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Japan’s economy has shown resilience despite the rise of near-term uncertainty and energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and is expected to grow at a moderate pace, supported by domestic demand.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an important way for economies to transfer capital, goods, services, and information. New #OECD data shows that FDI flows increased to USD 1.66 trillion in 2025, up 15% from 2024. Find out what drove this increase ➡️ brnw.ch/21x2x7k

Egypt has built strong foundations for innovation: 3 startups valued at over $1 billion each and most venture capital deals in MENA. A new #OECD review offers recommendations to spread innovation beyond start-ups and drive inclusive growth. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x2wSU

Timely discussion today at the @OECDdev Future of Development Co-operation Conference. Here’s what I told the session👇 The world is facing record levels of armed conflicts, inequality, and economic instability. Around the world, people are living the impacts of climate change. While people’s needs are sharply increasing, the resources to address them are dwindling. In this era of polycrisis, we cannot rely on traditional ways of working. It’s time for financing models and policies to evolve and adapt to change and crises. And that’s only half the journey. To advance sustainable development and address multiple crises, we must close the gap between ambition and action – building capacity to implement and deliver tangible results for the communities we serve. My thanks to the fellow panellists for an insightful exchange. #FDC2026

How can Latin America and the Caribbean boost their economic competitiveness in a rapidly changing global context? How can partnerships promote sustainable financing for development? Find out at the International Economic #LACforum2026 ➡️ brnw.ch/21x2wkM

🆕 #G7 and euro area consumer confidence fell sharply in April, partly reflecting concerns regarding the current crisis in the Middle East. Discover the @OECD Short-Term Indicators Dashboard: shorturl.at/Z986t #OECDStats

💡Great to welcome @MayorDavidHolt, President of @usmayors & member of our Champion Mayors initiative, to the @OECD last week. Watch our video below to learn how the Mayor is future-proofing Oklahoma City and how the #OECD can continue to support local leaders👇

The @OECD Peer Review of Australia examines how the country is strengthening its development co-operation in the Indo-Pacific amid growing geopolitical pressures, while keeping poverty reduction and partner country priorities at the centre. 🔗 Download: oe.cd/6ux

OECD projections show that New Zealand’s GDP growth is expected to gradually strengthen, reaching 1.4% in 2026 & 2.3% in 2027. However, recent rises in energy prices are likely to slow the pace of growth. Read the #OECD Economic Survey of New Zealand: brnw.ch/21x2vX5

Young people’s #MentalHealth is getting worse, with rising rates of depression, anxiety, psychological distress and poor well-being. Learn more about what's causing this in our new report: brnw.ch/21x2vtR

Gender equality strengthens economies by unlocking talent and boosting productivity. The OECD Forum on Gender Equality 2026, will explore how to harness digital & #AI-driven change for gender equality, so the benefits reach everyone. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x2v1H | #OECDgender

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an important way for economies to transfer capital, goods, services, and information. New #OECD data shows that FDI flows increased to USD 1.66 trillion in 2025, up 15% from 2024. Find out what drove this increase ➡️ brnw.ch/21x2uSL

OECD projections show that New Zealand’s GDP growth is expected to gradually strengthen, reaching 1.4% in 2026 & 2.3% in 2027. However, recent rises in energy prices are likely to slow the pace of growth. Read the #OECD Economic Survey of New Zealand: brnw.ch/21x2tTR

In 2025, the United States, the People's Republic of China (China) and Brazil received the most foreign direct investment (FDI), while the United States, Japan and China were the biggest investors abroad. Explore key FDI trends in the new #OECD report ➡️ brnw.ch/21x2tz3

Egypt has built strong foundations for innovation: 3 startups valued at over $1 billion each and most venture capital deals in MENA. An #OECD review offers recommendations to spread innovation beyond start-ups and drive inclusive growth. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x2tkC

Gender equality strengthens economies by unlocking talent and boosting productivity. The OECD Forum on Gender Equality 2026, will explore how to harness digital & #AI-driven change for gender equality, so the benefits reach everyone. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x2sLg | #OECDgender

How can Egypt raise manufacturing productivity? New #OECD report highlights priorities: diffusion from leading firms, investment in skills & SME finance, reducing informality and unlocking exports. Better productivity policies can spur Egypt’s growth. brnw.ch/21x2sud

Surging energy prices helped to push OECD headline inflation to 4.0% in March 2026. Headline inflation increased in most #OECD countries, remained broadly stable in two, and declined in Slovenia and Türkiye. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x2s4W #OECDstats

📊 Introducing the #SME Policy Index Data Hub ➡️ A new @OECD tool to visualise SME policy data across the Western Balkans and Türkiye, benchmark economies and track progress across 13 policy dimensions. Access the Data Hub: …sternbalkans-competitiveness.oecd.org

💡Over the past 10 years, global tourism has been reshaped by successive crises. In this @OECD podcast @shaynemac88 speaks with @Serg_Guerreiro about how governments have responded to uncertainty and what resilience means in practice. Listen🎙️soundcloud.com/oecd/fuel-fear…

#Japan: The economy’s robust start to 2026 was disrupted by surging energy prices. Moderate GDP growth of 0.7% is expected in 2026. Key priorities: boost productivity, address population ageing & tackle climate challenges. Read the @OECD survey 🔗brnw.ch/21x2rHK