OECD (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International Organization)

Context: India saw the highest migration flows to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries in 2021 and 2022, according to the 'International Migration Outlook 2023' recently released.

• India replaces China as the main country of origin of new migrants to OECD countries in 2020.
• In terms of workers, migration flows from India (+172 per cent), Uzbekistan (+122 per cent) and Turkey (+240 per cent) rose sharply, making them primary countries of origin after Ukraine.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

• About: OECD is an association of 38 member countries, most being rich developed nations that attract migrant workers and students. 

oIndia is not a member of OECD.

• Founded:  1961, by 18 European nations, plus the United States and Canada.
• Headquarters: Paris, France.
• Members: The majority of OECD members are high-income economies with a very high Human Development Index (HDI) and are regarded as developed countries. 
• Aim: Fostering economic development and cooperation and fighting poverty through the promotion of economic stability.