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Questions about OECD Development Centre

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When was the OECD Development Centre established?

The OECD Development Centre was established in 1961. It was created as an independent platform for knowledge sharing and policy dialogue between OECD member countries and developing economies.

How many countries are members of the OECD Development Centre?

The OECD Development Centre has 54 member countries in total. Of these, 25 are OECD members and 29 are non-OECD member countries.

Which non-OECD countries joined the OECD Development Centre and when?

Non-OECD members include Brazil, which joined in March 1994, India in February 2001, South Africa in May 2006, China in July 2015, and Albania in June 2023, among others. The membership expanded steadily from the 1990s through the 2020s across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

What is the Global Forum on Development?

The Global Forum on Development is a venue for high-level policy makers and civil society to exchange perspectives on poverty reduction and social cohesion. Between 2013 and 2015, it focused on preparing for the post-2015 world.

What are Multi-dimensional Country Reviews in the OECD Development Centre?

Multi-dimensional Country Reviews are analytical tools the Centre uses to help national policy makers build nationally owned development strategies. They identify concrete steps to address key constraints across all dimensions of a country's development, aiming for inclusive, sustainable, and equitable growth.

What is the OECD Social Institutions and Gender Index?

The OECD Social Institutions and Gender Index, known as SIGI, is a statistical tool produced by the OECD Development Centre. It measures the social norms, laws, and practices that discriminate against women, providing a comparative framework across countries.