Behind the scenes - Why languages matter at the OECD (Deutsch)

Welche Rolle spielt Übersetzung dabei, die Erkenntnisse der OECD über Länder- und Kulturgrenzen hinweg zugänglich zu machen? Wie verändert künstliche Intelligenz die Arbeit von Sprachexpert*innen? In dieser Folge von Why Languages Matter at the OECD spricht Daniela Herzog-Hébert, Leiterin des Deutschen Übersetzungsdiensts der OECD, mit Silvia Rathnau-Prenzel, Leiterin der OECD Translation Division, darüber, warum mehrsprachige Kommunikation entscheidend dazu beiträgt, Wissen in die Praxis umzusetzen. Gemeinsam beleuchten sie, wie Übersetzungen politischen Entscheidungsträger*innen, Forschenden und der breiten Öffentlichkeit helfen, komplexe Themen in ihrer eigenen Sprache besser zu verstehen. Am Beispiel der OECD-Arbeit zu BEPS, den internationalen Maßnahmen gegen Gewinnverkürzung und Gewinnverlagerung multinationaler Unternehmen, zeigt Silvia, welchen Unterschied es gemacht hat, dass wichtige Fachdokumente auch auf Deutsch verfügbar waren. Außerdem geht es um die wachsende Bedeutung künstlicher Intelligenz beim Übersetzen, die unverzichtbare Rolle menschlicher Expertise beim Erfassen des Kontexts und bei der Wiedergabe von Tonalität und feinen Bedeutungsnuancen sowie die Frage, wie neue Technologien die Reichweite der OECD-Arbeit vergrößern können. Mit Blick auf die Zukunft erläutert Silvia ihre Vision einer zunehmend mehrsprachig ausgerichteten OECD, in der sprachliche Expertise und innovative Technologien Hand in Hand gehen, um die Erkenntnisse der OECD noch mehr Menschen weltweit zugänglich zu machen. Neutralisierung der Effekte hybrider Gestaltungen, Aktionspunkt 2 – Abschlussbericht 2015 | OECD https://www.oecd.org/de/publications/neutralisierung-der-effekte-hybrider-gestaltungen-aktionspunkt-2-abschlussbericht-2015_9789264263185-de.html Gewährleistung der Übereinstimmung zwischen Verrechnungspreisergebnissen und Wertschöpfung | OECD https://www.oecd.org/de/publications/gewahrleistung-der-ubereinstimmung-zwischen-verrechnungspreisergebnissen-und-wertschopfung_9789264274297-de.html To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/en/about.html To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/

Perché le lingue contano all'OCSE Perché il multilinguismo è fondamentale per avvicinare le Organizzazioni Internazionali ai cittadini? E quale ruolo svolge la lingua italiana nel favorire il dialogo e la cooperazione internazionale? In questo episodio di Perché le lingue contano all'OCSE, Giancarlo Ruggiero, responsabile della Sezione linguistica italiana dell'OCSE, incontra Antonio Petrarulo, Consigliere presso la Rappresentanza Permanente d'Italia presso le Organizzazioni Internazionali a Parigi, per parlare del valore del multilinguismo nella diplomazia e nella diffusione della conoscenza. Insieme esplorano come la comunicazione multilingue possa rendere le analisi e le raccomandazioni dell'OCSE più accessibili, aiutando i cittadini a comprendere le questioni politiche e a partecipare al dibattito pubblico. Antonio sottolinea l'importanza di potersi esprimere nella propria lingua nei forum internazionali e il ruolo della Sezione linguistica italiana dell'OCSE, istituita nel 1961, nel garantire servizi linguistici di elevata qualità. La conversazione affronta inoltre le iniziative realizzate dall’Italia per promuovere la lingua e la cultura italiane nel mondo, dalla Settimana della lingua italiana alla Comunità dell'Italofonia. Guardando al futuro, il multilinguismo emerge come elemento in grado di contribuire a rafforzare la comprensione reciproca, il dialogo tra Paesi e l'accessibilità del lavoro svolto dalle Organizzazioni Internazionali. Per saperne di più sull’OCSE, sulla nostra presenza a livello globale e su come seguirci, visita il sito www.oecd.org/en/about.html Per rimanere aggiornati sulle ultime novità dell’OCSE, visita il sito www.oecd.org/

Pourquoi l’interprétation est-elle essentielle au dialogue entre les pays ? Et comment permet-elle à chacun de s’exprimer avec précision et confiance dans les réunions internationales ? Dans cet épisode de Why Languages Matter at the OECD, Caterina Cherubini, responsable des flux de traduction et de la gestion de la qualité à l’OCDE, échange avec Olivier Péan, Chef interprète de l’OCDE, sur le rôle de l’interprétation dans la communication multilingue et la coopération internationale. Ensemble, ils explorent comment l’interprétation favorise la participation des délégations, préserve la diversité linguistique et culturelle et permet à chacun de s’exprimer dans une langue qu’il maîtrise. Olivier explique pourquoi cette possibilité contribue à des échanges plus inclusifs et à une meilleure compréhension mutuelle. La conversation aborde également l’impact de l’intelligence artificielle sur le métier d’interprète, les nouvelles possibilités qu’elle offre pour préparer les conférences et les raisons pour lesquelles l’expertise humaine reste indispensable pour transmettre le sens et les nuances d’un discours. Enfin, Olivier rappelle que l’interprétation ne consiste pas seulement à traduire des mots, mais à faire passer du sens et à créer les conditions d’un dialogue fondé sur la confiance, la précision et le respect des différences culturelles. Découvrez le rôle des compétences linguistiques, de la traduction et de l’interprétation dans les sociétés riches en information, ainsi que les enjeux liés à la traduction automatique et à l’intelligence artificielle. Perspectives de l’OCDE sur les compétences 2023 – Lever les barrières linguistiques : les compétences en langues dans des sociétés riches en information Pour en savoir plus sur l’OCDE : https://www.oecd.org/fr/about.html Pour suivre l’actualité de l’OCDE : https://www.oecd.org/fr.html Recevez les dernières actualités de l'OCDE directement dans votre boîte mail ! Abonnez-vous à nos newsletters : https://account.oecd.org/subscribeEmail.aspx?categoryKeys=155&language=fr&ChangeLng=1

What role does translation play in making OECD knowledge accessible across countries and cultures? And how is artificial intelligence transforming the work of language professionals? In this episode of Why Languages Matter at the OECD, Daniela Herzog-Hébert, Head of the German Linguistic Section, and Silvia Rathnau-Prenzel, Head of the OECD Translation Division, look at why multilingual communication is essential for turning knowledge into action. Together, they examine how translation helps policymakers, researchers and citizens engage with sensitive issues in their own languages. Silvia shares a concrete example from the OECD's work on international taxation, where translating technical documents into German helped experts better understand and apply complex concepts. They also discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in translation, why human expertise remains essential for accuracy and cultural nuance, and how new technologies can help the OECD reach wider audiences. Looking ahead, Silvia shares her vision for a more multilingual OECD, where language expertise and innovative technologies work together to make knowledge accessible to more people around the world. Explore how language skills, translation and interpretation shape communication in today's information-rich societies, including the impact of machine translation and artificial intelligence. OECD Skills Outlook 2023 – Bridging language barriers: Language skills in information-rich societies To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/en/about.html To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/en/about/newsletters.html Host: Daniela Herzog-Hébert, Head of the German Linguistic Section at the OECD. Guest: Silvia Rathnau-Prenzel, Head of the OECD Translation Division

The need for budget reform is growing, but securing public support for reform is becoming harder. How can governments get the public onboard for difficult budget choices? In this episode, OECD hosts Ricardo and Scherie discuss the findings of the OECD report The People and the Budget: Empowering Public Understanding of Public Finances. They explore why technical debates about public finances often fail to connect with citizens, and how clearer communication, stronger engagement and more effective fiscal institutions can help build support for long term reforms and sustainable public finances. Hosts: Scherie Nicol, Senior Policy Analyst, Public Management and Budgeting, and Ricardo Silva Pereira, Communications and Publications, Public Management and Budgeting. Read "The People and the Budget: Empowering Public Understanding of Public Finances": https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/2026/05/the-people-and-the-budget_d96abe5b.html and "Restoring Public Finances": https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/restoring-public-finances_fbcf9161-en.html To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters:  www.oecd.org/newsletters

There’s a particular moment, familiar to almost everyone who receives a payslip, when optimism meets reality. You see your gross salary – that encouraging number at the top – and then your eyes begin the slow downward journey. Line by line, contribution by contribution, acronym by acronym, that number starts to shrink. In this episode of Behind the Numbers, our host Ashley Ward is joined by Alexander Pick and Edoardo Magalini from the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration to unpack Taxing Wages, the OECD’s flagship report on labour taxation. The episode explains the “tax wedge” – the gap between an employer’s total cost of hiring and an employee’s net take-home pay – and explores what the 2026 edition reveals about taxes, social contributions and benefits across OECD countries. It also looks at why household circumstances matter, including how tax systems can influence the choices couples make about whether both partners work, how much they work and how they balance paid work with family responsibilities. Host: Ashley Ward, Director’s Office Advisor and Communications Manager (OECD Statistics and Data Directorate) Guests: o Alexander Pick, Head of Tax Data and Statistical Analysis (OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration) o Edoardo Magalini, Tax Policy Analyst (OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration) To learn more about this policy area, go to https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/taxing-wages-2026_3a5169ef-en.html To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters

Major sporting events can bring huge crowds and investment to host cities, but how much of that opportunity reaches local businesses? In this episode, Shayne MacLachlan from the OECD speaks with scientist, entrepreneur and investor Riana Lynn about what the 2026 FIFA World Cup meant for local food businesses in Atlanta and Mexico City. Drawing on her experience in both host cities, they explore how restaurants, food vendors, farmers and suppliers benefited from the tournament, and why some businesses were better placed than others to seize the opportunity. Looking beyond the final whistle, they discuss what host cities can do to turn a few busy weeks into a lasting legacy. From supporting small businesses and local supply chains to celebrating neighbourhood culture and creating opportunities that endure after the crowds have gone, the conversation asks how global sporting events can leave local economies stronger long after the tournament ends. Podcast host: Shayne MacLachlan - Public Affairs and Communications Manager at the CFE. As Public Affairs and Communications Manager, Shayne engages with policy issues concerning SMEs, tourism, culture, regions and cities to name a few. He has worked on a number of OECD campaigns including “Going Digital”, "Climate Action" and "I am the future of work". Podcast guest: Riana Lynn - CEO of Journey Foods Riana Lynn is the founder and CEO of Journey Foods (Journey AI), an intelligence and action platform for the global consumption economy. Journey AI helps companies find, understand, and build with the world’s food, ingredient, supplier, and product intelligence. Journey has generated more than 110 billion personalized recommendations and built an intelligence graph spanning millions of ingredients, products, and suppliers, connecting food science, supply chains, and consumption intelligence. A fourth-generation food entrepreneur, former Track & Field athlete, and patented technologist, Riana’s work spans North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. She has been recognized by Forbes, MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35, and the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer. A former Google Entrepreneur in Residence, investor, and educator, she has taught at Stanford and Harvard and explores global food economics through her podcast. To learn more about this policy area, go to https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/sub-issues/culture-creative-industries-and-sports/leveraging-the-olympics-games-for-local-development.html To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters

Behind every statistic is a human-scale question. What is a safer commute worth? How much do people value cleaner air? And how can policymakers compare the cost of an intervention with the benefit of reducing mortality risk across a population? In this episode of Behind the Numbers, our host Ashley Ward speaks with Olof Byström from the OECD Environment Directorate and Ståle Navrud from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences about the Value of a Statistical Life, or VSL. They explain what this frequently misunderstood measure means, what it doesn’t, and why it matters for evidence-based policymaking. The conversation explores how economists estimate people’s willingness to pay for small reductions in mortality risk and what the OECD’s global meta-analysis of more than 4000 VSL estimates can add to the evidence base. Is also considers how this evidence can support more transparent and consistent decisions on air quality, road safety, food safety, chemicals management and other policies to protect human health. Host: Ashley Ward, Director’s Office Advisor and Communications Manager (OECD Statistics and Data Directorate) Guests: o Olof Byström, Senior Economist (OECD Environment Directorate) o Ståle Navrud, Professor (Norwegian University of Life Sciences, School of Economics and Business) To learn more about this policy area, go to https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/2025/10/mortality-risk-valuation-in-policy-assessment_733b9d66.html To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters

Governments are moving from discussing artificial intelligence to deploying it. But what does responsible AI look like when it is used inside large public administrations, across real services, using real people’s information? In Episode 3 of Statistics in the AI Era, OECD Chief Statistician Steve MacFeely speaks with New York State Chief AI Officer Eleonore Fournier-Tombs, about the practical work of implementing AI across government while maintaining public trust. They discuss the emerging role of Chief AI Officers, AI use cases in public service delivery, code modernisation and geospatial analysis; the data governance foundations needed for AI; and how risk assessments, acceptable-use policies and human oversight can make responsible AI operational. The conversation also explores workforce impacts, the importance of upskilling and consultation, and the need for a governance model that gives agencies room to experiment while ensuring the highest-risk use cases receive extra scrutiny. Host: Steve MacFeely | Chief Statistician, Statistics and Data Directorate, OECD LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/steve-macfeely-a1a710112/ Guest: Eleonore Fournier-Tombs | Chief AI Officer, New York State LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/eleonoreft To learn more about AI governance challenges in the public sector: www.oecd.org/en/blogs/2026/07/governing-ai-and-data-in-the-public-sector-with-eleonore-fournier-tombs.html To learn more about this policy area: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/directorates/statistics-and-data-directorate.html To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters

As AI assistants, search engines and chatbots become intermediaries between users and information, official statistics face a new usability test: can authoritative public data be found, understood, sourced and used correctly by both humans and machines? In the second episode of Statistics in the AI Era, OECD Chief Statistician Steve MacFeely speaks with Prem Ramaswami, Head of Google Data Commons, about the practical work needed to make trusted statistics understandable to people and legible to AI systems. Prem argues that the challenge is not only to publish reliable data, but to make it easier to discover, connect and use. He explains why fragmented datasets impose a hidden “data tax” on analysts, why AI systems need data that is well sourced, auditable and reproducible, and why statistical organisations should start with machine-readable metadata. The conversation also explores practical AI use cases across the statistical pipeline - including data collection, data cleaning, sharing and tailored policy outputs - as well as the need for public-private partnerships where technology companies help, and statistical institutions hold them to account. Host: Steve MacFeely | Chief Statistician, Statistics and Data Directorate, OECD LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-macfeely-a1a710112/ Guest: Prem Ramaswami | Head of Data Commons, Google LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/premrama/ To learn more about this policy area: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/directorates/statistics-and-data-directorate.html To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters