International Conference on Territorial Development, 3-4 May 2004

01-Mar-2004

This conference was co-organised by the Datar, the Caisse des Dépôts and the OECD on May 3 and 4, 2004. It focussed on the theme "EU enlargement: a major opportunity for European territories". 
For further information:  www.eiadt.com

International Conference on New Approaches to Rural Policy: Lessons from Around the World

17-Feb-2004

The international conference on New Approaches to Rural Policy: Lessons from Around the World was convened by the:
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, OECD, Rural Policy Research Institute, and The Countryside Agency.

More than 120 senior policy officials and experts from 15 countries (including all G7 countries) gathered at Airlie Center near Washington, D.C. on March 25-26 to discuss the future of rural policy.

OECD-Busan seminar on Policy Challenges in Metropolitan Regions

05-Aug-2003

This joint seminar brought together actors from the public and private sectors to discuss policy trends and challenges in metropolitan regions with a special focus on Busan Metropolitan City.

OECD Countries Stress Competitiveness, Private Sector Input for Regional Development

16-Jul-2003

OECD countries are downplaying subsidies as a way of promoting regional development and laying more stress on regional competitiveness, private investment and reliance on local assets, both natural and man-made. This was the theme of a meeting held in Martigny, Switzerland, on 25-26 June.

The Future of Rural Policy (Just released)

25-Jun-2003

In the past two decades, rural policy has undergone significant developments. A new approach should emphasise bottom-up initiatives and involve local actors as full partners in policy implementation.

OECD Evaluation of Metropolitan Development in Öresund

25-Jun-2003

Intended to develop jointly Skåne (Malmö) in Sweden and Zealand (Copenhagen) in Denmark, the Öresund project is a major endeavour for the two governments. This policy brief evaluates the progress and key challenges of this cross-border region.

OECD Countries Stress Competitiveness, Private Sector Input for Regional Development

17-Jun-2003

OECD countries are downplaying subsidies as a way of promoting regional development and laying more stress on regional competitiveness, private investment and reliance on local assets, both natural and man-made. This will be the theme of a meeting to be held in Martigny, Switzerland, on 25-26 June.

From Red Tape to Smart Tape: Administrative Simplification in OECD Countries

16-Jun-2003

This new report looks at a set of tools and practices commonly used by governments to make administrative regulations simpler and less burdensome to comply with.

Further Regulatory Reforms Would Safeguard Norway's Prosperity

16-Jun-2003

Abundant energy resources and skilful macro-economic management has made Norway one of the wealthiest countries in the world. To maintain that high standard of living in the future, Norway should take steps to reform its large public sector, concludes an OECD report.