27-November-2014
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Lobbying is the worldwide practice of influencing decision making process by special interests. Lobbying provides decision makers with valuable data and insight for more informed decisions and also enables stakeholders’ voices to be heard.
25-November-2014
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This Initiative was created following the OECD’s commitment at the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille in 2012 to spearhead robust economic and evidence-based analysis, tailored policy dialogues, and multi-stakeholder consultation in support of better water governance.
22-November-2014
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Over the past couple of years the OECD has been working with countries to develop the Observatory of Public Sector Innovation, to help them make the most of innovation. The Observatory puts the experiences of innovators from across the world at everyone’s finger tips.
21-November-2014
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This meeting is part of the OECD High Level Risk Forum. It is organised with joint co-operation between the OECD Public Governance and Territorial Development Directorate, the European Commission with its Joint Research Centre, as well as with the Platform for Climate Adaptation and Risk reduction (PLACARD).
21-November-2014
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Workshop on Improving the Evidence Base on the Costs of Disasters
21-November-2014
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Trust is the glue that holds societies together. It is essential for most social and economic relations. Since the beginning of the economic crisis, OECD countries have been under pressure to restore trust in their institutions, especially in their governments.
18-November-2014
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17-November-2014
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MENA (Middle East and North Africa) countries are looking for ways to build a strategic public sector capacity to enable full women’s empowerment in society and public life in a sustainable manner. They also seek to ensure conformity with international standards related to issues of gender equality and human rights.
17-November-2014
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13-November-2014
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“Life is full of alternatives but no choice.” G20 leaders at the summit in Brisbane, Australia, in November should reflect on these words by Australian writer Patrick White, a Nobel Laureate, as they prepare their economic strategies for the years to come.