14-August-2017
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This report examines spatial planning and policies in Israel. It describes the laws, policies and practices in the country as a whole, and provides a detailed assessment of arrangements and practices in two cities: Netanya, a fast-growing city on the Mediterranean coast; and Umm al-Fahm, the country’s third-largest city with a predominantly Arab population. Israel recently carried out a major reform of its land-use planning system, largely to address a housing shortage that has become critical. Detailed case studies highlight the trends and challenges faced in both cities and describe how policies designed at the national level affect local land-use issues. The report offers recommendations on how to strengthen the effectiveness of the spatial planning system and related policies to ensure that land is used in an effective and sustainable way.
14-June-2017
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In 2014, Israel’s net ODA amounted to USD 200 million, representing a decrease of 3% in real terms over 2013. The ratio of ODA as a share of GNI remained stable at 0.07%. Preliminary data show that ODA reached USD 207 million in 2015 (0.07% of GNI).
10-June-2017
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I am deeply honoured to receive this distinction from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an institution with increasing clout and global prestige, which is developing the new talent of Israel, the new leaders and creators of a more caring, inclusive and sustainable world.
10-June-2017
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The Secretary-General was in Jerusalem on 10-11 June 2017 to receive the degree of Doctor Philosophiae Honoris Causa from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
6-April-2017
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Israel had the 31st lowest tax wedge among the 35 OECD member countries in 2016. The country had the 32nd lowest position in 2015. The average single worker in Israel faced a tax wedge of 22.1% in 2016 compared with the OECD average of 36.0%.
28-March-2017
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This new OECD series aims to highlight the latest data in selected countries, to explain their health care systems and to provide key information in a clear and concise way. Each country snapshot highlights the most pertinent issues, be it smoking, obesity, surgical interventions, consumption of antibiotics, physicians density, etc., with the help of key statistics and are followed by brief policy recommendations.
28-March-2017
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These country specific notes provide figures and commentary from the Taxation and Skills publication that examines how tax policy can encourage skills development in OECD countries.
6-December-2016
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This country note presents student performance in science, reading and mathematics, and measures equity in education in Israel. The interactive charts allow you to compare results with other countries participating in the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
30-November-2016
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This publication provides detailed country notes on Value Added Tax/Goods and Services Tax (VAT/GST) and excise duty rates in OECD member countries.
30-November-2016
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This annual publication presents detailed country notes and internationally comparable tax data for all OECD countries from 1965 onwards.