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Singapore signs its 12th tax agreement meeting the OECD standard13-Nov-2009 Singapore has today signed a protocol with France that brings the two countries’ bilateral tax treaty into line with the OECD standard on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. This being the 12th agreement that it has signed in accordance with the OECD standard, Singapore moves into the category of jurisdictions deemed to have substantially implemented the standard. |
Government at a Glance: Country note for Francepdf,535Kb,English | View long abstract 22-Oct-2009 This country note, based on the new biennial publication Government at a glance, provides indicators describing key elements underlying government structure and performance of France, from the perspective of revenues, expenditures and employment. Related documents: |
OECD Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting: Tackling the Jobs Crisisfrom 28-Sep-2009 to 29-Sep-2009 OECD employment and labour ministers will meet on 28-29 September to discuss how labour market and social policies can best help workers and low-income households weather the storm of the current jobs crisis. The Ministerial meeting will be preceded by a Policy Forum on the morning of 28 September. The Forum will provide an opportunity for Ministers to share their views on these important issues with the social partners, researchers, representatives of civil society and journalists. |
Employment Outlook 2009 Country Notes: Francepdf,269Kb,English | View long abstract 16-Sep-2009 The OECD Employment Outlook indicates that the French unemployment rate is likely to increase further and could even approach 11% by the end of 2010 if the recovery fails to gain momentum. Also available:Related documents: |
OECD welcomes experts’ call on need for new measures of social progress14-Sep-2009 In remarks prepared for a workshop on the findings of the Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress set up by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Mr Gurría noted that the OECD is well placed to lead international cooperation on harmonising concepts and methodologies. The OECD World Forum on 27-30 October 2009 will provide the next major international opportunity to advance the Commission’s recommendations. |
Education at a Glance 2009 - Summary of key findings: Francepdf,228Kb,English | View long abstract 08-Sep-2009 This 2009 edition of Education at a Glance includes first results from TALIS, a survey on teacher practices, new analysis of the social benefits of education, new information on long-term unemployment and involuntary part-time work among young adults, and new data on the benefits of education. Related documents: |