Portugal: Reforming the State to promote growth (May 2013)

After two decades of strong economic growth and convergence in living standards towards the levels of more prosperous OECD countries, Portugal’s performance weakened in the 2000s, productivity growth slowed and competitiveness deteriorated. Restoring Portugal’s potential for strong, inclusive growth calls for a comprehensive reform of the State.

Slovak Republic: Fostering an inclusive job-rich recovery (April 2013)

The Slovak Republic is one of the most dynamic economies in the euro area. The country has continued to converge rapidly towards the living standards of advanced OECD economies. However, the Slovak Republic should continue on its path of reform to achieve balanced, fair and sustainable growth.

Germany and the Euro Area

Addressing the Competitiveness Challenges in Germany and the Euro Area (October 2012)

The euro area is faced with the double challenge of addressing diverging competitiveness patterns between its members while redressing it vis-à-vis the rest of world. Both developments call for strong and decisive policy actions to boost productivity in all European countries, and to create mechanisms allowing for a stronger link between productivity gains and wages. The report is designed to support European countries and institutions in their efforts to formulate and implement an agenda for inclusive growth and competitiveness in Europe.

 India

India: Sustaining high and inclusive growth (October 2012)

Renewed impetus for reforms is essential for India to continue to narrow its major gap in living standards with middle-income and OECD economies, to reduce widespread poverty, to reverse rising inequality and to improve the wellbeing of all Indians. Drawing on the expertise and experience of OECD and partner countries, this Report presents an update of OECD policy advice in those areas that are critical to India’s long-term economic performance and social development.

Italy

Italy: Reviving growth and productivity (September 2012)

Over the past two years, Italy has made a major effort to speed up long overdue structural reforms. These reforms have been courageous, ambitious and wide-ranging and could add up to an estimated 4% to GDP over the next 10 years. Drawing on OECD member countries’ experiences, this brochure presents an update of key OECD policy advice in areas that are critical to Italy’s future.

Italian version: Italia - Dare slancio alla crescita et alla produttività

Mexico

Mexico: Better policies for inclusive development  (September 2012)

This document sets out the OECD's analysis and recommendations in 21 areas that are strategic for Mexico’s present and future, in order to build a more prosperous, greener and fairer country.

‌Spanish version: Mejores políticas para un desarrollo incluyente

France

Promouvoir la croissance et la cohésion sociale (June 2012)

Ce document présente les principales recommandations de l'OCDE pour la France dans des domaines essentiels tels que la croissance et l’emploi (efficacité des services publics, système financier, innovation, fonctionnement des marchés des produits et du travail, éducation, retraites, réforme fiscale, croissance verte et agriculture) et la justice sociale (santé, logement, famille, jeunesse, intégration).

  Japan

Policies for a revitalisation of Japan (April 2012)

Japan has several major strengths it can draw upon but major reforms are needed on several fronts. A keystone of the Revitalisation strategy is tax reform, not only to boost revenues but also to support growth and make it greener and more inclusive.

Japanese version: 日本再生のための政策OECDの提言

  Spain

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Spain: Policies for a sustainable recovery  (October 2011)

This report provides an update on policies that the OECD believes can contribute in six areas that are crucial for a lasting improvement in Spain’s future: public finances; labour market; pension system; innovation; environment, green growth and climate change; education.

Spanish version: España - Políticas para una recuperación sostenible

 Korea

A framework for growth and social cohesion in Korea (June 2011)

This report was prepared to help Korea identify and address main social policy challenges. It suggests specific policy options and a strategy to “go social”, based on the practices and reforms that have worked well in other countries.

Korean version: 한국의 성장과 사회통합을 위한 틀

  UK

United Kingdom: Policies for a Sustainable Recovery (July 2010)

The UK should build on its strong foundations to boost its recovery and restore confidence, according to "United Kingdom: Policies for Sustainable Recovery", a new OECD report that Secretary-General Angel Gurria presented in London.

  Greece

Greece at a Glance: Policies for a Sustainable Recovery (March 2010)

This brochure proposes a strategy to correct imbalances and modernize the Greek economy, accompanied by action plans in the following areas: public administration and budgets; pensions; the governance of state owned enterprises; tax policies; employment and social policy; education; new sources of growth, innovation and green growth;competition; the complex political economy problems associated with reforms in the public sector.

Greek version: Η Ελλάδα Με μια Ματιά Πολιτικές για Βιώσιμη Ανάκαμψη