Media kit for journalists in accession countries A guide for your reporting on the OECD

About the OECD

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. We establish evidence-based international standards and share good practices in the areas of global challenges – from improving economic performance, education and social inclusion to tackling climate change and international tax evasion. Learn more about our history, how we work, and our organisational structure by clicking here.

OECD at a Glance
  • Established in 1961. See our founding Convention.
  • Location: Paris, France.
  • 38 member countries and 8 accession candidate countries. See the Accession to the OECD page which contains useful information on the process, its steps and benefits.
  • OECD Secretary-General: Mathias Cormann (2021-). The Secretary-General leads the OECD Secretariat comprised of more than 3 500 employees including technical experts who provide rigorous data and analysis, in close co-ordination with Members, to help inform policy discussions and decisions across the economic, social and environmental policy spectrum. See his biography.
  • Organisational structure: Find more on how we work by clicking here.

OECD Newsroom

You can find the latest press releases, reports, speeches, statements and general information, including media contacts, according to your areas of interest. Visit our Newsroom.

How to receive OECD press releases

Fill out this form and select your areas of interest. Once you register as an accredited journalist, you will receive advance notice of OECD events, publications and press releases.

How to request reports under embargo

We provide advanced access to selected reports to assist you with your reporting and articles. Send a message to embargo@oecd.org to request access to a report under embargo. The report will be sent by email approximately 24 hours prior to the release.

By submitting a request, you agree to respect OECD embargo rules: no broadcast, print publication, news wire service or Internet transmission of text or information, and no communication or comment to any outside party before the stated official release time. News organisations that fail to comply with the embargo conditions will automatically be excluded from receiving future embargoed information.

How to request an interview with OECD experts

Our media officers will assist you in organising interviews with OECD experts in your chosen policy area. See who you can contact here.

How to attend OECD press conferences

Journalists are invited to join our press conferences for key publication launches, such as the OECD Economic Outlook. We publish/send out media advisories to inform you of upcoming press events. Please visit here to see the latest events open to media.

Publications and regular events

Main Publications

Global and National Economic Analysis
  • OECD Economic Outlook: quarterly economic analysis and projections for the world, member countries, G20 countries and key partners. See more on the Economic Outlook here.
  • OECD Economic Surveys: a detailed, evidence-based report published every two years for OECD Members and selected non-Member economies. More details are available here.
Policy areas

The OECD supports evidence-based policymaking by providing insights and sharing good practices on critical topics that shape our future, such as trade, the green transition, the impact of demographic change and the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence. Discover more on our topics page.

Statistical releases
  • OECD GDP growth statistics release (quarterly)
  • Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics (monthly)
  • Unemployment rates and labour market situation statistics (monthly)

All statistical releases are available here.

Events

OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM)

The OECD's highest level annual event convenes ministers and leaders from Member countries and partners, international organisations and other stakeholders to discuss issues critical to today's international community. Accredited journalists will have on-site access and workspace at the OECD Conference Centre for real-time reporting. The event offers press conferences, briefings, interviews, and photo opportunities. Each year, a dedicated website provides journalists with up-to-date, comprehensive information on the event, including a list of high-level participants. See the details of the 2025 MCM here.

Regular events

Throughout the year, we organise various in-person and online events with high-level speakers to discuss topics of global interest. While event offerings vary by year, they may include:

  • Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum
  • Forum on Green Finance and Investment
  • Green Growth and Sustainable Development Forum
  • Global Forum on Productivity
  • Global Forum on Competition
  • Global Forum on Agriculture
  • International Economic Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Events for OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme (SEARP)
  • OECD South East Europe Regional Programme

Other events not open to press – such as the Global Parliamentary Network Meeting – may still offer opportunities for your reporting. Check here to see all OECD events.

Useful additional resourCes for your reporting

Open Access

All OECD data and analyses are open access – you can freely download, adapt and share with your audience. Explore all our publications here.

OECD Data resources

The OECD Data Explorer is the Organisation's data warehouse, providing access to all OECD statistical data. Select the data you are looking for, download it in a variety of formats, and embed the link in your articles. Watch the tutorial video.

Visual assets

OECD Multimedia Gallery: You can find various photos that capture our key events and feature the people. Photos are free to use for your reporting under CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.

Your country and the OECD

You can find the history of engagement between your country and the OECD, key initiatives, publications and data on our countries and regions page.

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Questions? Contact the OECD Media Office

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