Germany

The German labour market: preparing for the future

The strength of the German labour market response to the financial crisis of 2008-09 demonstrated the benefits of past labour market reforms, which raised work incentives, improved job matching and increased working hour flexibility.

OECD Reviews of HE in Regional and City Development: Peer Review Report, Berlin

Reviews of Higher Education in Regional and City Development are the OECD’s vehicle to mobilise higher education for economic, social and cultural development of cities and regions. They analyse how higher education systems impact local and regional development and assist in improving this impact.

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2010 - Germany Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 3 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2010.

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009 - Germany Country Note

This note, taken from Chapter 3 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2009, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2008 priorities for Germany.

Improving Education Outcomes in Germany

This working paper suggests that while student achievement is above the OECD average in science and at the OECD average in reading and math according to the 2006 PISA study, weaker students tend to do badly by international comparison.

Recognising non-formal and informal learning: Country Background Report - Germany

The purpose of this activity is to provide policymakers with options for developing systems to recognise non-formal and informal learning; to effectively implement the agenda; and determine under what conditions recognition of non-formal and informal learning can be beneficial for all. &

Stand der Anerkennung non-formalenund informellen Lernens in Deutschland

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2007 - Germany Country Note

This note, taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2007, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2006 priorities for Germany.

Labour Market Reform in Germany: How to Improve Effectiveness (Economics Department Working Paper 512)

Labour market reform in Germany needs to be followed up in order to raise the economy's capacity to generate employment, as discussed in this working paper.

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2006: Progress in Responding to the 2005 Policy Priorities - Germany Country Note

This note, taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2006, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2005 priorities for Germany. In addition to passing of legislation or other decisions to implement reforms, the note records earlier stages of reform, such as government announcements and draft legislation presented to parliaments.