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Trans-border Urban Co-operation in the Pan Yellow Sea Region06-Jan-2010 The Pan Yellow Sea Region (PYSR) has been one of the fastest growing economic zones in East Asia since China’s opening in the early 1990's. However, the PYSR has not fully utilised its assets nor reached its potential for growth. This new report looks at a wide range of policies to improve the PYSR’s competitiveness and integration. |
Improving the policy framework in Japan to address climate change10-Dec-2009 Japan, a relatively energy-efficient country, has been active in combating climate change. Under the Kyoto Protocol, Japan is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 6% relative to 1990 over the period 2008-12. As of 2007, however, its emissions were up by 9%. |
Health-care reform in Japan: controlling costs, improving quality and ensuring equity10-Dec-2009 Japan’s health-care system has provided universal access to care and contributed to the outstanding health status of the Japanese. Public spending has been kept below the OECD average through high co-payment rates and reductions in medical fees. |
Financial stability: overcoming the crisis and improving the efficiency of the banking sector in Japan10-Dec-2009 Japanese banks largely avoided the direct impact from the global financial crisis thanks to their limited exposure to foreign toxic assets, the regulatory framework in Japan and the small role of securitisation. |
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2009: Japan HighlightsEnglish | View long abstract 14-Dec-2009 This country note, extracted from the STI Scoreboard 2009, explores recent developments in matters relating to innovation, science, technology and globalisation in Japan. Related documents: |
OECD Health at a Glance 2009: Key findings for JapanEnglish | View long abstract 08-Dec-2009 Japan spent 8.1% of GDP on health in 2006 (latest year available), less than the OECD average of 8.9%. Spending per person is lower than the OECD average. Growth in spending per person over the last decade ... Related documents: |
OECD Economic Outlook No. 86 - Japanpdf,102Kb,English | View long abstract 19-Nov-2009 Summary of economic developments and projections for Japan taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook. Also available:Related documents: |
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