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Migration: integration of migrants in Switzerland successful, but stronger focus on vulnerable groups needed

14-Feb-2012

Labour market integration of immigrants in Switzerland is generally successful: three quarters of immigrants in Switzerland are in employment – more than in any other OECD country

EMPLOYMENT: Investing in youth

17-Nov-2011

The economic outlook has weakened significantly over the past six months, which is not good news for employment or the prospects of those looking for work. Policy action targeted on youth and the long-term unemployed can, and must, be taken.

G20 Leaders Summit: Preparatory L20 Meeting

02-Nov-2011

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

The jobs crisis has three particularly worrying aspects. First, the risk of unemployment becoming entrenched is more and more real in a number of G20 countries. Second, the crisis impacts disproportionately ...

Harmonised Unemployment Rates (HURs), OECD - Updated: June 2011

15-Jun-2011

The OECD area unemployment rate dropped to 8.1% in April, a 0.1 percentage point fall from March after two months of stability at 8.2%. This is a continuation of the steady decline in the unemployment ...

Better policies for better lives: The OECD at 50 and beyond

03-May-2011

The OECD’s 50th Anniversary is an opportunity to reaffirm what we stand for and what we are about. After 50 years, our objective is and remains to help member and partner country’s governments to formulate and implement better policies for better lives.

SMEs and Entrepreneurship: The Way Forward to Job Creation and Growth

17-Nov-2010

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

Angel Gurría recalled the role played by the OECD Bologna Process and Charter and the "need to harness the potential of SMEs and entrepreneurs in the fight against unemployment, social exclusion and poverty" in his remarks to the “Bologna+10” High-level Meeting.

Country Reviews of Labour Market and Social Policies

11-Nov-2010

This series of country-specific reviews of labour makret and social policies examines policies and institutions and makes recommendations for improvements.

Tackling Inequalities in Brazil, China, India and South Africa : The Role of Labour Market and Social Policies

25-Oct-2010

Greater integration into the world economy and important policy reforms have resulted in Brazil, China, India and South Africa becoming major actors in the globalisation process, with impressive results ...

Equal Opportunities? The Labour Market Integration of the Children of Immigrants

12-May-2010

The integration of the children of immigrants – both those born in the host country (the "second generation") and those who arrived young enough to be educated in the host country – is of growing policy ...

Impact of economic crisis on employment

09-Dec-2008

Stefano Scarpetta, head of OECD employment, on impact of economic crisis on jobs

Is the job crisis over?

Interview Stefano Scarpetta

World economy


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