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27-Jan-2009
The Copenhagen metropolitan region, despite benefiting from a thriving labour market and comparatively impressive social indicators, has witnessed only modest economic growth over the last decade. This publication proposes a common strategy for all levels of government for strengthening the public sector’s economic development tools.
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23-Oct-2008
Could countries do more to prevent waste, fraud and corruption in
government contracts? Governments and state-owned firms increasingly
turn to the private sector for a variety of goods, services and public works,
such as buying basic computer equipment or building roads and dams. This is
a major economic activity of governments, generating huge financial flows.
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31-Oct-2008
OECD countries and industry must do more to crack down on fraud and waste in government contracts, such as building new schools and roads, that cost taxpayers billions of dollars every year, says OECD. These are among the recommendations in the new Principles for Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement, part of a broader initiative to tackle corruption and improve governance.
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OECD eXplorer: New tool for analysing the OECD Regional Database
27-Oct-2008
OECD eXplorer is a leading edge tool for exploring and analysing regional statistics using a very interactive interface for the presentation of the regional differences and structures of OECD member countries. It combines maps with other visual presentations, using powerful mechanisms for selecting the groups of regions of interest to the user.
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03-Jun-2008
How does one meet the challenges of rural development in a country that is arguably one of the least "rural" among the OECD? Faced with high population density, close proximity of urban areas and urban-rural linkages, rural areas in the Netherlands have witnessed a gradual disappearance of characteristically rural landscapes and a deterioration of biodiversity. The OECD Rural Policy Review of the Netherlands explores these issues.
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28-May-2008
This review analyses the challenges of strengthening regulatory governance in Brazil to improve economic growth, with appropriate regulatory frameworks for core infrastructure sectors. The debate on a market-based economy has now entered a new phase in Brazil, addressing the broader context of quality regulation and the reduction of regulatory risk. The improved macroeconomic situation and the progress made by the sectoral regulatory agencies have paid off, and there is also wider social participation in the improvement of the regulatory framework with a stronger consumer engagement.
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17-Apr-2008
Finland is one of the most rural countries within the OECD and it is also one of the early adopters of a multi-sectoral approach to rural policy. As such, the origins and evolution of Finnish rural policy are of great interest to both OECD countries and non-OECD countries alike, many of whom are still in the early stages of development. A first rural policy review was conducted for Finland in 1995, and this edition offers a unique look at how Finnish rural policy has evolved since the initial recommendations made in 1995.
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21-Mar-2008
Istanbul ranks among the fastest growing OECD metro-regions. However, it faces challenges that could hamper its ambition to become a Eurasian hub for finance, logistics, culture and tourism. OECD Territorial Reviews: Istanbul, Turkey, aims to provide a detailed diagnosis and solutions for improving the competitiveness and governance of the Istanbul metropolitan area.
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25-Feb-2008
Norway has a very low population and difficult topography. Given this context, is the “Nordic welfare model” - equal living conditions and access to quality public services for all regardless of location – financially sustainable? Can urban policy be better integrated into regional policy to harness the energy of regional growth engines in other areas of the country? The Territorial Review of Norway explores these and other questions.
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07-Dec-2007
Luxembourg has brought about a profound change for the better in its economy. What can be done to ensure these changes continue in the long term and in co-operation with its neighbours? The OECD Territorial Review of Luxembourg explores these questions.
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