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Squeeze on public budgets boosting e-government, says OECD

19-Nov-2009

The squeeze on public budgets in the wake of the economic crisis is driving governments to rethink their approach to online government services or “e-government” as public authorities seek increased efficiency, according to new OECD analysis.

Restoring growth in a post-bailout era: the crucial contribution of cities

12-Nov-2009

Speaking at the International Forum of the Americas Forum for Global Cities, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría, delivered a speech on how cities can contribute to restoring growth.

Toronto must be more competitive, says OECD

09-Nov-2009

Toronto is home to 40% of Canada’s business headquarters, the world’s seventh largest stock exchange, and it produces almost 20% of the national GDP. OECD’s new review of the Toronto region makes numerous recommendations to help the city out of its economic doldrums and make it more sustainably competitive.

Inaugural Symposium of the Regulatory Policy Committee

on 06-Nov-2009

This Symposium discussed strategic directions for the future of regulatory reform. Current and emerging regulatory policy challenges are truly global and the Regulatory Policy Committee will help to move this agenda forward.

Debt crunch will force governments to improve efficiency, OECD predicts

22-Oct-2009

Amid rising public debt burdens that will force governments to improve efficiency, a new OECD study highlights best practices and identifies where and how national administrations can provide improved services at lower cost to the public.

Bridging the Gaps between Levels of Government

19-Oct-2009

This Policy Brief outlines fundamental concepts in the relationship between national and sub-national levels of government. It discusses the gaps that exist between levels of government as they design and implement public policies, and examines some of the tools being used to help bridge these gaps.

Rethinking e-Government Services: User-centred Approaches

13-Oct-2009

This new publication describes the shift in governments' focus on e-Government development – from a 'government-centric' to a 'user-centric' approach.  It provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced in e-Government services in OECD countries and explores ways of improving take-up levels.

Developing Rural Policies to Meet the Needs of a Changing World

from 13-Oct-2009 to 15-Oct-2009

The Annual OECD Rural Development Conference was this year held in Quebec, Canada. Combining a series of workshops, exhibits and field visits, this broad ranging conference looked at rural policy in relation to a vast array of sectors including forestry, energy, climate change, tourism and more.  It focused on responding to the financial crisis and recession in rural areas.

Managing the crisis: from recovery policies to long-term reforms

01-Oct-2009

‘Financial markets are stabilising, however, this doesn’t mean that the crisis is over. The social implications of the crisis have not yet been fully felt.’ Angel Gurría calls for swift further action by the public sector to prevent a human and social crisis. Read the full text from his speech given at the OECD Annual Meeting of Senior Officials from Centres of Government.

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