Civil Society

Fifth Annual Conference OECD-CEPII - Developing Countries and the Global Crisis, 26-27 November, OECD Conference Centre, Paris

from 02-Nov-2009 to 28-Nov-2009

At a time when global economy is showing its early signs of recovery, the OECD, the CEPII and its business Club, under the auspices of the OECD Development Centre, are organizing their 5th joint conference entitled "Developing Countries and the Global Crisis" which will take place at the OECD Conference Centre, Paris, on 26-27 November 2009.

Journées du Patrimoine 19-20 September 2009

from 19-Sep-2009 to 20-Sep-2009

For the  "Journées du Patrimoine" OECD will open the ground floor of its Headquarters, the Château de la Muette, and the recently completed 3000 m² conference centre to the public on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2009, from 10am to 4pm.

The 3rd OECD World Forum on Statistics, Knowledge and Policy

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

Charting Progress, Building Visions, Improving Life

OECD/CEPII le Club, Paris - International Migration: Trends and Challenges

from 23-Oct-2008 to 24-Oct-2008

This joint seminar tackled the economic aspects of the existence of a global market of human resources. Beyond the selection of migrants, all OECD countries are dealing with questions of recruiting immigrant workers and their subsequent retention, as well as the risk of “brain drain”, particularly in developing countries.

OECD High-level Parliamentary Seminar on Climate Change

on 02-Oct-2008

Climate change is confronting us with the fierce urgency of “now”. This seminar will be an opportunity for parliamentarians and legislators to exchange views with their colleagues and OECD experts on the economics of climate change, adaptation to climate change, innovation, technology and climate change, and energy and climate change.

OCDE/ CEPII le Club, Paris - New Developments in International Trade in Services

from 22-Nov-2007 to 23-Nov-2007

OECD and CEPII held a seminar on New Developments in International Trade in Services.  How is trade liberalisation affecting corporate strategy...specific service sectors… the world economy? What barriers remain? Leading economists, trade negotiators, business representatives and academics will assess new developments and reflect on global consequences. Please contact meggan.dissly@oecd.org for further information regarding this seminar. Presentations of the seminar are available.

OECD invites public comment on the Future of the Internet Economy

from 25-Jul-2007 to 30-Sep-2007

The OECD is inviting public comments on issues such as convergence, innovation, trust, which will be discussed at the Future of the Internet Economy Ministerial meeting to be held in June 2008 in Seoul, Korea.

OECD High-level Parliamentary Seminar on China's Current Economic Policy Challenges

on 06-Oct-2005

This seminar took place at OECD headquarters in Paris, providing an opportunity to share the main conclusions of recent OECD work on China.  Specific topics  addressed include: China's Current Economic Policy Challenges; Intellectual Property Rights in China; Reforming the Financial System;  Improving Governance in China; and Labour, Social and Agricultural Issues in China. Further information is available on Governance and Foreign Investment and in the latest Economic Survey of China .

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