Lancement de l’Examen des politiques rurales du Québec

La politique de développement rural adoptée par le gouvernement provincial du Québec compte parmi les plus innovantes de la zone OCDE, a déclaré Angel Gurría lors de la présentation de cette publication. Représentant 20 % du PIB du Québec, les zones rurales ont également connu le plus fort accroissement du revenu des ménages à l’intérieur de la province entre 2000 et 2005, démontrant ainsi que ruralité ne rime pas avec déclin

From Copenhagen to Mexico

The Secretary-General Angel Gurría and a team of OECD experts were in Copenhagen at the UN Summit on Climate Change (7-18 December 2009) to share analysis and policy advice.

Cities matter to the global climate policy agenda

Today, the OECD is actively working with governments to highlight the role of cities to deliver cost-effective policy responses to climate change. Cities are centers of innovation and can advance clean energy systems, sustainable transportation and waste management to reduce greenhouse gases.

OECD at the UN Climate Change conference in Copenhagen "COP15"

OECD at the UN Climate Change conference in Copenhagen "COP15"The impact of climate change is defining our lives, economies, and security.

OECD and EIB sign agreement to work together on global challenges

The OECD and the European Investment Bank have agreed to share their expertise in support of economic co-operation and sustainable development. OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría and EIB President Philippe Maystadt signed a co-operation agreement to that effect today in Paris.

Restoring growth in a post-bailout era: the crucial contribution of cities

After two years of bad news and trillions of dollars of losses, the global economy is now stabilising. The challenge is to move from a policy-based recovery to self-sustained growth. How can cities, the main economic engines of this world, contribute to build stronger, cleaner and fairer economies?

Policy Brief: Bridging the Gaps between Levels of Government

Managing relations between different levels of government is a necessity,since almost all countries are decentralised to one degree or another. In atime of economic crisis, it is crucial that these different levels of governmentwork together effectively, as governments are having to do more, includingimplementing stimulus packages, with less. In OECD countries, sub-nationalauthorities are responsible for an average of 60% of public

L'Aquila Earthquake: Re-launching the Economy

International experts and policy practitioners from around the world assessed policy options to restore the economy of the L'Aquila region. The workshop was held in Rome on 3 July 2009 and was organised by the OECD in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Related Documents

• Building Resilient Regions after a Natural Disaster: Publication
• Building Resilient Regions after a Natural Disaster: Forum 2012
• L'Aquila Earthquake: Background
• Regional Outlook 2011: Building resilient regions for stronger economies

A new role for regional policy: local responses for a global crisis

Speaking at the ministerial meeting of the territorial development policy committee, Mr. Gurría affirmed that urban and rural regions have a core role to play in promoting sustainable growth. Mayors and regional officials are leading efforts to encourage public transportation, implement climate change action plans, and curb air pollution.

Policy Brief: How Regions Grow

Technological change, an aging work force and a global economic downturn are posing enormous challenges to OECD regions. While some regions are equipped to confront and handle these changes, others are struggling to remain competitive.