Actualités & Evénements

La Pologne doit agir sans délai pour améliorer les perspectives d’emploi des jeunes, selon l’OCDE

23-nov.-2009

Les jeunes Polonais sont durement touchés par la crise de l’emploi. Pour les aider, un nouveau rapport de l’OCDE sur la Pologne souligne que le gouvernement devrait investir davantage dans les programmes de formation professionnelle; et abaisser temporairement le coût de recrutement des jeunes peu qualifiés à la sortie de leurs études..

Le site AfricanEconomicOutlook.org reçoit le prix IMA du meilleur site internet

23-nov.-2009

Les Perspectives économiques en Afrique, l’une des principales publications du Centre de développement de l’OCDE, a reçu  le prix « Interactive Media Award » (IMA) pour son site internet.

African Tax Administration Forum launched on 19-20 November 2009

20-nov.-2009

On 19-20 November the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) was launched by the President of Uganda. The ATAF mission is to mobilize domestic resources more effectively and increase the accountability of African States to African citizens whilst actively promoting an improvement in tax administration through sharing experiences, benchmarking and peer reviewing best practices.

Peer Review of Competition Law and Policy in Colombia

20-nov.-2009

In 2009, Colombia celebrates 50 years of competition law. The Peer Review of Competition Law and Policy in Colombia , jointly published by OECD and the IDB, assesses the development and application of Colombia’s law over the last few years and the expected outcomes of its reform earlier this year. The report also provides recommendations for further reforms. This report is available in Spanish .

Journal of Pension Economics and Finance enters new phase

18-nov.-2009

The Journal of Pension Economics and Finance (JPEF), the only academic journal focusing on the economics and finance of pensions and retirement income programs, announces a new editorial structure and a broadening of its mission effective January 2010. Since 2002, the JPEF has provided an invaluable and influential forum for original research and international policy debate in the pensions area.

La pharmacogénétique : perspectives et défis pour l’innovation dans le domaine de la santé

18-nov.-2009

Ce nouvel ouvrage examine l’utilisation de la pharmacogénétique à travers toutes les étapes du cycle d’innovation dans le domaine de la santé, depuis la recherche jusqu’à l’adoption par les médecins et les patients. Il s’intéresse particulièrement aux moyens d’optimiser l’utilisation de la pharmacogénétique pour produire des innovations efficaces au service de la santé publique, et d’élaborer des politiques qui en renforcent les effets bénéfiques pour l’économie et la société.

Strengthening the relationship between the FATF and the Private Sector

18-nov.-2009

FATF President Paul Vlaanderen highlights the importance of the Consultative Forum,  a valuable mechanism to pursue a further strengthening of the exchange of information and views between the FATF and private sector bodies across the globe.  Mr Vlaanderen addressed the FATF Consultative Forum in London on 30 September.

Update on the magnitude of counterfeiting and piracy of tangible products

18-nov.-2009

The growing importance of intellectual property in knowledge-based economies has generated concerns about potential adverse effects of counterfeiting and piracy. A recent OECD study attempted to quantify the magnitude of these effects, and based on that framework this short report updates the quantitative results using more recent international trade statistics for the calendar years 2000-2007. The updated estimates suggest that counterfeit and pirated goods in international trade grew steadily over this period and could amount to up to USD 250 billion in 2007.

Consultation on an Update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

le 08-déc.-2009

This Consultation will seek the views of stakeholders on the priority areas for an update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, including needs and options for specific revisions of both the substantive and procedural provisions of this instrument. It will take place back-to-back with the Global Forum on International Investment.

MENA 100 awards top three regional business plans

le 11-nov.-2009

The MENA Centre for Investment and the MENA-OECD Investment Programme brought together the 16 finalists of the MENA 100 Business Plan Competition in Bahrain.

International Expert Meeting on “The school of the future, today – a systemic approach to technology-based school innovations"

du 18-nov.-2009 au 20-nov.-2009

An International Expert Meeting on “The school of the future, today – a systemic approach to technology-based school innovations” held in Santa Catarina (Brazil) conjointly with the Secretariat for Education of the State of Santa Catarina and the OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation on 18-20 November 2009. (Website in Portuguese)

OECD Guidelines for MNEs and UN Framework on Business and Human Rights

le 10-nov.-2009

At the 2009 EU Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Deputy Secretary-General Aart de Geus talks about how the OECD's approach to corporate responsibility and the UN "Protect, Respect, Remedy" Framework on Business and Human Rights support each other.

Fixing Finance - Origins of the financial crisis and requirements for reform

le 13-oct.-2009

What caused the global financial crisis, and what direction should the policy reform agenda take? Why did residential mortgage-backed securities and credit default swaps explode from around 2004? Adrian Blundell-Wignall discusses the origins of the financial crisis and requirements for reform at the New America Foundation.

Visite du Secrétaire général en Irlande

le 04-nov.-2009

Angel Gurría s'est rendu à Dublin pour le lancement de l'étude économique de l'Irlande et la présentation des conclusions et recommandations de l'examen environnemental du pays, qui sera publié en début d'année prochaine. Il a prononcé également un discours à l'institut des affaires internationales et européennes et s'est entretenu avec plusieurs hauts représentants du gouvernement.

Responsible Business Forum addresses corporate governance and responsibility in the MENA region

le 04-nov.-2009

In preparation for its meeting during the 22 November MENA-OECD Business Forum and Women Business Leaders Summit, the MENA-OECD Responsible Business Forum will meet in Amman, Jordan,  back-to-back with the Corporate Governance and Responsibility (CGR) Forum.

OECD events at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)

du 14-nov.-2009 au 18-nov.-2009

The OECD is organizing several events at the IGF in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, including workshops on 'Global ICT services sourcing post-crisis', on 'Expanding access to the Internet and broadband for development' and on 'Using ICTs and the Internet to meet environmental challenges', as well as an open forum on 'The importance of Internet Access and Openness for a sustainable economic recovery'.

Working Party on National Accounts, OECD Conference Centre, La Muette - 4-6 November 2009

du 04-nov.-2009 au 06-nov.-2009

To be held at the OECD Conference Centre, La Muette from 4 to 6 November 2009 beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the first day.

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