Investing in the Future

Educational policies need to be based on a solid understanding of how effectively economies use their talent pool, and of how better skills will translate into better jobs, higher productivity, and ultimately, better economic and social outcomes, according to Angel Gurría.

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Greece - Moving ahead to address the challenges

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.

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Education for the future - Promoting changes in policies and practices: the way forward

Speaking at the education ministerial round table organised by the UNESCO, Angel Gurría underlined that education is the key to addressing the economic and social challenges of our times, including a way to get out of the crisis faster. According to the OECD Secretary-General, the 21st century schools will need to help young individuals to constantly adapt and grow, to develop their capacity and motivation, to expand their horizons

La rentabilité de l’investissement dans l’éducation

Les avantages de plus en plus nets que procure une bonne éducation et le maintien probable de taux de chômage élevés pendant la période de sortie de la crise économique auront pour effet de pousser de plus en plus de jeunes à poursuivre leurs études, a annoncé le Secrétaire général de l'OCDE lors du lancement de l'édition 2009 de Regards sur l'éducation.

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The new dynamics of higher education and research for societal change and development

In his introductory remarks at the UNESCO World Conference on Higher Education, Mr Gurría noted that governments need to address the social and human dimensions of the crisis, which means that recovery plans have to support the most vulnerable and include investing in skills development, education and enhanced training projects.

Launch of the OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS)

In Mexico for the launch of OECD's report on creating effective teaching and learning environments, Mr. Gurría underlined that the quality of an education system relies on the quality of its teachers and their work.

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• Presentación del Estudio Internacional de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje (TALIS) de la OCDE

Presentación del Estudio Internacional de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje (TALIS) de la OCDE

En México para presentar los resultados del nuevo Estudio Internacional sobre Enseñanza y Aprendizaje de la OCDE, Ángel Gurría subrayó que la calidad de nuestra enseñanza es la calidad de nuestro futuro.

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• Launch of the OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS)
• Launch of the OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS)

Joint Statement by the South African Minister of Finance, Trevor A. Manuel, and the OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, regarding Enhanced Engagement between South Africa and the OECD

The world is rapidly transforming and a number of dynamic emerging economies,including South Africa, have become major players and trading partners with the members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD). In this context, the OECD Members have recognised the need for theOrganisation to become more open and relevant in order to realise its strategicgoal of becoming an important hub for dialogue on globally

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• Official visit of the Secretary-General to South Africa (Pretoria - Johannesburg, 15 July 2008)

Drivers for Reform Strategies – Learning and Innovation

Keynote address by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, delivered at the Conference marking the 40th Anniversary of OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) on “Learning in the 21st Century: Research, Innovation and Policy”.

Discours d'ouverture prononcé à la réunion informelle des ministres de l'Education des pays de l'OCDE sur la formation professionnelle initiale, Copenhague

Le Secrétaire général de l'OCDE Angel Gurría souligne l'importance de la formation professionlle et de l'éducation, et insiste sur le rôle de l'OCDE pour identifier les meilleures pratiques dans ces domaines.