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News & Events
News
Successful workshop on the possible socio-economic contributions of space applications
23-Dec-2010
The Space Forum's Working Group met on Sept. 25th 2010 on the theme “Valuing the socio economic contributions of space applications: techniques and lessons learned”. This original workshop feeds into the OECD Secretariat analysis of potential socio economic contributions derived from space applications. Thirty participants coming from agencies, the private sector, academia and national delegations benefitted from presentations by invited experts (P. Cohendet, I. Leveson, M. Macauley, G. Graziola, H. Hertzfeld) and by the Secretariat.
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01-Sep-2010
Floods are the most costly natural disaster in France. In this case study OECD reviewed risk management policies in the Loire river basin focusing its enquiry on such issues as the use of collaborative governance, the extent to which non-structural policies are being implemented to complement the use of dikes and dams, the use of new technologies to improve early warning, and efforts to reduce the gap between the degree of risk of flood and the public’s perception of it. For more information, click here or contact Jack Radisch at jack.radisch@oecd.org.
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01-Sep-2010
Italy faces the broadest range of natural hazards amongst European countries. OECD reviewed Italy’s national system of civil protection to evaluate how these risks are assessed and monitored, how the public is kept informed about these risks, and how public authorities coordinate resources to manage large scale events. Attention was also given to implementation of prevention policies and strategies for disaster recovery. The review identifies best practices and opportunities for improvement based on international comparisons. More information here or contact jack.radisch@oecd.org.
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Economists and practioners examine space sector's statistics
18-Mar-2010
The 4th meeting of the Technical Committee on the Space Economy was held on 23 March 2010 in Paris, during the traditional spring meetings of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). This group gathers practioners and experts, including the OECD / IFP, twice a year to exchange on their national practices and lessons learned concerning space sector's economic data. They also discussed the first ever session entitled "the Space Economy in Figures" to take place in Prague during the International Astronautical Congress, in September 2010.
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02-Feb-2010
Two articles issued in the OECD journal provide evidence-based projections on the development of biotechnologies – the building blocks of the bioeconomy – up to 2015 in agriculture and health.
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Experts discussed the role of space technologies in food security (Nov. 2009)
02-Nov-2009
As part of an ongoing IFP case study on the societal role of space technologies, some 25 experts from international organisations and the space community discussed trends and challenges in global food supplies, and examined the potential role of space applications (e.g. imagery for agriculture monitoring, use of GPS supporting fisheries and sea transport). For more information: anita.gibson@oecd.org.
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14-Aug-2009
Factors shaping international migration flows are complex and hard to predict. This publication explores the social, economic and environmental forces that may attract migrants to the OECD and those that may persuade migrants to emigrate or to stay. By analysing pull and push factors and constructing migration scenarios, this volume endeavors to cast light on key questions. Which factors will be major determinants of migration flows? Which OECD countries will look attractive for migrants? What kind of migration-related issues will policy makers likely be facing as 2030 approaches?
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08-Jun-2009
Biotechnology has the power to improve human health, address environmental challenges, and change the way the world does business. A new OECD report, The Bioeconomy to 2030: Designing a Policy Agenda, examines the role of biotechnology in the global economy over the next two decades and outlines policies that could maximize its benefits.
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15-May-2009
Ce rapport examine les différents domaines influant sur le développement de la bioéconomie, tels que le progrès technologique, le financement de R&D, les ressources humaines, la propriété intellectuelle, la réglementation et les modèles économiques. L’ouvrage se penche ensuite sur les choix politiques qui permettraient de tirer parti des avantages sociaux, environnementaux et économiques d’une bioéconomie.
La version française du rapport, actuellement disponible en anglais, sera publiée dans les mois à venir. Pour plus d’information : david.sawaya@oecd.org.
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Governance of the Earth observation infrastructure: inputs from OECD / IFP (11 May 2009)
12-May-2009
The OECD IFP was invited to present its findings on the space infrastructure, at the GMES Governance workshop organised by the EARSC and EUROSPACE associations, in cooperation with the European Commission's GMES Bureau and the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. Link to presentations: www.earsc.org.
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Events
Le secteur spatial pendant la crise économique: présentation lors du "Toulouse Space Show"
from 09-Jun-2010 to 10-Jun-2010
Le Programme de l'OCDE sur l'Avenir présentera des statistiques récentes sur le secteur spatial lors du "Toulouse Space Show", un grand congrès organisé par la communauté spatiale tous les deux ans.
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The space sector during the economic crisis: trends to be presented at the Toulouse Space Show
from 09-Jun-2010 to 10-Jun-2010
The OECD/IFP will present recent statistics and trends on the space sector during the "Toulouse Space Show", a large congress organised every two years in Toulouse by the space community.
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Rencontre entre économistes et spécialistes sur les statistiques du secteur spatial (mars 2010)
La 4ème réunion du Comité Technique sur "l'économie spatiale" (Technical Committee on the Space Economy) a eu lieu le 23 mars 2010 à Paris, dans le cadre des rencontres de printemps de la Fédération Astronautique Internationale (IAF). Ce comité réunit biannuellement des économistes et experts du secteur, dont le Programme de l'OCDE sur l'Avenir, pour comparer des pratiques nationales et privées dans la collecte de données économiques du secteur spatial. Une session sur ce thème aura lieu lors du grand congrès annuel de l'IAF à Prague, fin septembre 2010.
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on 18-Nov-2009
Following completion of the Futures Project on Infrastructure Needs to 2030 (2005-2007) which covered telecoms, water, electricity and surface transport, the IFP is now launching work on ports, airports and other major infrastructures crossing or connecting continents. The first meeting of the Steering Group on the new project will take place on 19th of November in Paris and will be followed on 20th of November by a special workshop on funding Infrastructures in the future. For Project Proposal click on title.
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"Space Technologies and Climate Change" presented at the United Nations (Feb. 2009)
The OECD IFP was invited to present its work on the global Earth observation infrastructure (summarised in the publication “Space Technologies and Climate Change”) at the IAF Symposium on "The role of Earth observation satellites in promoting understanding and addressing climate change concerns". The event was held at the United Nations in Vienna, during the forty-sixth session of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. Link to presentations: http://www.oosa.unvienna.org/oosa/en/COPUOS/stsc/2009/index.html
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This new brochure provides an overview of the IFP’s recent and ongoing work as well as a description of its upcoming activities.
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The Future of International Migration: Second preparatory meeting of the organising group
from 07-Jul-2008 to 08-Jul-2008
The secretariat was pleased to welcome the organising group for a second preparatory meeting of The Future of International Migration on 7-8 July 2008. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the work carried out by the IFP secretariat to date, especially the commissioned papers and the indicators that were developed. Moreover, the participants were to agree on the shape and content of the December workshop and build four future scenarios for international migration in small break-out groups. The scenarios will be published in early 2009. The workshop will take place 1-2 December 2008.
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The Future of International Migration: Second preparatory meeting of the organising group
from 07-Jul-2008 to 08-Jul-2008
The secretariat was pleased to welcome the organising group for a second preparatory meeting on 7-8 July 2008. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the work carried out by the IFP secretariat to date, especially the commissioned papers and the indicators that were developed. Moreover, the participants were to agree on the shape and content of the December workshop and build four future scenarios for international migration in small break-out groups. The scenarios will be published in early 2009. The workshop will take place 1-2 December in Paris.
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The Future of International Migration: Expert's workshop to explore the main factors shaping the global migration landscape over the next 20-25 years
from 01-Dec-2008 to 02-Dec-2008
The aim of the workshop is to begin a process to equip decision makers with an enhanced understanding of the complexities and wider context of future migration flows, so that they may better manage the economic and social implications of a growing trend that both presents opportunities and risks. The workshop may consider the driving factors behind increased migratory flows from non-OECD countries to OECD countries.
Interested stakeholders are invited to contact Pierre-Alain Schieb regarding conditions of participating in the meeting at pierre-alain.schieb@oecd.org.
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Bioeconomy to 2030: Fourth meeting of the Steering Group
from 09-Jun-2008 to 10-Jun-2008
The fourth and final meeting of the Steering Group reviewed a draft of the final report which will be released towards the end of the year. It includes overviews of the work undertaken in the earlier stages of the project along with new research on biofuels and cross-sectoral elements on emerging business models. For more information, please contact either Mr. Pierre-Alain Schieb at Pierre-Alain.Schieb@oecd.org or Mr. David Sawaya at David.Sawaya@oecd.org.
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