The OECD Employment Outlook looks at the latest labour market developments and prospects in OECD member countries. This year's edition also assesses the impact of the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 on the labour market and the jobs of millions of workers. While total employment will not change much, many jobs will be lost...

Businesses are facing growing challenges in recruiting workers with the right skills. This paper looks specifically at the role of chambers of commerce and industry in designing and delivering skills policies. It is based on a 2024 survey to chambers of commerce around the world undertaken by the OECD, in collaboration with Eurochambres and the...

Cryptography is the collection of secure information and communication techniques employing mathematical concepts and algorithms used to disguise the content of messages. This report introduces cryptography to policymakers and includes key concepts such as symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, public key infrastructure, and end-to-end encryption.

OECD countries are increasingly investing in better understanding the potential value of using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public governance. This policy paper outlines the key trends and policy challenges in the development, use, and deployment of AI in and by the public sector.

Behavioural science research and practice are increasingly identifying ways in which government processes are hindering equitable and efficient access to programs and the policy benefits they deliver. This paper delineates good practice principles, derived from ten case studies, aimed at promoting the integration of 'sludge' audit methodologies into public governance and service design.