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Norway
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Norway: Recent Policy Developments and a brief description of sickness, rehabilitation and disability programmespdf,273Kb,English | View long abstract 21-Sep-2005 Background country note on Norway, from Norwegian Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Related documents: |
Evaluating Public Participation in Policy MakingEnglish | View long abstract 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: NorwayEnglish | View long abstract 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 brainEnglish | View long abstract 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. Also available: |
Economic Survey of Norway 2005: The performance of the Norwegian health care sectorEnglish | View long abstract 08-Aug-2005
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Economic Survey of Norway 2005: Long term sustainability of the pension and welfare systemEnglish | View long abstract 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 economyEnglish | View long abstract 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 challengesEnglish | View long abstract 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 Norwaypdf,104Kb,English | View long abstract 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 ... Also available: |
Economic Survey of Norway 2005English | View long abstract 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? Also available: |
