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Improving the policy framework in Japan to address climate change10-Dec-2009 Randall S. Jones and Byungseo Yoo Japan, a relatively energy-efficient country, has been active in combating climate change. Under the Kyoto Protocol, Japan is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 6% relative to 1990 over the period 2008-12. Also available:Related documents: |
Health-care reform in Japan: controlling costs, improving quality and ensuring equity10-Dec-2009 Randall S. Jones Japan’s health-care system has provided universal access to care and contributed to the outstanding health status of the Japanese. Public spending has been kept below the OECD average through high co-payment rates and reductions in medical fees. Also available:Related documents: |
Financial stability: overcoming the crisis and improving the efficiency of the banking sector in Japan10-Dec-2009 Randall S. Jones and Masahiko Tsutsumi Japanese banks largely avoided the direct impact from the global financial crisis thanks to their limited exposure to foreign toxic assets, the regulatory framework in Japan and the small role of securitisation. Also available:Related documents: |
OECD Health at a Glance 2009: Key findings for Japan08-Dec-2009 Japan spent 8.1% of GDP on health in 2006 (latest year available), less than the OECD average of 8.9%. Spending per person is lower than the OECD average. Growth in spending per person over the last decade ... Related documents: |
Employment and Skills Strategies in Southeast Asia (ESSSA)01-Dec-2009 The rapidly developing Southeast Asia region is confronted with significant labour market challenges. This initiative aims to address the issues of employment and skills, especially through an interaction platform for members. Related documents: |
Innovation: the path to stronger, smarter and greener growth19-Nov-2009 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General The OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, explained that innovation will be one of the keys to accelerating recovery and putting firms and countries back on a path to sustainable, smarter and greener growth. Related documents: |
Secretary-General speech for the launch of the Economic Outlook n°8619-Nov-2009 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General The recovery that started in some regions earlier in the year has now spread to the OECD area at large, according to the OECD Secretary General. GDP growth is projected to rise to almost 2 per cent in 2010. However,the recovery is expected to remain sluggish for some time to come. Related documents: |
Japan - Key economic projections18-Nov-2009 Economic forecasts for GDP, unemployment, inflation and fiscal balance |
Supporting Japan policy objectives: the OECD Contribution18-Nov-2009 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General Japan is one of the countries hardest-hit by the crisis. We now see signs of a recovery in Japan, thanks to large-scale fiscal stimulus and accommodative measures by the Bank of Japan. But the great challenge today is to move from a policy-based recovery to self-sustained growth. Related documents: |
International Migration Outlook 2009: Japan country note13-Nov-2009 This country note together with a standardised table describes recent trends in migration movements and policies. Related documents: |