The contribution of labour market and employment policies to addressing the needs of vulnerable workers and areas in a globalising economy

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12-May-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his speech delivered at the meeting of the G8 Employment and Labour Ministers in Niigata, Mr. Gurría presented the global economic situation and its potential impact on labour markets. He underlined ...

International Energy Agency (IEA) Speeches

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05-May-2008

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Interview by John P. Martin at Eurasylum on "Current migration trends in OECD Countries"

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05-May-2008

John P. Martin

Current immigration trends in OECD countries, the role of remittances in developing countries and the integration of immigrants and their children in OECD countries are among the themes which Mr. Martin will be considering.

Statement by OECD Secretary-General during a roundtable at the Czech National Bank

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28-Apr-2008

Angel Gurría,OECD Secretary-General

At a roundtable organised by the Czech National Bank, Mr. Gurría and Czech economic experts discussed the short and long-term prospects of the country's economy.

Globalisation and Rising Competition: Challenges for the Czech Economy

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24-Apr-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his lecture at Charles University in Prague, Mr. Gurría higlighted that the Czech Republic has experienced a remarkable transformation from a centrally planned economy into one of the most globally ...

Launch of the 2008 OECD Economic Survey of the Czech Republic

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24-Apr-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his statement, Mr. Gurría underlined that growth of the Czech economy has picked up significantly in recent years and that the outlook for the next two years was very positive. Nevertheless, he warned ...

Tax and Growth: What Direction should Sweden Take?

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22-Apr-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his lecture at the Stockholm School of Economics, Mr. Gurría talked about the ambitious tax reform undertaken by the Swedish government, which could significantly strengthen the growth capacity of the ...

The Challenges of Globalisation and the OECD: Working for a More Balanced and Inclusive World

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09-Apr-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his statement, Mr. Gurría underlined how under the current wave of globalisation, the world economy has experienced one of its most dynamic expansions ever. He also explained how to produce a more ...

Launch of the 2008 OECD Economic Survey of Germany

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09-Apr-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his statement, Mr. Gurría highlighted the fact that after years of stagnation, Germany has been enjoying a strong economic upswing. Nevertheless, he warned that in these times of global financial turbulance ...

Opening remarks by Angel Gurría at the Africa Partnership Forum

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07-Apr-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his speech, Mr. Gurría underlined that African and OECD officials and experts were now systematically sharing good practices across a very wide range of policy areas – from investment, taxation and ...