Budget deficits: What governments are doing

Public finances are under pressure around the world. We asked finance ministers from a range of countries: “What actions is your government taking to bolster public finances, while upholding growth and services?”

Regulatory Reform in OECD Countries: Reports by Country

The unique OECD peer review process has helped improve public policy. It assesses how countries manage the design, adoption and enforcement of regulations according to a conceptual framework. It ensures comparability while taking account of institutional and cultural differences across countries.

Steps taken by France to implement and enforce the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions

What past and future steps did/will France take to ratify and implement the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention? Updated June 2011.

Dispute Resolution: Country Mutual Agreement Procedure Statistics for 2008 and 2009

As part of its ongoing work on the mutual agreement procedure (MAP) under tax treaties, the OECD makes available to the public annual statistics on the MAP caseloads of member countries and of certain non-OECD economies. MAP statistics have now been released for 2008 and 2009.

Related Documents

• 2007 Report: Improving the Resolution of Tax Treaty Disputes

OECD Regulatory Policy Conference, 2010

In light of the recent financial crisis and the pressing social, environmental and economic challenges facing governments today, this conference offered a timely opportunity to redefine the agenda for regulatory policy with a forward-looking perspective.

Obesity and the Economics of Prevention: Fit not Fat - France Key Facts

Obesity rates in France are among the lowest in the OECD, but have been increasing steadily. About 1 in 10 people is obese in France, and almost 40% are overweight (including obese). OECD projections indicate that overweight rates will increase by a further 10% within ten years.

Étude de l’OCDE sur la gestion des risques d’inondation: Bassin de la Loire, France 2010

Les évolutions urbanistiques, démographiques, et même climatiques, ont un impact sur les questions auxquelles doivent répondre les pays de l’OCDE en matière de protection de la vie et du bien-être des citoyens.

XVIIIème Conférence des Ambassadeurs

Commentant la Présidence future du G20 par la France, M. Gurría souligne que si l'édifice économique mondial ne s'est pas effondré pendant la crise, c'est le résultat d'une mobilisation et coordination des gouvernements sans précédent et que le G20 en a été le théâtre principal.

OECD Ambassadors

Photos and CVs of Ambassadors to the OECD on Flickr.

Energy Policies of IEA Countries - France 2009 Review

This review analyses the energy challenges facing France and provides sectoral critiques and recommendations for further policy improvements.