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  • 1
    ISBN: 1-282-12569-9 , 9786612125690 , 92-64-05687-4
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (135 p.)
    Series Statement: Social issues
    Series Statement: OECD social indicators
    Series Statement: Social issues (Paris, France)
    DDC: 306.091713
    Keywords: Social indicators Research. ; Social indicators ; Quality of life Statistics.
    Abstract: Society at a Glance offers a concise quantitative overview of social trends and policies across the OECD. This 2009 edition includes a wide range of information on social issues - such as demography and family characteristics, employment and unemployment, poverty and inequality, social and health care expenditure, and work and life satisfaction -as well as a guide to help readers understand the structure of OECD social indicators. . In addition to updating some of the indicators from previous editions, Society at a Glance 2009 adds several new and innovative social indicators, including adult
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword; Table of Contents; Country codes; Chapter 1. Headline Social Indicators; Chapter 2. Special Focus: Measuring Leisure in OECD Countries; Chapter 3. Interpreting OECD Social Indicators; Chapter 4. General Context Indicators; Chapter 5. Self-sufficiency Indicators; Chapter 6. Equity Indicators; Chapter 7. Health Indicators; Chapter 8. Social Cohesion Indicators
    Note: Description based upon print version of record. , English
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  • 2
    ISBN: 1-281-72074-7 , 9786611720742 , 92-64-03418-8
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (136 p.)
    DDC: 306.43
    Keywords: Education Social aspects
    Abstract: Education is vital for economic success, both at the national and the individual level. But education also has significant social effects. This report is OECD’s first attempt to gather and synthesise developments in measuring these social effects. The report focuses on two broad areas: health, and civic and social engagement. In general, better educated people are healthier, and take more part in civic activities. Why should this be so? This publication draws on findings from 13 OECD countries (Austria, Flemish Belgium, Canada, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom [England and Scotland] and the United States) to provide new models and insights into these important contemporary issues.
    Description / Table of Contents: TABLE OF CONTENTS -; Executive Summary; Chapter 1. Broadening the Measurement of Educational Outcomes; 1.1. Understanding the social outcomes of learning: background and rationale; 1.2. Reasons for expanding the focus to social outcomes; 1.3. Origins of SOL; 1.4. The key domains; 1.5. Conclusion; References; Chapter 2. Sketching the Relationships: Capitals, Competencies and Outcomes; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Learning in multiple contexts over the lifespan: "lifelong-lifewide learning"; 2.3. Human and social capital; 2.4. Competencies
    Description / Table of Contents: 2.5. Outcomes and impacts: personal, social and economic well-being2.6. Summary; References; Chapter 3. Key Elements for a Framework to Understand andConceptualise the Social Outcomes of Learning; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. The ARC model set: absolute, relative, cumulative; 3.3. The effect on the self versus the effects on contexts; 3.4. Multi-level perspectives; 3.5. Type and timing of learning interventions; 3.6. Conclusion; References; Chapter 4. Civic and Social Engagement Outcomes of Learning; 4.1. Introduction
    Description / Table of Contents: 4.2. How are the multiple forms of CSE related outcomes conceptualisedand measured?4.3. What are the causal mechanisms that can link learning experiences and CSE?; 4.4. What are other factors that can influence CSE?; 4.5. What do we actually know about the impact of educational attainment on CSE?; 4.6. What do we know about the impact of different educational experiences on CSE?; 4.7. Cost-benefit estimates; 4.8. Conclusion; References; Chapter 5. Health Outcomes of Learning; 5.1. Introduction; 5.2. How are the multiple forms of health related outcomes conceptualisedand measured?
    Description / Table of Contents: 5.3. What are the causal mechanisms that can link learning experiences andhealth related outcomes?5.4. What are other factors that can influence health outcomes?; 5.5. What do we actually know about the impact of education on healthrelated outcomes?; 5.6. Cost-benefit estimates; 5.7. Conclusion; References; Chapter 6. Conclusion and Implications: A Policy/research Agenda for SOL; 6.1. A reminder of the SOL goals; 6.2. Demonstrating benefits?; 6.3. Steps ahead; References
    Note: At head of title: Centre for Educational Research and Innovation. , "The report was prepared by Tom Schuller ... and Richard Desjardins ..."--Foreword. , English
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  • 3
    ISBN: 92-64-09617-5
    Language: Spanish
    Pages: 1 online resource (144 p. )
    Series Statement: Conflictos y fragilidad
    DDC: 303.6
    Keywords: Political violence. ; Electronic books.
    Abstract: Una media de 740 000 personas muere cada año como resultado de la violencia armada. Esta publicación ayudará a la comunidad internacional a entender las dinámicas de la violencia armada, y resumirá qué se puede hacer para reducirla.  Reducir la violencia armada identifica una serie de tendencias emergentes importantes. En primer lugar, el conflicto y el crimen cada vez están más relacionados. En segundo lugar, los niveles de violencia armada son un importante reto en muchos países que no se encuentran en situación de conflicto. En tercer lugar, el aumento de las poblaciones jóvenes en el Sur y la aparición de espacios urbanos infragobernados y de bandas juveniles, son una realidad en muchas partes del mundo. Además, cada vez son mayores los vínculos entre las cuestiones de seguridad local, nacional, regional, y global, por ejemplo, a través del tráfico de drogas, de armas y de personas.  Reducir la violencia armada presenta un buen número de posibilidades que pueden ayudar a responder a los retos planteados y, en última instancia, facilitar el desarrollo.
    Description / Table of Contents: Bibliografía -- Análisis -- Implicaciones y modos de programación -- Anexos -- Resumen ejecutivo -- Introducción -- ¿Qué es la violencia armada? -- Prevención y Reducción de Violencia Armada (RVA) y la Óptica de la Violencia Armada -- Tendencias en violencia armada y carencias en los programas.
    Note: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph , Spanish
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  • 4
    ISBN: 1-282-05566-6 , 9786612055669 , 92-64-05371-9
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (288 pages)
    Series Statement: OECD investment policy reviews
    Series Statement: OECD investment policy reviews.
    DDC: 305.895
    Keywords: Investments, Foreign ; Investments, Foreign Government policy ; Investments, Chinese ; Social responsibility of business ; China Economic policy 2000-.
    Abstract: This Investment Policy Review of China 2008 reviews Chinese government efforts to encourage responsible business conduct against the backdrop of recent regulatory changes and China's increasing outward investment. It assesses the extent to which China's legal and regulatory framework for investment has been improved since the 2006 Review, including new cross-border mergers and acquisitions regulations, the Enterprise Income Tax Law, the Property Rights Law, the Anti-Monopoly Law and the latest revision of the Catalogue for Guiding Foreign Investment Industries. It also evaluates recent improvements in China's FDI statistics. The 2008 Review provides a unique account of the motivations for and development of China's outward direct investment in recent years in light of government policy encouraging companies to "go global", focusing in particular on Chinese investment in Africa. It provides the first detailed and comprehensive analysis of the government's efforts to encourage responsible business conduct by enterprises in China and by Chinese enterprises operating abroad, highlighting in particular efforts to strengthen environmental protection and respect for core labour standards by enterprises. The Review concludes with an evaluation of enterprises' environmental conduct in China.
    Description / Table of Contents: China's Outward Direct Investment -- China's FDI Statistics -- Recent Developments in China's Investment Policies -- Executive Summary -- Environmentally Responsible Corporate Conduct in China -- Encouraging Responsible Business Conduct in China.
    Note: Also available in French under the title: Chine : promouvoir un comportement responsable des entreprises. , English
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  • 5
    ISBN: 1-281-74673-8 , 9786611746735 , 92-64-02819-6
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (118 p.)
    Edition: 2006 ed.
    DDC: 306.091713
    Keywords: Social indicators ; Quality of life Statistics. ; Economic indicators.
    Abstract: Social problems rarely have a single cause. For example, tackling social exclusion involves simultaneously addressing barriers to labour market integration, health problems and low education. Coping with an ageing society requires new approaches to health care and employment, as well as to pensions. Social indicators provide the broad perspective needed for any international comparison and assessment of social trends, outcomes and policies. By linking status and response indicators across a broad range of policy areas, social indicators help readers to identify whether and how the broad thrust
    Description / Table of Contents: pt. 1. Indicators framework and assessment -- pt. 2. OECD social indicators.
    Note: Description based upon print version of record. , English
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  • 6
    ISBN: 92-64-10615-4
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (99 p.)
    DDC: 306.095
    Keywords: Social indicators ; Social indicators ; Quality of life Statistics. ; Quality of life Statistics.
    Abstract: This is the second edition of Society at a Glance Asia -Pacific, the biennial OECD overview of social indicators. This report addresses the growing demand for quantitative evidence on social well-being and its trends. This report includes a special chapter on unpaid work. It also provides a guide to help readers in understanding the structure of social indicators and a summary. Part II reports on social indicators, including chapters covering the general context, self-sufficiency, equity, health, and social cohesion.
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword; Acronyms and Conventional Signs; Asia/Pacific countries and economies ISO codes; OECD Asia/Pacific countries ISO codes; Conventional signs; OECD/Korea Policy Centre; Table of contents; Chapter 1. How do People in the Asia/Pacific Region Spend their Time?; Why time use is an important social indicator; The challenge of time-use comparisons across Asia/Pacific countries and economies; Table 1.1. Available time-use surveys; Country-specific issues from the surveys; Working time; Figure 1.1. Total working time is the longest in Mongolia
    Description / Table of Contents: Figure 1.2. Mongolians spend the longest time in market work and learningFigure 1.3. Kazakhs spend the most time on non-market activities; Free time; Figure 1.4. Cambodians have the most free time; Figure 1.5. Men usually have more free time than women; Figure 1.6. Personal care represents more than three-fifths of people's free time; Figure 1.7. The Chinese sleep the most; Figure 1.8. People have the longest leisure time in Kazakhstan; Figure 1.9. Men have more leisure time than women; Conclusion; Notes; Further reading; Chapter 2. Interpreting OECD Social Indicators
    Description / Table of Contents: The purpose of social indicatorsThe framework of OECD social indicators; The selection and description of indicators; General social context indicators (GE); Table 2.1. List of general context indicators (GE); Self-sufficiency (SS); Table 2.2. List of self-sufficiency indicators (SS); Equity (EQ); Table 2.3. List of equity indicators (EQ); Health (HE); Table 2.4. List of health indicators (HE); Social cohesion (CO); Table 2.5. List of social cohesion indicators (CO); What can be found in this publication; Chapter 3. Society at a Glance: An Overview
    Description / Table of Contents: Table 3.1. Overview of the social situation in Asia/Pacific countries and economiesChapter 4. General Context Indicators; GE1. GDP per capita; Definition and measurement; GE1.1. GDP per capita and recent trends; GE1.2. GDP per capita is converging across the Asia/Pacific region; GE2. Fertility; Definition and measurement; GE2.1. Fertility rates and changes; GE2.2. Rich countries have higher fertility rates; GE3. Marriage and divorce; Definition and measurement; GE3.1. Marriage and divorce and recent trends; GE3.2. Adults living with their parents
    Description / Table of Contents: GE3.3. Partner status in selected Asia/Pacific countries and economiesGE4. Migration; Definition and measurement; GE4.1. Migration; GE4.2. Richer countries have a higher share of foreign-born population; GE4.3. High migration rates combined with increases in foreign-born people; GE5. Support rate; Definition and measurement; GE5.1. Support rate levels and trends; GE5.2. Point change in support ratio, 2010-50; GE5.3. GDP growth and changes in total support ratio; Chapter 5. Self-sufficiency Indicators; SS1. Employment; Definition and measurement; SS1.1. Employment rates and recent changes
    Description / Table of Contents: SS1.2. Gender gap in labour force participation rate (men minus women)
    Note: Description based upon print version of record. , English
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  • 7
    ISBN: 1-282-64025-9 , 9786612640254 , 92-64-07578-X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (113 p.)
    Series Statement: OECD reviews of migrant education,
    Series Statement: OECD reviews of migrant education.
    DDC: 305.235089914
    Keywords: Children of immigrants Education. ; Education and state.
    Abstract: OECD has conducted policy reviews of migrant education in Austria, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden and has examined the migrant education experience in many countries. This book offers comparative data on access, participation and performance of immigrant students and their native peers and identifies a set of policy options based on solid evidence of what works.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- School level policies -- Key challenges and opportunities -- System level policies -- Annex 1 -- Foreword -- Executive Summary.
    Note: Description based upon print version of record. , English
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  • 8
    ISBN: 1-282-05575-5 , 9786612055751 , 92-64-04073-0
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (159 p.)
    DDC: 395.52
    Keywords: Heritage tourism. ; Tourism. ; Culture.
    Abstract: The Impact of Culture on Tourism examines the growing relationship between tourism and culture, and the way in which they have together become major drivers of destination attractiveness and competitiveness. Based on recent case studies that illustrate the different facets of the relationship between tourism, culture and regional attractiveness, and the policy interventions which can be taken to enhance the relationship, this publication shows how a strong link between tourism and culture can be fostered to help places become more attractive to tourists, as well as increasing their competitiveness as locations which to live, visit, work and invest.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Introduction -- Executive Summary -- Roles and Impact of Culture and Tourism on Attractiveness -- Policies and Programmes for Culture and Tourism -- The Industrial Monuments Route of the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland -- Annex A. -- State of Michoacán, Mexico -- Part 2: Introduction -- Conclusions, Policy Implications and Long-Term Challenges -- The Port Arthur Historic Site, Australia -- Temple Stay Programme, Republic of Korea.
    Note: "Greg Richards ... drafted the core of the publication". , English
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  • 9
    ISBN: 1-282-30467-4 , 9786612304675 , 92-64-07552-6
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (97 pages)
    Series Statement: Development Centre studies,
    Series Statement: Development Centre studies.
    DDC: 303.483
    Keywords: Economic assistance. ; Economic assistance Political aspects. ; Conditionality (International relations)
    Abstract: The current economic situation has obliged the international donor community to reexamine its stance on the conditionality of development assistance. This study evaluates which controversies persist with respect to aid conditionality, how successful donors have been in stemming the rising tide of aid conditionality of the 1980s and 1990s, and whether the donor community practices what it preaches regarding the allocation of aid based on governance and development criteria. Above all, the report considers how the financial crisis has rendered it increasingly difficult to maintain traditional conditionality frameworks. Strategies for reducing the number of aid conditionalities and for enhancing recipient ownership of aid policies are proposed in light of the unsustainability of existing frameworks.
    Description / Table of Contents: Conditionality and the Shift to New Aid Modalities -- The Slippery Slope of Political Conditionality -- The Intrinsic Difficulty of Distinguishing Between Good and Bad Policies -- A Brief Review of Some Empirical Studies of Conditionality's Impact -- Is Conditionality Increasing or Diminishing? -- Shifting Aid Modalities -- Conclusions and Policy Recommendations -- Policy-Based Conditionality and the Economic Crisis – A Final Nail in the Coffin? -- Introduction -- Preface -- List of Acronyms -- References.
    Note: "ISSN electronic edition 1190-0295." , English
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  • 10
    ISBN: 1-282-91516-9 , 9786612915161 , 92-64-08836-9
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (311 p.)
    DDC: 305.0941
    Keywords: Income distribution ; Income distribution ; Income distribution ; Income distribution ; Labor market ; Labor market ; Labor market ; Labor market ; Social policy.
    Abstract: 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 in terms of economic growth, social development and poverty reduction. But the benefits of stronger growth have not always been shared equally and income inequality has remained at very high levels.  Existing evidence suggests that the evolution of the distribution of income in these four countries is the result of many forces. These include demographic change, migration, unequal access to education, informal employment, existing regulations and their enforcement, social norms and cultural legacy. These forces are often interlinked and reinforce one another. However, as employment is the primary source of income for most households, understanding the impact of labour market outcomes is crucial.   This book focuses on the role of growth and employment/unemployment developments in explaining recent income inequality trends in Brazil, China, India and South Africa, and discusses the roles played by labour market and social policies in both shaping and addressing these inequalities. It includes the papers presented at the joint OECD and European Union High-Level Conference on Inequalities in Emerging Economies held in Paris in May 2010. This work is part of OECD’s ongoing dialogue and co-operation with non-member economies around the world.
    Description / Table of Contents: What role for policies in tackling inequality? -- Decreasing poverty and increasing inequality in India -- Better employment to reduce inequality further in South Africa -- Fast growth, but widening income distribution in China -- The decade of falling income inequality and formal employment generation in Brazil -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Growth, employment and inequality in Brazil, China, India and South Africa: An overview -- Foreword.
    Note: Description based upon print version of record. , English
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