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Seminar on “Embracing globalisation in the 21st century: a dialogue on the Nordic approach

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21-May-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his welcome at the Seminar on “Embracing globalisation in the 21st century: a dialogue on the Nordic approach”, Mr. Gurría wondered if there is a “Nordic model”, if the Nordic approach is sustainable and if elements of this approach were transferable.

Current Developments in Manufactured Nanomaterials in Norway

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14-Apr-2008

This paper, which was submitted by the Norwegian delegation, shows the current developments in nanotechnology in Norway, given at the 3rd Meeting of the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials, held ...

Tackling Cross-Border Tax Evasion

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06-Mar-2008

In this joint press statement Mr. Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General and Ms. Kristin Halvorsen, Norwegian Minister of Finance address the issue of cross-border tax evasion. 

A New OECD for New Global Challenges

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06-Mar-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his speech to the Norwegian parliament, Mr. Gurría explained how the OECD is responding and adapting to the new global economic challenges and highlighted some of them such as migration, climate change, tax evasion or poverty reduction.

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2008 - Norway Country Note

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04-Mar-2008

This note, taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2008, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2007 priorities for Norway . 

OECD Environmental Outlook to 2030: How much will it cost to fix the environment? - Wednesday 5 March, Oslo

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28-Feb-2008

The OECD's Environmental Outlook to 2030 says that global efforts to tackle the main environmental challenges - climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity and risks to human health - are achievable and affordable.

Official visit of the Secretary-General to Norway (Oslo, 4 - 6 March 2008)

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26-Feb-2008

OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría

During his official visit, Angel Gurría met with Norwegian government officials, parliamentarians, business leaders and labour representatives. He held a joint press conference with the Prime Minister for the launch of the OECD Environmental Outlook.

OECD Territorial Reviews: Norway

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25-Feb-2008

Is the Nordic welfare model economically sustainable? Can urban policy align with regional policy to exploit regional growth engines?  The Territorial Review of Norway explores these questions.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment for Adults: Improving Foundation Skills/Case Study: Norway

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08-Feb-2008

Janet Looney, Anne Husby and Tove-Dina Roynestad

This case study explores three exemplary programmes developed to meet adults’ foundation skills needs in Norway.

Norway Background Report/Teaching, Learning and Assessment for Adults

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01-Feb-2008

This background report is a part of the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) study of teaching and assessment for adults with basic skills needs.