South Africa

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OECD Statistical Profile of South Africa

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 OECD countries, tables and charts are provided at the end of each row.

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Review of Higher Education: The Free State Province, South Africa

The Free State province (South Africa) participates in the Reviews of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Regional Development 2011-2012. This site informs about the Free State, its higher education institutions, and the role HEIs play in regional development.

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The OECD's Relations with its Key Partners

The 2012 Ministerial Council Meeting marks the fifth anniversary of the launching of Enhanced Engagement, aimed at advancing the OECD’s relationship with five Key Partners, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa. At the 2011 meeting of the OECD ...

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Budget deficits: What governments are doing

Public finances are under pressure around the world. We asked finance ministers from a range of countries: “What actions is your government taking to bolster public finances, while upholding growth and services?”

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The OECD’s Innovation Strategy: Policies to Turn Ideas into Human Progress

In this speech, Angel Gurría called for countries to rethink their policies to nurture and guide innovation, noting that innovation needs to be seen as a system.

South Africa and the OECD

The OECD Council at Ministerial level adopted a resolution on 16 May 2007 to strengthen the co-operation with South Africa, as well as with Brazil, China, India and Indonesia, through a programme of enhanced engagement.

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