Wednesday 20 September 2017

OECD - reflection on Inclusive Growth Bridging Divides - OECD Forum 2017

https://www.oecd-forum.org/users/50593-oecd/posts/20325-bridging-divides























" During the Forum discussion dedicated to Bridging Divides, participants were asked who they felt could do most to address the growing divides in our societies. It was clear from the rate of response (46%) that governments have a key responsibility to help find solutions; . " 

" Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation, referred to research conducted by trade unions in 14 OECD and G20 countries: 73% of correspondents were frightened of losing their jobs and 50% were concerned about the future of their children. 85% of people polled did not believe that power to address growing levels of inequality lies with government. They thought the power lies with business and in particular with the 1%. This imbalance has to be addressed, and it has to be addressed by all stakeholders working together." 

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News item from OECD at https://www.oecd-forum.org/users/50593-oecd/posts/20325-bridging-divides