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Economic Survey of the Netherlands 2005: Further Improvement of Product Market Competition, Especially in ServicesEnglish | View long abstract 15-Dec-2005 This chapter discusses options for further product market reform, especially in services, so as to increase productivity growth. Licence and permit procedures pose an important regulatory barrier. |
Economic Survey of the Netherlands 2005: Labour Market Reform to Increase Resilience and Labour UtilisationEnglish | View long abstract 15-Dec-2005 This chapter discusses labour-market reforms to increase macroeconomic resilience (notably easing EPL) and labour utilisation (notably increasing female working time and participation of older workers). |
Economic Survey of the Netherlands 2005: Putting Public Finances on a Sustainable PathEnglish | View long abstract 15-Dec-2005 After large budgetary overruns at the start of the decade, the Netherlands has successfully reined in the government deficit. This chapter discusses the fiscal challenges in the short and medium term. |
Economic Survey of the Netherlands 2005: Challenges Faced by the Dutch EconomyEnglish | View long abstract 15-Dec-2005 The Dutch economy is finally recovering. This chapter analyses the present recovery, why the Dutch economy lacks resilience and medium-term challenges: improving public finances and potential growth. |
Economic Survey of the Netherlands 2005English | View long abstract 15-Dec-2005 The economy has been mired in a long downturn, but a recovery is in the offing for 2006; even so, improving resilience, public finances and potential growth (through labour utilisation and productivity) remain key challenges. Also available: |
Consumer Protection AuthoritiesEnglish | View long abstract 15-Dec-2005 Links to the consumer protection authority (or authorities) of the countries represented on the OECD Committee on Consumer Policy. Also available: |
Governance of Innovation Systems, Vol. 3: Case Studies in Cross-Sectoral PolicyEnglish | View long abstract 02-Dec-2005 With case studies on Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Finland, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, this book illustrates mechanisms and practices for better governance co-ordination and integration across policy areas. Related documents: |
OECD countries appoint Ángel Gurría as next Secretary-General from June 2006English | View long abstract 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. Also available: |
OECD ministers to discuss how to boost citizens’ trust in governmentEnglish | View long abstract 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. Also available: |
Governance of Innovation Systems, Vol. 2: Case Studies in Innovation PolicyEnglish | View long abstract 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. Related documents: |
