Women in work: The Norwegian experience

High female participation in the workforce has a decisive effect on a country’s performance, as Norway shows.

Secretary General’s visit to Norway (Oslo, 8th April 2013)

The Secretary-General, Mr. Angel Gurría, will be on an official visit to Oslo on Monday 8th May 2013, to meet with the Norwegian Government, prepare the meeting of the OECD Council at Ministerial Level on 29th - 30th May 2013 (that will be chaired by Norway) and participate in the 9th ILO European Regional Meeting.

Norway should reform its welfare system to help people with mental health issues stay in work

Norway should overhaul its approach to mental health issues in the workplace in order to help more people find a job or stay in work, and cut high and rising public spending, according to a new OECD report.

Closing the Gender Gap - country note: Norway

country note: Norway

Women in work: The Norwegian experience

An interview with Sigbjørn Johnsen, Minister of Finance, Norway. High female participation in the workforce has a decisive effect on a country’s performance, as Norway shows.

Briefing note for OECD Health Data 2012: How Does Norway Compare

Total health spending accounted for 9.4% of GDP in Norway in 2010, close to the average of 9.5% across OECD countries.

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