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A System of Health Accounts: Implementation - Australia

09-Jan-2009

Information on the status of implementation of OECD's A System of Health Accounts in Australia.

Asian countries should reform their pension systems, says OECD

07-Jan-2009

Many Asian countries will need to reform their pension systems in order to deliver sustainable and adequate retirement incomes for today’s workers, according to a new OECD report.

Australia (2008) DAC Peer Review of Australia - Main Findings and Recommendations

10-Dec-2008

Australia’s aid volume was USD 2.67 billion in 2007, representing 0.32% of its gross national income (GNI). It has committed to contributing 0.5% of its GNI to official development assistance (ODA) by 2015/16.

Jobs for Immigrants Vol 1: Update on recent developments for Australia

20-Nov-2008

This note provides an update on recent developments for Australia on the labour market integration of immigrants and their children.

Learning for Jobs, OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training, Australia

05-Nov-2008

This review of vocational education and training (VET) in Australia is part of ―Learning for Jobs‖, the OECD policy study of VET – a programme of analytical work and individual country reviews designed to help countries make their VET systems more responsive to labour market needs.

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of Poland

27-Oct-2008

This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses.

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of Australia

27-Oct-2008

This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses.

Growing Unequal 2008 - Country note: Australia

21-Oct-2008

This note presents key findings related to income inequality and poverty for Australia, with global trends among OECD countries.

Economic survey of Australia 2008: Improving water management

10-Oct-2008

Over-exploitation of water and harmful environment effects are major concerns which need to be addressed. Water should be used more efficiently, particularly in rural areas.

Economic survey of Australia 2008: Enhancing the functioning of product and labour markets

10-Oct-2008

The current industrial relations reform should preserve flexibility. It is also necessary to cut red tape and reduce the geographical segmentation of product markets. Climate change policy should be cost-efficient.