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Finland has reduced pollution but must now green the economy

Finland has reduced pollution and improved its environmental quality through pioneering approaches like green taxes.

Luxembourg strengthens tax information exchange provisions

Luxembourg has today signed a protocol to its double taxation convention with Denmark. The protocol, which allows exchange of bank information for tax purposes, brings the convention up to the OECD standard.

France showing more resilience in recession than other G7 countries, says Gurría

France is showing more resilience during the recession than other G7 countries even though growth will be close to zero for several more quarters, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said.

Presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet, visita la OCDE

Durante su visita oficial a la OCDE, la Presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet, se reunio con el Secretario general, Ángel Gurría, y se dirigió a los embajadores de la OCDE en una reunión especial del Consejo de la Organización.

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OECD’s review of Austria’s development co-operation

Austria’s official development assistance (ODA) was 0.42% of its gross national income (GNI) in 2008, putting it in 11th place among OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) donors.

International Conference of Information Presentation Experts to Convene in Paris June 18-20

PARIS, FRANCE, MAY 7, 2009 -- The International Institute for Information Design (IIID) and the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) have teamed up to organise the first global gathering of information presentation experts.

School students still being held back by gender perceptions, OECD study shows

In most countries, girls and boys now show similar results in the OECD’s PISA tests of 15-year-olds. But systematic assessment of gender differences shows that students are still being held back by their own gender-related perceptions.

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet addressed OECD Council

During her official visit to the OECD, the President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, met with OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria and addressed ambassadors at a special meeting of the OECD Council.

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• Address by the President of Chile, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, to the OECD Council 28 May 2009

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• Presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet, visita la OCDE

France should prioritise the employment of disadvantaged young people

France should do more to ease the transition of unskilled young people into employment. The government should give priority to helping young people the furthest removed from the job market and to strengthening the social protection of the most disadvantaged, according to a new report by the OECD.

Luxembourg, U.S. agree to exchange bank information for tax purposes

Luxembourg has signed an agreement for the exchange of bank information on request in all tax matters with the U.S., marking a major step forward in international efforts to counter tax evasion.