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Evaluating Public Participation in Policy Making

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31-Aug-2005

New forms of public participation are emerging as citizens seek opportunities to actively participate in shaping the policies that affect their lives. In response, governments are exploring new ways to inform and include citizens and civil society organisations in policy making.

OECD e-Government Studies: Norway

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22-Aug-2005

This report looks at the progress made to date and the remaining challenges the Norwegian government, long active in using information and technology to improve the quality of public services and modernise government, faces in implementing e-government.

Global scientific research project launched to improve understanding of the human brain

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11-Aug-2005

Seven member countries of the OECD’s Global Science Forum have launched a project to promote international collaboration among scientists and create new ways of sharing and analysing data to improve our understanding of how the human brain works.

Economic Survey of Norway 2005: Long term sustainability of the pension and welfare system

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08-Aug-2005

Spending on pensions could double by the middle of the century. A broad agreement on a pension reform was reached in May 2005, but crucial elements are still under discussion. Actuarially fair schemes ...

Economic Survey of Norway 2005: Macroeconomic policies for a balanced and a competitive economy

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08-Aug-2005

The economy continues to recover. Monetary policy needs to turn towards a neutral stance after a prolonged period of low interest rates. Fiscal laxity could lead to renewed upward pressure on the real ...

Economic Survey of Norway 2005: Key issues and challenges

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08-Aug-2005

Norway has very good economic fundamentals, but has to adapt to higher oil prices without fuelling excessive demand. Pensions, health and long term care spending may exert significant fiscal pressure ahead. ...

Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Norway

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08-Aug-2005

The Norwegian economy continues to recover strongly from its 2002-2003 slowdown. Low interest rates, competitioninduced productivity gains, high investments by the booming oil sector, terms-of-trade gains ...

Economic Survey of Norway 2005

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08-Aug-2005

What are Norway's current strengths and challenges? Should monetary policy tighten? Should slippage from the fiscal rule be reversed? Are welfare programmes blunting the incentives to work? How important is pension reform? How can long-run fiscal sustainability be assured?