World Forum in Busan to explore new ways to measure and foster progress

from 27-Oct-2009 to 30-Oct-2009

Assessing the progress and failings of our societies requires a far broader set of measures than just economic indicators. International experts in various fields will be meeting in South Korea to discuss and develop the statistics needed in a various range of areas affecting quality of life. Media schedule and practical infomation is available here.

Live Webcast - Press conference for the Employment Outlook 2009, 11h (Paris time)

on 16-Sep-2009

This issue focuses on the jobs crisis in particular and looks at steps taken by governments to help workers and the unemployed. Press conference presented by OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría and John Martin, OECD Director of Employment, Labour and Social Affairs, and Stefano Scarpetta, head of the OECD’s Employment Analysis and Policy Division.

Ahead of the G20 Summit: the Employment Outlook

on 16-Sep-2009

Despite early signs that an economic recovery may be in sight, unemployment is likely to continue rising into 2010.  On Wednesday 16 September, ahead of his attendance at the G20 Pittsburgh Summit, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría will brief journalists on OECD recommendations on employment policy and other issues. Webcast live here from 11.00 (Paris time).

Des emplois pour les jeunes : France – Conférence de presse, Bercy, le mercredi 20 mai 2009

on 20-May-2009

Angel Gurría, Secrétaire général de l’OCDE ; Laurent Wauquiez, Secrétaire d’Etat à l’emploi ; et Martin Hirsch, Haut commissaire à la jeunesse, présenteront les conclusions du rapport « Des emplois pour les jeunes : France » lors d’une conférence de presse au ministère de l’économie et des finances à Bercy, le mercredi 20 mai à 16h30.

Official visit of the Secretary-General to the People's Republic of China

from 20-Mar-2009 to 25-Mar-2009

On the occasion of his second official visit to the People's Republic of China, Angel Gurría attended the 10th annual meeting of the China Development Forum and met several government officials.

OECD news conference to present report on trends in incomes and poverty, “Growing Unequal?”, Tuesday 21 October

on 21-Oct-2008

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría, together with Martin Hirsch, Haut Commissaire aux Solidarités Actives contre la Pauvreté, and Professor Sir Anthony Atkinson, Research Professor, Oxford University, will present “Growing Unequal?” at a news conference at 09.00 a.m. on Tuesday 21 October at OECD headquarters in Paris.

OECD Model Tax Convention: 50 years of promoting a business-friendly tax environment

from 08-Sep-2008 to 09-Sep-2008

Senior tax officials and private sector representatives from over 103 countries will attend  the 50th anniversary of OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and on Capital at OECD headquarters.

OECD’s 2008 Education at a Glance to be published on Tuesday 9 September

on 09-Sep-2008

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría will launch the 2008 edition of OECD’s annual Education at a Glance at a news conference at 11.00 a.m. on 9 September 2008 in Paris. This rich compendium of comparable statistics provides valuable underpinning for policy debate and decisions by education authorities.

Interim economic assessment of Europe, US and Japan - News briefing Tuesday 2 September 2008

on 02-Sep-2008

Three months ahead of the publication of  the OECD’s  next “Economic Outlook”, Jorgen Elmeskov, acting chief economist, will present an interim assessment of the situation in Europe, the United States and Japan. The briefing will take place at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday 2 September 2008 at OECD headquarters, 2 rue André Pascal, Paris 75016.

OECD news conference to present Employment Outlook 2008 on 2 July 2008

on 02-Jul-2008

Discrimination in the workplace, work-related mental illness and pay and working conditions in foreign affiliates of multinational enterprises are among the issues explored in the 2008 edition of OECD's annual Employment Outlook, to be published on Wednesday 2 July 2008.

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