Quotes for OECD Forum

JO BS

“We need urgent action to ensure than an entire generation of young people remains connected to the labour market.�

Jens Stoltenberg Prime Minister, Norway

EQ UA

LIT

“High and rising inequality can undermine long-term growth by wasting human capital, increasing social tension, weakening governance, and increasing pressure for inefficient populist policies.�

Y

Haruhiko Kuroda Former President, ADB

TR US T

“The public has lost confidence in our banks since 2008, and not without justification. Despite this, far-reaching reforms are still lacking, meaning that for many banks post-crisis banking is business as usual.�

Thierry Philipponnat Finance Watch

JO BS

“Not addressing youth unemployment effectively seems to be not only economic folly, but moral bankruptcy.�

Monika Kosinska European Public Health Alliance

EQ UA

LIT

“As humans, we face a constant internal conflict between immediate gratification and more prudent living. How can we make sure that the «homo economicus» within us takes the decisions that best affect our lives, and economies?”

Y

Daniel Cohen Professor of Economics

TR US T

“In today’s advanced economies, the degree of trust involved is extraordinary.”

Diane Coyle

JO BS

“The defining employment challenge for the future will not be the surplus, but the shortage of appropriate labour. At present, groups such as women, young people, older workers and low-skilled workers remain underemployed in many sectors and economies.�

Ben Noteboom CEO, Randstad

EQ UA

LIT

“Indicators that do not reflect reality fail to provide real guidance on how to achieve economic development that does not cost the earth and delivers livelihoods and justice for all.�

Y

Kumi Naidoo Greenpeace International

TR US T

“In today’s interconnected world consumers and stakeholders are raising the bar for what’s acceptable in corporate behavior.”

Lucy Marcus Marcus Venture Consulting