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The Public Governance and Territorial Development Directorate (GOV) assists countries in adapting their public sector governance arrangements to the changing needs of society.
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on 03-Jul-2009
The earthquake in L’Aquila, Italy, killed almost 300 people and destroyed a large part of the built environment, as well as essential infrastructure networks. International experts and policy practitioners from around the world discussed and assessed policy options to restore and re-launch the regional economy which was severely hit by the earthquake.
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from 11-Jun-2009 to 12-Jun-2009
This interactive workshop explored and identified emerging thoughts and approaches to innovation in public service design and delivery. Practitioners from a wide range of countries, sectors and levels of government had the opportunity to share their experiences.
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on 10-Jun-2009
In what ways can governments engage better with citizens? How can we assess the results of public dialogue? Can blogs, wikis, Twitter and Facebook enhance public participation, transparency, and democracy? Teknologirådet and the Ministry of Government Administration and Reform (FAD) held a workshop in Oslo where they launched the new OECD report 'Focus on Citizens: Public Engagement for Better Policy and Services' .
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28-May-2009
This new publication provides a significant contribution to developing a coherent, reliable system for data collection and analysis on public sector inputs and processes. It also examines the existing internationally comparable data on outputs and outcomes, and recommends new approaches to measurement. It is a companion to the forthcoming publication 'Government at a Glance'.
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15-May-2009
The 'OECD Principles for Integrity in Public Procurement' are a ground-breaking instrument that promotes good governance in the entire procurement cycle, from needs assessment to contract management. It also contains a comprehensive map of risks that can help auditors prevent, as well as detect, fraud and corruption.
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on 15-May-2009
This workshop was organised by the OECD, METREX, l'IAU Île-de-France and Région Île-de-France. It brought together strategic planning experts from more than 40 European metropolitan areas and they shared their experiences and discussed the challenges of sustainable development and planning.
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from 04-May-2009 to 05-May-2009
A Global Forum on 'Building a Cleaner World: Tools and Good Practices for Fostering a Culture of Integrity', organised jointly by the OECD and the Dutch National Integrity Office, reviewed the key challenges decision makers face in promoting integrity in government and cutting edge solutions were discussed.
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10-Apr-2009
With regions bearing the brunt of the global economic crisis, affecting businesses, jobs and people generally, regional policies are very much part of the solution. Ministers responsible for regional and territorial development from around the world gathered at the OECD on 30-31 March to discuss the issues.
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02-Apr-2009
Speaking at the ministerial meeting of the territorial development policy committee, Mr. Gurría affirmed that urban and rural regions have a core role to play in promoting sustainable growth. Mayors and regional officials are leading efforts to encourage public transportation, implement climate change action plans, and curb air pollution.
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31-Mar-2009
Ministers responsible for regional development met at OECD to discuss the serious impact of the financial crisis on urban and rural regions and suggest ways to stimulate the economy.
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on 31-Mar-2009
A Ministerial-level meeting entitled 'Investing for Growth: Building Innovative Regions' was held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Mari Kiviniemi, Minister of Public Administration and Local Government, Finland.
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