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OECD Steel Committee sees market outlook bright but slower demand expected in 2007

08-Nov-2006

The global steel market is enjoying its fifth consecutive year of strong output and demand growth. The outlook for 2007 is expected to remain relatively bright, but a less vibrant world economy should slow demand and production growth, according to industry and government officials at the OECD’s Steel Committee meeting in Paris on 7-8 November 2006.

Suspension of maritime transport activities

17-Aug-2006

The OECD has suspended its work on maritime transport.  The last meeting of the Maritime Transport Committee was held in May 2005 and no work has been undertaken since that date. All reports, documents and statistics that have been declassified for public release are still available on the OECD web site, but they will no longer be updated.

Report of the OECD Task Force on Spam: Anti-Spam Toolkit of Recommended Policies and Measures

20-Apr-2006

The OECD has released this report and launched an anti-spam toolkit to help governments and industry work together to combat spam. The toolkit also includes an OECD recommendation on enforcement co-operation . The anti-spam toolkit, its annexes and background papers are available at www.oecd-antispam.org.

OECD Task Force on Spam background paper: "Anti-Spam Regulation"

16-Nov-2005

The "Anti-Spam Regulation" paper has been prepared with the objective of aiding the development and review of anti-spam legislation strategies and arrangements in OECD member countries and non-member economies. It provides a "checklist" of policy questions and decision points that policy makers may consider in their work. Without advocating a single uniform approach, the document addresses the role of the different players involved, and highlights the importance of codes of conduct and the interaction between governments, Internet Service Providers and other Internet operators.

Report: "Spam Issues in Developing Countries"

30-May-2005

The report, prepared within the framework of the OECD Anti-Spam Toolkit Activities (www.oecd-antispam.org), provides an overview of the impact of spam in developing countries, noting how this phenomenon represents a drain of already scarce and costly resources, such as bandwidth and technical support. The conclusions offer possible solutions adapted to developing countries, and highlight the need for international cooperation and support.

OECD releases Anti-Spam Law Enforcement Report

26-May-2005

This report presents a summary of enforcement activities against spam, providing an overview of the nature and extent of powers possessed by enforcement authorities in different countries. It aims to provide the basis for discussion on how to improve the capacity of these agencies to effectively respond to spam complaints and improve co-operation with foreign counterparts. The report, as well as further information, is also available on the OECD Anti-Spam Law Enforcement Report, available at www.oecd-antispam.org (Enforcement).

OECD urges action to tackle child road deaths

02-Jun-2004

More children are killed on the road than in any other type of accident. Many of these deaths could be avoided.




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