Ministers have concluded the 2026 #OECDministerial Council Meeting under Finland’s chairmanship, with the Republic of Korea and New Zealand as Vice-Chairs, focused on getting industrial policies right.
Watch the video to see the highlights ⤵️
#BetterPoliciesForBetterLives
Public finances in OECD countries face mounting challenges.
With high public debt and rising spending demands, stronger budget institutions and better public understanding are key to ensuring fiscal sustainability.
Report🔗https://t.co/MXweipPi5k #RestoringPublicFinances
Rising expectations from citizens and businesses are reshaping demands on governments to deliver results with speed, clarity and impact.
Published during the #OECDMinisterial, a new report shows how regulatory simplification can ease undue burdens. 🔗https://t.co/J6n008nF1B #S4S
Digital transformation is advancing rapidly, but its benefits must be shared more broadly to build more inclusive economies and societies.
Join us at the @OECD Forum on #GenderEquality on “Harnessing the Digital Transformation for All”:
🔗https://t.co/VjJloLMotD #OECDgender
Without greater public understanding of public finances, even well-designed fiscal reforms can fail.
Successful reforms rely on public support.
See the report: https://t.co/QPMBiYPiJF
#PublicFinances#Communication
Supreme #audit institutions' independence is central to their mission of overseeing the use of public funds.
While independence is often enshrined in law, in practice it is shaped by many informal factors.
What are they, and how can they be navigated? ➡️ https://t.co/HihztSUWPn
📢 Public finances in OECD countries face mounting challenges.
With high public debt and rising spending demands, stronger budget institutions and better public understanding are key to ensuring fiscal sustainability.
See the report: https://t.co/N2zYOGFBoV #PublicFinances
Live today: the OECD Forum on Restoring Public Finances
Experts and policymakers will discuss how to strengthen public finances while building public understanding and support for reforms.
Watch live: https://t.co/qIgKAkF5DF
#BetterRegulation 📢 Licensing and Permitting
Report outlines 6 principles to help governments and licensing authorities ensure that licenses & permits (L&P) are meaningful, effective, and efficient regulatory tools that support growth & competition.
https://t.co/71ICoMXaaA
Public audit institutions are increasingly using #AI, but a gap remains between their ambitions for AI adoption and available infrastructure.
What can they do to achieve scalable AI deployment and harness its full potential?
➡️ https://t.co/X62jJaUHmv #EUReformSupport#TSI
#PublicConsultation 📢 Billions worldwide suffer from micronutrient deficiencies.
Many countries use #LargeScaleFoodFortification as part of their policy mix to address this, but its impact depends on effective regulatory governance.
🗓️ Deadline 5 June https://t.co/qeeNKVsnhE
Public finances across many OECD countries are under pressure. High debt, rising spending needs & higher borrowing costs are tightening fiscal space.
How can governments restore #publicfinances & build public support along the way?
🗓️27 May📺Livestream🔗 https://t.co/V3Ek0VP5YP
Public servants must make thousands of decisions each year. While many are routine, some can pose ethical dilemmas.
This guide helps civil servants in #Egypt to navigate challenging situations.
➡️ https://t.co/eu4u2UiVwD
Today at #InfraDays we focus on how to govern for #infrastructure resilience, covering planning, prioritisation, financing and design to ensure essential services continue across sectors and risk types.
📺 Watch the Roundtable https://t.co/gY6SxRTKur
How can countries ensure #infrastructure systems remain resilient in the face of growing risks, such as aging infrastructure, climate-related disasters, environmental degradation, and geopolitical instability?
🗓️ 6 May 📌 @OECD#InfraDays Roundtable ⤵️ https://t.co/gY6SxRTKur
How can countries deliver infrastructure projects faster while strengthening their resilience & investor confidence?
Join #OECDInfraDays 2026 on infrastructure governance & the Blue Dot Network, including recognition of high-quality projects: https://t.co/B29AYtyt39
As climate, geopolitical & technological developments emerge, delivering quality #infrastructure that is efficient & fiscally sustainable is increasingly important.
How can better governance speed up #infra delivery & strengthen resilience?
📺 #InfraDays https://t.co/CUBiAzXvJ3
🧱 Next week, the @OECD is holding a roundtable on "Governing for Infrastructure Resilience" during the #OECD#InfraDays.
Speakers from the private sector include @AXA & @EYnews.
🔎 Agenda ➡️ https://t.co/MsQakDgco0
Infrastructure investments can generate dual benefits for economic resilience and national security.
Roundtable 5 of #infradays explores how countries can design #infrastructure that supports both civilian economic activity & defence planning objectives.
https://t.co/gY6SxRTKur