22-March-2010
English
China’s economy has outperformed all expectations, both over the long haul and, more recently, during the global Great Recession. But structural reforms are still needed in a number of areas such as increased social spending to improve living standards over the longer run, according to the OECD Secretary-General.
20-March-2010
English
Speaking at the China development forum, Mr Gurría said that the world is now emerging from the deepest recession since the 1930s but he added that OECD countries need to face the challenge of ensuring that a strong, jobs-rich recovery takes hold and that potential growth can be restored and maintained over the longer term.
16-March-2010
English
In his opening remarks for the book launch for the Horizontal Water Programme, Mr. Gurría underlined that good water management is important for a stronger, cleaner and fairer economy.
16-mars-2010
Français
Lors du colloque sur la refondation du système monétaire international, A. Gurría a appelé à une réforme du système financier pour qu’il joue son rôle de soutien à l’activité économique et qu’il ne provoque pas d’autre crise systémique.
15-March-2010
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In his remarks to the Central Bank of Greece, Mr. Gurría offered the OECD support, expertise, and policy experience to help Greece modernise its economy and put it on a path of sustained growth.
12-March-2010
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Addressing the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s annual conference, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría called for new efforts to unblock the Doha Development Agenda trade talks in order to liberalise trade, stimulate business activity and boost jobs.
11-March-2010
English
At the USCIB Global Investment Conference in Washington A. Gurría announced that the OECD is considering the feasibility of a non-binding “Model Investment Treaty”, building on converging understandings in OECD and partner countries and invited other organisations to join these reflections.
11-mars-2010
Français
Lors d'un séminaire sur « Comment mieux accompagner les mutations économiques » le Secrétaire général de l'OCDE, A. Gurría a déclaré que des régions prospères et innovatrices, des métropoles dynamiques et solidaires, des territoires ruraux actifs, sont les pièces maîtresses d’une économie mondiale plus forte, plus saine et plus juste.
8-mars-2010
Français
Avec l'amenuisement des ressources pétrolières et le défi du changement climatique, l'énergie nucléaire pourrait occuper une place de premier plan dans le paysage énergétique du 21e siècle, à condition que les pays les plus avancés partagent leurs réalisations et expériences, a déclaré Angel Gurría en ouverture de la conférence internationale consacrée à l'accès à l'énergie nucléaire civile.
26-February-2010
English
Innovation allowed us to continuously increase our ability to produce food for growing populations and remains a key driver of poverty reduction in poor rural economies, according to OECD Secretary-General. But governments need to pay attention to policy issues such as regulation, intellectual property rights and public acceptance of new technologies in order to realise the full potential of existing knowledge.