Cele mai bune OECD podcast-uri (2024)

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How to close the STEM gender gap 31:27

21d ago31:27

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Why is there a persistent gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects? Despite their growing importance for many future jobs, women make up only about a third of STEM graduates, with numbers dropping to as low as 20% in some OECD countries. This disparity is alarming to many policymakers, especially considering th…

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Better data for better policies: inequality and the digital economy 17:45

21d ago17:45

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How does the richest group of households in a country compare to the poorest? How can we expose the growing importance of the digital economy, often hidden in macroeconomic statistics? These questions are at the centre of upcoming updates to the System of National Accounts (SNA), which aim to provide policymakers with the information required to be…

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Decoding GDP: How to measure pastries, pencils, and pyjamas 22:12

2M ago22:12

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Most people know Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the go to number to evaluate an economy's performance. It is often referenced in the news, sometimes directly, other times implied in discussions of economic recession, recovery or boom. But other indicators, further removed from the limelight, are also vital for economic analysis: for example, House…

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Breaking barriers to the labour market for women with Yalla Trappen 18:02

2M ago18:02

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Guest: Frida Grundhal, Project Co-ordinator, Yalla Trappan.In this edition of OECD Podcasts, Katrina Baker and Shayne MacLachlan are Joined by Frida Grundahl from Yalla Trappen; a groundbreaking social enterprise dedicated to creating job opportunities and fostering financial independence for Sweden’s foreign-born women. Statistically, foreign-born…

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Shaping tomorrow’s cities with Urban Partners 21:47

2M ago21:47

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In this edition of OECD Podcasts, Shayne MacLachlan from the OECD Centre of Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities is joined by Jesse Shapins from Urban Partners. Together they discuss how Urban Partners’ involvement in projects on local, municipal and national levels can help to achieve climate action and social sustainability.In their convers…

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How the WorldSkills ‘Olympics’ is breaking the vocational taboo 29:24

2M ago29:24

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Many countries are experiencing a growing skills gap – what can be done to address the issue? WorldSkills, the largest international skills competition, aims to help. Held every two years, it sees more than 1,400 talented young people compete in 62 different technical disciplines, from Cloud Computing and 3D Game Design to Plumbing and Floristry. T…

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How to improve science teaching with Nobel Prize winner Carl Wieman 27:20

2M ago27:20

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On average, science scores have been falling globally for over a decade. What can be done to improve the quality of science teaching? In this episode of Top Class, Nobel Prize winning physicist Carl Wieman, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Education at Stanford University, and Yidan Prize winner, tells OECD Editor Duncan Crawford that current scie…

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The economics of education with Eric Hanushek 32:57

3M ago32:57

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Education budgets are huge. Public spending on schools, universities and other public and private educational institutions is around 5% of GDP across OECD countries on average. But is the money well spent? In this episode of Top Class, Economist Professor Eric Hanusek, the Paul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford Univer…

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Why a skills-first approach can help fill job gaps 37:32

3M ago37:32

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With some three-quarters of employers reporting difficulty in filling jobs, do traditional hiring methods need to change? As companies shift their focus from past job titles to specific skills, individuals are also rethinking how they present themselves to potential employers. In this episode of Top Class, Papia Debroy from non-profit Opportunity@W…

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Rethinking teacher education to foster student creativity 29:16

4M ago29:16

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How do you create a classroom where students are actively creating, innovating and problem-solving? A part of the answer involves empowering teachers with the tools and training they need to help students be more creative. But what does that involve? In this episode of Top Class, OECD Editor Duncan Crawford speaks to US Primary School Teacher Billi…

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Should smartphones be banned in schools? 40:33

4M ago40:33

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Do smartphones help support learning in classrooms or are they a distraction that harms education? A growing number of governments have implemented restrictions on the use of smartphones in schools. Even without nationwide bans, many schools collect phones at the start of the day or insist on children keeping them in lockers during lesson time. Are…

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How to make teachers take bullying seriously 27:01

6M ago27:01

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Bullying is an urgent issue in many schools and crucial steps need to be taken to address it. In this episode of Top Class, Professor James O’Higgins Norman, the UNESCO Chair on Bullying and Cyberbullying, highlights a common but flawed response from teachers: “I haven’t seen it therefore it doesn’t exist.” What can schools and policymakers do to e…

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Is AI a superpower for the classroom? 43:58

7M ago43:58

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As artificial intelligence integrates into the world of education, how can we ensure it supports effective learning in the classroom? AI learning bots and other AI tools are increasingly being used by students and teachers, but not every agrees this is a good thing. While supporters champion AI as a transformative force that improves personalised l…

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How to navigate ADHD in the classroom 34:12

9M ago34:12

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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a growing concern for many policymakers around the world. It affects approximately 5% to 10% of children globally and can influence how they learn and behave, including through hyperactive and impulsive behaviour. In this episode of Top Class, Sam Pittis, a British radio presenter…

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The Taliban, school and me: how an Afghan girl risked everything for an education 26:34

10M ago26:34

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Sola Mahfouz was pulled out of school in Afghanistan at the age of 11 after a group of men threatened her safety if she continued studying. After years with no education, she began to secretly teach herself through online classes. Against the odds, Sola later passed a college entry test, travelled to the US to study and is now a quantum computing r…

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Why are maths and reading scores dropping globally? New PISA results are out 25:46

11M ago25:46

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While some countries have maintained or improved performance in maths and reading, many countries across the globe have seen large drops in educational performance, according to the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results. Almost 700,000 15-year old students from 81 countries and economies took the PISA test in maths, r…

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How AI tutors and teaching assistants will transform education 44:48

12M ago44:48

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Sal Khan is the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a non-profit which aims to provide free, world-class education for everyone. His organisation has developed an AI tutor and teaching assistant that he believes will transform global education for the better. Is he right? In this edition of Top Class, OECD Editor Duncan Crawford explores the far-reach…

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Young entrepreneurs: Money, mindset and motivation 22:48

12M ago22:48

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Young entrepreneurs have a huge role to play as slow productivity growth, climate change, demographic change and the digital transition come together in a perfect storm for many economies. The new OECD-EU “Missing Entrepreneurs” report finds that if youth (18-29 years old) participated in early-stage entrepreneurship at the same rate as “core age” …

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How to empower students to help stop climate change 29:37

1y ago29:37

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On a daily basis, academic studies, reports and news tell us that the Earth’s ecosystem is in danger. But are schools doing enough to help raise awareness about climate change? OECD PISA test results show that schools play a central role in educating kids about environmental issues. In 2018, about 90 percent of school principals across the OECD rep…

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Can the social economy help refugees access jobs? 16:02

1y ago16:02

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According to the UN Refugee Agency, more than 100 million people were forcibly displaced in 2022. With Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, Europe has seen the biggest refugee crisis since the Second World War with more than 6 million people fleeing Ukraine. This is a big challenge for refugee protection and reception systems. Clearly someth…

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Why digitalising procurement systems is the way forward 21:04

1y ago21:04

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Digitalisation in procurement comes with a variety of opportunities, but also challenges. Can digital resources such as artificial intelligence, e-procurement and data systems improve the ways governments obtain services and goods? This podcast is the third and final episode of a series in collaboration with the MAPS Initiative, Methodology for Ass…

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What should the teaching profession look like in the future? 34:16

1y ago34:16

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Rapid developments in technology and society mean education is constantly on the move. These developments are having a profound effect on both students and teachers. So what should the teaching profession look like in the future?In this Top Class podcast, Professor A Lin Goodwin from the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston Col…

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How to support education for Ukraine’s war children 35:58

1y ago35:58

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Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has led to the destruction of much of the country’s education system. Thousands of schools and universities have been damaged or destroyed, with teachers, students and parents killed in Russian attacks. With the education of millions of children interrupted, how should policymakers, schools and teachers re…

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Chief Heat Officers take on deadly heat waves in Athens and Santiago 12:43

1+ y ago12:43

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As urban heat waves become more frequent and severe, meet the leaders on the frontlines of responding to extreme heat in cities. The Chief Heat Officers for Santiago, Chile, and Athens, Greece, discuss their innovative strategies to spread awareness of the dangers of heat, keep vulnerable residents safe in scorching temperatures, and create more gr…

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Cooling the concrete jungle: How can cities beat extreme heat? 12:19

1+ y ago12:19

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Extreme heat is creating major challenges for cities. The urban “heat island” effect traps cities in a bubble of scorching temperatures, which endangers lives and puts pressure on emergency services and infrastructure. Often the poorest neighbourhoods bear the worst consequences of rising heat waves. Andrew Lombardi discusses how heat exacerbates i…

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Triumphs and struggles: Insights from the US Teacher of the Year 34:03

1+ y ago34:03

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US National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson on teaching struggles, “flip” lessons, & what it was like to meet US President Joe Biden & US First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden.Listen to Top Class with Duncan CrawfordDe către OECD Education & Skills

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Sustainable public procurement in the midst of the climate crisis 20:15

1+ y ago20:15

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In 2015, the United Nations released the Sustainable Development Goals to help create a more sustainable and equitable world. The 17 goals included procurement systems, calling governments to procure in a more sustainable manner. But how does this actually work? How can governments include sustainability in their procurement systems? And can sustai…

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How exposed should young children be to digital technologies? 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

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In a world of tablets, smartphones and AI – how exposed should young children be to digital technologies? This episode of Top Class explores the latest research on the use of digital tech in creches, nurseries and kindergartens. OECD policy analyst Carlos González-Sancho tells OECD editor Duncan Crawford about the findings of the OECD report “Empow…

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Everything you need to know about micro-credentials 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

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🎧 Top Class Micro-credentials are bite-sized qualifications designed to help people demonstrate they have certain skills or experience.Dr Monique Ositelu from data consultancy firm Itàn & Shizuka Kato, Education Policy Analyst at the OECD explain why they’re becoming more popular.De către OECD Education & Skills

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Multinational enterprises demystified using open-source data 21:43

1+ y ago21:43

21:43

Over the past few decades, as trade and investment barriers have lessened, and transport and communication costs have declined, multinational enterprises or MNEs have become an increasingly important fixture in the global economy. As these entities begin to represent a larger share of global economic activity, the importance of monitoring them and …

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Why skills like empathy are so important in education 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

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‘A focus on social & emotional skills is fundamentally about high quality teaching’Professor Stephanie Jones from Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) talks to Duncan Crawford, Senior Content Manager at the OECD, about the challenges to teaching these skills, practical tips and Sesame Street.De către OECD Education & Skills

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The MAPS Initiative and why procurement matters 16:23

1+ y ago16:23

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When governments need to buy anything from office supplies to infrastructure, the process is more complex than your ordinary shopping trip. How do we know that governments are using good judgement when purchasing items or awarding contracts? Who advises governments on these processes to ensure that they are transparent, efficient, and cost effectiv…

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Master teachers, AI tutors & 24 hour schools – just some ideas for the future of education 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

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On this OECD Education and Skills podcast Professor Patrick Newell from Shizenkan University joins Duncan Crawford, Senior Content Manager of the OECD's Education and Skills Directorate, to discuss how learning in schools could drastically change in the future.De către OECD Education & Skills

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Retaining Talent of All Ages, with Shruti Singh and Lona Choi-Allum 21:45

1+ y ago21:45

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Retaining talent of all ages has become one of the most important issues facing employers today. How are people 55 to 64 faring in today’s labour market and how can we build an effective, multi-generational workforce? The OECD’s Shruti Singh and AARP’s Lona Choi-Allum explore what needs to be done to ensure that everyone's talents and skills are pu…

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How to ensure all children get an equal chance to succeed 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

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On the latest Top Class podcast 🎧, OECD's Education Senior Editor Duncan Crawford is joined by John McLaughlin, President & CEO of Atlantic Education International, to discuss educational challenges in Canada, teachers under pressure, and how to ensure all children get an equal chance to succeed at school.…

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Protéger l’environnement est possible, rentable et enthousiasmant ! Entretien avec Bertrand Piccard 19:35

1+ y ago19:35

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Bertrand Piccard est un « savanturier » psychiatre et explorateur. Il a fait le premier tour du monde en ballon en 1999, puis en avion solaire avec l'avion Solar Impulse en 2015-2016. En tant que Président de la Fondation Solar Impulse, il est aussi un « explorateur de solutions » face au plus grand défi de notre temps : le changement climatique. A…

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Richard Reeves on improving the well-being of men and boys 26:42

1+ y ago26:42

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Is the current state of the modern man something to be concerned about? Does childhood well-being vary greatly between boys and girls? This podcast explores those questions and more with Richard Reeves, author of "Of Men and Boys Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why It Matters and What to Do About It" and Olivier Thevenon, OECD economist and the …

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Garantir le meilleur départ possible dans la vie: quels enjeux en matière de bien-être de l’enfant ? 15:46

1+ y ago15:46

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L'Enfance est une période critique au cours de laquelle les individus développent un grand nombre de compétences nécessaires pour s'épanouir plus tard dans la vie. La promotion du bien-être des enfants n'est pas seulement une fin importante en soi, mais elle est également essentielle afin de préserver la prospérité et la soutenabilité de l'économie…

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Pink collar jobs: new shades for the social economy 17:24

1+ y ago17:24

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The social economy can help boost prospects for women… and men. One of the big problems in tackling gender equality is breaking down gender stereotypes that drive women into what have often been called “pink collar jobs”. These are jobs like childcare, education, personal and household services, plus social work. Nitya Nangalia from SEWA Bharat and…

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From raising awareness to changing policies: The OECD’s Digital Security Recommendations explained 18:55

1+ y ago18:55

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As technology continues to advance, we're more connected than ever. But with more benefits also come more risks. How can we ensure that we are protected from digital threats? In December 2022, the OECD released its Digital Security Recommendations to help keep individuals, businesses and governments secure online. Audrey Plonk, head of Digital Econ…

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How To Tackle Cyberbullying - At School, At Home And Online 32:35

2y ago32:35

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Cyberbullying is a growing problem worldwide and has serious consequences for students. It can take place on social media, gaming platforms and mobile phones, and often involves scaring, angering or shaming an individual or group. The experience can be incredibly traumatic for young people, who sometimes feel that escaping from it is impossible. It…

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OECD Podcasts 2022 Year in Review 26:50

2y ago26:50

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In 2022, OECD Podcasts did not shy away from the hard issues plaguing society today. Misinformation, domestic violence and burnout are only a few of the topics discussed this year with a variety of experts. Let's take a listen to some of the best podcast interviews done this year that you may have missed. Host: Robin Allison DavisProducer: Samia Ba…

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Why Gen Z is Our Planet's Best Hope 20:57

2y ago20:57

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From the autumn of 2019 till the pandemic shutdowns, schoolchildren in the millions marched to save Earth from irreparable climate crisis. Calling on world leaders to keep the planet’s temperature rise below 1.5°C by cutting carbon emissions, teens organised an unprecedented scale of climate strikes around the globe. And they are still going. Evide…

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How to make supply chains more resilient with the OECD’s Marion Jansen 15:44

2y ago15:44

15:44

The last two years have seen unprecedented disruptions in global supply chains, brought about by a perfect storm of causes, with wide geopolitical implications that look to continue well into the future. How prepared were the public and private sectors? And what have we learned? We speak with Marion Jansen on how to make supply chains more resilien…

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Are we there yet? Taking tourism forward… it’s complicated 17:14

2y ago17:14

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For almost three years now, the tourism sector has been going through a really tough time. It was smashed by the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions. After hitting 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals in 2019, international tourist arrivals worldwide plummeted by over 70%. It rebounded strongly in 2022 driven by pent up demand, househol…

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Young and yern? You need to start a social enterprise 20:02

2y ago20:02

20:02

Young people are increasingly prioritising careers with positive social and environmental impacts. Globally, two-in-five young people see social impact as one of the deciding factors for their career choices. At the same time, almost 50% of young people in OECD countries would prefer to be self- employed rather than work as employees. Young people …

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Understanding Social Mobility and Equal Opportunity 17:11

2y ago17:11

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Inequalities not only affect our lives, but also the lives of our children in generations after us. How can we ensure that our children have more opportunities than we have, that generations after us are rising in society and not limited by sticky floors? Romina Boarini, director of the OECD Centre on Well-Being, Inclusion, Sustainability and Equal…

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Strengthening Democracy: Gearing up Governments to Tackle Mis- and Disinformation 20:05

2y ago20:05

20:05

Misinformation and disinformation have become some of the biggest threats to democracy in the 21st century. It's everywhere from stories of election fraud to vaccines. How can we combat misinformation and disinformation while still protecting freedom of speech? What can governments do to curb myths and disinformation? This podcast is the second in …

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Accounting for the environment: Better data for a better future 13:40

2y ago13:40

13:40

With temperatures rising and natural disasters occurring more frequently, the climate crisis is on everyone's minds. Countries have come together in an effort to address climate change via international cooperation. However, the climate crisis is worsening. Calls for concrete policy action are deafening; but to generate world class policy advice, w…

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Time to act: Nurturing our democracies for the 21st century 20:40

2y ago20:40

20:40

For a country to take on the most critical problems of our day, like climate change, it needs its people to be engaged and committed. Yet, as countries recover from the biggest health, economic and social crisis in decades, the trust citizens have in their government is under strain. How can this trust be won back? What drives public trust? How can…

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