OECD

What is OECD?

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental economic organization with 37 member countries. The organization was founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade.

The organization started as OEEC in 1948 and only included European countries. However, after the United States and Canada joined the organization in the 1960s, the organization changed its name to OECD and grew to include more countries.

Now, the OECD is one of the world’s unique forums, where the governments of 37 democratic countries with market economies work together, along with over 70 non-member economies, to promote economic growth, prosperity, and sustainable development.

Additionally, the OECD works to establish international norms, to find evidence-based solutions for a range of social, economic, and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs, to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, the OECD is a hub for data and analytics.

Current members of OECD are: