Inequality measures in Lithuania (like in Estonia and Latvia) are high. To an important extent this is related to the high risk of poverty for non-working individuals and to the low rewards to work. Therefore, increasing the quality of jobs, ensuring that the most vulnerable have access to employment and providing adequate income support for those that have lost their job are key for making labour markets and the economy more inclusive.

GDP per capita in Lithuania rose from one third to two thirds of the OECD average level between 1995 and 2014, despite internal and external crises. Productivity catch-up was critical to this process, although the level of labour productivity also remains around one-third below the OECD average.

Although Lithuania’s growth has been impressive, inequality is high, the risk of poverty is one of the highest of European countries, and life expectancy is comparatively low and strongly dependent on socio-economic background.

In 2015 the Lithuanian government launched an ambitious Social Model reform agenda aimed at balancing flexibility of the labour market and security provided through the system of social protection.

GDP per capita in Lithuania rose from one third to two thirds of the OECD average level between 1995 and 2014, despite internal and external crises. Productivity catch-up was critical to this process, although the level of labour productivity also remains around one-third below the OECD average.

Although Lithuania’s growth has been impressive, inequality is high, the risk of poverty is one of the highest of European countries, and life expectancy is comparatively low and strongly dependent on socio-economic background.

In 2015 the Lithuanian government launched an ambitious Social Model reform agenda aimed at balancing flexibility of the labour market and security provided through the system of social protection.

In the past two decades, the income level in Lithuania has steadily risen toward that of OECD countries. Between 1995 and 2013, GDP per capita rose from one third to two thirds of the OECD average. Productivity catch-up was critical to this process, aided by enhanced integration into the global economy which enabled the adoption of more advanced production technologies from abroad.

This paper focusses on the link between urbanisation and consumption behaviour in China.

Current weak labour productivity growth in many OECD countries reflects historically weak contributions from both total factor productivity (TFP) growth and capital deepening.

Tunisia’s trade, Tunisia's openness and its integration into global value chains has improved significantly since the mid-1990s, reflecting the country's comparative advantages.

Lithuania’s economy has grown faster than most other OECD economies over the past 10 years, unemployment continues to fall and public finances have stabilised after a long period of deficits and rising debt.

Urbanisation in China has long been held back by various restrictions on land and internal migration but has taken off since the 1990s, as these impediments started to be gradually relaxed. People have moved in large numbers to richer cities, where productivity is higher and has increased further thanks to agglomeration effects.

The world is experiencing a wave of urbanisation that has the potential to greatly benefit residents, countries and the planet at large. This report analyses the secrets of successful cities and the policies that contribute to their success.

The Public Governance Review of Lithuania was launched in Vilnius on 19 June 2015 as part of the closing event of Lithuania’s Open Progress Forum "Innovative Public Sector – Mission (Im)possible?".

OECD Insights blog on how new sources of urban data and urban scaling phenomenon can inform planners and urban developers.

The role of international organisations (IOs) is critical in the development of rules and standards that can help advance the well-being of citizens in an increasingly globalised world.

This side event at the "High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development" will provide a focused discussion on how governments can tackle the governance challenges in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

07/11/12 - the OECD and the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to promote respect by multinational enterprises of the new human rights chapter of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights upon which the OECD Guidelines are based.

This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector which provides practical guidance to mining, oil and gas enterprises in addressing the challenges related to stakeholder engagement. The deadline for comment is 5 June 2015.

OECD Corporate Governance Working Paper No.17. This report examines the influence of institutional shareholders and their activities towards good corporate governance, the historical changes to practices within shareholder meetings and the role that institutional shareholders have played in the improvement of corporate governance within Japanese listed companies.

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.

This report evaluates the corporate governance framework for the Lithuanian state-owned enterprise sector relative to the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises. The report was prepared at the request of the Republic of Lithuania, reviewed by the OECD Working Party on State Ownership and Privatisation Practices and is based on discussions involving all OECD countries.

This brochure looks at the corruption, labour, human rights and environmental risks associated with the organisation of large sporting events. It describes how OECD instruments and expertise in implementation of complex projects can help host governments, event organisers and their business partners ensure that the world of sport remains associated with the traditional values of excellence and fair play.

Investment treaties are intended to offer foreign investors protection for their investments from host government conduct in violation of the treaty. This report examines how many investment treaties, as interpreted, have generated rules that can disrupt fundamental principles of corporate governance and corporate finance.

Africa is projected to have the fastest urban growth rate in the world: by 2050, Africa’s cities will be home to an additional 950 million people. Much of this growth is taking place in small and medium-sized towns. Africa’s urban transition offers great opportunities but it also presents major challenges.

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Meat Of Bovine Animals in Brazil decreased to 509 USD Million in April from 555.41 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Meat Of Bovine Anima in Brazil averaged 200.77 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 755.75 USD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 1.57 USD Million in October of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Meat of Bovine A.

Household Saving Rate in Lithuania decreased to -1.23 percent in 2018 from 0.29 percent in 2017. Personal Savings in Lithuania averaged 2.93 percent from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8.42 percent in 2010 and a record low of -4.06 percent in 2007. This page provides - Lithuania Personal Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from Mauritania in Germany increased to 7282 EUR THO in February from 6801 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Mauritania in Germany averaged 7221.76 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 29360 EUR THO in May of 2002 and a record low of 480 EUR THO in January of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Mauritania.

Loans To Private Sector in Mauritania increased to 387 MRO Billion in March from 385.10 MRO Billion in February of 2014. Loans To Private Sector in Mauritania averaged 295.77 MRO Billion from 2007 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 398.40 MRO Billion in December of 2013 and a record low of 172.30 MRO Billion in July of 2007. Loans To Private Sector in Mauritania is reported by the Central Bank of Mauritania. This page provides - Mauritania Loans To Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Romania increased to 107702 RON Million in July from 107564.30 RON Million in June of 2018. Loans To Private Sector in Romania averaged 101024.50 RON Million from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 121752.80 RON Million in September of 2012 and a record low of 48811.80 RON Million in January of 2007. This page provides - Romania Loans To Private Sector- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages High Skilled in Romania increased to 2880 RON/Month in 2018 from 2290 RON/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in Romania averaged 2267.50 RON/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2880 RON/Month in 2018 and a record low of 1860 RON/Month in 2015. This page provides - Romania Wages High Skilled- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

IP Addresses in Afghanistan decreased to 14505 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 15003 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Afghanistan averaged 10249.72 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 17245 IP in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 3049 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for AfghanistanIP Addresses.

Temperature in Afghanistan decreased to 2.88 celsius in December from 7.73 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Afghanistan averaged 14.04 celsius from 1838 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 28.53 celsius in July of 1997 and a record low of -4.55 celsius in January of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Afghanistan Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Afghanistan decreased to 19.04 mm in December from 42.92 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Afghanistan averaged 26.36 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 134.33 mm in April of 1915 and a record low of 0.13 mm in September of 1929. This page includes a chart with historical data for Afghanistan Average Precipitation.

Afghanistan recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 0.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Afghanistan averaged -11.59 percent of GDP from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -0.40 percent of GDP in 2018 and a record low of -26.80 percent of GDP in 2008. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Afghanistan Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Afghanistan recorded a Current Account deficit of 28 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2017. Current Account to GDP in Afghanistan averaged -46.39 percent from 2003 until 2017, reaching an all time high of -20 percent in 2016 and a record low of -75.20 percent in 2006. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Afghanistan Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in Afghanistan increased 14.60 percent in December of 2017 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Afghanistan averaged 22.32 percent from 2009 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 82.50 percent in 2016 and a record low of -11.80 percent in 2012. This page provides - Afghanistan Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Afghanistan decreased to 7406.60 USD Million in 2018 from 7792.60 USD Million in 2017. Imports in Afghanistan averaged 5281.03 USD Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8932.39 USD Million in 2012 and a record low of 1966.07 USD Million in 2005. Afghanistan main imports are: petroleum (33 percent of total imports), machinery and equipment (15 percent), food items (14 percent) and base metals and related articles (9 percent). Main import partners are: Pakistan (14 percent of total imports), Russia (13 percent), Uzbekistan (11 percent), Iran (9.1 percent) and China (9 percent). Others include: Turkmenistan, Japan and Kazakhstan. . This page provides - Afghanistan Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Afghanistan increased to 875.24 USD Million in 2018 from 831.93 USD Million in 2017. Exports in Afghanistan averaged 411 USD Million from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 875.24 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 69.10 USD Million in 2002. In Afghanistan, exports account for around 20 percent of GDP. Afghanistan main exports are: carpets and rugs (45 percent of total exports); dried fruits (31 percent) and medicinal plants (12 percent). Main export partners are: Pakistan (48 percent of total exports), India (19 percent) and Russia (9 percent). Others include: Iran, Iraq and Turkey. . This page provides - Afghanistan Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Afghanistan increased to 204 USD Million in 2018 from 191 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Afghanistan averaged 227.67 USD Million from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 296 USD Million in 2010 and a record low of 182 USD Million in 2005.

Afghanistan recorded a government debt equivalent to 7.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Afghanistan averaged 12.12 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 23 percent in 2006 and a record low of 7.10 percent in 2018. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Afghanistan Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Afghanistan was last recorded at 563.80 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Afghanistan is equivalent to 4 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Afghanistan averaged 478.53 USD from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 587.60 USD in 2013 and a record low of 330.30 USD in 2002. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Afghanistan GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Afghanistan was last recorded at 1734.70 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Afghanistan, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 10 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Afghanistan averaged 1472.31 USD from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1807.80 USD in 2013 and a record low of 1016.20 USD in 2002. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Afghanistan GDP per capita PPP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gdp Constant Prices in Afghanistan decreased to 548531 Million AFS in 2018 from 549450 Million AFS in 2017. Gdp Constant Prices in Afghanistan averaged 378777.63 Million AFS from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 549450 Million AFS in 2017 and a record low of 202528 Million AFS in 2003. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Afghanistan decreased to 120785 AFN Million in 2018 from 139181 AFN Million in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Afghanistan averaged 106196.41 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 139181 AFN Million in 2017 and a record low of 77324 AFN Million in 2004. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Afghanistan increased to 73330 AFN Million in 2018 from 65138 AFN Million in 2017. GDP From Construction in Afghanistan averaged 44232.43 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 73330 AFN Million in 2018 and a record low of 8700 AFN Million in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gdp From Manufacturing in Afghanistan increased to 51872 AFN Million in 2017 from 51524 AFN Million in 2016. Gdp From Manufacturing in Afghanistan averaged 44620.01 AFN Million from 2002 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 51872 AFN Million in 2017 and a record low of 34286.60 AFN Million in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Afghanistan recorded a trade deficit of 5131.30 USD Million in 2018. Balance of Trade in Afghanistan averaged -4684.60 USD Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -1660.90 USD Million in 2005 and a record low of -8517.90 USD Million in 2012. Since 2006, Afghanistan´s trade deficit has been widening as imports have surged due to the reconstruction effort. Afghanistan main exports are: carpets and rugs; dried fruits and medical plans. Main imports are: petroleum; machinery and equipment and food items. Afghanistan´s main trading partners are: Pakistan (48 percent of total exports and 14 percent of imports) and Russia (9 percent of exports and 13 percent of imports). Others include: Iran, China, India, Japan and Turkey. This page provides - Afghanistan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Afghanistan is ranked 173 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Afghanistan deteriorated to 173 in 2019 from 167 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Afghanistan averaged 171.42 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 183 in 2016 and a record low of 154 in 2010. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Afghanistan.