This report explores how countries and economies can strengthen individuals’ agency as lifelong learners. Drawing on analysis of policies across 35 education systems, as well as international evidence and policy developments, the report explores how countries design and implement lifelong learning policies. It identifies four critical life moments when individuals are particularly open to learning.

OECD countries face rising public debt, ageing populations, and growing demands on health, social care and defence. Effective budgeting is critical to ensure sustainable public finances. This report highlights the importance of transparency, parliamentary oversight, and collaboration between finance ministries and line ministries – helping governments spend better for long-term impact.

Drawing on global evidence, case studies and good practice, the Toolkit provides governments, justice institutions and practitioners with practical guidance to make justice more responsive to people’s needs. Structured around five pillars – purpose and culture, service design and delivery, governance infrastructure, people’s empowerment, and evidence-based planning – the Toolkit offers self-assessment questions, checklists and...

The report provides up-to-date monitoring and evaluation of agricultural policies across 54 countries from across the world, including a chapter on Australia. This year’s edition of the report focuses on the interlinkages between trade, agriculture and the environment. It finds that integrating environmental objectives into trade policies in agriculture and food presents opportunities and challenges.

Advanced materials are regularly listed as a critical emerging technology. Insights from this report aim to support policymakers and technology assessment practitioners seeking to develop or update national strategies for emerging technologies like advanced materials to accelerate innovation and further develop national ecosystems. The report delves into how these approaches are being mobilised.