Sickness, Disability and Work (Vol. 3): Aart de Gaus Speech in Finland

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21-Nov-2008

Deputy Secretary General, Mr Aart de Gaus, opening remarks in Helsinki for the release of the "Sickness, Disability and Work: Breaking the Barriers" publication

Sickness, Disability and Work (Vol. 3): John Martin Speech in Ireland

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21-Nov-2008

Mr John Martin's speech in Ireland for the release of the "Sickness, Disability and Work: Breaking the Barriers" publication

Statement by A. Gurría at the OECD High-Level Symposium on Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy

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28-Oct-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his remarks, M. Gurría emphasized the need to have a consistent framework for pharmaceutical policy making. As an example, he explained that policies to promote use of generics can help to improve value for money in pharmaceutical expenditure.

Launch of Growing Unequal? Remarks by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

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21-Oct-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his remarks, Angel Gurría underlined that growing inequality raises three types of challenges: economic, political and ethical. It polarizes societies, it divides regions within countries, and it carves up the world between rich and poor.

Launch of the 2008 OECD Employment Outlook

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02-Jul-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his speech, Angel Gurría stated that labour market discrimination is still a big obstacle. Countries must get better at helping members of under represented groups to find jobs.

OECD-Austria Symposium on the Austrian Health System

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25-Jun-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his remarks, Angel Gurría highlighted three challenges faced by all OECD countries engaged in the improvement of their health care sector performance: inequalities in health and in health care; shortfalls in the quality and safety of health care; and the pressures of population agei

Water: an Under-Delivered Promise

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10-Jun-2008

In his speech delivered at the Conference of Montreal, Angel Gurría underlined that growing pressures from agriculture, energy production and industries were imperilling our water resources. He affirmed ...

Seminar on “Embracing globalisation in the 21st century: a dialogue on the Nordic approach

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21-May-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his welcome at the Seminar on “Embracing globalisation in the 21st century: a dialogue on the Nordic approach”, Mr. Gurría wondered if there is a “Nordic model”, if the Nordic approach is sustainable and if elements of this approach were transferable.

The contribution of labour market and employment policies to addressing the needs of vulnerable workers and areas in a globalising economy

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12-May-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his speech delivered at the meeting of the G8 Employment and Labour Ministers in Niigata, Mr. Gurría presented the global economic situation and its potential impact on labour markets. He underlined ...

Developing a Health Care System Benefiting All

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23-Mar-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his speech delivered at the China Development Forum 2008, Mr. Gurría focused on three key health policy challenges: the improvement of our populations' health status and the quality of care; the extension ...