OCDE

OCDE, or Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques, is an international organization of high-income economies dedicated to promoting policies that improve economic and social well-being worldwide. It is commonly referred to by its English acronym OECD, while OCDE is the French rendering of the name.

The organization originated in 1948 as the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC), established to administer American and Canadian aid under the Marshall Plan. In 1961 it evolved into the OCDE/OECD to broaden its scope beyond Europe and to address a wider range of policy issues. The headquarters are in Paris, France. As of the mid-2020s, the OECD comprises 38 member countries from North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Membership includes many of the world’s most economically advanced economies, with new members added through accession processes.

OECD activities center on policy analysis, data collection, and the development of international standards and guidelines. Its work covers economics, taxation, education, employment, health, environment, science and technology, trade, and regulation. The OECD publishes statistics, forecast reports, policy reviews, and country-specific examinations, and it facilitates policy dialogues and peer learning among members. It also coordinates international guidelines and best practices intended to promote growth, resilience, and sustainable development, while supporting evidence-based policymaking through data portals and the OECD iLibrary.

Governing structure includes a Council representing member governments and a Secretary-General who directs day-to-day operations. Financed by member contributions and project-specific funding, the OECD also engages with non-member economies through partnerships, committees, and policy dialogue to share knowledge and promote common standards.