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OECD cuts Turkish economic growth forecast to lowest rate since 2020 amid Iran war, rising prices
The organization, which published its latest economic outlook under the title “Navigating Successive Shocks,” also lowered Turkey’s 2027 growth forecast to 3.6%.
OECD expects AI boom to help offset Middle East energy shock for now
A good deal in bad neighborhoods: Why the Gulf’s best bet remains in Jerusalem - opinion
Israel ranks third worldwide in AI commercialization as economy grows 3.2% ahead of Rosh Hashanah
How the OECD rates Israel and vice versa
The OECD says the Israeli economy was performing well before the COVID-19 shock, but the pandemic is threatening to reverse Israel’s recent economic achievements.
OECD economic report warns of 6% decline in GDP this year
Israel will need to tackle a number of issues head on to start its recovery process: poverty, tax policy, education and social cohesion.
OECD report finds Israeli classes over-crowded, teachers underpaid
Israel mentioned at the bottom when the issue is educational programs that join classes with on-hand experience to ensure future employment.
OECD official: Israel leads in digitization, cyber - Watch Now
"The Israeli level of development and digitization is twice that of other OECD countries."
Steve Mnuchin started a tax war between the US and OECD – opinion
If any country proceeds with a digital service tax, the US threatens “appropriate commensurate measures.”
COVID-19 grants for people ages 67+, Zoom precautions, tax treaty rules
Laid off employees ages 67 and above and company owners are not entitled to unemployment pay under the coronavirus emergency regulations. But they may perhaps qualify for an “adaptation grant”
Senior OECD official: Israeli education system is 'average at best'
Recent PISA examination results revealed a growing gap in scholastic performance between Hebrew-speaking and Arabic-speaking pupils.
Work from home, save money and protect the environment
Working remotely from a neighborhood café or regional business center can help to reduce road congestion and pollutant emissions.
‘Soup-kitchen nation:’ Relieving poverty in Israel by reducing food waste
Addressing one of the ramifications of poverty by a government-led food rescue program
Police: Severe road accidents down by 9% in 2019, fatal ones up by 10%
Within the OECD, Israel is among the countries with the highest number of fatalities in road accidents relative to the number of vehicles.
