|
Japan
Africa, G8 and OECD send key messages on action for development in Africa ahead of Hokkaido Toyako G8 Summit09-Apr-2008 More than 150 high-level representatives from Africa, G8 and OECD countries met in Tokyo this week to discuss key issues affecting Africa, ahead of the G8 Summit in Hokkaido on 7-9 July. |
OECD Statistical Profile of JapanEnglish | View long abstract 08-Apr-2007 More than 100 indicators covering a wide range of areas. Click on the red i beside each indicator to obtain the unit of measure, a definition of the indicator and a list of references. To compare with other OECD countries, tables and charts are provided at the end of each row. Also available: |
Economic Survey of Japan 200807-Apr-2008 Despite the longest economic expansion in its post-war history, Japan faces many challenges. Perhaps most urgent is addressing the fiscal situation through comprehensive tax reform. There is also significant scope for policies to accelerate productivity growth in the service sector, which has lagged behind manufacturing. In addition, measures to reverse the rise in labour market dualism would be beneficial for both growth and equity. |
OECD Secretary-General in Tokyo for the G8 Development Ministers' meeting and to launch the Economic Survey of JapanEnglish | View long abstract 31-Mar-2008 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, was in Tokyo to attend the G8 Development Ministers' meeting and the 10th African Partnership Forum. He also launched the Economic Survey of Japan at a press conference. |
Need for policy stimulus stronger in US than in Europe, says OECD's interim assessment20-Mar-2008 Inflation in US and Europe is at uncomfortable levels as economies slow, the OECD says in its latest interim assessment. But in contrast to the US, the near-term outlook for the euro area does not point to the need for policy stimulus. |
Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2008 - Japan Country Notepdf,45Kb,English | View long abstract 04-Mar-2008 This note, taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2008, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2007 priorities for Japan. Also available:Related documents: |
