The unanimous decision, taken by the 31 member-states, recognizes Israel's achievements, economic strength and ability to contribute to the organization and to the world's economy.

We took a series of important steps that finally brought us to the point where we were accepted into the OECD and which helped us survive this part of the crisis.

The initiative is designed to serve the mainly Arab community of Nazareth and its neighboring areas.

The invitation to join the OECD attests to the organization’s recognition of Israel’s economic achievements

The mission will present its preliminary report to the Governor of the Bank of Israel and the Minister of Finance on November 29.