The OECD is an intergovernmental economic organization with 30 member countries that aims to stimulate economic progress and world trade. It provides statistics and analysis to compare policy experiences between countries. The OECD works with governments to find policies that improve economic and social well-being in areas like employment, education, innovation, and sustainable development. The organization is overseen by representatives from member countries and operates with the goals of supporting economic growth while also raising living standards.

1. OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

4. Global partners OECD member countries Countries invited to open talks on potential membership Countries to which OECD is offering enhanced engagement (Click on map to view names)

7. Who drives OECD’s work? Council Oversight and strategic direction Representatives of member countries and of the European Commission; decisions taken by consensus Committees Discussion and implementation Representatives of member countries and of invited non-members work with the OECD Secretariat on specific issues Secretariat Analysis and proposals Secretary-General Deputy Secretaries-General Directorates

16. Some OECD facts Two official languages: English & French Secretariat staff: more than 2500 OECD’s headquarters are located in Paris, France OECD’s Secretary-General is Mr. Angel Gurría The OECD’s total budget is € 340 million (2007)