustainable, and inclusive territorial development. The report introduces a harmonised definition, new indicators, and an experimental typology of intermediary cities. It also identifies key policy priorities to help governments unlock their potential across diverse contexts, drawing on six in-depth, place-based case studies. Finally, it presents a pilot policy toolkit that translates these insights into practical, step-by-step guidance for action.

Will be released on 18 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 100

Labour markets across OECD countries are undergoing rapid transformation, widening the gap between the skills employers need and those that formal education systems alone can provide. This report examines why skills-first approaches to hiring, talent management and skills development are becoming essential for improving labour market functioning and productivity, and what systemic changes are needed to adopt them at scale. It explores the development of common skills languages, the integration of modular learning pathways and micro-credentials into education and training systems, the adoption of skills-first human resource practices within firms, and the role of career guidance, skills passports and recognition of prior learning in linking learning to jobs. Drawing on data from the Skills-First Readiness and Adoption Index, as well as emerging policy practices across the OECD, the report identifies the conditions under which skills-first systems can reduce information asymmetries, widen access to employment opportunities, and support economic dynamism, resilience and social mobility during a period of sustained change.

Will be released on 18 June 2026 at 02:00 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 150

Supporting National Priorities

Will be released on 19 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 81

Hatching Growth

Will be released on 19 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 170

Ideas Travel

Will be released on 22 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 60

Cities worldwide are navigating common challenges, from housing affordability pressures to strained transport systems, demographic change, and resilience concerns, often within tight fiscal and administrative constraints. Subnational governments drive a substantial share of public investment and service delivery, making effective local action critical. In this context, cities are turning to ideas developed elsewhere to accelerate implementation, reduce uncertainty and improve outcomes. Yet, these practices often remain fragmented and informal rather than structured and deliberate. As part of the OECD’s work on inclusive growth in cities, this toolkit explores how cities learn from each other and offers practical guidance to support more strategic idea adoption among cities. Drawing on evidence from a survey of 76 cities across 43 countries, 16 in-depth case studies and a series of expert and practitioner workshops, the toolkit recognises the diversity of institutional structures, political priorities and resource endowments shaping local policymaking and proposes a set of 14 concrete actions to guide cities through the idea adoption process.

Will be released on 22 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 142

Will be released on 23 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 70

The Compendium of Productivity Indicators provides an overview of recent and long-term productivity trends across OECD countries and, where possible, accession countries. It decomposes aggregate productivity figures to identify the contributions of labour, capital inputs, and multifactor productivity to economic growth. Using more detailed industry level data than earlier editions, this year’s report explores variation across industries. It also examines productivity differences across and within enterprise size classes and regions. A dedicated chapter discusses how the growth accounting framework can be extended to develop environmental-adjusted measure of productivity.

Delivering Better Justice Outcomes for People

Will be released on 23 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 250

​​Ukraine’s justice system is operating under the strain of war while continuing a far-reaching programme of reform. This report examines how courts and justice institutions have maintained services despite damaged infrastructure, increased demand and disrupted working conditions, and how they are adapting to support recovery and European integration. It looks at how justice is organised and delivered in practice, including access to services, the handling of cases, the use of digital tools and the experience of people navigating the system. It also explores how the system is addressing the threefold challenge of maintaining ordinary justice services, ensuring accountability for war crimes and laying the foundations for transitional justice. The report highlights both the resilience of institutions and the pressures they face, from staff shortages and funding constraints to growing legal needs linked to displacement, loss and conflict. The report provides an overview of how the justice system is functioning today and where improvements could help ensure that services remain effective and responsive to people’s needs across the country.​

Will be released on 23 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 95

The report Developing Vocational Education and Training with Artificial Intelligence examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to transform the development of curricula, qualifications and occupational standards in vocational education and training (VET). Commonly lengthy and resource-intensive, the development processes face increasing pressure to respond to fast changing labour market needs driven by digitalisation, green transitions and structural shifts – as well as AI itself. The report analyses current and emerging applications and pilots of AI in VET development, from labour market analysis and competency mapping, to automated drafting and compliance checks. It identifies opportunities to enhance relevance, agility and efficiency in VET, while emphasising potential risks, governance needs and the continuing importance of a human-centred approach. The report provides policy considerations for effective and secure integration of AI into VET development, ensuring that VET curricula and qualifications remain relevant, trusted and future-ready. It draws on survey results across 25 countries and case studies from Croatia, England (United Kingdom), Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands and Switzerland.

Will be released on 24 June 2026
Author: OECD
Languages: Spanish-English
Number of pages: 61

This report provides an assessment of Peru’s progress in aligning its regulatory policy framework with OECD principles and best practices. It examines the evolution of Peru’s legal and institutional foundations for better regulation, the gradual adoption of regulatory management tools, and the governance arrangements supporting regulatory quality across national and subnational levels. The analysis highlights key reforms, including the General Law to Improve Regulatory Quality and its 2025 Bylaw, which strengthen institutional roles, reinforce the use of regulatory impact assessment (RIA), stakeholder engagement and administrative simplification, and promote greater coherence across government. The report documents advances in evidence-informed rulemaking, transparency and consultation, as well as the role of economic regulators in embedding OECD-aligned practices. It also identifies persistent challenges related to uneven implementation, capacity constraints, staff turnover and co-ordination gaps. Finally, it reviews Peru’s progress in responding to selected recommendations of the OECD Regulatory Policy Committee, including steps to formalise proportional RIA, introduce ex post evaluation and extend better regulation practices to subnational governments. Overall, the report offers a detailed snapshot of Peru’s regulatory policy system at a critical stage of consolidation and reform.

Will be released on 24 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 120

A level-playing field for responsible business conduct, circularity and tax policy in critical minerals can contribute to resilient supply chains that deliver economic security and better development outcomes. Based on a dedicated industry survey, this report analyses the incentives, constraints, and operational realities shaping traceability and responsible sourcing uptake across the supply chain, with a focus on nickel in Indonesia and the Philippines, and on lithium in Argentina and Chile. The report also sets out policy recommendations that governments and industry may consider for scaling up traceability in targeted, cost-effective ways.

Will be released on 24 June 2026 at 09:30 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 220

Powering the Next Growth Phase

Will be released on 25 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 300

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a cornerstone of Viet Nam’s economic transformation, helping expand exports, build industries and create jobs. As the country enters a new stage of development, maintaining strong growth will depend less on the volume of investment and more on its quality – how much it increases productivity, transfers knowledge, supports Vietnamese firms and benefits workers. This report examines how FDI can power Viet Nam’s next growth phase by boosting technology adoption, digital transformation, workforce skills, quality jobs, opportunities for women and the transition to a greener economy. It reviews how current investment policies work in practice, how different government agencies co-ordinate and how progress is tracked. The report identifies concrete reforms to attract investors that innovate, train local workers and partner with domestic suppliers – helping Vietnamese businesses move up the value chain and ensuring that investment delivers broader benefits across the economy.

Will be released on 25 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 86

State ownership can entail risks both at the enterprise and portfolio levels. This report explores how governments can move beyond fragmented, enterprise-level approaches to build a consolidated understanding of risks across their state-owned enterprise (SOE) portfolios and inform strategic portfolio management. It examines relevant risks affecting SOE portfolios, including financial, operational, sustainability, and corruption and integrity-related risks, as well their potential interlinkages. The report also considers how risk management can be integrated into ownership steering, oversight and performance monitoring moving beyond a narrow compliance exercise. Building on international standards and selected case studies, it outlines the key elements for the design and implementation of portfolio level risk management frameworks that can be adapted to different institutional settings and ownership models.

Will be released on 29 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 350

The 2026 edition of OECD Tourism Trends and Policies analyses the tourism performance and policy trends across 53 OECD member and partner economies. It explores how governments are adapting policy action to strengthen resilience and achieve more balanced economic, social, and environmental outcomes in an uncertain and changing landscape. The report emphasizes the need for flexible, co-ordinated policy approaches to put tourism on a more sustainable, resilient and competitive path, and presents data and evidence on the scale, structure and significance of the tourism economy. Tourism policy priorities and reforms are analysed, and examples of country practices highlighted. Thematic chapters provide insights on enhancing the social benefits of tourism and strengthening the sector’s capacity to adapt to extreme weather-related events.

Effective Policies for Transformation

Will be released on 29 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 171

The Role of Worker‑Oriented Policies

Will be released on 29 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 150

Canada’s longstanding productivity challenges have become increasingly urgent amid significant structural shifts related to demographic ageing, the net-zero transition, digitalisation and artificial intelligence, and global trade realignment. This Review provides concrete policy recommendations to support broadly shared productivity growth in Canada by taking a labour market perspective with an emphasis on worker-oriented policies in relation to skills, job mobility and structural change. While reviving productivity growth in Canada requires a broad range of policies related to product, housing and financial markets, policies that support the adaptability of workers to structural transformation can contribute to this process and reinforce the effectiveness of growth-enhancing policy initiatives in other domains.

Will be released on 30 June 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 52

Latvia's regions and municipalities face persistent disparities in economic performance, connectivity, and access to services - yet many possess significant untapped assets in natural capital, cultural amenities, and entrepreneurship. This report supports Latvia in translating those assets into more balanced and sustainable territorial development, by providing two interconnected contributions. First, it introduces the OECD Regional Attractiveness framework, applied at the municipal level for the first time in any OECD country, as a practical tool for subnational governments to diagnose territorial strengths and constraints, identify opportunities for co-operation, and monitor progress against regional development objectives. Five concrete use cases demonstrate how multidimensional, internationally comparable indicators can strengthen evidence-based policymaking across the full regional development cycle - from strategy design and investment programming to monitoring and evaluation. Second, it examines Latvia's multi-level governance framework, identifying the co-ordination, financing, and capacity gaps that currently limit the ability of planning regions and municipalities to fulfil their mandates. Together, the two analyses point toward a more integrated approach to regional development - one in which stronger governance frameworks, better-resourced subnational institutions, and systematic use of multidimensional territorial data reinforce each other in support of more attractive, competitive, and resilient Latvian regions.

Making Commitments Count

Will be released on 30 June 2026 at 12:30 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 104

The inaugural edition of the OECD Responsible Business Outlook provides the first global assessment of how responsible business conduct is reflected in company practice and promoted through public policies. It examines companies’ uptake of environmental and social due diligence practices – meaning the processes by which companies identify, prevent, mitigate and remediate adverse impacts in their operations, supply chains and other business relationships. The report analyses publicly disclosed information of the 10 000 largest listed firms globally, covering different regions, sectors and firm sizes. It also reviews how governments are promoting responsible business conduct across the 52 countries adhering to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises for Responsible Business Conduct, drawing on desk research and a survey of governments.

Will be released on 1 July 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 250

New Results from the 2023 Survey of Adult Skills

Will be released on 1 July 2026 at 09:00 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 100

One in three adults across OECD economies lack the foundational skills to participate effectively in the labour market and society. This share has grown over the past decade, making low foundational skills one of the most persistent structural challenges facing advanced economies. Drawing on the 2023 Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC), this report examines the scale, nature and consequences of low foundational skills in OECD countries and beyond. It analyses how the depth of skill deficits varies across countries and domains; it pinpoints the strongest predictors of low skills and uncovers distinct profiles among low-skilled populations; it highlights how these findings can inform effective policy responses. The report underscores that adults with low foundational skills are not a homogeneous group: deficits differ in severity, are distributed differently across literacy and numeracy, and reflect varying roles of migration and language background. Adults with low foundational skills face substantial and compounding disadvantages in employment, earnings, health and civic participation. Yet those who would benefit most from adult learning are consistently the least likely to engage in upskilling activities. Closing this gap requires active outreach through trusted intermediaries, provision that is contextualised and sufficiently intensive, and a sustained commitment to reaching adults whom adult learning systems have repeatedly failed to serve.

Will be released on 1 July 2026 at 10:00 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 218

Will be released on 2 July 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 170

In recent years, Greece has undergone major economic and social transformations. Given the significant emigration of the Greek population and the recognition of the contributions of the diaspora, Greek authorities are seeking to better understand this pool of talent residing abroad, which has great potential to contribute to the economic and social development of the country. This review presents the first comprehensive portrait of the Greek diaspora in OECD countries. Through a detailed profiling of Greek emigrants’ demographic characteristics, educational attainment and labour market outcomes, this review aims to strengthen the evidence base on Greeks abroad and support the design, refinement and consolidation of policies aligned with Greece’s evolving approach to diaspora engagement.

Will be released on 2 July 2026 at 15:00 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 100

Promoting Social Connectedness Through Food presents food-centred evidence and case studies to contribute to practical knowledge on how government and non-government actors can work together to boost opportunities and spaces for connection within communities. As loneliness and social isolation rise on the policy agenda, the report focuses on how growing, preparing, and eating food with others can provide accessible and adaptable ways to improve connectedness among people alongside broader well-being outcomes, including for populations facing greater barriers to social participation (such as elderly or socio-economically disadvantaged people). The report also draws insights for well-designed programme implementation to combat loneliness and isolation – with relevance for food-based activities and beyond – such as volunteer support, models for cross-sector collaboration and the need for robust evaluation evidence.

Will be released on 3 July 2026 at 09:30 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 220

Will be released on 6 July 2026 at 08:00 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 140

Panama is an open and services-oriented economy and a cornerstone of international trade, reflecting its privileged geographic position, excellence in transportation logistics and strong air and seaborne transportation infrastructure. As Panama seeks to position itself within the global semiconductor value chain, its regulatory framework provides important incentives for prospective foreign investors and it has been actively investing in initiatives to promote semiconductor-related talent, research and innovation. Continued investment in talent, reliable utilities infrastructure and the development of a local ecosystem of semiconductor suppliers and customers could help Panama capitalise on emerging opportunities to develop its ecosystem for semiconductors. This report examines opportunities and challenges for Panama’s ecosystem for semiconductors and provides recommendations to foster its development. Using both quantitative and qualitative analysis, as well as insights from a diverse group of stakeholders, the report offers policy recommendations across four key themes: co-ordinating and aligning incentives through the recently established Commission for Innovation in Microelectronics and Semiconductors, investing in skills and attracting talent to develop a semiconductor workforce, developing an ecosystem of local suppliers and customers for semiconductor firms, and ensuring reliable and sustainable utilities infrastructure.

Global Trade, Local Jobs

Will be released on 15 July 2026 at 09:00 CET
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 200

Global trade and value chains are undergoing profound transformations, reshaping where jobs are created and lost across regions and local labour markets in OECD countries. Rising geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and technological change are reconfiguring trade patterns, amplifying opportunities and vulnerabilities for places with different economic structures. Drawing on newly collected, granular regional and firm‑level data, this report analyses how trade integration, shifts from goods to services trade, and firm‑level restructuring and investment translate into uneven employment, productivity, and resilience outcomes across regions. The report introduces new indicators of regional trade integration, exposure to foreign value added, and job creation and destruction linked to firm adjustments, alongside survey evidence on how local governments are responding. While trade‑integrated regions tend to benefit from stronger employment growth and innovation, gains remain uneven and increasingly intertwined with new risks related to supply‑chain dependence and sectoral specialisation. At the same time, job creation and loss are becoming more geographically concentrated, reinforcing spatial divides but also opening new opportunities in strategic sectors, such as batteries and semiconductors. The report calls for place‑based responses that connect trade, industrial, skills and employment policies to support better local jobs, smoother worker transitions, and more resilient regional economies.

A Policy Framework

Will be released on 24 July 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 100

From Streamlining to Structured Bargaining

Will be released on 31 July 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 102

Will be released on 2 September 2026
Author: OECD
Language: English
Number of pages: 77