OECD [to 7 November 2015]

OECD [to 7 November 2015]
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[We generally limit coverage to regional and global level initiatives, recognizing that a number of country-level announcements are added each week]

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OECD delivers international standard for collection of VAT on cross-border sales
6-November-2015
Governments have taken an important step towards ensuring that consumption taxes on cross-border transactions are effectively paid in the jurisdiction where products are consumed, while minimizing the risks that uncoordinated tax rules distort international trade.

Healthcare improving too slowly to meet rising strain of chronic diseases
4-November-2015
Too many lives are still lost in OECD countries because healthcare quality is improving too slowly to cope with ageing populations and the growing number of people with one or more chronic diseases, according to a new OECD report.