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PISA 2006: Video on science learning in Germany

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04-Dec-2007

Watch a short video on how students in Germany approach and learn science. Germany is one of the participating countries of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2006.

Beruf und Familie sind in Deutschland nur schwer unter einen Hut zu bringen

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29-Nov-2007

Obwohl Deutschland im OECD-Vergleich einen großen Anteil seiner Wirtschaftsleistung in die Unterstützung von Familien und Kindern investiert, leben hierzulande mehr Kinder in wirtschaftlich prekären Verhältnissen ...

Babies and Bosses - Highlights - Germany

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29-Nov-2007

Although spending on family benefits is higher in Germany than OECD average, spending on childcare is low. Public spending should be redirected towards childcare to help (sole) parents overcome barriers to work and reduce child poverty...

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Implementation in Germany: Challenges and Benefits

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28-Nov-2007

RFID technology is increasingly used in a wide range of tracking and tracing applications. This study compares the implementation of RFID across a broad range of sectors, drawing on interviews with early adopters of RFID technology in Germany.

The 17th European Banking Congress: Global Capital – Threat or Salvation?

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26-Nov-2007

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his remarks, Mr. Gurría mentioned that global financial imbalances were now a common phenomenon, the subprime mortgage crisis being the most recent proof. He stressed the need for an international policy ...

Aid for Trade at a Glance 2007 - Country chapter for Germany

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15-Nov-2007

This country chapter is extracted from the report "Aid for Trade at a Glance 2007" which provides the first comprehensive global picture of aid for trade and will enable the international community to assess what is being achieved, what is not, and where improvements are needed.

Gesundheit auf einen Blick 2007

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14-Nov-2007

OECD Health at a Glance (OECD-Gesundheitsstudie): Gesundheitsindikatoren, Gesundheitsversorgung, Gesundheitsausgaben, Arztbesuche pro Jahr.

Health at a Glance 2007 - Press release in German

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13-Nov-2007

Health at a Glance 2007 - Die Gesundheitsversorgung in den OECD-Ländern wird immer besser, beim Management chronischer Erkrankungen besteht aber noch Handlungsbedarf – nur bei der Hälfte der Diabetes-Patienten wird die notwendige Augenuntersuchung durchgeführt.

STI Scoreboard 2007: Kurzauswertung für Deutschland, Österreich und die Schweiz

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25-Oct-2007

Der Anteil der F&E Ausgaben am BIP lag 2005 in der Schweiz (2,9 Prozent), Deutschland (2,5 Prozent) und Österreich (2,4 Prozent) über dem OECD-Durchschnitt von 2,3 Prozent. Allerdings ist die F&E-Intensität ...

OECD LEED Conference on “Perspectives on Strengthening Entrepreneurship in East Germany”, Berlin, Germany, 27 November 2007

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23-Oct-2007

The conference was part of the project "Strengthening Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in East Germany", which assesses the opportunities and barriers for entrepreneurship in East Germany.