Quality Matters in Early Childhood Education and Care - Japan

ECEC is a topic of increased policy interest in Japan where improving quality in the ECEC sector is a subject of growing importance. The OECD has identified five effective policy levers to encourage quality in the sector.

Education at a Glance 2012: Country Notes - Japan

Education at a Glance 2012: Country Notes - Japan

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Education at a Glance 2012: Country Notes - Japan

Although the salaries of experienced teachers in Japan are high relative to other OECD countries, their starting salaries are lower and working hours are longer. Moreover, different from the trend across OECD countries, teachers’ salaries have been declining since 2000 in real terms.

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Briefing note for the OECD Employment Outlook 2012: Japan

The labour market recovery in Japan began strongly but has weakened since.

Briefing note for OECD Health Data 2012: How Does Japan Compare

Total health spending accounted for 9.5% of GDP in Japan in 2009, similar to the OECD average of 9.5% for 2010.

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Official visit of the Secretary-General to Japan (Tokyo, 23rd - 25th April 2012)

On the occasion of his visit, Angel Gurría presented the brochure "Policies for a revitalisation of Japan" and met with government and business representatives.

The OECD skills strategy and its relevance for Japan

Without adequate investment in skills, people languish on the margins of society, technological progress does not translate into inclusive economic growth, and countries can no longer compete in an increasingly knowledge-based global society, said OECD Secretary-General.

OECD Memorial Conference for the Great East Japan Earthquake, 14 March 2012

A memorial conference for the Great East Japan Earthquake will take place on 14 March at the OECD to review the situation in Japan one year on, present OECD’s efforts and contributions to recovery, and to share lessons learned with other member countries.

Rintaro Tamaki, Deputy Secretary-General of the OECD

Mr. Rintaro Tamaki was appointed Deputy Secretary-General of the OECD on August 1, 2011. His portfolio includes the strategic direction of OECD policy on Environment, Development, Green Growth, Financial Affairs and Taxes.

ある程度の進展は見られるものの、日本における外国公務員贈賄防止法の執行状況には依然として重大な懸念が残る

OECDの新報告書によれば、いまだに日本は外国公務員贈賄事件の探知・捜査に積極的に取り組んでおらず、その結果、日本における贈賄防止法の執行状況は依然として低調のままです。

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