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Economic Survey of the Netherlands 2005: Making Better Use of Knowledge Creation in Innovation ActivitiesEnglish | View long abstract 15-Dec-2005 This chapter discusses priorities for enhancing innovation activity. Main weaknesses are in business R&D intensity, share of population with tertiary education, and commercially applying new knowledge. |
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: |
Statement by the Chair of the Meeting of the Public Governance Committee at Ministerial Levelpdf,15Kb,English | View long abstract 06-Dec-2005 This Statement summarises the results of the meeting of the Public Governance Committee at Ministerial Level, held on 28 November 2005 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. |
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: |
