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Today, Chile signs up as the 31st member of the OECD and its first member in South America. For Chile, this marks recognition of nearly two decades of democratic reform and sound economic policies. For the OECD, it is a major milestone in its mission to build a stronger, cleaner and fairer global economy.
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Mañana tendré el honor de firmar, con el Ministro de Hacienda, Andrés Velasco, el acuerdo oficial para el ingreso de Chile a la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico, OCDE. Este es un momento trascendental para Chile y para la OECD. Para Chile marca el reconocimiento de casi dos décadas de reforma democrática y políticas económicas sólidas. Para la OCDE, es un hito en su misión de construir una economía global
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As a region with strong trade, investment, migration and financial links with the rest of the world, Latin America has not escaped the global crisis and its GDP is expected to contract between 1.5% and 2% in 2009, according to the OECD Secretary-General.
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A. Gurría welcomed the signing of Chile’s Accession Agreement to the OECD and explained that the “Chilean way” and its expertise will enrich the organisation on key policy issues.
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11-January-2010
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During the ceremony in Santiago for the Chile's accession to the OECD, President Bachelet expressed "the legitimate and genuine happiness felt by the Chilean people at the signing of this historic Agreement, which will allow our country to enter into the forum of the world's most developed democracies as a full member".
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Chile will become the OECD’s 31st member and its first in South America under an accession agreement signed on 11 January at La Moneda in Santiago by OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría and Chilean Finance Minister Andrés Velasco in the presence of President Michelle Bachelet. Chile’s membership will become official once necessary formalities, including parliamentary approval, have been completed.
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Angel Gurría se felicita ante la “experiencia chilena” la cual enriquecerá el acervo de la OCDE en cuestiones claves.
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In vista de sus fuertes vínculos comerciales, de inversión, de migración y financieros con el resto del mundo, América Latina no se ha escapado de la crisis global y se espera una contracción del PIB de la región de entre 1.5% y 2% en 2009, segun el Secretario general de la OCDE.
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The Valparaiso region (Chile) participates in the Reviews of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Regional Development 2011-2012. This site informs about Valparaiso, its higher education institutions, and the role Valparaiso HEIs play in regional development.
The OECD today invited Chile to become its first member in South America. Chile will formally accept this invitation when an Accession Agreement is signed in the presence of Secretary-General Angel Gurría and President Bachelet on 11 January 2010 in Santiago.
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