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OECD Joint Learning Study on Morocco: Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement

22-Oct-2008

This study examines Morocco's progress in modernising public procurement, with a focus on fighting corruption and enhancing integrity. This pilot Joint Learning Study introduces a new and innovative activity to share knowledge on key policy issues between OECD countries and countries in the Middle East and North Africa region to support the implementation of preventative mechanisms of the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría calls for restoring economic growth path

15-Oct-2008

OECD welcomes the co-ordinated efforts of political leaders and financial authorities to address issues of liquidity, solvency and recapitalisation of the financial system. Looking beyond crisis management, Mr Gurría said the OECD will focus on the structural implications of the financial crisis, including a more holistic culture of risk management, compensation issues, accountable management, and more effective regulation. “We will also make proposals for improved financial education and risk awareness to restore the confidence of consumers of financial services,” he added.

Public Engagement for Policy and Services - OECD work on strengthening public engagement in the design and implementation of public policies and services

05-Sep-2008

Public policies are more legitimate, credible and effective if they meet the expectations and needs of the people for whom they are intended. Well-designed public engagement helps design and deliver effective public policy and services while strengthening trust in government. Part of the OECD's work on public governance involves looking at how governments can ensure more transparency, consultation and participation in the design and implementation of public policies and services.

Making Life Easy for Citizens and Businesses in Portugal: Administrative Simplification and e-Government

05-Sep-2008

This report is the first OECD study to analyse the successes and challenges of both administrative simplification and e-government in a national context. The report analyses Portugal's simplification programme, the Simplex initiative, assesses its implications for the public sector and service delivery, and makes proposals for action that can help countries improve their simplification efforts.

Towards Government at a Glance : Identifying Core Data and Issues Related to Public Sector Efficiency

04-Sep-2008

This new working paper identifies core data for the forthcoming publication Government at a Glance and presents existing data that help assess the efficiency of government. Part of the OECD Working Paper on Public Governance series, this is the second in a series of three annual papers published in preparation for the publication Government at a Glance.

OECD Report: Lobbyists, Governments and Public Trust: Building a Legislative Framework for Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Lobbying

31-Jul-2008

This report reviews existing legislation and regulations on lobbying in OECD countries, shedding light on the 'mystery' of lobbying and mapping out current approaches, models, trends and ‘state of the art’ solutions. The OECD’s findings will support informed policy debate in countries where lobbying reaches the political agenda.

Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement: a Checklist

30-Jul-2008

The OECD Checklist was developed to facilitate the implementation of the Principles for Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement to support governments prevent mismanagement, fraud and corruption in government contracts. 

Building an Institutional Framework for Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA): Guidance for Policy Makers

29-Jul-2008

This guide for policy makers with little knowledge about RIA coverd the main elements that constitute the RIA process, with a focus on basic institutional preconditions for successful implementation. The OECD framework highlights the benefits of RIA, to help practitioners better understand the elements needed to introduce and consulate a RIA system.

Public-Private Partnerships: In Pursuit of Risk Sharing and Value for Money (publication)

17-Jun-2008

The debate about how to achieve value for money in the delivery of government services is important and ongoing. Increasingly, public services are being delivered to citizens in a variety of ways. Public-private partnerships are one option. This book highlights ten good practices, summarising what countries should consider before entering into public-private partnerships.


Events

6th Annual OECD Public Sector Accruals Symposium

from 06-Mar-2006 to 07-Mar-2006

6th Meeting of the SBO Network on Fiscal Management held in Paris, 6-7 March 2006.

2nd OECD-CESEE Meeting of Senior Budget Officials of Central, Eastern and South Eastern European countries

from 16-Feb-2006 to 17-Feb-2006

The second meeting of the OECD-CESEE SBO Network took place 16-17 February 2006, in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

3rd OECD-Asian Senior Budget Officials Meeting - Bangkok 2005

from 15-Dec-2005 to 16-Dec-2005

OECD member countries and Asian countries met to discuss budgeting issues and reforms.

Ministers discuss ways to boost public trust in government

on 28-Nov-2005

Ministers responsible for modernising government met in Rotterdam on 28 November to discuss ways to strengthen public trust.



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