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Performance-based Arrangements for Senior Civil Servants: OECD and Other Country Experiences - OECD Working Paper on Public Governance 2007/5, July 2007

19-Jul-2007

How are performance-based arrangements at the individual level related to performance management arrangements at higher levels such as the agency or programme level? The report aims to provide practical lessons and insights into performance-based arrangements for senior civil servants, derived from country and practitioner experiences, into how to place senior staff within what might constitute an integrated performance regime. It is meant to be applicable to countries starting to work with such arrangements, as well as to countries wanting to improve their existing systems.

OECD Guidelines for Managing Conflict of Interest in the Public Service. Report on Implementation

11-Jul-2007

This report highlights the progress made in managing conflict of interest in the public service in OECD countries.  It also outlines arrangements in place for preventing conflict of interest in post-public employment and improving governance arrangements to ensure transparency in lobbying.

Pensions at a Glance: Public Policies across OECD Countries - Edition 2007

05-Jul-2007

The 2007 edition of Pensions at a Glance has been published in May. It presents a consistent framework for comparing public-pension policies across OECD countries, as well as reliable data. The report provides the basis for not only evaluating existing pension systems, but also designing and implementing future reforms.

Facing the Future: Korea's Family, Pension and Health Policy Challenges

19-Jun-2007

This summary study looks at existing Korean family, health and pension policies from an international perspective and considers them in view of the emerging policy challenges in Korea. It was presented at a policy forum on Low fertility and Ageing Society, in September 2006 in Seoul.

People will need to save more as reforms cut pension promises, says OECD

07-Jun-2007

People in OECD countries will have to save more for their retirement as a result of the major pensions reforms carried out in recent years, according to a new OECD report. The average pension promise in 16 OECD countries studied was cut by 22%. For women, the reduction was 25%.

Integrity in Public Procurement: Good Practice from A to Z

09-May-2007

This book provides, for the first time, a comparative overview of practices from A to Z. It maps out practices to enhance integrity throughout the whole procurement cycle,   from needs assessment to contract management. It also takes a global stance by including practices not only from OECD countries but also from Brazil, Chile, Dubai, India, Pakistan, Romania, Slovenia and South Africa.

Creating more and better jobs in a globalising economy

07-May-2007

In his address to G8 Employment and Labour Ministers, Mr. Gurría noted that domestic policies can play a major role in promoting employment opportunities arising from globalisation and reducing adjustment costs.

Nouvelles approches concernant la capacité de travail partielle

02-May-2007

D’après l’examen thématique en cours des politiques de maladie et invalidité, les solutions apportées en cas de capacité de travail partiellement réduite sont en train d’évoluer. Ce document passe en revue ces nouvelles initiatives.

Sweden should continue reforms to strengthen its economy, says OECD

30-Mar-2007

Sweden should instil more competition in the public sector, cut red tape and liberalize labour markets if it is to meet the challenge of an ageing population and maintain its high standards of social welfare, according to a new OECD report.

Sweden: achieving results for sustained growth

30-Mar-2007

Sweden’s well-performing economy over the last decade has been combined with strong governance traditions that set it apart from many other OECD countries.




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