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Sickness, Disability and Work (Vol. 1): Norway, Poland and Switzerland

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07-Nov-2006

This first report in a new OECD series on sickness, disability and work explores the possible factors behind this paradox. It looks specifically at the cases of Norway, Poland and Switzerland, and highlights the role of institutions and policies. A range of reform recommendations is put forward.

Too many workers leave the labour market through sickness and disability benefits, says OECD

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07-Nov-2006

Norway, Poland and Switzerland should do more to reduce the number of people claiming sickness benefits and help more disabled people to get jobs, according to a new OECD report.

Recognising non-formal and informal learning: Country Background Report - Norway

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03-Nov-2006

The purpose of this activity is to provide policymakers with options for developing systems to recognise non-formal and informal learning; to effectively implement the agenda; and determine under what conditions recognition of non-formal and informal learning can be beneficial for all.

Creation and Governance of Human Genetic Research Databases

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31-Oct-2006

Summarises proceedings of a conference looking at examples of human genetic research databases, how they are established, how they are managed and governed, how they might be commercialised, and what the policy considerations might be.

Norway: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

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17-Oct-2006

 Biographical note of Norway's Permanent Representative to the OECD.

Thematic Review of Tertiary Education - Country Note for Norway

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27-Sep-2006

This Country Note on Norway forms part of the OECD Thematic Review of Tertiary Education. This is a collaborative project to assist the design and implementation of tertiary education policies which contribute to the realisation of social and economic objectives of countries.

Country Profiles: An Overview of Early Childhood Education and Care Systems in the Participating Countries - Norway

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18-Sep-2006

The country profiles provide a comparative overview of the major indicators of Early Childhood Education and Care in the participating countries.

CERI - Schooling for Tomorrow Country Initiatives: Norway

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05-Sep-2006

CERI - Schooling for Tomorrow Country Initiatives of futures thinking in action looks at the School Development Programme in Norway which  takes as its starting point that by developing as organisations schools can themselves improve their pupils’ academic and social learning.

OECD Ambassadors

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04-Aug-2006

Photos and CVs of Ambassadors to the OECD.

OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Governance: Norway

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02-Aug-2006

This site contains a list of key references on Norway. The documentary database includes documents on partnership and local governance that have been published by governments, universities and other organisations.