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The Heiligendamm Dialogue ProcessEnglish | View long abstract 04-Jul-2008 Overview of Heiligendamm Dialogue Process, a high-level, structured dialogue on global challenges between the G8 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the UK, the US and the President of the European Commission) and the G5 countries (Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa). Related documents: |
Conference at Chatham House - The OECD and Globalisation: The Economics of Climate ChangeEnglish | View long abstract 03-Jul-2008 Angel Gurría,OECD Secretary-General In his speech at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Angel Gurría shares a few insights on how the OECD perceives the new era of globalisation and on how the organisation is responding to its multiple challenges. Climate change and the spiral of food prices stand out. Also available: |
Labour market discrimination still a big problem in OECD countriesEnglish | View long abstract 02-Jul-2008 Women are 20% less likely than men to have a paid job in OECD countries and they earn on average 17% less than men, according to the latest edition of OECD’s Employment Outlook. Also available: |
Employment Outlook 2008 - How does the United Kingdom compare ?pdf,70Kb,English | View long abstract 02-Jul-2008 The OECD Employment Outlook takes an annual look at key issues in employment. This document highlights findings from the Employment Outlook Edition 2008 relevant to the United Kingdom. Related documents: |
Official visit of the Secretary-General to the United Kingdom (London, 30 June - 1st July 2008)English | View long abstract 30-Jun-2008 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General During his first official visit to the United Kingdom, Angel Gurría met with government officials and business representatives. He also delivered a speech on the economics of climate change to the Royal Institute of International Affairs. Also available: |
Briefing note for OECD Health Data 2008: How Does the United Kingdom Comparepdf,90Kb,English | View long abstract 26-Jun-2008 Total health spending accounted for 8.4% of GDP in the United Kingdom in 2006, compared with an average of 8.9% across OECD countries. Related documents: |
FDI from OECD countries jumps 50% in 2007 but set to fall in 2008English | View long abstract 24-Jun-2008 Foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows from OECD countries in 2007 leapt to a record USD 1.82 trillion from USD 1.2 trillion in 2006 but are projected to fall sharply in 2008, according to estimates from the OECD. Also available: |
Environmental performance of agriculture in OECD countries since 1990: United Kingdompdf,284Kb,English | View long abstract 16-Jun-2008 This country section is an extract from chapter 3 of the OECD publication (2008) Environmental Performance of Agriculture in OECD Countries since 1990 . Related documents: |
List of United Kingdom useful websites on agri-environmental issuespdf,35Kb,English | View long abstract 16-Jun-2008 UK website information-Volume 4 |
Royaume-Uni : le complexe scolaire primaire de Booker Park pour élèves ayant des besoins particuliers - PEB Echanges, juin 2008pdf,845Kb,English | View long abstract 09-Jun-2008 L’école de Booker Park est un nouveau complexe accueillant des enfants de niveaux pré-primaire et primaire qui présentent des difficultés de comportement et d’apprentissage. |
