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OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) is an intergovernmental organization that aims to promote economic growth, prosperity, and sustainable development among its member countries. Here are some key facts and statistics about the OECD:

Membership: The OECD has 38 member countries, including most of the world's developed economies.

Headquarters: Paris, France

Established: 1961

Mission: To promote economic growth, prosperity, and sustainable development by providing a platform for countries to share knowledge, experience, and best practices.

Key areas of focus:

  1. Economic policy: The OECD provides analysis and recommendations on economic policy issues, such as fiscal policy, monetary policy, and trade.
  2. Education: The OECD develops and implements programs to improve education outcomes, including the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
  3. Environment: The OECD works to promote sustainable development and environmental protection, including climate change mitigation and adaptation.
  4. Health: The OECD provides analysis and recommendations on health policy issues, including healthcare systems and public health.
  5. Innovation: The OECD promotes innovation and entrepreneurship, including through its Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, and Local Development.

Notable publications:

  1. Economic Outlook: A bi-annual publication that provides forecasts and analysis of the global economy.
  2. Better Life Index: A report that measures well-being and quality of life across OECD countries.
  3. PISA: An annual report that assesses the performance of 15-year-old students in reading, mathematics, and science.

Statistics:

  1. GDP (2020): $44.4 trillion (approximately 60% of global GDP)
  2. Population (2020): 1.3 billion (approximately 17% of global population)
  3. Trade (2020): $14.3 trillion (approximately 30% of global trade)