The OECD 60th anniversary: Forging a path for better lives

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On December 14 2020, the OECD marked its 60th anniversary. The coronavirus crisis reminds us once again, that we can build our world back better only if we work closely together. The OECD is an international organisation established in 1960 that works collaboratively with governments, organisations, and civil society to build better policies for better lives. Throughout its history, the OECD has been a catalyst for change in many aspects of public policy. We encourage debate, provide evidence and promote a shared understanding of critical global issues.

The last ten years have been a decade of transformation. From improving economic performance and creating jobs, to building strong education systems, fighting inequalities, preventing international tax avoidance and evasion, we provide an important platform for dialogue and knowledge, sharing data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best practices, and advice on public policies and international standard setting.

A little bit of history
The forerunner of the OECD was the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC), which was formed to administer American and Canadian aid under the Marshall Plan for the reconstruction of Europe after World War II. The Convention transforming the OEEC into the OECD was signed at the Chateau de la Muette in Paris, France on 14 December 1960 and entered into force on 30 September 1961.

Since then, the OECD's vocation has been to deliver greater well-being worldwide by advising governments on policies that support resilient, inclusive and sustainable growth. Through evidence-based policy analysis and recommendations, standards and global policy networks, including close collaboration with the G7 and the G20, the OECD has helped advance reforms and multilateral solutions to global challenges. These span the public policy horizon, from the polluter pays principle, which the OECD developed in the 1970s, to PISA in education, not to mention tax transparency and artificial intelligence. Throughout its history, the OECD has striven to become more global, more inclusive and more relevant.
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