Reaping the Benefits of ICTs in Spain

Greater use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) can help Spain unlock governmental efficiencies and help prepare the country for future economic growth, according to a new study from the OECD.

Official visit of the Secretary-General to Spain (Madrid, Monday 5th March 2012)

During his official visit to Spain, Angel Gurría met with government representatives including Mr. Mariano Rajoy, President of the Government.

Improving Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems: OECD Conference Proceedings

How can government policies move towards increasing agricultural innovation and improving productivity? This OECD conference shared case studies and ideas from Europe, China, United States, India, Africa, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.

OECD’s Gurría welcomes Spain’s reforms to strengthen finances and boost jobs

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said Spain’s comprehensive reform programme is a major step forward in strengthening the country’s banking system and its public finances, as well as creating a more dynamic labour market.

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Spain’s development aid much improved, but still needs more focus

Though the economic crisis has forced Spain to cut public spending in the past year, including to development co-operation, its aid has almost doubled since 2003. Spain still has plans to meet the international target of committing 0.7% of its gross national income to development aid.

Divided We Stand: Why Inequality Keeps Rising- Country Note: Spain

This country note provides information on latest trends in income inequalities as well as key findings from the 2011 OECD report "Divided We Stand: Why Inequality Keeps Rising".

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OECD Perspectives: Spain Policies for a sustainable recovery

This report provides an update on policies that the OECD believes can contribute in six areas that are crucial for a lasting improvement in Spain’s future: public finances; labour market; pension system; innovation; environment, green growth and climate change; education.

OECD Employment Outlook 2011 - How does Spain compare?

Employment Outlook 2011- How does Spain compare? The moderate recovery from the 2008-09 recession has not yet managed to ease pressure on the labour market, raising concerns that the currently very high unemployment rates could persist well into next year.

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Education at a Glance 2011: Country note – Spain

The 2011 edition of Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators enables countries to see themselves in the light of other countries’ performance.

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Spain: OECD's Gurría welcomes draft debt deficit law

The OECD’s welcomes the announcement by the Spanish government last Friday August 26th about having agreed with the opposition parties in Parliament to enshrine a set of deficit limits in the Constitution.

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• ESPAÑA : El Secretario general de la OCDE da la bienvenida al proyecto de reforma constitucional para fijar un límite máximo de déficit presupuestario