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Israel's economic future at risk as productivity falls behind G7 nations, report warns
Israel went from outperforming G7 economies to lagging behind them, as a new Shoresh report warns that education gaps, demographic shifts, and brain drain threaten its economic future.
Israel spends more of its GDP on education than the OECD average, but less per student
OECD cuts Turkish economic growth forecast to lowest rate since 2020 amid Iran war, rising prices
OECD expects AI boom to help offset Middle East energy shock for now
Financial regulators increase AI engagement amidst COVID pandemic
Israeli startup Fintica AI can identify anomaly and fraud detection as well as risk protection and market event classification.
Israel officially joins the International Energy Agency
The IEA is at the forefront of tackling climate change, promoting renewable energies, energy efficiency and other energy issues.
How the OECD rates Israel and vice versa
The OECD says the Israeli economy was performing well before the COVID-19 shock, but the pandemic is threatening to reverse Israel’s recent economic achievements.
OECD economic report warns of 6% decline in GDP this year
Israel will need to tackle a number of issues head on to start its recovery process: poverty, tax policy, education and social cohesion.
OECD report finds Israeli classes over-crowded, teachers underpaid
Israel mentioned at the bottom when the issue is educational programs that join classes with on-hand experience to ensure future employment.
OECD official: Israel leads in digitization, cyber - Watch Now
"The Israeli level of development and digitization is twice that of other OECD countries."
Steve Mnuchin started a tax war between the US and OECD – opinion
If any country proceeds with a digital service tax, the US threatens “appropriate commensurate measures.”
COVID-19 grants for people ages 67+, Zoom precautions, tax treaty rules
Laid off employees ages 67 and above and company owners are not entitled to unemployment pay under the coronavirus emergency regulations. But they may perhaps qualify for an “adaptation grant”
Senior OECD official: Israeli education system is 'average at best'
Recent PISA examination results revealed a growing gap in scholastic performance between Hebrew-speaking and Arabic-speaking pupils.
Work from home, save money and protect the environment
Working remotely from a neighborhood café or regional business center can help to reduce road congestion and pollutant emissions.
