Improving regulatory management in South Africa

Two workshops were organised in South Africa in 2009 to discuss the issue of regulatory governance.

Documents on regulatory reform available in English and in Chinese

This page presents documentation on regulatory reform that is available both in English and in Chinese.

Measuring Government Activity

This new publication provides a significant contribution to developing a coherent, reliable system for data collection and analysis on public sector inputs and processes. It also examines the existing internationally comparable data and recommends new approaches to measurement.

OECD Principles for Integrity in Public Procurement

The OECD Principles for Integrity in Public Procurement are a ground-breaking instrument that promotes good governance in the entire procurement cycle, from needs assessment to contract management.

Building a Cleaner World Economy

In his opening address at the Global Forum on Public Governance, OECD's Gurría underlined that building a stronger global economy means building a cleaner global economy.

Implementation of the EU Service Directive

The purpose of the workshop is to bring together European and national officials who are involved in the implementation of Directive 2006/123 EC on services in the internal market. The workshop will take place on 11-12 June 2009 at the European Institute of Public Administration in Maastricht (NL).

OECD Rural Policy Reviews: Italy

Rural regions in Italy have some of the highest GDP per capita among OECD countries yet analysis of rural Italy reveals varied economic conditions, an increasing elderly population and a diminished focus on environmental isses. This report looks at the priorities for future rural poli

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Focus on Citizens: Public Engagement for Better Policy and Services

This book provides answers to these questions, and more, based on a survey of governments in 25 countries, 14 in-depth country case studies and 18 opinion pieces from leading civil society and government practitioners.

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• Focus on Citizens: Public engagement for better policy and services presentation (PDF 598kb)

OECD Joint Learning Studies

A Joint Learning Study (JLS) is a new and innovative method for sharing knowledge on key policy issues between OECD and non-member countries. This methodology supports integrity and corruption prevention mechanisms defined in the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

Policy Brief: How Regions Grow

Technological change, an aging work force and a global economic downturn are posing enormous challenges to OECD regions. While some regions are equipped to confront and handle these changes, others are struggling to remain competitive.