Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Published on 17 Jul 2024
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Marshall Plan
The precursor to the OECD was the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC)
Established to manage American and Canadian aid under the Marshall Plan for the reconstruction of Europe following World War II.
The Convention that transformed the OEEC into the OECD was signed at the Château de la Muette in Paris on December 14, 1960, and came into effect on September 30, 1961.
The OECD has 38 member countries from North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, making it geographically diverse.
The OECD sets policy standards to promote sustainable economic growth by enabling governments to share experiences, solve common challenges, and identify best practices.
India, while not a member, has been an OECD Key Partner since 2007.
The headquarters is located at the Château de la Muette in Paris, France.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) stands as a pivotal document in the evolution of human rights.
Drafted by representatives from diverse legal and cultural backgrounds worldwide, it was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A).
For the first time, it outlines fundamental human rights meant for universal protection and has been translated into more than 500 languages.
The UDHR is widely acknowledged for inspiring and laying the foundation for the adoption of over seventy human rights treaties that are now permanently applied globally and regionally.
Human Brain Project
The Human Brain Project, a European Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)Flagship initiative, ran from 2013 to 2023 and pioneered a new approach to brain research, blending computing and technology.
A key achievement of the HBP is the creation of the EBRAINS research infrastructure.
An open-access platform providing advanced digital tools, datasets, and services to support brain research.
The Human Brain Project, one of the largest research initiatives ever funded by the European Union, received over €400 million in EU funding over the past decade.