OECD Countries Stress Competitiveness, Private Sector Input for Regional Development

17-juin-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-juin-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-juin-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.

Recommandation de l'OCDE : Lignes directrices pour Gérer les conflits d'intérêt dans le service public

Les conflits d'intérêt dans les secteurs public et privé sont devenus une préoccupation majeure dans le monde entier. Ces lignes directrices constituent le premier cadre de référence international pour évaluer des solutions existantes et moderniser des mécanismes en fonction des bonnes pratiques.

Territorial Review of Vienna-Bratislava

05-juin-2003

Encompassing the capitals of Austria and Slovakia and their conurbation, the Vienna-Bratislava metropolitan region is one of the focal points of European integration.

24th annual Senior Budget Officials meeting

19-mai-2003

3-4 June, Rome, Italy. The meeting was hosted by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Finland Should Build on Past Regulatory Reform to Confront New Challenges

13-mai-2003

Finland's reform efforts over the last two decades have strengthened competition in many parts of the economy and fostered above-average growth.

Policy Brief: Territorial Review of Öresund, 2003 (English, pdf 170ko)

26-mars-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.

Vient de paraître : Examens territoriaux de l'OCDE : Mexique

17-févr.-2003

Afin de corriger les disparités régionales, le Mexique doit se concentrer sur trois objectifs : réduire la pauvreté, stimuler la compétitivité et améliorer la connectivité. Cet examen sera bientôt disponible en espagnol.

Trends in Regional Development and Foreign Direct Investment

22-janv.-2003

This recent conference provided an opportunity to discuss trends in regional inequalities, territorial development policies, the role of FDI as well as impacts on the development of regions in Brazil, other Latin America countries, Europe and Asia. Select conference papers are made available.