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ECONOMY: Pace of reform is accelerating in countries hit hardest by crisis

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15 February 2013Structural reforms offer governments a powerful tool to boost growth, create jobs and bring about a strong and balanced economic recovery, according to the latest Going for Growth report. Read more

CORPORATE TAX: Stronger international co-operation needed

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12 February 2013Rules to protect multinationals from paying double taxation often allow them to pay low or no taxes, leaving citizens and domestic businesses to make up the difference. To make the global tax system fair to all, governments must work together to find solutions that are good for investment, growth and employment. Read more

UK: Boosting growth and tackling inequality are key to recovery

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6 February 2013Fiscal consolidation needs to be embedded in a comprehensive package of reforms that boost growth and reduce inequality, says the latest Economic Survey of the UK. Read more

KOREA: Strengthening social cohesion to boost growth and equity

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5 February 2013Korea should build on its strong economy and well-educated workforce in order to meet the challenges of a fast-ageing population and rising income inequality, according to a new OECD report. Read more

COLOMBIA: Outlook strong, but deep challenges remain

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31 January 2013The Colombian economy is strong and the outlook is promising, but the country must do more to ensure that the ongoing commodities boom contributes to sustainable and inclusive growth over the long-term, according to the latest Economic Assessment of Colombia. Read more

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Better growth for better lives

© Shutterstock We all want to come out of the crisis with a more sustainable economic system that delivers better lives for everyone, but just what is the right policy recipe to deliver the quality jobs and investment, trust and transparency, and effective regulation that we need?

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Create Your Better Life Index

Better Life Index The Better Life Index allows citizens to compare well-being across 36 countries based on 11 dimensions in the areas of material living conditions and quality of life. The updated version integrates data on gender and inequality and strengthens existing topics.

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Key issues

Restoring public finances

NEW: Global economy facing hesitant and uneven recovery

Boosting jobs and skills

NEW: Helping older workers stay employed

Restoring public trust

NEW: Reimagining governance

New sources of growth

NEW: Economic crisis and weak outlook hit R&D

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