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/

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.

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 …

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. …

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/

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 …

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: …

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.

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.

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.

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/

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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. …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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/

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 …

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.

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/

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.

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 …

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/

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.  …

#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

A centuries-old friendship! @USOECD welcomes to #Paris Ambassador @GuidoBiessen of @NLmissionOECD and looks forward to continuing our strong Dutch-American relationship. – #USOECDatWORK

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 …

Did you know that more than 300 #Americans work at the OECD ? @USMissionOECD celebrates their great work. Way to represent! #USOECDatWork

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 .