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Presentation of the 2008 Economic Survey of Portugal

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27-Jun-2008

In his speech, Angel Gurría stated the 2008 Economic Survey of Portugal reflects a general positive assessment. But he also underlined that it leaves no room for complacency; rather it makes a strong case for continuing the reform process.

Briefing note for OECD Health Data 2008: How Does Portugal Compare

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26-Jun-2008

Total health spending accounted for 10.2% of GDP in Portugal in 2006, higher than the average of 8.9% across OECD countries.

The 2008 OECD Economic Survey of Portugal - Presentation at the Workshop

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26-Jun-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his presentation at a workshop organised by the portuguese government, Angel Gurría underlined the remarkable progress on the fiscal front and other important achievements like the recent improvement in the structure of Portugal’s exports.

Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Portugal, 2008

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25-Jun-2008

Portugal has made significant progress in fiscal consolidation and has launched important structural reforms to modernise the economy and enhance growth. After a weak performance from 2001 to 2005, output ...

Economic survey of Portugal 2008

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25-Jun-2008

Portugal has made great strides in fiscal consolidation. Boosting growth is one of the main economic challenges that the country is facing. How to take fuller advantage of globalisation? How best to facilitate the adjustment of the labour market in the changing environment? 

Official visit of the Secretary-General to Portugal (25 June 2008)

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25-Jun-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

During this official visit, Angel Gurría will meet with Portuguese government officials and hold a joint press conference with the Prime Minister to launch the OECD economic survey of Portugal. 

Economic survey of Portugal 2008: Improving the functioning of the labour market

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25-Jun-2008

Labour market performance deteriorated after 2001. A broad strategy is required to enhance the adaptability of the work force, provide support to displaced workers and upgrade competencies.

Economic survey of Portugal 2008: Maximising the gains from integration in the world economy

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25-Jun-2008

Portugal can benefit more from globalisation. This requires further reducing the cost of doing business,  promoting competition and improving regulations in infrastructure sectors that provide services to firms.

Economic survey of Portugal 2008: Securing fiscal consolidation

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25-Jun-2008

The broad consolidation programme has succeeded in cutting the fiscal deficit. It is important to secure the results achieved. Reforms in the public administration and pensions are noteworthy. 

Economic survey of Portugal 2008: Economic performance and key challenges

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25-Jun-2008

The fiscal deficit has fallen and the business environment is improved, but the reform process needs to be deepened to boost productivity and output growth, promote job creation and raise living standards.