5 minute readMore timely statistics and data allow us to respond swiftly to new developments. More granular data means that we can be more targeted in our policy advice and better account for disparities across gender, regions, industries, firm size or demographics. But statistics and data must be trustworthy and of good quality. In short, they must be fit for purpose.
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2 minute readSignificantly more men than women become ICT specialists, and this gap persists across countries.
Differences in young men and women’s education in STEM and ICT are well demonstrated.
4 minute readAfter six decades of consistent growth, the unprecedented shock of the global COVID-19 pandemic saw tourism come to a near complete standstill. Two years on, there’s still huge uncertainty for the tourism sector. What lies in store for tourism in 2023 and beyond? Before the pandemic, tourism generated 4.4% of GDP on average in OECD countries.
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9 minute readWith most students having experienced remote learning over the past year due to COVID-19 related restrictions, the importance of teachers and schools has become only more evident.
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3 minute readMultinational Enterprises (MNEs) have been at the forefront of changes in the global economy over the last few decades, as trade and investment barriers have been removed and transportation and communication costs have declined. In a world of global value chains, understanding MNEs – where they are, how they operate, and where they pay taxes…
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4 minute readHow does the digital transformation affect women’s and men’s well-being? Digital technologies are radically and rapidly changing the way people work, consume, get information and communicate, but their consequences may differ for women and men.
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