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www.oecd.org/sweden is a one-stop-shop for OECD reports and statistics on Sweden. Browse the documents in chronological order or by topic (e.g. economy, trade, development, environment, energy, social issues).

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OECD’s review of Sweden’s development co-operation

09-Jul-2009

Sweden spent USD 4.73 billion on overseas development assistance (ODA) in 2008. This amounted to 0.98% of its gross national income (GNI), making Sweden the most generous DAC donor countries as a proportion of its economy. This is particularly laudable in a time of global recession.

Briefing note for OECD Health Data 2009: How Does Sweden Compare

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01-Jul-2009

Total health spending accounted for 9.1% of GDP in Sweden in 2007, slightly above the OECD average of 8.9%.

OECD Economic Outlook No. 85 - Sweden

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24-Jun-2009

Summary of economic developments and projections for Sweden taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook.

High-Level Forum on Sickness, Disability and Work, Stockholm, Sweden

from 14-May-2009 to 15-May-2009

Employment and social affairs ministers from 15 OECD countries will meet in Stockholm to discuss ways to improve sickness and disability policies and make them central to labour market strategies to deal with the impact of the current crisis and beyond. The Forum on “Sickness, Disability and Work: Addressing Policy Challenges in OECD Countries”, organised by the OECD and the government of Sweden, aims to help policy makers understand the importance of effective social and disability policies and how they can improve longer-term outcomes for the individuals concerned and society as a whole.

Bermuda signs eight new tax information agreements

17-Apr-2009

Bermuda has signed 8 new tax information exchange agreements, with 7 Nordic economies – Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and the Faroe Islands, and with New Zealand, bringing to 11 the number of such agreements it has entered into.

OECD Thematic Review on Migrant Education - Country Background Report for Sweden

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01-Apr-2009

The focus of this report is on migrant education policies and practices. However, some information on general immigration and integration policies and approaches is provided in order to place education policies in overall national policy contexts.

Cayman Islands signs tax information agreements with Nordic economies

01-Apr-2009

The Cayman Islands has signed bilateral agreements with seven Nordic economies - Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden -on exchange of information for tax purposes.

Sweden’s sickness and disability reforms on track but could be improved, says OECD

04-Mar-2009

Sweden’s ongoing reforms of its sickness and disability policies are a step in the right direction but more needs to be done if they are to live up to their promise, according to a new OECD report.

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