Reports

Education at a Glance 2009 - Summary of key findings: Japan

This 2009 edition of Education at a Glance includes first results from TALIS, a survey on teacher practices, new analysis of the social benefits of education, new information on long-term unemployment and involuntary part-time work among young adults, and new data on the benefits of education.

The Japanese Attempt at Reinforcing the Policy Management Cycle through Policy Evaluation

This article describes the introduction of a government-wide policy evaluationsystem that is underway in Japan, exemplified by the policy appraisal-evaluationsystem of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI, theformer Ministry of International Trade and Industry). The initiative in METI wasstarted in December 1999, preceding the implementation of a government-widesystem. "Policy evaluation" as a term is not limited, in this

Society at a Glance - Asia/Pacific Edition 2009

Society at a Glance – Asia/Pacific Edition 2009 offers a concise quantitative overview of social trends and policies across Asia-Pacific economies.

Framework For Fiscal Consolidation: Successes And Failures In Japan

This article discusses selected historical developments of Japan’s public finance system from 1947 through 2004, then analyses the successful efforts for fiscal consolidation in the 1980s and the unsuccessful attempt in the 1990s. The article concludes with a look at ongoing reform efforts and lessons for the future.

Aid for Trade at a Glance 2009 - Japan

The Aid for Trade at a Glance 2009: Maintaining Momentum report presents the results of the second monitoring exercise of the Aid for Trade Initiative and documents its success so far.

Evaluation of Agricultural Policy Reforms in Japan

Eco-Innovation Policies in Japan

This report inventories eco-innovation policies in Japan. Similar reports are available on selected non-EU OECD members: Australia, Canada, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey and the US. They complement national roadmaps developed by EU member states under the Env. Technology Action Plan.

Faire respecter les normes environnementales : Tendances et bonnes pratiques

En dépit des progrès accomplis ces dernières années, certains des principaux objectifs environnementaux des pays de l’OCDE ne sont pas en voie d’être atteints. Ces difficultés s’expliquent notamment par un respect insuffisant des obligations réglementaires.

Evaluation of Agricultural Policy in Reforms in Japan

This report is an analysis of the Japanese agricultural sector and Japanese agricultural policy, looking at the evolution of Japanese agricultural policy over the last several decades.

OECD Reviews of Risk Management Policies. Japan

This report looks at how Japan monitors, prepares for and responds to floods and earthquakes. It identifies good practices and areas where improvements could be made.