In recent years, concerns have increased about the use of, or threatened use of, acts of economic coercion, often in the form of trade and investment-related measures. This paper provides an initial, objective economic analysis of economic coercion with a view to helping generate greater awareness and a basis for further discussions on this issue.

The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges to education systems and students worldwide, particularly impacting vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. In response, OECD education systems implemented a variety of new policies and practices to address these challenges. As the pandemic subsides, there is a pressing need to assess the effectiveness of these measures. This assessment is crucial...

This working paper summarises some of the key issues and trends with regards to 'offshoring' and 'reshoring'. It then sets out a research agenda which would result in a better understanding the future of offshoring and reshoring and their impact on domestic labour markets, which would help policy-makers in OECD countries plan for the changes...

In striving to enhance good governance and the organisational capacities of small island developing states (SIDS), development partners need to understand the local contexts, working methods and characteristics of the country they are working with. Subsequently, the authors of this paper argue that consideration should be given to how to view these factors as strengths...

This policy brief provides reflection and background on the topic of supporting Indigenous learners in upper secondary education from a Peer Learning Discussion hosted by the OECD’s 'Above and Beyond: Transitions in Upper Secondary Education' project, which analyses transitions into, through and out of upper secondary education.