Protecting consumers when they are most vulnerable has long been a core focus of consumer policy. This report discusses the nature and scale of consumer vulnerability in the digital age, including its evolving conceptualisation, the role of emerging digital trends, and the legal and regulatory measures available for consumer policy in different jurisdictions.

The System of Environmental Economic Accounting Central Framework (SEEA CF) was adopted in 2012. In one decade, it has expanded to 92 countries, and most OECD countries produced SEEA accounts in 2022. This working paper explores how national statistics producers can work towards increasing public policy use of SEEA statistics.

Innovation policies need to be socially embedded for them to effectively contribute to addressing major societal challenges. This paper discusses why, when and how to engage citizens in innovation policy-making. It also addresses practical considerations for organising these processes, such as reaching out to diverse publics and selecting the optimal mix of methods and tools.

Efficient and effective procurement is critical to the fulfilment of the basic functions of public administration and to ensuring sustainable and inclusive economic growth. This paper sets out an approach to risk management in public procurement that encourages governments to ensure high quality delivery and safeguard the public interest by considering the full range of...

This review examines the current literature on the use of digital technologies to support young children with special needs in early childhood education and care.