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Economic Review of Sweden 2005: Best practice for reducing sickness and disability absencesEnglish | View long abstract 09-Jun-2005 Sweden’s single biggest economic problem is the high number of people absent from work due to sickness or disability. This chapter describes the problem and looks at what other countries have done to reduce absenteeism. Related documents: |
Economic Survey of Sweden 2005: Strengthening fiscal policyEnglish | View long abstract 09-Jun-2005 Public finances will be under pressure from the ageing of the population and the forces of globalisation. This chapter outlines the size of these pressures and discusses what can be done in preparation. |
Economic Survey of Sweden 2005: Key ChallengesEnglish | View long abstract 09-Jun-2005 This chapter discusses the key challenges facing the Swedish economy. It reviews recent economic performance and discusses the areas that need to be improved in order to maintain the welfare state. Related documents: |
Sweden (2005), DAC Peer Review: Main Findings and RecommendationsEnglish | View long abstract 01-Jun-2005 Sweden's new Policy for Global Development contains an innovative and ambitious agenda for action. Sweden is the first DAC donor to adopt and actively implement such a comprehensive development approach. Also available:Related documents: |
Sweden’s support for parents with children is comprehensive and effective but expensiveEnglish | View long abstract 27-May-2005 A new OECD report reviews family-friendly policies in Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom and makes recommendations to further ensure the well-being of parents and children. Related documents: |
Babies and Bosses - Reconciling Work and Family Life (Vol. 4): Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United KingdomEnglish | View long abstract 27-May-2005 Finding a suitable work/family life balance is a challenge that all parents face. Many parents and children in Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom are happy with their existing work and care outcomes. Also available:Related documents: |
Babies and Bosses: OECD Recommendations to help families balance work and family lifeEnglish | View long abstract 27-May-2005 A new OECD report reviews family-friendly policies in Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom and makes recommendations to further ensure the well-being of parents and children. Also available:Related documents: |
Sweden commended for its strong global development commitmentEnglish | View long abstract 26-May-2005 The OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) commended Sweden for making poverty reduction in developing countries a focus across the full range of government departments. Also available: |
