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OECD ministers discussed climate change, trade and global economy at annual meeting, Paris, 4-5 June 2008

from 04-Jun-2008 to 05-Jun-2008

The economic impact of climate change, rising food prices and a broad range of other trade, growth and development issues were discussed at the OECD’s annual ministerial meeting in Paris on 4-5 June 2008. Ministers from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa have been invited to attend the ministerial meeting, as have ministers from Chile, Estonia, Israel, Russia and Slovenia, the five candidate countries for accession to OECD.

OECD Statistical Profile of Israel 2008

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08-Apr-2008

More than 40 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.

Roadmap for the Accession of Israel to the OECD Convention

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03-Dec-2007

OECD countries have given a green light for the start of accession talks with five prospective new members, notably Israel, signaling a new stage in the Organisation's drive to broaden and deepen its involvement with emerging new players in the global economy.

OECD’s Development Centre attracts new members

19-Mar-2008

Three new countries have joined the Organisation’s Development Centre. Egypt, Israel and Vietnam officially took their seats at the Centre’s Governing Board meeting on 18 March 2008. This represents a significant extension of the Development Centre’s membership in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Earlier in February, Poland rejoined the Centre, whose members now total 32.

OECD countries launch accession talks with five prospective new members

03-Dec-2007

OECD countries have given a green light for the start of accession talks with five prospective new members -- Chile, Estonia, Israel, Russia and Slovenia, signaling a new stage in the Organisation's drive to broaden and deepen its involvement with emerging new players in the global economy.

Israel and the OECD: A Triple-Win Partnership

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01-Nov-2007

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his remarks to the Prime Minister’s Conference for Export and International Co-operation in Tel Aviv, Angel Gurría explains that Israel, the OECD and the world economy will benefit from Israel's accession ...

Official Visit of the Secretary-General to Israel

from 31-Oct-2007 to 04-Nov-2007

During this official visit, Angel Gurría met with government officials to discuss Israel's candidacy for OECD accession as well as the Israeli economic situation. He also participated in the 2007 Prime Minister's Conference for Export and International Co-operation.

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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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