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OECD countries appoint Ángel Gurría as next Secretary-General from June 2006

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30-Nov-2005

The OECD’s 30 member countries announced the appointment of Ángel Gurría, former Foreign Minister and successively Finance Minister of Mexico, as Secretary-General of the Organisation from June 1, 2006, in succession to Donald J. Johnston, who is retiring.

OECD ministers to discuss how to boost citizens’ trust in government

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16-Nov-2005

What can politicians do to establish a stronger relationship of trust between citizens and government? This question will be at the heart of a one-day OECD ministerial conference on "Strengthening Trust in Government: What Role for Government in the 21st Century" in Rotterdam on 28 November.

Governance of Innovation Systems, Vol. 2: Case Studies in Innovation Policy

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15-Nov-2005

This book presents case studies on innovation policy governance in Australia, Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Finland, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden. It provides fresh insight into how governments are striving to make innovation policy more coherent.

Gezondheid in vogelvlucht: OESO-indicatoren - uitgave 2005. Samenvatting in het Nederlands

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08-Nov-2005

This third edition of Health at a Glance – OECD Indicators 2005 provides the latest comparable data and trends on different aspects of the performance of health systems in OECD countries.

OECD welcomes tax information exchange agreement between Isle of Man and the Netherlands

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12-Oct-2005

The Isle of Man and the Netherlands have signed a bilateral agreement on the exchange of information for tax purposes which marks a major step forward in efforts by OECD and other economies to ensure open and fair tax competition.

Pension savings and government finance in the Netherlands

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22-Jun-2005

Casper van Ewijk

The role of tax-favoured retirement saving for long-term sustainability of public finances in the Netherlands. OECD Economic Studies No. 39.

Innovation Policy and Performance: A Cross-Country Comparison

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20-Jun-2005

This report studies the relationship between innovation policy and performance in Austria, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK. In-depth analyses review the effectiveness of their innovation policies in driving economic performance.

Thematic Review on Adult Learning - The Netherlands: Background Report

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01-Jun-2005

The main purpose of the thematic review on adult learning is to understand adults’ access and participation in education and training and to enhance policies and approaches to increase incentives for adults to undertake learning activities in OECD countries.

Meeting of the OECD Council at Ministerial Level, 2005: Enabling Globalisation

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02-May-2005

This year’s OECD Ministerial Council Meeting will be held at OECD Headquarters on 3-4 May 2005 under the chairmanship of Göran Persson, Prime Minister of Sweden, with the overarching theme of “Enabling ...