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News & Events
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22-May-2007
The management of the world’s water resources is set to become one of the most important issues of the 21st century. In that context, a case study is being conducted within the framework of the OECD Forum on Space Economics. The objective is to explore the general capabilities of space technology to enhance water resource management, and see what space systems have generated so far in terms of socio-economic benefits and added-value in water management. The preliminary findings presented here are mainly based on existing literature and meetings with practitioners.
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28-Feb-2007
The main object of the report is the analysis and appraisal of Sweden’s policy approach to the prevention and treatment of falls among older people. The report's analysis is in part based on the working paper: "OECD Study in Risk Management: Satety of the Elderly " which gave a first introduction to the topic. It is the second country report conducted in the framework of the OECD Futures Project on Risk Management Policies.
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15-Feb-2007
Beyond the traditional scientific and military, how can space applications help with the range of challenges facing our societies today ? - security, the environment, disaster relief, health, education, communications, remedying the digital divide, transport... How can space help with the economy? In 2002 the IFP launched a project to investigate the economic dimensions of space activities, and how space technologies could contribute to finding solutions to Earth’s problems.
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18-Jan-2007
The OECD Forum on Space Economics was launched in February 2006. This original forum aims to provide evidence-based analysis to assist agencies and governments shape policies to contribute to ensuring that the potential of space is more fully realised. For more information about the Space Forum, please read the descriptive overview . A first publication "Space Economy at a Glance" will be available in summer 2007.
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12-Sep-2006
The OECD Futures Project on Risk Management Policies has published two new studies on Japan: one on Floods and one on Earthquakes. This programme aims to assist OECD countries in identifying the challenges of managing risks in the 21st century, and contributing to their reflection on how best to address those challenges.
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08-Sep-2006
The studies cover topics such as flood management, information security and safety of the elderly in a changing society. They have been produced within the framework of the OECD Futures Project on Risk Management Policies.
For more information, please contact Mr. Pierre-Alain Schieb at Pierre-Alain.Schieb@oecd.org or Ms. Anita Gibson at Anita.Gibson@oecd.org.
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08-Sep-2006
Of all natural hazards, flooding causes the greatest damage in OECD countries, particularly in France. According to data gathered by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED), flooding resulted in the loss of more than 85 000 lives and USD 180 billion worldwide over the period 1995-2004.
Also available in French under the title "Etudes de l'OCDE sur la gestion des risques - France: Politiques de prévention et d'indemnisation des dommages liés aux inondations "
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Events
Bioeconomy to 2030: Second meeting of the Steering Group
on 01-Jun-2007
The meeting intended to tackle the forward-looking work for the second part of the project focusing on Health, Industry and Agriculture. This was covered in two time-intervals: the first (projections), covering the present up to 2012/15, estimated trends in the use and application of biotechnologies; the second (scenarios) covered the period 2012/15-2030. 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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on 15-May-2007
The OECD Forum 2007 "Innovation, Growth & Equity" took place in Paris on 14-15 May. Michael Oborne, Director of the IFP, chaired a session on "Infrastructure to 2030: Growth, Innovation and Finance" on 15 May. The press release is available here .
For more information about the Forum, visit the OECD Forum website.
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Global Forum on Space Economics: Steering Group and Working Group meeting
from 22-Mar-2007 to 23-Mar-2007
The Steering Group and the Working Group of the OECD Global Forum on Space Economics met on the 22nd and 23rd of March 2007 at the OECD. The future OECD publication The Space Economy at a Glance will also be discussed. For more information please contact Mr. Pierre-Alain Schieb at Pierre-Alain.Schieb@oecd.org or Claire Jolly at Claire.Jolly@oecd.org.
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Global Forum on Space Economics: 1st Meeting of the Steering Group
from 16-Feb-2006 to 17-Feb-2006
On 16 and 17 February 2006, the Steering Group of the OECD Global Forum on Space Economics met to discuss the directions of work of the Forum. The Steering Group is composed of representatives of space agencies and ministries, in line with the intergovernmental nature of OECD Forums. A companion Working Group will be launched in June which will include representatives of the private sector and other interested parties. To learn more about the launch of the Forum, check our press release or read the descriptive overview . You can also address enquiries to Pierre-Alain.Schieb@oecd.org.
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The Bioeconomy to 2030: A Policy Agenda - 1st Steering Group Meeting
on 17-Nov-2006
The IFP hosted the first Steering Group meeting for the Bioeconomy Project on November 17th in Paris. At the meeting, the finalised work plan was approved and a draft report on the current state of the bioeconomy – “the analytical baseline” – was presented to the Group for discussion. For more information, please contact Mr. Pierre-Alain Schieb at Pierre-Alain.Schieb@oecd.org or Mr. David Sawaya at David.Sawaya@oecd.org.
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Global Forum on Space Economics: Second Working Group meeting
on 29-Sep-2006
The OECD Global Forum on Space Economics held its Working Group meeting on 29th September 2006 at the OECD. For more information please contact Mr. Pierre-Alain Schieb at Pierre-Alain.Schieb@org or Claire Jolly at Claire.Jolly@oecd.org.
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Risk Management Policies meeting
on 09-Oct-2006
The OECD Futures project on Risk Management Policies metting took place at the OECD on the 9th October 2006. For more information, please contact Mr. Pierre-Alain Schieb at Pierre-Alain.Schieb@oecd.org or Anita Gibson at Anita.Gibson@oecd.org.
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The Bioeconomy to 2030: Informal Experts' Meeting
on 06-Mar-2006
The IFP organised a one day meeting on March 6 to bring together decision makers from the public and private sectors to discuss the launch of an innovative OECD Futures Project on the bioeconomy and scope out interest for potential participation in the project. The meeting allowed to participants to review the scoping documents, discuss the deliverables, examine a provisional timetable, and receive further details for partners wishing to join the project.
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The Bioeconomy to 2030: Scoping Meeting
on 02-Nov-2005
A one-day experts meeting was organised at OECD headquarters on 2nd November 2005 to examine the current state of the bioeconomy and help craft the project documentation. The eighteen-month project will assess emerging developments in biotechnology, how they will impact the economy and society, and what policy agenda will be needed to promote and diffuse the new wave of developments in a way that is consistent with broader socio-economic goals.
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This publication is an innovative compilation of statistics on the space sector and its contributions to economic activity.
The Space Economy at a Glance
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