101 Quotes by Jose Angel Gurria

Regulations for international accounting and funding will have to be examined to identify policies that inadvertently discourage institutional investors from putting their resources into longer-term, illiquid assets.

In order to encourage private investors to pursue long-term, responsible projects, governments need to promote consistent policies and frameworks.

Ensuring a better future for all South Africans will require increased access to higher education, a stronger and fairer labour market, deeper participation in regional markets, and a regulatory framework that fosters entrepreneurship and allows small businesses to thrive.

Water security is not just for domestic policies. International co-operation is crucial to sustainably manage trans-boundary water bodies and river basins.

Governments need to be seriously sceptical about whether new coal provides a good deal for their citizens.

History is full of lessons for how water crises could have been avoided or better managed.

Some challenges remain, but the bottom line is that low-carbon options can and should play a much greater role in energy supply.

The OECD advocates a risk-based approach to water security and is calling on governments to speed up their efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of water management. We recommend improving water pricing to recover costs and to reflect the value of water to users and society.

I think there are going to be more countries joining the euro.