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Israel: Reforming education and raising employment key to Israel’s long-term economic growth20-Jan-2010 Israel’s economy has shown resilience during the global recession, but more active education and employment policies – particularly targeted at minority groups – are needed to bolster its economic performance and bridge deep divisions within its society, according to the OECD. |
Official Visit of the Secretary-General to Israel (18-20 January 2010)English | View long abstract 19-Jan-2010 During his official visit to Israel, Secretary-General Angel Gurría launched the Review of Israel’s Labour Market and Social Policies and an OECD Economic Survey of Israel. Also available:Related documents: |
Israel should ensure that remaining concerns do not undermine its progress on foreign bribery, says OECD16-Dec-2009 Israel should be more proactive in detecting, investigating and prosecuting foreign bribery cases, notably those involving the defence industry, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery. |
Israel - Phase 2 written follow-up to the Report on Implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Conventionpdf,733Kb,English | View long abstract 11-Dec-2009 This report outlines Israel's response to the recommendations and follow-up issues identified by the Working Group at the time of Israel's Phase 2 examination in June-July 2009. Related documents: |
OECD Economic Outlook No. 86 - Israelpdf,44Kb,English | View long abstract 19-Nov-2009 Summary of developments and projections for Israel, taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook. Also available:Related documents: |
2009 MENA-OECD Ministerial Conferencefrom 22-Nov-2009 to 23-Nov-2009 Hosted by Morocco and opened by Moroccan Prime Minister Abbas El Fassi, the 2009 Ministerial Conference of the MENA Initiative on Governance and Investment for Development took place on 23 November 2009, in Marrakech, Morocco. The conference was preceded by a Business and Governance Day on 22 November 2009. |
Major world economies aim for "green growth" as the way out of the crisisEnglish | View long abstract 25-Jun-2009 Ministers from 40 countries representing 80% of the world economy discussed at the OECD's annual Ministerial Council Meeting how to combat the crisis and to invest in “green growth”, setting the stage ... Also available: |
Israel- Phase 1: Report on Implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Conventionpdf,470Kb,English | View long abstract 20-Mar-2009 This report evaluates whether the legal texts through which Israel has implemented the Anti-Bribery Convention meet the standards set by the Convention and 1997 Revised Recommendation, and highlights actions ... Also available: |
Israel joins OECD Anti-bribery Convention11-Mar-2009 On 11 March 2009, Israel became the 38th signatory to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention which outlaws bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions. Israel’s accession to the Convention represents an important commitment to the international fight against corruption. |
Israel joins OECD Working Group on Bribery09-Dec-2008 Israel has officially joined the OECD Working Group on Bribery, an important step in its accession to OECD membership. OECD has also launched a partnership with the African Development Bank (AFDB) to support the efforts of African governments and business to fight bribery and corruption and boost corporate integrity. |
Review of Higher Education in Regional and City Development 2008-10: The Galilee, IsraelEnglish | View long abstract 18-Dec-2008 The Galilee participates in the Reviews of Higher Education in Regional and City Development 2008-10. This site informs about the Galilee, its higher education institutions, and the role the Galilee's HEIs play in regional development. |
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of Israelpdf,122Kb,English | View long abstract 27-Oct-2008 This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses. Also available:Related documents: |
Report prepared by the Israeli Ministry of Finance
Israel Participation in OECD Activities: 2008
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Video: Israel, Egypt and Vietnam join the OECD Development Center
This video report explains why this represents a significant extension of the Development Centre’s membership in Asia and the Middle East.
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