Jobs, unemployment and government action

The world economy is still suffering from the strains of the longest crisis of modern times, and nowhere is this more evident than in the high unemployment numbers. In this OECD Observer Roundtable, we asked a cross-section of ministers: “What actions are you taking to create more and better jobs in your economy?”

Stefan Kapferer, Deputy Secretary-General

Mr. Stefan Kapferer was appointed Deputy Secretary-General of the OECD on October 6, 2014.

Geographic Variations in Health Care: Country note for Germany

High variations in health care use for knee replacement and cardiac procedures, suggest more effort is needed to improve the appropriateness of health care activities in Germany.

Perspectives de l'emploi de l'OCDE - Notes par Pays

Note par pays sur la situation sur le marché du travail, les salaires, la qualité de l'emploi.

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OECD Employment Outlook 2014 - Key findings for Germany (in German)

Das Beschäftigungsniveau in Deutschland wächst weiter. Die Beschäftigungsquote gehört zu den höchsten im OECD-Raum (73,4% im 1. Quartal 2014). Die Arbeitslosenquote (gemäß ILO-Definition) ist im zweiten Quartal 2014 auf 5,1% gefallen und liegt jetzt deutlich unter dem OECD-Durchschnitt von 7,4% und bei weniger als der Hälfte des Euroraumdurchschnitts (11,6%).

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OECD appoints Mari Kiviniemi and Stefan Kapferer as Deputy Secretaries-General

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Roundtable: Climate is Everyone’s Business

Twenty years ago climate change was viewed as just an environmental issue. Today it is squarely an economic issue. Climate change poses significant risks to our economic systems that could result in very large damages. To mitigate these risks we need to radically transform our economies and societies to stop global warming.

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