Unemployment a scourge, OECD warns

Unemployment remains a blight on the global economy, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development said Wednesday, warning governments they must act lest high jobless levels become a longer-term scourge.

"Historically high unemployment remains among the most pressing legacies of the crisis," the 34-member OECD said in releasing its latest economic outlook.

"It should prompt countries to improve labour market policies that boost job creation and prevent today’s high joblessness from becoming permanent."

Widespread unemployment is affecting more than 50 million people in the OECD countries, the group said.

"Governments must ensure that employment services and training programs actually match the unemployed to jobs," the OECD urged.

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