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Responsible gold also means supporting livelihoods of artisanal miners

Today the discourse on “conflict minerals” has changed. It’s not just about conflict-free, it's about promoting responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict areas, despite the challenges. This blog discusses the urgent need to create responsible supply chains of artisanal gold, and support the livelihoods of miners in the informal gold industry, and how OECD guidance can help companies do this.




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Promoting inclusive business through responsible business. Part 1 – Outsource production not responsibility

The private sector plays an important role in economic development. However to be beneficial to local populations, business must act responsibly. Part 1 of this blog discusses how business can do this, as laid out in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and make a positive contribution to economic, environmental and social progress with a view to achieving sustainable development.




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6th Meeting of the OECD Network on the Governance of State-Owned Enterprises in Southern Africa

24-25 November 2015 – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: This meeting featured discussions on recent state-owned enterprise reforms across Southern African economies. It also included the presentation of a draft handbook on ethics and business integrity for use by governments as owners and by state-owned enterprises.




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Board practices and financing for Latin American state-owned enterprises (SOEs)

This report reviews current arrangements and trends in board nomination, size and composition, evaluation, training, induction and use of committees in Latin American SOEs. It also includes financing and budgeting. The countries covered are Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.




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Inclusive business can help solve the sustainability equation

From the early 2000s, sustainability has emerged as a central policy-making consideration as climate change and population growth have heightened concerns about already-stretched natural resources.




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OECD Forum 2016: Productive economies, Inclusive societies

Forum 2016, entitled Productive economies, Inclusive societies will be organised around the 3 cross-cutting themes of the OECD Week: inclusive growth and productivity, innovation and the digital economy, and international collaboration for implementing international agreements (COP21 and the Sustainable Development Goals) and standards (BEPS and automatic exchange of information).




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Liability of Legal Persons for Foreign Bribery: A Stocktaking Report

This stocktaking report first presents a chronology of how systems for the liability of legal persons have evolved among the 41 Parties to the Anti-Bribery Convention. It then presents a “mapping” of the features of these systems for the 41 Parties.




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Corporate accountability is essential to human rights in the network society

The truth is that human rights are not sustainable, or in some places even possible, in today’s networked society unless public and private actors take responsibility. Governments and corporations alike must commit to design, manage, and govern technologies in a manner that is consistent with international human rights standards.




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OECD Investment Policy Review of Southeast Asia

This report builds on national reviews of seven countries in Southeast Asia. It looks at common challenges across the region and at the interplay between regional initiatives and national reforms.




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Facilitating social dialogue under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

This study explores the role of the National Contact Points in dealing with cases relating to the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises with a particular focus on labour issues and social dialogue.




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Survey on the sourcing practices of SMEs operating in the garment and footwear sector supply chain

As part of the implementation strategy for the recently adopted OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector, the OECD is conducting a series of surveys that target SMEs operating within the sector.




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Opportunity For Hotel Management / Aviation Graduates -2020 Passout

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Societal intelligence

Seventy years ago, scientist Alan Turing philosophically asked whether machines could think. Coined in 1956, the terms artificial intelligence and AI are now everywhere. Since 2011, breakthroughs in “machine learning”–an AI subset that uses a statistical approach–has dramatically improved the ability of machines to make predictions. A machine learning technique called “neural networks”, as well as large datasets and computing power, are fueling AI’s rapid expansion.




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Algeria Social Security Rate For Employees

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Algeria stands at 9 percent. In Algeria, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Algeria because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Algeria Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Algeria Personal Income Tax Rate

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Algeria stands at 35 percent. In Algeria, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Algeria. This page provides the latest reported value for - Algeria Personal Income Tax Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Algeria Employed Persons

The number of employed persons in Algeria increased to 11001 Thousand in 2018 from 10858 Thousand in 2017. Employed Persons in Algeria averaged 9531.86 Thousand from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 11001 Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 6700 Thousand in 2003. This page provides - Algeria Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Brazil Employed Persons

The number of employed persons in Brazil decreased to 92.22 Million in March of 2020 from 93.71 Million in February of 2020. Employed Persons in Brazil averaged 91.07 Million from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 94.55 Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 87.63 Million in March of 2012. In Brazil, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Employed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Brazil Exports of Gasoline

Exports of Mfc Prds - Gasoline in Brazil increased to 2011 USD Million in April from 87.82 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Mfc Prds - Gasoline in Brazil averaged 48.62 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2011 USD Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 0 USD Million in January of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Gasoline.




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Brazil Exports (Fob): Motor Cars,Tractor Parts & Accessories

Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Motor Cars,Tractor Parts & Accessories in Brazil decreased to 63 USD Million in April from 132 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Mfc Prds - Motor Cars,Tractor Parts in Brazil averaged 160.64 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 393.86 USD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 26.81 USD Million in February of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Motor Cars,tractor P.




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Brazil Exports of Crude Soybean O

Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Crude Soybean O in Brazil increased to 73 USD Million in April from 72.11 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Crude Soybean O in Brazil averaged 72.11 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 345.95 USD Million in May of 2012 and a record low of 0.53 USD Million in February of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi Mfc Prds - Crude Soybean O.




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Brazil Exports (Fob): Oil Cake & Soybean Residues

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Oil Cake & Soybean Residues in Brazil increased to 558 USD Million in April from 537.39 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Oil Cake & Soybean R in Brazil averaged 217 USD Million from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 918.20 USD Million in June of 2014 and a record low of 0.77 USD Million in April of 1970. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Oil Cake & Soybe.




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Brazil Exports (Fob): Soybeans Including Grinded

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Soybeans Including Grinded in Brazil increased to 5460 USD Million in April from 3978.11 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Soybeans Including G in Brazil averaged 797.47 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5460 USD Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 0 USD Million in January of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Soybeans Includi.




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Bulgaria Employed Persons

The number of employed persons in Bulgaria decreased to 3222.70 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3299.20 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Bulgaria averaged 3020.10 Thousand from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3417.30 Thousand in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of 2628.18 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2001. In Bulgaria, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Bulgaria Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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South Korea Household Gross Saving Ratio

Household Saving Rate in South Korea increased to 35 percent in the third quarter of 2019 from 34.60 percent in the second quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in South Korea averaged 32.57 percent from 1970 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 42.70 percent in the first quarter of 1988 and a record low of 13.40 percent in the third quarter of 1971. In South Korea, Households Savings correspond to the income saved during a certain period of time. This page provides - South Korea Households Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Germany Personal Savings Ratio

Household Saving Rate in Germany increased to 11.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 10.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in Germany averaged 11.99 percent from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.30 percent in the second quarter of 1975 and a record low of 7.80 percent in the first quarter of 1960. In Germany, Personal Savings correspond to the ratio of personal income saved to personal net disposable income during a certain period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Personal Savings - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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South Africa Household Saving Ratio

Household Saving Rate in South Africa decreased to -0.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from -0.10 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in South Africa averaged 4.69 percent from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23.80 percent in the second quarter of 1972 and a record low of -2.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013. In South Africa, household saving ratio refers to the income saved by household during a certain period of time. Based on current prices. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Households Savings - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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United States Personal Savings Rate

Household Saving Rate in the United States increased to 13.10 percent in March from 8 percent in February of 2020. Personal Savings in the United States averaged 8.82 percent from 1959 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17.30 percent in May of 1975 and a record low of 2.20 percent in July of 2005. In the United States, Personal Saving Rate correspond to the ratio of personal income saved to personal net disposable income during a certain period of time. This page provides - United States Personal Savings Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Mexico Personal Savings

Household Saving Rate in Mexico remained unchanged at 21.20 percent in 2019 from 21.20 percent in 2018. Personal Savings in Mexico averaged 22 percent from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25.70 percent in 2006 and a record low of 19.80 percent in 2014. This page provides - Mexico Personal Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Somalia Corruption Index

Somalia scored 9 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Somalia averaged 10.50 Points from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 21 Points in 2005 and a record low of 8 Points in 2012. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Somalia Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Germany Employed Persons

The number of employed persons in Germany decreased to 45132 Thousand in March of 2020 from 45244 Thousand in February of 2020. Employed Persons in Germany averaged 40492.42 Thousand from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 45244 Thousand in February of 2020 and a record low of 37643 Thousand in November of 1993. In Germany, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Employed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Poland Employed Persons

The number of employed persons in Poland decreased to 16467 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 16619 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Poland averaged 15970.43 Thousand from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16619 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 15177 Thousand in the first quarter of 2010. In Poland, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Poland Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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South Korea Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in South Korea increased to 2958283.40 KRW Billion in February from 2926410.10 KRW Billion in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in South Korea averaged 726979.71 KRW Billion from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2958283.40 KRW Billion in February of 2020 and a record low of 590.60 KRW Billion in January of 1970. South Korea Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - South Korea Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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South Africa Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in South Africa increased to 3233262 ZAR Million in March from 3039985 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in South Africa averaged 644255.77 ZAR Million from 1965 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3233262 ZAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2887 ZAR Million in March of 1965. South Africa Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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Burkina Faso Loans To Private Sector

Loans To Private Sector in Burkina Faso decreased to 1917374 XOF Million in August from 1917643 XOF Million in July of 2016. Loans To Private Sector in Burkina Faso averaged 970861.46 XOF Million from 2005 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 1928646 XOF Million in June of 2016 and a record low of 427356 XOF Million in June of 2005. This page provides the latest reported value for - Burkina Faso Loans To Private Sector - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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China Total Social Financing

Loans to Private Sector in China increased to 51500 CNY HML in March from 8554 CNY HML in February of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in China averaged 10832.42 CNY HML from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 51500 CNY HML in March of 2020 and a record low of -974 CNY HML in October of 2005. In China, loans to private sector refer to total social financing, that is, the volume of financing provided by the financial system to the real economy (domestic non-financial enterprises and households) during a certain period of time. Total social financing is a broad measure of credit and liquidity in the economy as it includes off-balance sheet forms of financing such as initial public offerings, loans from trust companies and bond sales. This page provides - China Loans To Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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South Korea Loans to Private Sector

Loans to Private Sector in South Korea increased to 9013021 KRW Hundred Million in March from 8826264 KRW Hundred Million in February of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in South Korea averaged 5502385.34 KRW Hundred Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9013021 KRW Hundred Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2603700 KRW Hundred Million in December of 2004. This page provides - South Korea Loans to Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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South Africa Loans to Private Sector

Loans to Private Sector in South Africa increased to 4003046 ZAR Million in March from 3877700 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Loans to Private Sector in South Africa averaged 812851.76 ZAR Million from 1965 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4003046 ZAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 4051 ZAR Million in April of 1966. In South Africa, Loans to Private Sector refers to credit extended to the domestic private sector. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Loans to Private Sector - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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South Africa Crude Oil Production

Crude Oil Production in South Africa remained unchanged at 1 BBL/D/1K in December from 1 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in South Africa averaged 14.42 BBL/D/1K from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 58 BBL/D/1K in November of 2003 and a record low of 1 BBL/D/1K in September of 2018. This page provides - South Africa Crude Oil Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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South Africa Wages High Skilled

Wages High Skilled in South Africa increased to 22600 ZAR/Month in 2018 from 20300 ZAR/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in South Africa averaged 20500 ZAR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 22600 ZAR/Month in 2018 and a record low of 19000 ZAR/Month in 2015. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.




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South Africa Manufacturing Production

Industrial Production in South Africa decreased 2 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in South Africa averaged 0.91 percent from 1974 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.50 percent in May of 1995 and a record low of -23.20 percent in April of 2009. In South Africa, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in the manufacturing sector of the economy. This page provides - South Africa Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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South Africa Electricity Production

Electricity Production in South Africa increased to 20093 Gigawatt-hour in March from 19414 Gigawatt-hour in February of 2020. Electricity Production in South Africa averaged 18035.58 Gigawatt-hour from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23801 Gigawatt-hour in July of 2007 and a record low of 10439 Gigawatt-hour in February of 1985. This page provides - South Africa Electricity Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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South Africa Manufacturing Production MoM

Industrial Production in South Africa increased 2.50 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in South Africa averaged 0.10 percent from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.10 percent in April of 1991 and a record low of -8.70 percent in August of 1992. In South Africa, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in the manufacturing sector of the economy. This page provides - South Africa Industrial Production MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Romania Employed Persons

The number of employed persons in Romania increased to 4997.10 Thousand in February of 2020 from 4992.40 Thousand in January of 2020. Employed Persons in Romania averaged 5651.77 Thousand from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8496 Thousand in June of 1990 and a record low of 4095.20 Thousand in January of 2011. In Romania, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Romania Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Croatia Employed Persons

The number of employed persons in Croatia decreased to 1675 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1704 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Croatia averaged 1563.43 Thousand from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1704 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1344 Thousand in the first quarter of 2013. In Croatia, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Croatia Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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South Africa GDP From Transport

GDP From Transport in South Africa decreased to 266439.80 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 271489.94 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in South Africa averaged 193281.23 ZAR Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 278622.84 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 89068.60 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gdp From Transport - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.




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South Korea Car Production

Car Production in South Korea decreased to 3950617 in 2019 from 4028834 in 2018. Car Production in South Korea averaged 3774318.77 from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4657094 in 2011 and a record low of 1954494 in 1998. This page provides - South Korea Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Argentina Personal Income Tax Rate

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Argentina stands at 35 percent. In Argentina, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Argentina. This page provides - Argentina Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Argentina Employed Persons

The number of employed persons in Argentina increased to 12240 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 11934 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Argentina averaged 13106.57 Thousand from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16100.01 Thousand in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of 10560.47 Thousand in the second quarter of 1991. In Argentina, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Argentina Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Czech Republic Employed Persons

The number of employed persons in Czech Republic decreased to 5277.42 Thousand in the first quarter of 2020 from 5304.70 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Czech Republic averaged 4971.11 Thousand from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5326.33 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 4675.90 Thousand in the first quarter of 2004. This page provides - Czech Republic Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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South Africa Business Confidence

Business Confidence in South Africa decreased to 18 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 26 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in South Africa averaged 43.29 points from 1975 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 92 points in the third quarter of 1980 and a record low of 12 points in the fourth quarter of 1977. In South Africa, the BER Business Confidence Index covers 1,400 business people in the building sector, 1,400 in the trade sector and 1,000 in manufacturing. The survey assesses the level of optimism that senior executives in the companies have about current and expected developments regarding sales, orders, employment, inventories and selling prices. The index varies on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 indicates an extreme lack of confidence, 50 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page provides - South Africa Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.