During their trip to Paris in early November, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff underlined the U.S. commitment to multilateral diplomacy, and the importance of international cooperation on global challenges from climate change to sustainable and equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Vice President Harris commended the work of the U.S. Mission ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 16 November, 2021 | Topics: Events
As the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) celebrates its 60th year, the United States chaired the Ministerial Council Meeting. The U.S. delegation was led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and included U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors Cecilia ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 12 October, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Permanent Delegation is deeply saddened by the passing of TUAC President Richard Trumka, a tireless advocate for worker rights and worker-centered trade. He held OECD members to our core democratic values and spurred actions against inequality and discrimination. His powerful voice will be sorely missed. TUAC Statement – Richard Trumka Passes Away:
https://tuac.org/news/richard-trumka-passes-away/ Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 5 August, 2021 | Topics: News
Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird celebrated United States 245th Independence Day with OECD counterparts at the Hotel Talleyrand, a place of significance for both the USA and OECD as the headquarters for the Marshall Plan’s administration.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 1 July, 2021 | Topics: News
Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird welcomed Secretary Blinken at the OECD this morning for a productive conversation with OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann. Discussion focused on priorities for the upcoming Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), including climate, inclusive growth, international taxation, trade for all, and high standards for the digital economy. Remark to the Press – Secretary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 25 June, 2021 | Topics: News
Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird welcomed LGBTQI+ organizations GLOBE and GLIFAA at the U.S. Mission to the OECD to discuss opportunities to improve inclusivity in our workplaces and future policy work at the OECD. Together, we can achieve great things to promote shared values toward a more inclusive future at the OECD and across the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 22 June, 2021 | Topics: News
The U.S. Mission to the OECD welcomes the latest G7 Finance Minister statement and looks forward to continued efforts in the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS to reach consensus on meaningful global corporate tax reforms. G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Communiqué:
https://www.g7uk.org/g7-finance-ministers-and-central-bank-governors-communique/ Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 7 June, 2021 | Topics: News
Acting Assistant Secretary Peter Haas joined Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird raised the rainbow flag at the U.S. Mission to the OECD to mark the beginning of Pride Month. Today, and every day, the United States commemorates our shared values and advancement towards equality while also acknowledging the work still to be done at the OECD ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 1 June, 2021 | Topics: News
Today, members wrapped up part one of the Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), bidding farewell and thanking Secretary General Gurria for his leadership. We also welcomed Secretary General Mathias Cormann, along with a new era of cooperation on our shared challenges. OECD Ministerial Council Statement:
https://www.oecd.org/newsroom/oecd-ministerial-council-statement-press-release.htm Office of the United States Government SPOKEPERSON – MEDIA NOTE: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 1 June, 2021 | Topics: News
Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird and Acting Assistant Secretary Peter Haas met with OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration Director Pascal Saint-Amans to discuss OECD’s cutting-edge work to ensure the global economy thrives based on a more level playing field of taxation.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: News
Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird and Acting Assistant Secretary Peter Haas met with representatives from the Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) and Business at OECD (BIAC) to discuss priorities for the upcoming OECD Ministerial Council Meeting. The United States values the active role of the private sector and organized labor at the OECD.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: News
Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird and Acting Assistant Secretary Peter Haas met with IEA Fatih Birol and Ambassador Mary Warlick to discuss Net Zero Transition and working together toward a green and inclusive future.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: News
Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird and Acting Assistant Secretary Peter Haas met with Permanent Representative of Australia to the OECD Alexander Robson, Permanent Representative of Japan to the OECD Yoshifumi Okamura, and OECD counterparts to discuss the Blue Dot Network initiative. Blue Dot Network:
https://www.state.gov/blue-dot-network/ Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 27 May, 2021 | Topics: News
The U.S. Mission to the OECD echoes U.S. Secretary of State Blinken in officially welcoming Costa Rica as the 38th member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The U.S. Mission to the OECD recognizes Ambassador Manuel Tovar’s dedication to the OECD accession process and our cooperation in championing shared values for a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: News
Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird met with Romania State Secretary Cornel Feruta and Ambassador Luca Niculescu. The United States lauds Romania’s demonstrated commitment to OECD principles and shared values.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 20 May, 2021 | Topics: News
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, the United States celebrates diversity and stands with LGBTQI+ persons across the world to re-affirm this shared value: Everyone deserves to live in dignity. As such, the U.S. Mission to the OECD co-hosted with the Netherlands an Ambassadorial roundtable on LGBTQI+ issues to underscore the OECD ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: News
The United States Mission to the OECD congratulates Mathias Cormann on his selection as the next OECD Secretary General. The United States looks forward to working together with him to tackle global challenges and organize a successful MCM focused on Shared Values: Building a Green and Inclusive Future.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 15 March, 2021 | Topics: News
United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met with OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria to discuss preparations for the upcoming COP26. OECD members and the private sector are working to address climate finance goals in the Paris Agreement and build together a path toward Net Zero Emissions for a green and inclusive future. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: News
United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met with the International Energy Agency (IEA) Director Fatih Birol to discuss the road to net zero emissions. The United States looks forward to continuing the conversation with IEA and working together to reach critical climate and energy goals.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: News
Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird participated in the first preparatory meeting for the upcoming OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), chaired this year by the United States with Korea and Luxembourg as Vice-Chairs. The U.S. Mission to the OECD looks forward to working with the delegations of the Republic of Korea and Luxembourg to lay the groundwork ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 9 March, 2021 | Topics: News
On International Women Day, Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird joined OECD Ambassadors at the Friends of Gender Equality + (FOGE+) to support the collective efforts to remove barriers to equal participation in economic and public life, promote equal access to education, and advance stability, resilience, and growth for women and girls. Secretary of State – Press ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: News
Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird participated in the annual Business at OECD (BIAC) consultations. The United States thanked all the participants for their contributions and looks forward to working alongside OECD members, BIAC, and other stakeholders to plan the next OECD Ministerial Council Meeting focused on building back more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable economies.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: News
Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird spoke with U.S. Delegates to the OECD about their collaborative work on digitalization, including the next steps of the Going Digital Project. OECD Going Digital Project:
https://www.oecd.org/going-digital/project/ Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: News
At the opening event to mark this 60th anniversary of the signing of the OECD’s convention, National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien underscored the U.S. commitment to the organization and noted U.S. support to various OECD initiatives, including the Principles on Artificial Intelligence and OECD Inclusive Framework negotiations on taxation. At the ceremony, President Macron of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: News
U/S Krach and Senator Murkowsi celebrate with the OECD community to reaffirm the common values, goals, and aspirations for an OECD that unites all members.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 10 December, 2019 | Topics: News
Under Secretary of State Keith Krach travels to France to discuss global economic security at OECD & IEA Meetings
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 10 December, 2019 | Topics: News
2019 @OECD Strategy Group (GSG) Meeting in Paris. Aging Societies: Responding to the Challenges, Harnessing the Opportunities. Posted by
U.S. Mission to the OECD on Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 27 November, 2019 | Topics: News
A day in the life: OECD Deputy Secretary General Jeff Schlagenhauf & USOECD Public Affairs Advisor Youssef Erkouni talked to US University students about the OECD core work and on USOECD priority policies and the value of the organization to the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 6 November, 2019 | Topics: News
On September 5, USOECD celebrated the 300+ Americans working at the OECD during a reception, praising their intellect, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit that enriches the work of the OECD. If you’re interested in a position at the OECD, visit:
http://www.oecd.org/careers/ Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 10 September, 2019 | Topics: News
USOECD CDA Haviland meets with USDOL Chief Int’l Economist Swinnerton & WhiteHouse CEA Chief Economist Kenkelon the launch of 1st steering group of OECD Horizontal Project on Housing. More on WhiteHouse’s work on Eliminating Reg Barriers to Affordable Housing.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 16 July, 2019 | Topics: News
At the OECD, USOECD Advisor for Anti-Corruption, Governance and Investment Nathan Anderson discussed International Cooperation in tackling the world’s most difficult problems with students from Yale, Essec and Assas Paris.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 16 July, 2019 | Topics: News
On Made in America Day and during Made in America Week, we honor the extraordinary efforts of American entrepreneurs, workers, and farmers in revitalizing our Nation’s economy. Products made in America are the world standard for quality and showcase the craftsmanship of the most innovative, diverse, highly skilled, and dedicated workforce in the world. Find ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 16 July, 2019 | Topics: News
Meeting with the next generation of communicators. Elizabeth Hosinski from
USOECD talked to
USC Annenberg students today at the
OECD about the value of
OECD to the
UnitedStates and shared insights regarding the foreign service as a career.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: News
Michael Kratsios, Deputy Assistant to the President for Technology Policy OECD Forum and Ministerial Council Meeting May 21, 2019 Key Quotes “It is no surprise that the wide range of countries within the OECD would have differences in their approach to technology policy. That is why the OECD AI Recommendations are truly a testament to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: News
Through @WhiteHouse’s #WGDP, the U.S. supports women’s #entrepreneurship & access to capital, markets, and quality education. #USOECD at the table during @BusinessatOECD and @Disney’s conversation on promoting girls to “dream big.” Through The White House’s #WGDP, the U.S. supports women’s #entrepreneurship & access to capital, markets, and quality education. #USOECD at the table during Business at OECD and Disney’s conversation on promoting girls to “dream big.” Posted by
U.S. Mission to the OECD on Friday, April 12, 2019
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By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 15 April, 2019 | Topics: News
Acting Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Manisha Singh and Assistant Secretary for International Organizations Kevin Moley recognized USOECD and U.S. Embassy France Economic Officers as key members of the U.S. economic team promoting American jobs & businesses during their recent visit to Paris.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News
Today at
OECD ‘s
GoingDigital Summit, the U.S. delegation focused on how we can realize the potential of emerging technologies like
#AI to spur economic growth and innovation. Find out more:
http://www.oecd.org/going-digital/summit/ Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 12 March, 2019 | Topics: News
CDA Haviland kicks off US participation in
OECD ‘s
MarchOnGender with Friends of Gender Equality. On I
nternational Womens Day learn about the new Women’s Global Development and Prosperity initiative, which focuses on increasing participation in the economy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 12 March, 2019 | Topics: News
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy and Principles. Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to drive growth of the United States economy, enhance our economic and national security, and improve our quality of life. The United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 12 February, 2019 | Topics: News
President George H.W. Bush was one of America’s most consequential & dedicated public servants. His love for our country & his family will endure as a towering legacy. USOECD & U.S. federal government offices will be closed on Dec. 5 for a National Day of Mourning.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 5 December, 2018 | Topics: News
Celebrating outstanding teamwork & performance at USOECD’s Mission Awards Ceremony! 🎊 It’s a pleasure to thank our team for their dedicated service & jobs well done in support of the American people.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 29 November, 2018 | Topics: News
The U.S. values the
OECD for its peer-reviewed quality analysis & as a convening forum for like-minded governments to discuss issues & solutions.” USOECD’s Tony Bonville and
Stanford University students discuss the importance of the OECD to U.S. economic security.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: News
Inspiring a generation! @USOECD’s Advisor for Labor and Education, Michael Gunzburger talks to students from
#DIS Study Abroad studying in
#Copenhagen for the semester while they’re visiting
OECD headquarters in
#Paris as part of their
#Global #Economics program. An insight into his role at the Delegation and the value of the organization to the United States. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 5 November, 2018 | Topics: News
#G7 + #EU Ambassadors meet to discuss shared agenda to advance, improve & strengthen #cooperation at the OECD – & bid farewell to their #Canadian friend and colleague Ambassador d’Auray. #USOECDatWORK
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: News
A centuries-old friendship! @USOECD welcomes to #Paris Ambassador @GuidoBiessen of @NLmissionOECD and looks forward to continuing our strong Dutch-American relationship. – #USOECDatWORK
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: News
Elizabeth Hosinski, a career foreign service officer and advisor for trade and agriculture at the U.S. mission to the OECD,talked to students enrolled in the SITAbroad program during their visit to OECD headquarters in Paris. Elizabeth gave an overview of the mission’s work at the OECD, including to advance U.S. goals and priorities, promoting U.S. job creation and opportunities for U.S. businesses, followed by a Q&A with students. About ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 5 October, 2018 | Topics: News
Why do we value the
#OECD ? Because of its data-driven and objective analyses that inform national decision-makers.” USOECD’s Secretary of Delegation Anthony Bonville and U.S. university students studying international marketing and business in a CEA semester abroad program in Paris discuss how the OECD contributes to U.S. economic security.
#USOECDatWork Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Did you know that more than 300 #Americans work at the OECD ? @USMissionOECD celebrates their great work. Way to represent! #USOECDatWork
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: News
USOECD Chargé d’Affaires Haviland and Chair of the OECD Employment, Labour and Social Affairs Committee (ELSAC) Ken Swinnerton discuss ELSAC’s role in informing labor and employment policies in the United States. #USOECDatWork
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News
Promoting U.S. interests and strengthening relationships in traditional American style: the U.S. Mission to the OECD (USOECD ) hosts a “tailgate”-themed “rentrée” reception welcoming OECD counterparts to kick off the upcoming OECD year.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: News
Did you know that the #financial returns from receiving a post-secondary degree in the United States are among the highest in the world? Find this and other key international data in the Education at a Glance 2018, launched by the OECD on September 11, 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: Education, News
The United States Mission to the @OECD wishes you a Happy Labor Day. Did you know that the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated in #NewYork on September 5, 1882? Find out more on the history of #LaborDay from the United States Department of Labor:
https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 6 September, 2018 | Topics: News
The position is an Economic Assistant for the U.S. Mission to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The assistant will bring needed professional expertise and institutional memory on OECD’s governance to advance the Mission’s top goal: improving transparency and accountability in budget and management. He/she will leverage a deep knowledge base of OECD’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 9 August, 2018 | Topics: Job Opportunities, News
Secretary of Delegation for the U.S. Mission to the OECD (USOECD), Steve Valen, with visiting students from USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, presented about the work of the Mission and how it advances U.S. interests. “The OECD is a legacy of the Marshall Plan, and remains an important foreign policy tool for the United States. In all the countries OECD works with, it ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 27 June, 2018 | Topics: News
On June 6, the OECD published the 2018 edition of the economic report of the United States. The report presents a robust outlook, driven by a strong labor market and high levels of consumer and business confidence. Furthermore, the recently enacted fiscal reform will also likely boost investment activity and raise Americans’ real disposable income, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 26 June, 2018 | Topics: Economic Issues, News
A representative from the U.S. mission to the OECD (USOECD), Elizabeth Hosinski spoke with students from the International Business Institute (USA) about her work at at the Mission and how it advances U.S. interests. The “Organization provides a platform to convene governments and stakeholders to discuss common challenges and solutions to increase economic growth” Hosinski ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 18 June, 2018 | Topics: News
ENR DAS John McCarrick and
ENERGY A/S Ted Garrish meet with
USOECD Charge Haviland to prepare for the
IEA Governing Board discussions, which include U.S. support for IEA’s role in promoting global energy security and deepening the Association initiative with non-OECD countries.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 5 June, 2018 | Topics: News
USOECD CDA Haviland along with
Chairman of the WhiteHouse Council of Economic Advisers Kevin Hassett and
U.S. Treasury Counselor Daniel Kowalski attend the
OECD U.S . Economic Survey
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 18 May, 2018 | Topics: News
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs A. Wess Mitchell delivers remarks at the U.S. Diplomacy Center’s commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Marshall Plan on April 3, 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 17 April, 2018 | Topics: Business, Culture, Economic Affairs, Europe & Eurasia, News, Public Affairs
On April 3, in cooperation with the George C. Marshall Foundation, the United States Diplomacy Center held an event recognizing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the European Recovery Program, more commonly known as the Marshall Plan. 125 guests attended, including Marshall Foundation and Diplomacy Center Foundation Board members, academics, and Department of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 17 April, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Culture, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Europe & Eurasia, Fact Sheets, Featured Event, History, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & OECD
Thank you Rula Ghani for a productive and inspiring morning conversation with
USOECD CDA Haviland and with
OECD Ambassadors, permanent delegations and
OECD bodies on
Womens ’
Economic Empowerment .
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 6 April, 2018 | Topics: News
World Economic Forum Congress Centre Davos, Switzerland January 26, 2018, PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you, Klaus, very much. It’s a privilege to be here at this forum where leaders in business, science, art, diplomacy, and world affairs have gathered for many, many years to discuss how we can advance prosperity, security, and peace. I’m here today ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 29 January, 2018 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches
USOECD Science Fellow Igor Linkov delivered a presentation on resilience at a recent meeting of the New Approaches to Economic Challenges (NAEC) initiative at the OECD. Linkov is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Risk and Decision Science Focus Area Lead and was a Science Fellow at USOECD throughout spring 2017. In his presentation, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, News, Reports, Science & Tech
Paris, June 8, 2017 The United States was represented at the 2017 OECD MCM by the U.S. Trade Representative: Robert Lighthizer; Ms. Patricia Haslach: Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Mr. Peter Haas: Chargé d’affaires a.i.at the U.S. Mission to the OECD and by Mr. Marc D. Dillard: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 1 August, 2017 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Deputy Chief of Mission, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & OECD
On December 15 2016, Ambassador Daniel W. Yohannes and Dutch Ambassador Noe van Hulst co-hosted a presentation and panel discussion at the OECD on “Why LGBT Inclusivity Matters.” Ambassador Yohannes’ remarks were as follows. Fellow Ambassadors, Friends, Colleagues, Ambassador van Hulst and I want to thank all of you for joining us here today for an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 15 December, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches | Tags: LGBT Inclusivity
Remarks delivered on December 13, 2016 Secretary General, Fellow Ambassadors, Colleagues, I’ll be speaking for longer than I normally do today. But if you retain one thing,make it “bring it home.” As you know, I’ve spent most of my career—more than three decades—in the banking and financial services industries. And even if I served as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors
Remarks delivered by Ambassador Daniel W. Yohannes on December 12, 2016 Mr. Secretary-General, Vice-President Leemans, Friends and Colleagues, I want to thank you for the opportunity to address all of you today in what I am sad to say will be my last TUAC Liaison Committee meeting before I move on next month. During my ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 12 December, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches | Tags: Inclusive Growth
Ambassador Yohannes Addresses the Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth The following remarks were delivered by Ambassador Daniel W. Yohannes, Chair of the Friends of Inclusive Growth Group, at the second meeting of the Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth, hosted by Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo on November 21, 2016. In 2013, President Obama called rising inequality ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 21 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches | Tags: Inclusive Growth
The following op-ed was published in French in La Tribune on November 17, 2016, on the occasion of the second meeting of the Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth hosted by Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo. Like climate change, rising inequality is a complex global challenge that requires a fundamental shift in the way we think ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: Inclusive Growth
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome. We don’t have a lot of time today, so I’m going to be very brief. In my role as Chair of the Group of Friends of Inclusive Growth, I have spoken about the need to mobilize local governments and businesses to address rising inequality. The OECD has been doing fantastic work ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 15 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches | Tags: Inclusive Growth
By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 16 June, 2016 | Topics: Video
On June 8, 2016, Ambassador Daniel W. Yohannes co-hosted the inaugural Ethiopian American Policy Briefing at the White House. Below are his prepared remarks. Good afternoon everyone, and welcome! Dehna walach-hu! I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming you to the White House and I am delighted to be here. I am the U.S. Ambassador ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 8 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches
Ladies and gentleman, I am pleased to be here during OECD integrity week to congratulate you on your efforts to fight corruption and encourage you to keep fighting. I will keep my comments brief, as I know you have a full day ahead. Put simply, why does the U.S. care? First, corruption and bad governance ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 21 April, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches
You excellencies, Ladies and Gentleman, I would like to thank the OECD for the opportunity to take part in the launch of this valuable new study. I would also like to acknowledge the work of the Task Force on Countering Illicit Trade and its Chair – David Luna. The United States was pleased to offer data ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 18 April, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: Countering Illicit Trade
By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 11 April, 2016 | Topics: Video
Remarks delivered by Ambassador Daniel Yohannes at the Ford Foundation in New York City, on March 29, 2016. Thank you, Gabriela. I am thrilled to be here today. It is inspiring to see people from all around the world come together to discuss an issue so important to so many. President Obama has called income inequality ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 29 March, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: Inclusive Growth
As the Chair of the Group of Friends of Inclusive Growth, Ambassador Yohannes is helping to launch the OECD’s Inclusive Cities Campaign, with the goal of mobilizing and empowering local governments as leaders in the transition towards a more inclusive form of economic growth. As noted by
Ambassador Yohannes at the launch of the Group of Friends , cities are often the “first responders” in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 11 January, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: Inclusive Cities, Inclusive Growth
On October 28, 2015, Ambassador Yohannes hosted the inaugural meeting of the Group of Friends of Inclusive Growth. The event brought together representatives from close to thirty OECD members to discuss national approaches to promoting inclusive growth. Jason Furman, Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, spoke about President Obama’s “middle class economics” ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 28 October, 2015 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: Inclusive Growth
Ambassador Daniel Yohannes delivered the following remarks to the American Club of Paris on April 7, 2015. What an honor to be here today in this beautiful venue, with all of you, to talk about the OECD and its importance to the United States. Before coming here, I did a little homework on the history ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 7 April, 2015 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: USOECD Outreach
On March 6, 2015, U.S. Ambassador to the OECD Daniel Yohannes moderated a panel discussion at OECD Headquarters on “Gender Equality and Well-being in OECD and non-OECD Economies.” The event, organized in honor International Women’s Day featured the Director of the Employment, Labor and Social Affairs Directorate, Stefano Scarpetta; the Deputy Director of the Development ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 6 March, 2015 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors
On February 2, 2015, U.S. Ambassador to the OECD Daniel Yohannes met with students from the University of Kiev in Ukraine and Deakin University in Australia to discuss the United States’ engagement within the OECD. Ambassador Yohannes gave the students an overview of the history and evolution of the OECD, describing its transformation from a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 2 February, 2015 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: USOECD Outreach
By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 24 October, 2014 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Video | Tags: John Kerry
By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 19 September, 2014 | Topics: Video
By U.S. Mission to the OECD | 14 May, 2014 | Topics: Video
