The bioeconomy is key to tackling many future global challenges, says OECD

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.

Bermuda signs tax information accord with the Netherlands

Bermuda and the Netherlands today signed a bilateral agreement for the exchange of information for tax purposes, bringing to 12 the number of such agreements Bemuda has entered into.

Finland has reduced pollution but must now green the economy

Finland has reduced pollution and improved its environmental quality through pioneering approaches like green taxes.

Luxembourg strengthens tax information exchange provisions

Luxembourg has today signed a protocol to its double taxation convention with Denmark. The protocol, which allows exchange of bank information for tax purposes, brings the convention up to the OECD standard.

France showing more resilience in recession than other G7 countries, says Gurría

France is showing more resilience during the recession than other G7 countries even though growth will be close to zero for several more quarters, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said.

Presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet, visita la OCDE

Durante su visita oficial a la OCDE, la Presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet, se reunio con el Secretario general, Ángel Gurría, y se dirigió a los embajadores de la OCDE en una reunión especial del Consejo de la Organización.

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OECD’s review of Austria’s development co-operation

Austria’s official development assistance (ODA) was 0.42% of its gross national income (GNI) in 2008, putting it in 11th place among OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) donors.

International Conference of Information Presentation Experts to Convene in Paris June 18-20

PARIS, FRANCE, MAY 7, 2009 -- The International Institute for Information Design (IIID) and the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) have teamed up to organise the first global gathering of information presentation experts.

School students still being held back by gender perceptions, OECD study shows

In most countries, girls and boys now show similar results in the OECD’s PISA tests of 15-year-olds. But systematic assessment of gender differences shows that students are still being held back by their own gender-related perceptions.

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet addressed OECD Council

During her official visit to the OECD, the President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, met with OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria and addressed ambassadors at a special meeting of the OECD Council.

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• Address by the President of Chile, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, to the OECD Council 28 May 2009

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