OECD countries recognise the need for greater coherence in policies across sectors that affect developing countries.  Aid alone cannot address the needs of the developing world.  Policies in areas like agriculture, trade, investment, migration and others have a profound impact on developing countries, yet they often work at cross-purposes.  An OECD initiative on policy coherence for development explores ways to ensure that government policies are mutually supportive of the countries' development goals. (more)

www.oecd.org/development/policycoherence

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Global ICT Services Sourcing Post-Crisis: Trends and Developments

on 14-Nov-2009

This workshop, to be held in Egypt, will address developments in international ICT services sourcing enabled by the Internet, analyse the impacts of the economic crisis, and suggest frameworks for development and supply of these services from developing countries. A live webcast is available.

Seminar: Policy Coherence for Development and Health

on 26-Oct-2009

 Watch the webcast of the seminar here .

Stephen Lewis, Co-director of AIDS-free World, called upon the OECD to be tough and uncompromising when it comes to policy coherence for development. He asked that increased attention be paid to the implications on human health of climate change; the transfer of technology; and gender equality. Deputy Secretary-General Aart de Geus responded to this by stating that there was new and increasing attention paid to gender equality at the OECD, and that it was important in improving health conditions.

See the Summary of the meeting.

 

Technical Barriers to Trade Workshop

from 05-Oct-2009 to 06-Oct-2009

Trade is a major driver of growth for both developed and developing countries. Technical standards and regulations serve legitimate public policy goals, but can also have an important, and sometimes detrimental influence on market access and export opportunities for businesses.The Workshop will provide a platform for policymakers, experts and practicioners from developing and developed countries to share their experiences and exchange views on effective Technical Barriers to Trade policy orientations from an open market perspective.

Looking for results - Coherent policies for development

on 08-Jun-2009

Dambisa Moyo, author of "Dead Aid" introduced the debate at the meeting on coherent policies for development at the OECD. Over a hundred participants gathered to discuss the need to look beyond aid in the efforts to promote development. The international network of experts on policy coherence also discussed ways to assess progress in the field of policy coherence and shared national experiences.

Growing the African economy

on 08-Jun-2009

Dambisa Moyo, economist and author of Dead Aid, opened discussions at the OECD meeting on coherent policies for development by calling for a fundamental overhaul of the existing development assistance system.

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