Government at a Glance 2011: Information by country

These country notes contain over 50 indicators which compare the political and institutional frameworks of national governments as well as revenues and expenditures, employment, and compensation. They include a description of government policies on integrity, e-government and open government.

Country Mutual Agreement Procedure Statistics 2006-2010

Starting in 2006, the OECD has compiled annual statistics on the mutual agreement procedure (MAP) caseloads of all its member countries and of non-OECD economies that agree to provide such statistics. MAP statistics for 2006-2010 are now available.

Also Available

• Mutual Agreement Procedure Statistics 2006-2011

Address by H.E. Mr. Naoto Kan, Prime Minister of Japan, at the Commemoration Ceremony of the 50th Anniversary of the OECD

Japan and the OECD: Looking back at the past 50 years and thinking ahead to the next 50.

NUCLEAR: OECD/NEA to co-organise G8-G20 meeting on nuclear safety in June

The OECD/NEA will co-organise a G8-G20 meeting on nuclear energy safety issues 7-8 June, as part of international efforts to learn from the accident at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and help prevent similar disasters in the future.

Doing Better for Families country note - Japan

This note highlights the most pressing issues on families and children in Japan, as discussed in the OECD publication Doing Better for Families.

Japan will bounce back quickly from the Great East Earthquake

"The OECD has absolute confidence in Japan’s capacity to overcome the Great East Japan Earthquake, building on its unique stock of human capital, financial wealth, technology and discipline.", said Angel Gurría for the launch of the OECD’s Economic Survey of Japan in Tokyo.

Economic Survey of Japan 2011

The 11 March earthquake is the country's worst disaster of the post-war period and addressing reconstruction needs must be a priority. Policy must then be directed to sustaining growth through; correcting the fiscal situation, addressing labour market dualism and reforming education.

Official visit of the OECD Secretary-General to Japan (Tokyo, 21st - 22nd April 2011)

During his official visit, OECD Secretary-General will meet with Prime Minister Kan and members of the Japanese government to discuss how the OECD could support Japan in the aftermath of the Tohoku events. He will also present the latest Economic Survey of Japan.

The Political Economy of Services in Regional Trade Agreements

How do services commitments in RTAs influence multilateral negotiations? Through 4 case studies of the RTAs of Chile, Japan, the EU and the US, this paper looks at political economy issues underlying RTAs in general, as well as the specific concessions that countries make on trade in services.

Society at a Glance 2011 - OECD Social Indicators: Key findings for Japan

This one-pager note presents key findings for Japan from Society at a Glance 2011 - OECD Social indicators. This 2011 publication also provides a special chapter on unpaid work across the OECD.

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• Society at a Glance 2009 - OECD Social Indicators