The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. Goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all.
Almost 60 years of experience and insights to better prepare the world of tomorrow. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, work on establishing international norms and finding evidence-based solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, they provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and global standard-setting.
- Since 2010, six new countries have joined the OECD.
- Colombia is set to become the OECD’s 37th member country.
- OECD countries and key partners represent about 80% of world trade and investment.
The OECD brings together member countries and partners that collaborate on key global issues at national, regional and local levels. Through It’s standards and initiatives, It’s work helps drive and anchor reform in more than 100 countries around the world, building on It’s collective wisdom and shared values.
Member countries
Today, 36 member countries span the globe, from North and South America to Europe and Asia-Pacific. They are represented by ambassadors, who are part of the OECD Council, which oversees and advises on work, as set out in the OECD Convention. They engage with experts and delegations from other countries, relay data and analysis, and play a key role in members country review programmes, which are designed to encourage better performances. The European Commission participates in this work, but it does not have the right to vote nor does it take official part in the adoption of standards submitted to the Council.
