3-February-2010
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During a workshop on climate change organised by the European Union, Mr Gurría reminded that "far from perfect, the Copenhagen Accord is a hard-fought political agreement". He added that the world now needs to find an ambitious and legally-binding global agreement on climate change in Mexico and that the EU should continue to play a leading role for the negotiations.
25-January-2010
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U.S. President Barack Obama’s plan to separate core commercial banking from some higher-risk activities in financial conglomerates and to place a moratorium on further consolidation could help to avoid a new financial crisis by resolving some major risks inherent to the current financial system.
20-January-2010
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Israel’s economy has shown resilience during the global recession, but more active education and employment policies – particularly targeted at minority groups – are needed to bolster its economic performance and bridge deep divisions within its society, according to Angel Gurría.
19-January-2010
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Israel has enjoyed strong economic growth over the last decades but the fruits of this growth have not been equally shared amongst the country’s rapidly growing population, warned the OECD Secretary-General.
19-January-2010
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Israel has weathered the recent recession very well and the policy responses have been appropriate. Nevertheless, long-term fiscal sustainability needs to be reinforced by bringing down public debt and the fruits of economic growth should be better redistributed to low-income households, said the OECD Secretary-General during his presentation of the report to the Prime Minister Netanyahu.
11-January-2010
Spanish
Angel Gurría se felicita ante la “experiencia chilena” la cual enriquecerá el acervo de la OCDE en cuestiones claves.
11-January-2010
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Today, Chile signs up as the 31st member of the OECD and its first member in South America. For Chile, this marks recognition of nearly two decades of democratic reform and sound economic policies. For the OECD, it is a major milestone in its mission to build a stronger, cleaner and fairer global economy.
11-January-2010
Spanish
Mañana tendré el honor de firmar, con el Ministro de Hacienda, Andrés Velasco, el acuerdo oficial para el ingreso de Chile a la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico, OCDE. Este es un momento trascendental para Chile y para la OECD. Para Chile marca el reconocimiento de casi dos décadas de reforma democrática y políticas económicas sólidas. Para la OCDE, es un hito en su misión de construir una economía global
11-January-2010
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As a region with strong trade, investment, migration and financial links with the rest of the world, Latin America has not escaped the global crisis and its GDP is expected to contract between 1.5% and 2% in 2009, according to the OECD Secretary-General.
11-January-2010
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A. Gurría welcomed the signing of Chile’s Accession Agreement to the OECD and explained that the “Chilean way” and its expertise will enrich the organisation on key policy issues.