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The OECD groups 30 member countries sharing a commitment to democratic government and the market

economy. With active relationships with some 70 other countries, NGOs and civil society, it has a global

reach. Best known for its publications and its statistics, its work covers economic and social issues from

macroeconomics, to trade, education, development and science and innovation.

The OECD plays a prominent role in fostering good governance in public service and corporate activity. It

helps governments ensuring responsiveness of key economic areas with sectoral monitoring. By deciphering

emerging issues and identifying policies that work, it helps policy-makers adopt strategic orientations. It is

well know for its individual country surveys and reviews.

The OECD produces internationally agreed instruments, decisions and recommendations to promote rules of the

game in areas where multilateral agreement is necessary for individual countries to make progress in a

globalised economy. Sharing the benefits of growth is also crucial as shown in activities such as emerging

economies, sustainable development, social issues, territorial economy and aid.

Dialogue, consensus and peer pressure are at the very heart of OECD. It's governing body, the Council, is

made up of representatives of member countries. It provides guidance on the work of OECD committees and

decides on the annual budget. It is headed by Donald J. Johnston, who has been Secretary-General since June 1,

1996.

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