OECD

What OECD does

OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) is an intergovernmental organisation established by treaty in 1961, succeeding the post-war OEEC. Headquartered in Paris, it operates as a forum and knowledge hub for 38 member countries plus more than 100 partner nations. Its core function is producing comparative economic analysis, cross-country data, and policy recommendations that member governments use for evidence-based decision-making on economic, tax, trade, AI, climate, education, and development policy. The organisation does not sell commercial products; its outputs (Economic Surveys, Economic Outlooks, Employment Outlooks, Agricultural Outlooks, Responsible Business Outlooks, Environmental Performance Reviews) are published openly through oecd.org.

The organisation's technology stack centers on data platforms and analytical frameworks rather than commercial software. The OECD Data Explorer and OECD.AI Policy Observatory provide self-service access to comparative indicators across policy domains. Specialised databases include the Trade in Value-Added (TiVA) dataset for global supply chain analysis, the MAGIC database of industrial subsidies covering 525 manufacturers since 2005, Trade Facilitation Indicators, and standards frameworks for agricultural trade. AI is applied as a feature across the analytical workflow (predictive analytics for economic forecasting, knowledge retrieval for the AI Policy Observatory, and analysis of generative AI impacts) and as a governance subject through the Hiroshima AI Process Reporting Framework and joint AI Literacy Framework with the European Commission.

OECD's business model is membership-funded: 38 member governments contribute to the budget on a GDP-based scale, supplemented by programme-specific funding from partners such as the UNDP (Tax Inspectors Without Borders has raised $2.72 billion in additional tax revenues across 70 jurisdictions since 2015). The organisation is governed by a Council of member representatives with a Secretary-General (currently Mathias Cormann) as chief executive appointed for a five-year term. Distribution relies on digital self-service (oecd.org, Data Explorer), embargoed media briefings, in-country Economic Survey launches, and Ministerial Council Meetings, reaching policymakers, researchers, and the public worldwide at effectively zero price point for the end user.

Name

OECD

Legal name

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Website

https://oecd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

OECD is an intergovernmental organisation of 38 member countries, headquartered in Paris, that produces comparative economic data, policy analysis, and international standards on taxation, trade, AI, and development to support evidence-based policymaking in member and partner governments.

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Product category

International Economic Policy Research

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), Administration of General Economic Programs (92611), Administration of Economic Programs (926), National Security and International Affairs (9281)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Research, Statistics & Policy Advisory (BPADAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional Intergovernmental Organizations (BPADAAAB), Central Government Policy, Strategy & Performance (incl. OMB-style functions) (BPAIAAAB), Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program Management (BPADAOAC)

Keywords

• Economic policy analysis
• International policy standards
• Comparative economic data
• Multilateral policy research
• Statistical databases

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Member Country Contributions: OECD is funded by contributions from its member countries. The organization operates as a knowledge hub providing data, analysis, and policy recommendations to member governments. Member contributions form the core budget supporting all activities including publications, events, databases, and policy forums.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OECD functions as an intergovernmental knowledge hub providing data, comparative statistics, policy analysis, and best-practice recommendations to its 38 member countries and over 100 partner nations. Its core outputs include country-specific Economic Surveys, flagship annual reports (Employment Outlook, Agricultural Outlook, Steel Outlook), policy frameworks (Hiroshima AI Process, BEPS, Responsible Business Conduct), and data platforms (OECD Data Explorer, OECD.AI Policy Observatory, TiVA, MAGIC database) supporting evidence-based policymaking in economics, trade, taxation, AI, climate, and development.

Product overview

The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) is an international organization that functions as a forum and knowledge hub providing data, analysis, and best practices in public policy. The organization does not offer a commercial product in the traditional sense, but rather publishes research reports, maintains databases, and provides platforms for policy analysis. Its core offerings include: Economic Surveys providing country-specific economic analysis and projections; the OECD.AI Policy Observatory tracking global AI governance; the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook providing agricultural market projections; the MAGIC Database on industrial subsidies; the Responsible Business Outlook assessing corporate conduct; and the Hiroshima AI Process Reporting Framework for voluntary AI development reporting. Additional products include Environmental Performance Reviews, the OECD Data Explorer for accessing economic statistics, the Trade in Value-Added (TiVA) database, and various standards frameworks for agriculture and trade. These products collectively support governments and policymakers in making evidence-based decisions across economics, development, climate, digital, and social policy domains.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OECD.AI Policy Observatory A comprehensive platform tracking AI policies, incidents, and governance frameworks globally, providing policymakers with tools and live data for monitoring AI development and regulation. It is for governments, regulators, and AI policy researchers.
• OECD Economic Surveys Annual country-specific economic surveys examining member and partner country performance, providing growth projections, policy recommendations, and analysis of economic challenges and opportunities. They are for finance ministries and economic policymakers.
• OECD Employment Outlook Annual flagship report presenting latest data and analysis on employment situations across OECD countries, including labour market outcomes and regional differences. It is for labour ministries, employment policymakers, and researchers.
• OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook Annual joint publication with FAO providing medium-term market projections for agricultural commodities, biofuels, and fish over a 10-year horizon. It is for agriculture ministries, commodity market analysts, and food policy researchers.
• OECD Data Explorer Comprehensive data platform for finding, understanding, and using OECD data across a wide range of economic and social topics. It is for researchers, analysts, journalists, and government officials.
• Trade in Value-Added (TiVA) Database Database revealing commercial relationships between countries and where value is added along global supply chains, helping policymakers design more targeted trade policies. It is for trade ministries, supply chain analysts, and trade researchers.
• MAGIC Database of Industrial Subsidies Database containing firm-level data from 525 manufacturers tracking subsidy evolution since 2005 across 15 key industrial sectors including renewable energy, semiconductors, and heavy industries. It is for trade and industry analysts, competition authorities, and policy researchers.
• Hiroshima AI Process Reporting Framework A voluntary framework enabling AI developers to report on their advanced AI development and deployment practices, contributing to monitoring the Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct. It is for AI developers and deployers worldwide.
• Tax Inspectors Without Borders A joint OECD-UNDP initiative delivering programmes across developing jurisdictions to strengthen tax systems and help raise additional tax revenues. It is for tax authorities in developing countries.
• Responsible Business Outlook Annual report assessing responsible business conduct practices among large listed companies worldwide, reviewing government policies across countries. It is for corporate responsibility professionals, regulators, and ESG investors.
• Inclusive Forum on Carbon Mitigation Approaches (IFCMA) OECD flagship initiative to optimize global emissions reduction efforts through better data, evidence-based learning, and inclusive multilateral dialogue. It is for climate policymakers, environment ministries, and carbon market analysts.
• OECD Steel Outlook

Quantifiable outcome

• 69% of world's 10,000 largest listed companies have committed to responsible business conduct (OECD Responsible Business Outlook 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Joint initiative 'Tax Inspectors Without Borders' - OECD and UNDP partnership supporting developing countries to strengthen tax systems. Since 2015, delivered 165 programmes across 70 jurisdictions, raising $2.72 billion in additional tax revenues and $7.67 billion in tax assessments.
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Joint Agricultural Outlook report released annually, providing medium-term market projections for major agricultural commodities, biofuels, and fish. 2026-2035 edition projects global farm income growth and analyzes Middle East conflict impacts on agrifood systems.
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035 presented jointly, providing 10-year projections for global agricultural markets with scenario analysis including Middle East conflict impacts.
• KuwaitcoreOthers · 28 June 2026Kuwait signed Country-by-Country Reporting MCAA enabling automatic exchange of multinational corporations' financial reports between tax authorities, and expanded Common Reporting Standard addendum enhancing cross-border financial account information exchange. Reflects commitment to BEPS framework minimum global requirements.
• UkrainecoreOthers · 23 June 2026Ukraine submitted updated bid for OECD membership, seeking candidate-country status with potential approval by autumn 2026. OECD working with Ukraine on reforms and governance standards as part of Kyiv's broader push for European integration.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Joint launch of AI Literacy Framework for primary and secondary education, providing guidance across four domains: engage with AI, create with AI, manage AI, and shape AI. Framework supports responsible and ethical AI use among students as part of EU's Union of Skills and Education Package.
• European CommissionkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Two-volume report assessing EU's transition from high-level AI policy to on-the-ground deployment across agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, and mobility sectors. Findings support the European Commission's Apply AI Strategy.
• Asian Development Bank (ADB)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026ADB President Masato Kanda highlighted OECD support for Uzbekistan's Roadmap for Sustainable Investment Policy Reforms. OECD partnerships with ADB support sustainable investment policy development in Central Asia.
• Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Joint toolkit development with IDB, World Bank, CIAT, and OECD to support Latin American and Caribbean countries in implementing Digital VAT frameworks aligned with international standards.
• OECD Nuclear Energy AgencykeyTechnology or Integration · 22 April 2026International Regulatory Laboratory (RegLab) Project examining AI use in real-time monitoring of nuclear power plants. Report found AI tools could improve safety margins and enable early detection of deviations, with workshops held in Toronto.
• G7 CountriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerG7 countries in discussions to establish permanent secretariat to oversee critical mineral supply initiatives, potentially housed at OECD in Paris. Initiative aims to reduce Western dependence on China for minerals essential to defense and energy transition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Asian Development Bank (ADB): Regional multilateral development bank producing economic research and policy advisory for Asia-Pacific. Active OECD partner (Uzbekistan sustainable investment roadmap) and directly comparable as a development-focused intergovernmental knowledge and finance institution.

Direct peers

• International Monetary Fund (IMF): Intergovernmental organisation producing global economic surveillance, country economic reports, and fiscal/monetary policy analysis. Most directly comparable to OECD's Economic Outlook and country Economic Surveys.
• World Bank Group: Sister multilateral institution providing economic research, development data, and policy advisory to governments. Directly comparable as a global intergovernmental knowledge and finance hub for economic development.
• International Energy Agency (IEA): OECD-autonomous intergovernmental body producing authoritative energy data, outlooks, and policy analysis. Directly comparable as a sister institution within the OECD family with similar mandate and member-funded model.
• Bank for International Settlements (BIS): Intergovernmental forum for central banks producing cross-country financial data, economic analysis, and standards (Basel Accords). Comparable to OECD on financial sector policy research and cross-border economic surveillance.
• International Labour Organization (ILO): UN agency producing global employment statistics, labour standards, and policy analysis. Directly comparable to OECD's Employment Outlook and labour-market research, and operates the same intergovernmental convening model.
• European Commission: Regional economic governance body producing economic policy recommendations, country reports, and regulatory standards. Most active strategic partner (AI Literacy Framework, AI deployment reviews) and operates the EU equivalent of OECD's Economic Surveys.
• World Economic Forum (WEF): International organisation convening governments and producing global economic, AI, and competitiveness indices (Global Competitiveness Report). Closely comparable function as a global policy thought-leadership platform with government access.
• World Trade Organization (WTO): Intergovernmental body setting multilateral trade rules and producing trade-related economic analysis. Closely aligned with OECD's trade, TiVA, and Trade Facilitation Indicators work.

Broad incumbents

• United Nations (UN): Larger intergovernmental system producing global economic, social, and development data (via UNCTAD, DESA). OECD partners with UNDP and FAO, and overlaps thematically on policy research and development indicators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/theOECD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/organisation-eco-cooperation-development-organisation-cooperation-developpement-eco
• Instagraminstagram.com/the_oecd

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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