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 15 FEBRUARY 2011
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THIS ISSUE'S TOPICS
Highlights Economic Statistics Nuclear Energy
OECD Publishing News Education Public Management
Agriculture/Food/Fisheries Employment Science & Technology
Business and Markets Energy SMEs & Entrepreneurship
Development Environment Taxation
Economic Developments Health Trade
Info/Comm Technology Transportation

HIGHLIGHTS

National Accounts at a Glance 2010


Norway leads in financial net worth of government as percentage of GDP says National Accounts at a Glance 2010. This book, which brings national accounts data to life, provides interesting data not only on the size of economy, but also on assets of households, savings, social benefits to households, capital stock, trade and much more. Colorful graphs illustrate differences among countries. Data are generally provided for the period 1996-2009. Book on Online Bookshop | Book on OECD iLibrary

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OECD PUBLISHING NEWS

As part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations, the OECD is having a video competition for young people! If you are, or you know someone, aged between 18 and 25 and like making short videos, tell us what you think “Progress is”. Three lucky winners will be selected and invited to Paris in May, all-expenses-paid, for a special screening of the videos at the OECD Forum. Videos should be no longer than three minutes, made in English or French (the OECD’s two official languages), and submitted by midnight (Paris, France time) on 1 March 2011: www.oecd.org/videocontest

OECD Subscription Prices for 2011: Prices

OECD publications will be on exhibit at the following events in the coming months:

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AGRICULTURE/FOOD/FISHERIES

Thematic Review on Risk Management: Australia: Working paper

Thematic Review on Risk Management: Canada: Working paper

Thematic Review on Risk Management: Netherlands: Working paper

Thematic Review on Risk Management: New Zealand Working paper

Thematic Review on Risk Management: Spain: Working paper

Forthcoming
-The Economics of Adapting Fisheries to Climate Change: Book listing
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Disaggregated Impacts of CAP Reforms: Proceedings of an OECD Workshop: Book listing
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Fisheries Policy Reform: National Experiences: Book listing
-Evaluation of Agricultural Policy Reforms in the United States: Book listing

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BUSINESS & MARKETS

The Impact of the Financial Crisis on the Insurance Sector and Policy Responses


The Impact of the Financial Crisis on the Insurance Sector and Policy Responses: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on OECD iLibrary

Reform on Pension Fund Governance and Management: The 1998 Reform of Korea National Pension Fund: Working paper

Chair of OECD Working Group on Bribery concerned over delay of new UK Bribery Act: Press release

A market perspective on the European sovereign debt and banking crisis. Pre-publication copy of a Financial Market Trends article to be published shortly. Article (PDF - 348 kb)

Forthcoming
-Risk Awareness, Capital Markets and Catastrophic Risks: Book listing
-Competitiveness and Private Sector Development: Kazakhstan 2010: Sector Competitiveness Strategy: Book listing
-Corporate Governance in Slovenia 2011: Book listing
-Corporate Governance in Israel 2011: Book listing



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DEVELOPMENT

The Economy of the Possible: Pensions and Informality in Latin America: Working paper

Social Protection for All: How to Cover Middle-Sector Workers with Informal Jobs: Policy Insights

Education Policies for Upward Social Mobility in Latin America: Policy Insights

Latin America's Middle Sectors: Key Players in a Renewed Social Contract? Policy Insights

Forthcoming:
-Supporting Statebuilding in Situations of Conflict and Fragility: Policy Guidance: Book listing

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS

OECD Economic Studies 2010/1


Growth: Towards a new future. OECD experts on fostering growth: Article

OECD Journal: Economic Studies, Volume 2010 Issue 1 includes articles on private return to tertiary education, intergenerational social mobility, equity in student achievement across countries, computer use effects on educational achievement, competitive pressures in services markets, structural indicators, migration and labour market outcomes and asset-price effects on investment. Subscribe to OECD Journal | Issue on OECD iLibrary

OECD Economics Department Working Papers:
-No. 842: Limiting Long-Term Unemployment and Non-Participation in Sweden
-No. 841: Enhancing the Cost-Effectiveness of Climate Change Mitigation Policies in Sweden
-No. 840: Policies Towards a Sustainable Use of Water in Spain
-No. 839: Increasing Public Sector Efficiency in Slovakia
-No. 838: Raising Education Outcomes in Switzerland

Forthcoming
-OECD Economic Surveys: Slovenia 2011: Book listing
-OECD Economic Surveys: Italy 2011: Book listing
-Economic Policy Reforms 2011: Going for Growth: Book listing
-OECD Economic Surveys: United Kingdom 2011: Book listing
-OECD Economic Surveys: Estonia 2011: Book listing




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ECONOMIC STATISTICS

National Accounts at a Glance 2010


Luxembourg still leads in GDP per capita says National Accounts at a Glance 2010. This book, which brings national accounts data to life, provides interesting data not only on the size of economy, but also on assets of households, savings, social benefits to households, capital stock, trade, and much more. Colorful graphs illustrate differences among countries. Data are generally provided for the period 1996-2009. Book on Online Bookshop | Book on OECD iLibrary

OECD Statistics Brief No. 15 includes articles on the value and use of trade microdata showing company characteristics. Statistics Brief

Hedonic price indexes for housing: Working paper

Developing Societal Progress Indicators:  A Practical Guide: Working Paper



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EDUCATION

Conference on Higher Education in Cities and Regions features specific cases: Conference website | Country Reports on OECD iLibrary
Reports on OECD.org:
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Australia: State of Victoria (PDF - 4.66 mb)
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Germany: City of Berlin (PDF - 908 kb)
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Mexico: State of Veracruz (PDF - 1.93 mb)
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Netherlands: City-Region of Amsterdam (PDF - 741 kb) and City-Region of Rotterdam (PDF - 860 kb):
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Spain: Autonomous Region of Andalusia (PDF - 4.28 mb) and Autonomous Region of Catalonia (PDF - 2.68 mb)
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US/Mexico: Paso del Norte Region (PDF - 3.42 mb)
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Chile: Bío Bío Region (PDF 3.59 mb)

OECD Educationtoday Crisis Survey 2010: Working paper

Educationtoday: OECD's collaborative space to help shape the post-crisis economy and society: Educationtoday

Forthcoming
-Reviews of National Policies for Education: Kyrgyz Republic 2010 Lessons from PISA: Book listing
-PISA 2009 at a Glance: Book listing

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EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL AFFAIRS

Forthcoming
-Pensions at a Glance 2011: Retirement Income Systems in OECD and G20 Countries: Book listing
-Society at a Glance 2011: OECD Social Indicators: Book listing

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ENERGY

Energy Prices and Taxes V2010/4


Energy Prices and Taxes, Volume 2010, Issue 4: Fourth Quarter 2010 includes a special report on energy prices and taxes in Turkey: Subscribe to periodical on online bookshop | Issue on OECD iLibrary

IEA releases factsheet on Egyptian situation: Factsheet (PDF 395 kb)

Forthcoming:
-Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Poland 2011: Book listing
-Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Norway 2011: Book listing

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ENVIRONMENT

The Economics of Adapting Fisheries to Climate change

The Economics of Adapting Fisheries to Climate Change: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on OECD iLibrary

QSAR Toolbox: Guidance on filling data gaps for genotoxicity and carcinogenicity. The QSAR Toolbox is a software application intended to be used by governments, industry and other stakeholders to fill gaps in (eco)toxicity data needed for assessing the hazards of chemicals. This new document specifically provides guidance on how to use the Toolbox to group chemicals to fill data gaps for genotoxicity and carcinogenicity of chemicals. Toolbox

OECD work on the Environment: Brochure (PDF - 3.45 mb)

Update on OECD work on water: Flyer (PDF - 385 kb)

Biotechnology Update, January 2011 includes articles on biotechnology for greener growth, the Bioeconomy to 2030 project, bioenergy, and much more: Newsletter (PDF - 465 kb)

Forthcoming
-Greening Household Behaviour: Book listing
-Environmental Impacts of International Shipping: The Role of Ports: Book listing
-Better Policies to Support Eco-innovation: Book listing
-OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Portugal 2011: Book listing
-OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Norway 2011: Book listing



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HEALTH

Mortality Amenable to Health Care in 31 OECD Countries: Working paper

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

The real cost of the Internet and telephone shutdown in Egypt: Webpage

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NUCLEAR ENERGY


NEA Monthly News Bulletin, February 2011
features an article on visits by US officials to the NEA: News Bulletin

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PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

Administrative Simplification in Viet Nam


Administrative Simplification in Viet Nam: Supporting the Competitiveness of the Vietnamese Economy: Book on Online Bookshop | Book on OECD iLibrary

Forthcoming:
-Lobbyists, Governments and Public Trust, Volume 2: Promoting Integrity through Self-Regulation: Book listing
-Asset Declarations for Public Officials: A Tool to Prevent Corruption: Book listing
-Good Governance for Digital Policies: How to Get the Most out of ICT: The Case of Spain's Plan Avanza: Book listing
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OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation: Basque Country, Spain 2011: Book listing
-Value for Money in Government: The Netherlands 2010: Book listing

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SCIENCE , TECHNOLOGY & INDUSTRY

Forthcoming:
-Better Policies to Support Eco-innovation: Book listing
-OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation: Basque Country, Spain 2011: Book listing
-Skills for Innovation and Research: Book listing


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SMEs & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Local Development Benefits from Staging Global Events: Working paper

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TAXATION

Tackling Aggressive Tax Planning through Improved Transparency and Disclosure: Report on Disclosure Initiatives: Report (PDF - 2.97 mb)

Forthcoming:
-Consumption Tax Trends 2010: VAT/GST and Excise Rates, Trends and Administration Issues: Book listing

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TRADE

The Impact of Trade Liberalisation on Jobs and Growth: Working Paper

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TRANSPORTATION

See the International Transport Forum's new website! www.internationaltransportforum.org

Improving the Practice of Cost Benefit Analysis in Transport: Working Paper

Road Safety 2010 presents detailed statistical information for 32 countries: Report (PDF - 6.85 mb)

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FROM THE OECD FACTBLOG

Innovation shifting to emerging markets?
When China’s Tianhe-1A supercomputer with its peak speed of 2.57 petaflops was confirmed as the most powerful computer in the world in November 2010, outpacing the previous leader, the US XTC Jaguar, it was more than a breakthrough for computing. It was a further sign that the geography of global growth, which had already been shifting to emerging markets for quality manufacturing and some IT services, was on the move for knowledge and innovation as well.
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FROM THE OECD INSIGHTS BLOG

Money alone won’t make Europe innovative
“Innovation” is one of the buzzwords of the moment, as this blog noted last week. That makes sense: Post-recession economies need a kick-start, and bright new ideas in science and technology could give them just that. Indeed, compared to labour or monetary policy, innovation’s role as an economic driver is probably underappreciated. But if we think of innovation as just a buzzword, nothing much will change. Simply setting targets for increased research and development (R&D) spending won’t achieve results unless they’re accompanied by deep structural changes in our economies. Read more

Can we meet the innovation challenge?
Some interesting thoughts from the Financial Times’ John Gapper on the innovation challenge facing governments in the wake of the recession. Referring to the OECD’s Andy Wyckoff , he notes that “countries such as Finland and South Korea responded to past economic crises by investing in education and R&D”. Indeed, he says, “everyone has an innovation policy these days”. But does the reality match up to the rhetoric – are government policies really doing enough to promote “the industries of tomorrow” (as they called them back in the ’60s)? Read more

Solar competition unfair say candlemakers
Reducing trade barriers would result in more jobs, higher wages, and increased exports, says the OECD. Read more

Green Growth: We must prepare an agenda for action
To ensure that green growth policy recommendations are relevant to countries’ needs, the OECD has organised a consultation to review the first draft of the Green Growth Strategy Synthesis Report on 10-11 February 2011. The workshop brought together policymakers and experts across OECD and partner countries, as well as a range of stakeholders from international organisations, business and civil society.In this post, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría looks at the issues workshop participants discussed. Read more

Green Growth Strategies: A framework for the future, and the present
On the second day of the OECD Green Growth Strategy Workshop. We asked Nathalie Girouard, the Green Growth Strategy Co-ordinator, for her views on some of the topics being discussed. What is a green growth strategy and why do we need one?
Nathalie Girouard: The aim of a green growth strategy is to provide a clear framework for how countries can achieve economic growth and development while at the same time preventing costly environmental degradation, climate change and inefficient use of natural resources. Read More

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PISA 2009 at a Glance PISA 2009 Results Vol I: What Students Know and Can Do
PISA 2009 Results Vol II: Overcoming Social Background PISA 2009 Results Vol III: Learning to Learn
PISA 2009 Results Vol IV: What Makes a School Successful? PISA 2009 Results Vol V: Changes in Student Performance since 2000
Latin American Economic Outlook 2011 Southeast Asian Economic Outlook 2010
OECD Information Technology Outlook 2010 OECD Science, Technology Industry Outlook 2010
Education Today 2010 Trends Shaping Education 2010
Obesity and the Economics of Prevention Value for Money in Health Spending
Improving Value in Health Care: Measuring Quality Taxation, Innovation and the Environment
Transfer Pricing Guidelines 2010 OECD Model Tax Convention Condensed Version 2010
Highlights from Education at a Glance 2010 Education at a Glance 2010
OECD Economic Outlook Volume 2010 Issue 2 OECD Factbook 2010
OECD Employment Outlook 2010 World Energy Outlook 2010
Measuring Innovation OECD Innovation Strategy
National Accounts at a Glance 2010 Government at a Glance 2009
OECD Health Data 2010 Health at a Glance 2009
OECD Insights: From Crisis to Recovery OECD Insights: Fisheries: While Stocks last
OECD Insights: International Trade OECD Insights: International Migration
OECD Insights: Sustainable Development OECD Insights: Human Capital

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