Questions about the OECD

Question 1

Date of foundation?

Answer 1

Organisation for European Economic Co-operation founded in 1948.
OECD in 1961

Question 2

How many countries?

Answer 2

37

Question 3

Who is the Secretary-General?

Answer 3

José Ángel Gurría (Mexico)

Question 4

OECD main achievements?

Answer 4

PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) tests ; OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions

Question 5

Latest news in OECD?

Answer 5

December 2020: 60th anniversary

Question 6

Inspiring public figure?

Answer 6

In France: Gaël Giraud, former chief economist of the AFD (Agence Française pour le Développement), the French Agency for Development ; and a priest.
Embodies my ideal of science, data for better lives. Humanist values.
Campaigns for a strong, resilient, green and inclusive recovery from COVID-19

Question 7

Thoughts on the COVID-19 crisis

Answer 7

Etymology of “crisis”: from Latinized form of Greek krisis “turning point in a disease, that change which indicates recovery or death”
Harsh and extremely difficult moment ; but any crisis might transform, if it is handled, in a moment of rebirth ==> FDR presidency after the Great Depression re-birth of the US, who embraced their global leadership

And now we must seize the opportunity to re-think how we build policies for the people: strong, resilient, green and inclusive. (in science, the mRNA tech might tackle other diseases, now and in the future)

Question 8

3 key skills

Answer 8

Achievement focus, Analytical thinking,

Teamwork

Question 9

What is Analytical Thinking

Answer 9

Analytical Thinking is the ability to identify patterns across situations that are not obviously related,and to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations.

Question 10

What is Achievement Focus

Answer 10

Achievement Focus is generating results by assuming responsibility for one’s performance and the correctness of one’s interventions, and recognizing opportunities and acting efficiently at the appropriate moment and within the given deadlines.

Question 11

What is Team Work

Answer 11

Teamwork and Team Leadership implies working cooperatively with others,being a part of a team, and assuming the role of leader of a team. In the OECD, people work not only with their own teams but also with teams and groups across and outside the Organisation. Therefore they need to work together effectively with interdependent goals and common values and norms to foster a collaborative environment and drive teams in the same direction.