The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) brings together the governments of countries committed to democracy and the market economy from around the world to
- Support sustainable economic growth
- Boost employment
- Raise living standards
- Maintain financial stability
- Assist other countries' economic development
- Contribute to growth in world trade.
The OECD was established in 1961 and currently has 30 member states. It also shares expertise and exchanges views with over 70 other countries, including Russia, China and
Brazil.