Restoring Public Finances 2012 update: Information by country

These country notes detail the fiscal situation to date, the consolidation needs, and the commitments and intentions of governments in 31 OECD countries in the aftermath of the economic crisis.

Human Resources Management: Country Profiles

These country notes profile public sector human resource practices and policies, covering issues including legal frameworks; age and gender composition of workers; public sector restructuring; management practices; industrial relations and reforms.

Études par pays des systèmes budgétaires

Le groupe de travail des Hauts responsables du budget (HRB) entreprend des examens nationaux des systèmes budgétaires.

Functional urban areas by country

These country notes provide detailed quantitative and qualitative information on functional urban areas in OECD members.

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Governance: The Chicago Tri-State metro area is a powerful region – policy makers must work together to maintain a global pole position and fully realise the region’s potential

Chicago is at a tipping point: despite economic strengths, it faces considerable challenges to compete in the “Premier League” of world-class cities, warns the OECD’s review of the Chicago Tri-State Metropolitan Region.

OECD Territorial Reviews: The Chicago Tri-State Metropolitan Area

This review, the first of its kind conducted by the OECD in the United States, assesses the region’s capacity to contribute effectively to regional and national economic performance and quality of life.

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Launch of the Territorial Review of the Chicago Tri-State Metropolitan Area

Chicago is at a tipping point: despite economic strengths, it faces considerable challenges to compete in the “Premier League” of world-class cities, warns the OECD Secretary-General.

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Combating Global Headwinds: the OECD Perspective

Tackling the economic crisis, implementing structural reforms, generating jobs, mitigating climate change and reversing inequality are huge challenges that we can overcome if we work together, said OECD Secretary-General.

4th OECD Roundtable of Mayors and Ministers (opening remarks)

Green and Growth can go together, provided that the appropriate framework and the right economic and regulatory incentives are in place to encourage sustainable use of our resources and the environment, said Angel Gurría.

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Table ronde de l'OCDE des maires et ministres : Mobiliser l’investissement au service de la durabilité urbaine, de la création d’emplois et d’une croissance résiliente

La 4ème Table ronde de l’OCDE des maires et des ministres, qui a eu lieu cette année à Chicago, Illinois (États-Unis), les 8 et 9 mars 2012, offrait une occasion unique de faire avancer les stratégies globales en faveur d’une politique urbaine plus robuste et plus efficace.