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  • 1
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264017375
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (146 p.)
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    Parallel Title: Print version Korea
    DDC: 331.3/98/09519
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Korea ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Arbeitsmarkt ; Arbeitspolitik ; Rentenversicherung
    Abstract: In the face of rapid population ageing and the trend towards early retirement, there is a need to promote better employment opportunities for older people. Much has been said about the need for reform of old-age pensions and early retirement schemes but this may not be sufficient to raise employment rates for older people significantly or to reduce the future risk of labour shortages
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; CONTENTS; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS; INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1 THE CHALLENGE AHEAD; Chapter 2 THE CURRENT LABOUR MARKET SITUATION; Chapter 3 STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE INCOME SUPPORT FOR OLDER PEOPLE AND WORK INCENTIVES; Chapter 4 ENCOURAGING EMPLOYERS TO RETAIN OLDER WORKERS; Chapter 5 BETTER ACCESS TO BETTER JOBS; Chapter 6 ENSURING POLICIES ARE COMPREHENSIVE AND COHERENT; BIBLIOGRAPHY;
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  • 2
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264016613
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (119 p.)
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    Parallel Title: Print version Czech Republic
    DDC: 361.9437
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Tschechoslowakei ; Beschäftigungspolitik ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer
    Abstract: In the face of rapid population ageing and the trend towards early retirement, there is a need to promote better employment opportunities for older people. Much has been said about the need for reform of old-age pensions and early retirement schemes but this may not be sufficient to raise employment rates for older people significantly or to reduce the future risk of labour shortages
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; FOREWORD; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS; Chapter 1 THE CHALLENGE AHEAD; Chapter 2 CURRENT LABOUR MARKET SITUATION OF OLDER WORKERS; Chapter 3 PROTECTING PEOPLE WHILE ENHANCING WORK INCENTIVES THE ROLE OF THE WELFARE SYSTEM; Chapter 4 REMOVING BARRIERS FACING EMPLOYERS; Chapter 5 HELPING OLDER WORKERS TO FIND JOBS AND TO CONTINUE WORKING; Chapter 6 CREATING GREATER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL; BIBLIOGRAPHY;
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  • 3
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264106475
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    DDC: 305.26
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    Keywords: Politik ; Older people Employment ; Government policy ; Bevölkerungsentwicklung ; Reform ; Arbeitsmarktpolitik ; Rentenversicherung ; Beschäftigungsplan ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Japan ; Japan ; Bevölkerungsentwicklung ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Beschäftigungsplan ; Arbeitsmarktpolitik ; Rentenversicherung ; Reform
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  • 4
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264016620
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    DDC: 305.26
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    Keywords: Politik ; Older people Employment ; Government policy ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Beschäftigungspolitik ; Tschechische Republik ; Tschechoslowakei ; Tschechoslowakei ; Beschäftigungspolitik ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer
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  • 5
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264020467
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    DDC: 305.26
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    Keywords: Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Beschäftigungspolitik ; Norwegen ; Konferenzschrift 2003 ; Konferenzschrift 2003 ; Konferenzschrift 2003 ; Norwegen ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Beschäftigungspolitik
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  • 6
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264015197
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (79 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Career Guidance : A Handbook for Policy Makers
    DDC: 339.5
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Berufsberatung ; Bildungsberatung
    Abstract: Despite many examples of good practice, large weaknesses exist in many countries' national career guidance services, according to extensive research conducted by the OECD, and by the Centre for the Development of Vocational Training and the European Training Foundation on behalf of the European Commission
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; Table of Contents; 1. Introduction; 2. Career education and guidance in schools; 3. Career guidance young people at risk; 4. Career services in tertiary education; 5. Career guidance for unemployed adults; 6. Career guidance for employed adults; 7. Career guidance for older adults; 8. Expanding access to career guidance services; 9. Career guidance services for disadvantaged groups; 10. Improving career information; 11. Training and qualifications; 12. Funding career guidance; 13. Co-ordination and strategic leadership; 14. Ensuring the quality of career guidance
    Description / Table of Contents: 15. Assessing the effectiveness of career guidance16. Conclusion: The features of a lifelong guidance system; Annexes;
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  • 7
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264016880
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: Édition 2004
    Keywords: Informationstechnische Industrie ; Informationstechnik ; Haushalt ; Diffusion ; Qualifikationsanforderung ; Beschäftigung
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  • 8
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264015180
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: Édition 2004
    Keywords: Vergütung ; Sondervergütung ; Transfereinkommen ; Steuer ; Arbeitslosigkeit ; Anreizsystem ; Beschäftigung
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  • 9
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264016521
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: Edition 2004
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  • 10
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264019454
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: Edition 2003
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  • 11
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264016927
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource
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  • 12
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264016064
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: Edition 2004
    Keywords: Agrarförderung
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  • 13
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264020115
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: Edition 2004
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  • 14
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264019478
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: Edition 2003
    Keywords: Internationale Migration
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  • 15
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264108158
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: Edition 2004
    Keywords: Mitgliedsstaaten ; Arbeitsmarkt
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  • 16
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264016903
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource (250 p)
    Edition: Online-Ausg. 2010 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
    Series Statement: Science, technologie et industrie. Perspectives de l'OCDE 2004
    Keywords: Technology and state ; Science indicators ; Technology indicators ; Science and state ; Forschung und Entwicklung ; Innovation
    Note: Also published in English under the title: OECD science, technology and industry outlook 2004 , Includes bibliographical references , Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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  • 17
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    In:  OECD journal: economic studies Vol. 2003, no. 2, p. 109-161
    ISSN: 1995-2856
    Language: English
    Pages: 55 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Améliorer le rapport coût-efficacité des dépenses publiques : L'expérience des pays de l'OCDE
    Titel der Quelle: OECD journal: economic studies
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development, 2008
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2003, no. 2, p. 109-161
    Keywords: Economics
    Abstract: In most OECD countries, public spending rose steadily as a share of GDP over the past decades to the mid-1990s, but this trend has since abated. The spending pressures stemming from the continued expansion of social programmes have been partly compensated by transient or one-off factors. Pressures on public spending, however, appear likely to intensify, in particular as a consequence of ageing populations. Since most OECD economies have very little scope for raising taxation or debt to finance higher spending, reforms to curb the growth in public spending while raising its cost effectiveness are now required. Based on detailed country reviews for over two-thirds of OECD countries, this paper identifies three main areas for action: the budget process; management practices; and the use of market mechanisms in the delivery of public services ...
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  • 18
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    In:  Revue économique de l'OCDE Vol. 2003, no. 1, p. 129-167
    ISSN: 1684-3444
    Language: French
    Pages: 41 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. The Decline in Private Saving Rates in the 1990s in OECD Countries: How Much Can Be Explained by Non-wealth Determinants?
    Titel der Quelle: Revue économique de l'OCDE
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OCDE, 1998
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2003, no. 1, p. 129-167
    Keywords: Economics
    Abstract: La baisse substantielle des taux d’épargne privée observée dans plusieurs pays de l’OCDE durant la fin des années 90 a coïncidé dans bien des cas avec une forte hausse de la richesse financière nette des ménages. Ce phénomène a été interprété par plusieurs analystes comme indiquant que la forte augmentation des valeurs mobilières et immobilières durant cette période avait été traitée par les ménages comme une hausse permanente de la richesse, entraînant une baisse non soutenable de l’épargne, et faisant ainsi surgir la crainte d’un éventuel effet de richesse négatif. À l’aide de techniques d’estimation pour un panel d’équations dynamiques, cette étude examine les principaux déterminants de l’épargne privée pour un échantillon de 15 pays de l’OCDE et constate que la baisse de l’épargne observée après 1995 peut être largement expliquée par des déterminants fondamentaux autres que la richesse financière, y compris en période hors échantillon. Parmi ces déterminants, c’est la hausse de l’épargne publique qui a contribué le plus à la désépargne privée entre 1995 et 2000. À en juger par les résultats, il ne semble guère que les consommateurs aient réagi trop fortement au boom du marché boursier des années 90, même dans les pays où les taux d’épargnes ont tombés à des niveaux sans précédent. Par contre, les résultats donnent à penser qu’un assouplissement de ...
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  • 19
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    In:  Revue économique de l'OCDE Vol. 2003, no. 1, p. 169-254
    ISSN: 1684-3444
    Language: French
    Pages: 88 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Fiscal Relations across Government Levels
    Titel der Quelle: Revue économique de l'OCDE
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OCDE, 1998
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2003, no. 1, p. 169-254
    Keywords: Economics
    Abstract: Le transfert de compétences budgétaires aux collectivités territoriales n'a pas toujours procédé de façon linéaire au cours des deux dernières décennies, malgré certains avantages reconnus. La décentralisation peut contribuer au renforcement du processus démocratique, permettre aux collectivités territoriales d'adapter l'offre de services publics aux préférences locales et introduire de la concurrence entre localités, permettant ainsi d'améliorer l'efficience du secteur public. La décentralisation peut néanmoins générer des pertes d'efficacité, rendre difficile la mise en place de politiques redistributives et compliquer la mise en oeuvre de politiques macroéconomiques cohérentes. Du côté des dépenses, la décentralisation peut être sous-optimale dès lors que sont importants les économies d'échelle et les effets de « spillover » géographique – effets fréquents car peu de biens publics sont des biens purement locaux par nature. Du côté des revenus, rares sont les assiettes fiscales qui peuvent être gérées au niveau local sans risquer de mettre en péril les objectifs nationaux ou de soulever des problèmes sérieux de redistribution. Cet article propose un cadre d'analyse des relations budgétaires entre l'État et les collectivités territoriales en s'appuyant sur les expériences mises en place dans différents ...
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  • 20
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264018617
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (182 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Handbook of Market Creation for Biodiversity : Issues in Implementation
    DDC: 333.95/16
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Biodiversität ; Ökosystem ; Artenreichtum ; Erhaltung ; Monetäre Bewertung ; Marktwirtschaft ; Marktentwicklung ; Förderung
    Abstract: The loss of biodiversity affects us in many ways. For some of us, its loss is felt in the same way that we regret the destruction of a great work of art -- it may not affect us directly, but the indirect impact is strong. For others, its loss is felt in changes in lifestyles and livelihoods -- the measurable costs are high
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword; Table of Contents; Executive Summary; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Conceptual Framework: an Economic Approach; Chapter 3. Supporting Institutions - Property Rights; Chapter 4. Economic Value of Biodiversity; Chapter 5. Direct Role for Policy-makers: Incentives; Chapter 6. Policies Facilitating Market Creators; Chapter 7. Policy Mixes for Biodiversity; Chapter 8. Implementation of Market Creation: Summary;
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  • 21
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264108516
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (104 p.)
    Series Statement: Nuclear Development
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Développement des compétences dans le domaine de l'énergie nucléaire
    DDC: 621.48071
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy
    Abstract: At a time when government R&D funding for nuclear energy has been dramatically reduced and profit margins of electricity generators have been squeezed, this report presents the result of an international survey on recent initiatives in the area of nuclear education and training. It dicusses key human resource issues and good practice for international collaboration, which are seen as ameliorating the decline of technical innovation and competence in the nuclear sector. The report includes an executive summary along with conclusions and recommendations aimed at policy makers and other stakeholders. It also contains in-depth analysis of the factual information collected.
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  • 22
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264015289
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (392 p.)
    Series Statement: China in the Global Economy
    Parallel Title: Print version Rural Finance and Credit Infrastructure in China
    DDC: 332.7
    Keywords: Electronic books ; China ; Ländlicher Raum ; Finanzdienstleistung ; Kreditwesen
    Abstract: China's rural economy has made enormous progress over the last twenty-five years. But rural finance and institutional reforms are still lagging behind, thus creating the risk of slowing down further rural development.  In October 2003, the OECD, together with the Chinese Government, invited industry experts to take stock of the achievements China has made in agricultural finance and credit infrastructure
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; Foreward; Contents; The creation of a favourable environment for investment in rural China; Institutianl isses and prerequisites for effcient saveings mobilization and allocation in rural and lesser developed regions in China; The System of Chinese rural financial organisations; Financial system and financial regulatory policies in China and their impact on rural finance reform; The difficulties and policy reform in China's rural finance; Development of sustainable credit co-operatives in China; Rural banking in emerging Asian markets
    Description / Table of Contents: The regulatory framework for rural credit co-operativesFrom old to new roles of government in establishing sound rural financial institutions; Economic and financial transformation of rural China and diversificaution of rural financial institutions; Challenges in government facilitated crop insurance; Pre-conditions for successful contract famring and other trade/credit arrangements between agribusiness and farmers; Innovations in micro-finance in South-East Asia; Vertical contracting and farm finiance; Active information financing in rural China
    Description / Table of Contents: Micro-Finance, poverty alleviation and financial reform in ChinaAttempt to implement mico-finance in rural China; Rural finance and micro-finace development in transition countries in South-East and East Asia; Annex;
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  • 23
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264015029
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (193 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Tradeable Permits : Policy Evaluation, Design and Reform
    DDC: 338.91/172/4
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Umweltzertifikathandel ; Evaluation
    Abstract: Tradeable Permits: Policy Evaluation, Design and Reform The search for cost-effective environmental policy measures in OECD countries has led to an increase in the use of tradeable permit systems. After many years of experimenting in a limited number of countries, tradable permits in environmental policy can now offer effective solutions
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Chapter 1. EX POST EVALUATION OF TRADEABLE PERMITS; Chapter 2. EX-POST EVALUATION OF THE RECLAIM EMISSIONS TRADING PROGRAMMES FOR THE LOS ANGELES AIR BASIN; Chapter 3. THE US SO2 CAP-AND-TRADE PROGRAMME; Chapter 4. THE DUTCH NUTRIENT QUOTA SYSTEM; Chapter 5. EVALUATING THE NEW ZEALAND INDIVIDUAL TRANSFERABLE QUOTA MARKET FOR FISHERIES MANAGEMENT; Chapter 6. LEARNING FROM THE MARKET; Chapter 7. COMPENSATING FOR THE IMPACTS OF WETLANDS FILL; Chapter 8. THE MANAGEMENT OF EX POST PUBLIC POLICY EVALUATIONS;
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  • 24
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264106635
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (185 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Communicating Environmentally Sustainable Transport : The Role of Soft Measures
    DDC: 363.728
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Verkehrspolitik ; Individualverkehr ; Öffentlicher Verkehr ; Nachhaltigkeit ; Umweltverträglichkeit ; Maßnahme
    Abstract: Progress towards Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) will require widespread acceptance of the need for EST, and a mix of measures designed to achieve the necessary changes to overcome the barriers to EST. Some of the measures will be hard measures, which include taxes, emission standards, speed limits, and other fiscal and regulatory instruments
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; CONTENTS; Overview; Session 1 Opening session; Session 2 Present transport behaviour and what maintains it; Session 3 Roles of soft measures in changing transport and other behaviour; Session 4 How soft measures could be used to achieve EST; Session 5 Special focus on the media advertising and marketing; Session 6 Developing advice for policymakers on the use of soft measures; Appendix 1 Issues Paper Soft Measures and Transport Behaviour;
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264016385
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (164 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Trade and Migration : Building Bridges for Global Labour Mobility
    DDC: 331.127
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; GATS ; Außenhandel ; Arbeitsmobilität ; Arbeitnehmer ; Migration
    Abstract: Expectations are running high for significant outcomes on the temporary movement of natural persons to supply services - known as mode 4 - in the current WTO services negotiations. Powerful drivers for liberalisation exist, such as increased trade and investment, strengthened global business networks, shortage of skills in developed countries, and increasing export capacity in skilled labour in developing countries
    Description / Table of Contents: Contents; Acronyms; Executive Summary; Report of the Seminar; What is the Relationship between Trade and Migration; Managing Movement; Prospects for the GATS Negotiations for Managing Movement; Annex I 1 Agenda of the OECD World Bank IOM Seminar on Trade and Migration; Chapter 1 The Reality of Temporary Labour and Mode 4 Movement; Chapter 2 Managing the Impact of Temporary Foreign Workerson Countries of Origin and Destination; Chapter 3 Facilitating Access under the GATS; Chapter 4 Conclusion Where Next; Annex A A Quick Guide to the GATS and Mode 4
    Description / Table of Contents: Annex A 1 MFN Exemptions Affecting Movement of Natural PersonsAnnex A 2 Negotiating Guidelines; Annex B Measuring Mode 4;
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264015593
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (333 p.)
    Series Statement: The OECD Health Project
    Parallel Title: Print version Towards High-Performing Health Systems : Policy Studies
    DDC: 362.1/094
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Gesundheitspolitik
    Abstract: This volume contains a selection of the health policy research and analytic studies constituting the OECD Health Project. These policy studies, along with other volumes, serve as the main source material for the synthesis report of the Project, Towards High-Performing Health Systems
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1. Health-System Reform: Lessons from Experience; Chapter 2. Monitoring and Improving the Technical Quality of Medical Care: A New Challenge for Policy Makers in OECD Countries; Chapter 3. Income-related Inequality in the Use of Medical Care in 21 OECD Countries; Chapter 4. Matching Supply with Demand for the Services of Physicians and Nurses; Chapter 5. Tackling Excessive Waiting Times for Elective Surgery; Chapter 6. Private Health Insurance in OECD Countries: The Benefits and Costs for Individuals and Health Systems
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 7. Ageing-related Spending Projections on Health and Long-term Care
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264108776
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (226 p.)
    Series Statement: Biological Resource Management in Agriculture
    Parallel Title: Print version Challenges and Risks of Genetically Engineered Organisms
    DDC: 631.5
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Gentechnisch veränderter Organismus ; Lebensmittel ; Risikomanagement ; Gentechnologie ; Recht ; Europäische Union ; Gentechnisch veränderter Organismus ; Risiko ; Risikomanagement
    Abstract: What are the risks and opportunities associated with genetically engineered organisms in terms of the environment, food safety, and economic and trade issues?The various and often diverging answers to this question were discussed at the workshop on Challenges and Risks of GMOs - What Risk Analysis is Appropriate? Options for Future Policy Making Towards Integrated Agro-Food Systems, held in Maastricht, Netherlands 16-18 July 2003
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; PREFACE; CONTENTS; SESSION 1 Introduction; SESSION 2 The Multinational Dimension Existing Legal Framework; SESSION 3 Risk Analysis in Different Countries; SESSION 4 Lessons Learned and Remaining Challenges; SESSION 5 The Various Stakeholders Positions; SESSION 6 General Discussion; Annex 1 List of Participants; Annex 2 Organising Committee;
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264105553
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (570 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Biomass and Agriculture : Sustainability, Markets and Policies
    DDC: 630
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Bioenergieerzeugung ; Landwirtschaft ; Nachhaltigkeit ; Wien
    Abstract: The 21st century could see the switch from the fossil fuel to the biological based economy. Agriculture could be rejuvenated as a source of bioenergy and biomaterials, as well as providing food and fibres. The relative costs of fossil fuels and agricultural biomass will clearly play a key role
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; FOREWORD; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; CONTENTS; Executive Summary; 1. Economic Dimension; 2. Environmental Dimension; 3. Social Dimension; Europe; North America; Other OECD Countries;
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264017207
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (228 p.)
    Series Statement: China in the Global Economy
    Parallel Title: Print version Income Disparities in China : An OECD Perspective
    DDC: 339.22
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Konferenzschrift 2003 ; China ; Einkommensdisparität ; Einkommensverteilung ; Ungleichheit ; Mitgliedsstaaten
    Abstract: China has experienced spectacular economic growth since 1978, averaging 8 to 9% per year. As a result, on average, people's standard of living is far higher than ever before in China's history. However, economic disparities have also widened very significantly during this period, raising questions about the appropriateness and sustainability of existing policies
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; CONTENTS; Chapter 1. The Evolution of Income Distribution Disparities in China since the Reform and Opening up; Chapter 2. Income Disparities in China A Review of Chinese Studies; Chapter 3. Disparities between Urban and Rural Areas and among Different Regions in China; Chapter 4. The Urban and Rural Poor in China and their Income earning Potential; Chapter 5. Analysis of Income Distribution in China's Poverty-stricken Counties: A Case Study of the Qinglong County of Hebei Province; Chapter 6. Income Disparities in Post-Reform China: A Review of the International Literature
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 7. Apparent Sources of Income Inequality in China or Plausible and Less Plausible Interpretations of Imperfect DataChapter 8. Trends in the Distribution of Household Incomes in the OECD Area; Chapter 9. Comments on Chapter 8, "Trends in the Distribution of Household Incomes in the OECD Area; Chapter 10. Earnings Disparities in OECD Member Countries: Structural Trends and Institutional Influences; Chapter 11 Measuring Regional Economies in OECD Countries; Chapter 12. The Distribution of Household Income in Different Regions of the European Union; Glossary; List of Participants;
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    ISBN: 9789264015265
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (354 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Patents, Innovation and Economic Performance : OECD Conference Proceedings
    DDC: 338/.064
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Patent ; Diffusion ; Innovationsförderung ; Immaterialgüterrecht
    Abstract: Innovation increases companies' competitive advantage and spurs nations' economic growth. Businesses and public research organisations now patent more inventions than they did just a few years ago, and the number of patents filed in Europe, Japan and the United States increased by more than half over the past decade
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; CONTENTS; Executive Summary; Introduction; Chapter 1. International Patenting and the European Patent Office; Chapter 2. Japan's Patent System and Business Innovation; Chapter 3. Scope and Nature of the Patent Surge; Chapter 4. Understanding Business Patenting and Licensing; Chapter 5. Improving Patent Quality; Chapter 6. How Do Third-Party Patents Foster Innovation?; Chapter 7. Overview of Recent Changes and Comparison of Patent Regimes in the; Chapter 8. Recent Changes and Expected Developments in Patent Regimes; Chapter 9. Enabling Innovation, Encouraging Investment
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 10. Technology LicensingChapter 11. Comments on Patents, Entrepreneurship and Technology Diffusion; Chapter 12. Through the Lens of Intangibles; Chapter 13. Intellectual Property in Services; Chapter 14. The Software Patent Experiment; Chapter 15. The Use of Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks in Software; Chapter 16. Why are Software Patents So Trivial?; Chapter 17. The Role of IPR for the Software Industry: A Changing Landscape?; Chapter 18. Intellectual Property Strategy in Japan: Towards an IP-based Nation; Chapter 19. The Patent System: Current and Future Policy Challenges
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 20. The Patent SystemChapter 21. Patents and the Transfer of Technology to Developing Countries; Chapter 22. A Multilateral View of Change in the Patent System; Conference Agenda;
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    ISBN: 9789264108714
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (234 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Trade and Competitiveness in Argentina, Brazil and Chile : Not as Easy as A-B-C
    DDC: 378.98
    Keywords: Competition ; Competition ; Competition ; Argentina Commerce ; Brazil Commerce ; Chile Commerce ; Argentinien ; Realer Wechselkurs ; Außenhandel ; Direktinvestition ; Internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ; Brasilien ; Chile ; Agrarproduktion ; Argentinien ; Agrarhandel ; Internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ; Brasilien ; Chile
    Abstract: The development of the tradeable sector is a permanent concern for policy makers in Argentina, Brazil and Chile. The weak performance of the tradeable sector has been cited as one of the causes of mixed growth performance in South America during the 1990s as crises in the region have been associated with a pronounced imbalance of the contributions of the tradeable and the non-tradeable sectors to growth
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; Contents; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; 1 THE IMPACT OF EXCHANGE RATE REGIMES ON REAL EXCHANGE RATES IN SOUTH AMERICA 1990 2002; 2 HOW MARKET IMPERFECTIONS AND TRADE BARRIERS SHAPE SPECIALISATION SOUTH AMERICA VS OECD; 3 THE DYNAMICS OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND A B C COMPETITIVENESS; 4 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS OF THE A B C AGRO FOOD SECTOR; 5 COMPETITION POLICIES AND COMPETITIVENESS A VIEW FROM THE LITERATURE AND THE CASE OF ARGENTINA; References; Annex 5 A1 Competition advocacy in the United States
    Description / Table of Contents: Annex 5.A2. Empirical findings on link between competition and economic performanceNotes;
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    ISBN: 9789264106055
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (111 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Corporate Governance : A Survey of OECD Countries
    DDC: 338.6/0917/7
    Keywords: Electronic books ; OECD ; Mitgliedsstaaten ; Corporate Governance
    Abstract: Corporate scandals and failures as well as broader economic concerns have driven OECD countries to devote increased attention to corporate governance which is now recognised as a vital factor in economic growth and financial stability. Countries hardest hit by scandals have been active in policy reform initiatives, but others have also been compelled to examine their corporate governance systems for possible systemic weaknesses
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword; Acknowledgements; Table of Contents; Executive Summary; Introduction; Chapter 1. Policy Concerns and Driving Forces; Chapter 2. Broad Policy Choices Underlying Recent Developments; Chapter 3. Thematic Review of Developments and Emerging Issues;
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    ISBN: 9789264104952
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (209 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Can Cars Come Clean? : Strategies for Low-Emission Vehicles
    DDC: 629.2538
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Kraftwagen ; Verkehr ; Emissionsverringerung
    Abstract: Emissions of pollutants from motor vehicles have been the focus of longstanding concerns for both governments and the public at large because of their impact on air quality and human health. More recently, emissions of greenhouse gases have been of growing concern because of their impacts on global warming
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; FOREWORD; ABSTRACT; CONTENTS; Summary and Conclusions; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Regulated Air Pollutants; Chapter 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Chapter 4 Conditions Affecting the Widespread Use of Low Emission Vehicles; Annex A Status Report on International Regulation of Vehicle Emissions, Greenhouse and Advanced Technology Vehicles; Annex B Traditional and New Technologies; Annex C Overview of the Use of Low Emission Vehicles; Annex D Information and Incentives in OECD Countries; Annex E Hydrogen Production from Fossil Sources; List of Abbreviations
    Description / Table of Contents: Members of the OECD Working Group on Low Emission Vehicles
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264105805
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (343 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Reforming Public Pensions : Sharing the Experiences of Transition and OECD Countries
    DDC: 331.2522
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Konferenzschrift 2002 ; Mitgliedsstaaten ; Altersversorgung ; Reform ; Osteuropa ; Rentenreform
    Abstract: Reforms to pension policies rank high on the policy agenda in many countries. Certain reforms have already been undertaken and those proposed inevitably deal with a number of difficult challenges and potential trade-offs. These include the desirability of providing adequate replacement income and tackling problems of poverty in old age; the imbalance between time spent in work and in retirement; the appropriate mix of different forms of retirement income provisions; the labour market implications of different approaches to financing pensions; and the potential complexities of meeting short-ter
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; Introduction; 1. The Politcal Economy of Pension Reform in Central and Eastern Europe; 2. The Political Economy of Pension Reform in Lituania; 3. The Pension System in the Solck Republic at the Threshold of Reform; 4. Pension Reform in Germany; 5. The Role of the European Eunion in Pensions; 6. Reforming Pension; 7. Fairness Across Generation Requires Partial Funding; 8. Pension Reform in Lativa; 9. Pension Reform in Solvenia; 10. Financial Constraints and Policy Options; 11. The Dutch Pension System; 12. Retirement Incomes and Economic Well-Being in Central and Eastern Europe
    Description / Table of Contents: 13. Pensioner Living Standards in the Russian Federation14. The Gender Impact of Pension Reforms; 15. Pension Reform in Poland; 16. Some practical issues in the Hungarian Pension Reform; 17. The Role of Pricate Pensions in the Czech Pension Reform; 18. Contribution Evasion; Glossary; List of Authors and Participants;
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    ISBN: 9789264019485
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (166 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Promise and Problems of E-Democracy : Challenges of Online Citizen Engagement
    DDC: 323/.042/02854678
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Demokratie ; Politische Beteiligung ; World Wide Web
    Abstract: Today, all OECD member countries recognise new information and communication technologies (ICTs) to be powerful tools for enhancing citizen engagement in public policy-making. The unprecedented degree of interactivity offered by new ICTs has the potential to expand the scope, breadth and depth of government consultations with citizens and other key stakeholders during policy-making
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword; Acknowledgements; Table of contents; Executive summary; Part I. Using Information and Communication Technologies to Enhance Citizen Engagement in the Policy Process; Part II. The Future of the Internet and Democracy Beyond Metaphors, Towards Policy;
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    ISBN: 9789264104891
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (251 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Managing Conflict of Interest in the Public Service : OECD Guidelines and Country Experiences
    DDC: 353.46
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Öffentlicher Sektor ; Öffentlicher Dienst ; Mitarbeiter ; Interessenkonflikt ; Dienstleistung
    Abstract: Conflicts of interest have become a key issue in public debate world-wide. New forms of conflict between individual private interests of public officials and their public duties arise as the public sector has become increasingly commercialised and works more closely with the business and non-profit sectors
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword; Table of Contents; Preface; Executive Summary; A. A growing public concern; B. Managing conflict of interest; C. Core principles for managing conflict of interest; D. Developing the policy framework; E. Implementing the policy framework; F. Recommendation of the OECD Council on Guidelines for Managing Conflict of Interest in the Public Service; A. Introduction; B. Scope of the OECD survey; C. Formal sources of conflict-of-interest policy; D. Managing conflict of interest: Approach and definition; E. Identifying and resolving conflicting situations
    Description / Table of Contents: F. Incompatibility: Restricting unavoidable, serious and pervasive conflictsG. The need for positive management; H. Consequences of breaching the policy; I. Putting policy into practice: Information, consultation and monitoring compliance; J. Assessing policy implementation: Procedures and driving forces; K. Emerging issues and new developments; Notes; Bibliography; A Principle-based Approach in Devolved Management: The Australian Experience; Principles and Prevention: Meeting Canadians' Expectations...; Prevention Through Updated Regulations and Sanctions: The French Experience
    Description / Table of Contents: Building a Coherent Framework at the Federal Level: The German ExperienceManaging Conflict of Interest in a Decentralised System: The New Zealand Experience; Managing Conflicts of Interest in Transition Economies: The Polish Experience; The Exclusiveness Principle in Practice: The Portuguese Experience; Managing Conflict of Interest in the Executive Branch...;
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264105928
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (223 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Access Pricing in Telecommunications
    DDC: 384
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Telekommunikationswirtschaft ; Telekommunikationsdienst ; Preisbildung
    Abstract: This report addresses an issue which arises in virtually every public utility industry - the regulation of access to essential facilities. The regulation of the terms and conditions under which competing firms have access to essential inputs provided by rivals has become the single biggest issue facing regulators of public utility industries
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword; Table of Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1. The Theory of Access Pricing; Appendix to Chapter 1; Chapter 2. The Practice of Access Pricing in Telecommunications; Appendix to Chapter 2; Chapter 3. Measurement of the Costs of Access Services; Appendix to Chapter 3; Glossary of Terms; References;
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    ISBN: 9789264105768
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (225 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading and Project-based Mechanisms
    DDC: 333.791505
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Treibhausgas ; Umweltzertifikathandel ; Nachhaltigkeit
    Abstract: Greenhouse gas emissions trading and project-based mechanisms for greenhouse gas reduction are emerging market-based instruments for climate change policy. They are also increasingly viewed as cost-effective, flexible and environmentally efficient instruments for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; FOREWORD; TABLE OF CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; Implementing SO2 Emissions Trading in China; The State of Development of National Clean Development Mechanism Offices in Central and South America; Establishing a National Authority for the Clean Development Mechanism; Implementing Kyoto-Type Flexibility Mechanisms for India: Problems and Prospects; Choosing Environmental Policy Instruments in the Real World; Building Institutions to Address Air Pollution in Developing Countries; Harmonisation between National and International Tradeable Permit Schemes
    Description / Table of Contents: Efficient and Effective Use of Tradeable Permits in Combination with Other PolicyTurning an Early Start into a False Start; On Carbon Prices and Volumes in the Evolving 'Kyoto Market'; Political Economy of Tradeable Permits; Monitoring, Accounting and Enforcement in Emissions Trading Regimes; Experience with Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading and Project-Based Mechanisms in OECD and Non-OECD Countries;
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    ISBN: 9789264106291
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (132 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Keeping Children Safe in Traffic
    DDC: 363.12/5/083
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Kind ; Verkehrssicherheit ; Maßnahme
    Abstract: In many OECD countries, road-related crashes are the number one killer of children under the age of 15. Tragically, one child out of every 2100 will die before their fifteenth birthday in a road-related incident, and a considerably higher number will suffer severe injuries or lifelong disabilities
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; FOREWORD; ABSTRACT; CONTENTS; KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE IN TRAFFIC ISBN 92 64 10629 4 OECD 2004 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary; Introduction; Chapter 1 Children's Travel How Risky Is It; Chapter 2 The Role of Education Training and Publicity; Chapter 3 Children in the Road Environment; Chapter 4 Vehicle Standards and Safety Equipment; Chapter 5 Conclusions and Recommendations; Annex A. Children's Road Traffic Safety; Annex B. Members of the OECD Working Group on Reducing Children's Transport-Related Injuries and Fatalities;
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    ISBN: 9789264017948
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (192 p.)
    Series Statement: Reviews of National Policies for Education
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Examens des politiques nationales d'éducation ; Danemark 2004 ; Les enseignements de PISA 2000
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Examens des politiques nationales d'éducation : Danemark 2004 : Les enseignements de PISA 2000
    Parallel Title: Elektronische Reproduktion von Review of national policies for education, Denmark
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    Keywords: Schüler ; Bildungsniveau ; Bildungspolitik ; Dänemark ; Education ; Denmark ; Dänemark ; PISA-Studie ; Schule ; Bildungspolitik
    Abstract: The results of PISA 2000, OECD's groundbreaking comparison of the educational outcomes of 15-year-olds, shook the belief of Danes that theirs was the best education system in the world. In this report, a team of examiners determines why Denmark did worse than expected and recommends a series of steps to better evaluate performance, to overcome the effects of family backgrounds on student outcomes, to better equip school leaders and teachers, and to enhance the flexibility of the agreement governing tasks and hours of school staff.
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  • 41
    ISBN: 9789264032286
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (53 p)
    Keywords: Finance and Investment ; Montenegro
    Abstract: Private investment by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)1 is a key generator of economic growth and social change in OECD member country economies. In most countries world-wide over 90% of all enterprises are SMEs. It is now widely accepted that the contribution of SMEs to new jobs, exports, innovation, competitiveness and regional development is vital to national development. How to benefit from and maximise this contribution is a continuous challenge for all countries. It is a particular challenge for countries undertaking the transition to full market economies. This Enterprise Policy Performance Assessment seeks to help address that question for Montenegro and highlights issues that require attention and priority action.
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  • 42
    Language: English
    Pages: 53 p. , 21 x 29.7cm
    Series Statement: OECD Economics Department Working Papers no.380
    Keywords: Economics
    Abstract: In most OECD countries, public spending rose steadily as a share of GDP over the past decades to the mid-1990s, but this trend has since abated. The spending pressures stemming from the continued expansion of social programmes have been partly compensated by transient or one-off factors. Pressures on public spending, however, appear likely to intensify, in particular as a consequence of ageing populations. Since most OECD economies have very little scope for raising taxation or debt to finance higher spending, reforms to curb the growth in public spending while raising its cost effectiveness are now required. This paper presents a reform strategy for progress in this direction, based on detailed country reviews for over twothirds of OECD countries. Three main areas for action are identified: the budget process; management practices and the use of market mechanisms in the delivery of public services ...
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  • 43
    ISBN: 9789264070264
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (21 p)
    Series Statement: OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals, Section 2
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Essai n 218; Essai de toxicité sur les chironomes dans un système eau-sédiment chargé
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Essai n 218: Essai de toxicité sur les chironomes dans un système eau-sédiment chargé
    Keywords: Environment
    Abstract: This Test Guideline is designed to assess the effects of prolonged exposure of chemicals to the sediment-dwelling larvae of the freshwater dipteran Chironomus sp. First instar chironomid larvae are exposed to at least five concentrations of the test chemical in sediment - water systems. The test substance is spiked into the sediment and first instar larvae are subsequently introduced into test beakers in which the sediment and water concentrations have been stabilised. Chironomid emergence and development rate is measured at the end of the test. The maximum exposure duration is 28 days for C. riparius, C. yoshimatsui, and 65 days for C. tentans. The limit test corresponds to one dose level of 1000 mg/kg. Larval survival and weight may also be measured after 10 days if required (using additional replicates as appropriate). The study report should include the development time and the total number of fully emerged midges (sex and number are recorded daily), the observation of any abnormal behaviour the number of visible pupae that have failed to emerge and any egg masses deposition. The data are analysed either by using a regression model in order to estimate the concentration that would cause x % reduction in emergence or larval survival or growth, or by using statistical hypothesis testing to determine a NOEC/LOEC.
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    ISBN: 9789264064935
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource (87 p.)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2004
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Principes de gouvernement d'entreprise de l'OCDE 2004
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2004 (Arabic version)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Principios de Gobierno Corporativo de la OCDE 2004
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2004 Edition (Japanese version)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Os Princípios da OCDE sobre o Governo das Sociedades 2004
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2004 (Slovenian version)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2004 (Serbian version)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2004 (Chinese version)
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    Keywords: Governance ; Industry and Services
    Abstract: Die OECD-Grundsätze der Corporate Governance wurden 1999 vom Rat der OECD auf Ministerebene gebilligt und sind seitdem zu einer internationalen Richtschnur für politische Entscheidungsträger, Investoren, Unternehmen und sonstige interessierte Gruppen in aller Welt geworden. Sie haben die Corporate-Goverance-Agenda vorangebracht und liefern präzise Orientierungshilfen für Gesetzes- und Regulierungsinitiativen in OECD-Mitglieds- wie auch Nichtmitgliedsländern. Das Forum für Finanzmarktstabilität hat die Grundsätze in den Katalog der zwölf Kernstandards für solide Finanzsysteme aufgenommen. Die Grundsätze bilden ferner die Ausgangsbasis eines umfassenden Programms der Zusammenarbeit zwischen OECD- und Nicht-OECD-Ländern und dienen als Grundlage für das Corporate-Governance-Modul der Weltbank/IWF-Berichte über die Einhaltung von Standards und Kodizes (Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes ROSC).
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    Language: English
    Pages: 71 p. , 21 x 29.7cm
    Series Statement: OECD Economics Department Working Papers no.393
    Keywords: Economics
    Abstract: This paper provides estimates of the implicit fiscal assets as well as of the evolution over time of fiscal costs and revenues related to tax-favoured retirement saving regimes in 17 OECD countries, taking into account current and future contributions, asset accumulation and withdrawals, all of which will be strongly influenced by future demographic developments. The main results show that in the case where tax incentives are assumed to lead essentially to saving diversion rather than creation, the net budgetary cost of tax-favoured schemes would remain large, despite the sharp rise in revenues collected from withdrawals as population ages. The paper shows that this cost would significantly be reduced if tax-favoured schemes succeed in promoting additional private savings. It then explores a number of policy options to maximize the amount of additional saving ...
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  • 46
    ISBN: 9789264105997
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource (196 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Examens territoriaux de l'OCDE
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Territorial Reviews; Montreal, Canada 2004
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Territorial Reviews: Montreal, Canada 2004
    Keywords: Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Canada
    Abstract: Dans de nombreux pays de l'OCDE, les zones métropolitaines sont morcelées en diverses unités territoriales qui ne correspondent pas à la zone géographique plus large où se posent les problèmes économiques et sociaux. Si le déséquilibre qui en découle n'est pas un phénomène nouveau, le morcellement apparaît de plus en plus comme une des causes majeures des dysfonctionnements des grandes villes comme les disparités fiscales internes, l’étalement urbain et la polarisation spatiale qui constituent à leur tour un obstacle à la compétitivité. Ce rapport examine le cas de la région métropolitaine de Montréal qui a connu l'une des plus audacieuses réformes institutionnelles parmi les pays de l'OCDE. D'un côté, on a procédé à des fusions de municipalités pour créer deux nouvelles villes : Montréal et Longueuil. De l'autre, la grande région économique fonctionnelle s'est dotée d'une nouvelle structure, la Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, représentant 63 municipalités. Ces réformes institutionnelles constituent une occasion appréciable de relever le défi de la compétitivité de Montréal. Certains aspects du nouveau cadre de gouvernance métropolitaine demandent cependant à être consolidés, en particulier en ce qui concerne la clarification des compétences, des responsabilités et des ressources fiscales. La rationalisation des structures institutionnelles et des ressources fiscales ne sera toutefois pas suffisante. La mise en œuvre, et pas seulement l’élaboration, d’une stratégie économique globale pour toute la région métropolitaine constituera pour Montréal le principal défi à relever dans les années à venir. L’Examen Territorial de Montréal s’inscrit dans un programme plus vaste d’examens territoriaux nationaux et thématiques, menés par le Comité des Politiques de Développement Territorial de l’OCDE. L’objectif général des examens territoriaux est de fournir des recommandations pratiques aux gouvernements dans trois domaines: la gouvernance à plusieurs niveaux, le développement durable aux échelons régional et local, et les réseaux régionaux au service de la compétitivité.
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  • 47
    ISBN: 9789264071094
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource (9 p)
    Series Statement: Lignes directrices de l'OCDE pour les essais de produits chimiques, Section 4
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Test No. 428; Skin Absorption; In Vitro Method
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Test No. 428: Skin Absorption: In Vitro Method
    Keywords: Environment
    Abstract: Cette méthode d’essai a été conçue pour fournir des informations sur l'absorption d'une substance d'essai (idéalement radiomarquée) appliquée à la surface d'un échantillon de peau séparant les deux compartiments (un compartiment donneur et un compartiment receveur) d'une cellule à diffusion. Des cellules à diffusion statique ou dynamique peuvent indifféremment être utilisées. Les peaux d’humain ou d’animaux peuvent être employées. Bien qu’une peau viable soit préférée, une peau non viable peut également être employée. Il a été démontré que la peau peut métaboliser certains produits chimiques pendant l'absorption cutanée. Dans ce cas, les métabolites du produit chimique d'essai peuvent être analysés par des méthodes appropriées. Normalement, plusieurs concentrations de la substance d’essai sont utilisées dans les formulations types, de façon à couvrir une gamme réaliste d’expositions humaines potentielles. L’application devrait simuler l'exposition humaine, normalement 1-5 mg/cm2 de peau pour un solide et jusqu'à 10 µl/cm2 pour des liquides. La température doit être constante parce qu’elle influe sur la diffusion passive des produits chimiques. L'absorption d'une substance d'essai au cours d'une période donnée (normalement 24h) est mesurée par l'analyse du fluide récepteur et la distribution de la substance d'essai dans le système d'essai. Le profil d'absorption en fonction du temps devrait être présenté.
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  • 48
    ISBN: 9789264105171
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (180 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Reviews of National Policies for Education
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Examens des politiques nationales d'éducation ; Bulgarie 2004
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Examens des politiques nationales d'éducation : Bulgarie 2004
    Keywords: Education ; Bulgaria
    Abstract: This book gives an overview of the Bulgarian education system and describes its development since its development over the past decade. It provides an analysis of the entire education system, and identifies key directions for the reinforcement of the reform process in light of the challenges encountered by officials, communities, enterprises, educators, parents and students under rather difficult conditions.
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  • 49
    ISBN: 9789264079144
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (106 p)
    Series Statement: OECD Series on Testing and Assessment no.46
    Keywords: Environment
    Abstract: This Detailed Review Paper (DRP) is intended to provide the current state-of-the-knowledge in the area of amphibian metamorphosis with the view to use amphibian metamorphosis as a model for the detection of chemicals affecting the thyroid axis in vertebrates.
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    ISBN: 9789264019447
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (390 p.)
    Edition: Edition 2003
    Parallel Title: Print version Trends in International Migration
    DDC: 325/.05
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Internationale Migration
    Abstract: This report analyses recent trends in migration movements and policies in all OECD member countries and in selected non-member countries. It includes a detailed description of the flows, the different channels of immigration and the diversity of nationalities involved
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword; Table of contents; Main trends in international migration; Regional aspects of migration; The international mobility of health professionals: An evaluation and analysis based on the case of South Africa; List of countries and regions for which NHS decided not to actively recruit health professionals; Recent changes in migration movements and policies; (Country notes);
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    ISBN: 9789264020450
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (126 p.)
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    Parallel Title: Print version Norway
    DDC: 658.300846
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    Abstract: In the face of rapid population ageing and the trend towards early retirement, there is a need to promote better employment opportunities for older people. Much has been said about the need for reform of old-age pensions and early retirement schemes but this may not be sufficient to raise employment rates for older people significantly or to reduce the future risk of labour shortages
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; CONTENTS; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS; INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1 THE CHALLENGE AHEAD; Chapter 2 THE CURRENT LABOUR MARKET SITUATION OF OLDER WORKERS; Chapter 3 PROTECTING PEOPLE WHILE ENHANCING WORK INCENTIVES; Chapter 4 ENCOURAGING EMPLOYERS TO RETAIN AND HIRE OLDER PEOPLE; Chapter 5 STRENGTHENING EMPLOYABILITY; Chapter 6 MOBILISING LABOUR SUPPLY MORE GENERALLY; BIBLIOGRAPHY;
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    ISBN: 9789264021099
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (147 p.)
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    Parallel Title: Print version Japan
    DDC: 331.398
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Japan ; Bevölkerungsentwicklung ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Beschäftigungsplan ; Arbeitsmarktpolitik ; Rentenversicherung ; Reform
    Abstract: In the face of rapid population ageing and the trend towards early retirement, there is a need to promote better employment opportunities for older people. Much has been said about the need for reform of old-age pensions and early retirement schemes but this may not be sufficient to raise employment rates for older people significantly or to reduce the future risk of labour shortages
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; FOREWORD; CONTENTS; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1 THE CHALLENGE AHEAD; Chapter 2 THE CURRENT LABOUR MARKET SITUATION; Chapter 3 STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE INCOME SUPPORT FOR OLDER PEOPLE AND WORK INCENTIVES; Chapter 4 ENCOURAGING EMPLOYERS TO RETAIN OLDER WORKERS LONGER; Chapter 5 BETTER ACCESS TO BETTER JOBS;
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    ISBN: 9789264020306
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (128 p.)
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    Parallel Title: Print version Finland
    DDC: 344.01398
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Finnland ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Arbeitsmarkt ; Arbeitspolitik ; Rentenversicherung
    Abstract: In the face of rapid population ageing and the trend towards early retirement, there is a need to promote better employment opportunities for older people. Much has been said about the need for reform of old-age pensions and early retirement schemes but this may not be sufficient to raise employment rates for older people significantly or to reduce the future risk of labour shortages
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; FOREWORD; CONTENTS; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS; INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1 THE CHALLENGE AHEAD; Chapter 2 THE CURRENT LABOUR MARKET SITUATION OF OLDER WORKERS; Chapter 3 STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE INCOME SUPPORT FOR OLDER PEOPLE AND WORK INCENTIVES; Chapter 4 CHANGING EMPLOYER PRACTICES IN REGARD TO OLDER WORKERS; Chapter 5 BETTER ACCESS TO BETTER JOBS; Chapter 6 A GENERAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE FUTURE; BIBLIOGRAPHY;
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    ISBN: 9789264106185
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (204 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Addressing the Economics of Waste
    DDC: 628.44
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Abfallbeseitigung ; Kostenmanagement ; Abfallpolitik ; Recycling ; Abfallvermeidung
    Abstract: Waste generation and waste management receive increasing attention among policy makers. On the one hand, waste causes environmental problems, both if it is handled properly and -- especially -- if it is mishandled, e.g. through illegal dumping
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; CONTENTS; Chapter 1 ADDRESSING THE ECONOMICS OF WASTE AN INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2 WASTE GENERATION AND RELATED POLICIES BROAD TRENDS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS; Chapter 3 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICIES; Chapter 4 THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LANDFILL TAX IN THE UK; Chapter 5 WASTE TAX IN NORWAY; Chapter 6 PVC WASTE IN DENMARK COSTS AND BENEFITS OF ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS; Chapter 7 EFFICIENT TARGETING OF WASTE POLICIES IN THE PRODUCT CHAIN; Chapter 8 TARGETING LEAD IN SOLID WASTE
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 9 CHANGING PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS TO REDUCE WASTE GENERATION
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    ISBN: 9789264016798
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (409 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Fish Piracy : Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
    DDC: 346.046956
    Keywords: Electronic books ; Fischfang ; Illegalität ; Bekämpfung
    Abstract: Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a worldwide problem which is increasing in scale. But the international community lacks hard evidence because IUU fishing activities are camouflaged and information and data are therefore often anecdotal
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; KEY OBSERVATIONS AND FINDINGS; Chapter 1 Regulating IUU Fishing or Combating IUU Operations; Chapter 2 Global Review of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated; Chapter 3 IUU Fishing and State Control over Nationals; Chapter 4 Dealing with the Bad Actors of Ocean Fisheries; Chapter 5 Using Trade and Market Information to Assess IUUFishing Activities; Chapter 6 Flags of Convenience, Transhipment, Re-supply and At Sea Infrastructure in Relation to IUU Fishing; Chapter 7 Patagonian Toothfish The Storm Gathers
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 8 Gathering Data on Unreported Activities in Indian Ocean Tuna FisheriesChapter 9 Estimation of Unreported Catches by ICCAT; Chapter 10 IUU Fishing in the NEAFC Area; Chapter 11 Economic Aspects and Drivers of IUU Fishing; Chapter 12 The Cost of Being Apprehended for Fishing Illegally; Chapter 13 The Social Dimensions of IUU Fishing; Chapter 14 Incentives for Investment in IUU Fishing Capacity; Chapter 15 Efforts to Eliminate IUU Large-scale Tuna Longline Vessels; Chapter 16 ILO Submission to the Workshop on IUU Fishing Activities
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 17 IUU Fishing and the Cost to Flag of Convenience CountriesChapter 18 Advances in Port State Control Measures; Chapter 19 Potential Link Between IUU Fishing and the Status of Safety-Related Instruments Applicable to Fishing Vessels and Fishers; Chapter 20 Enforcement and Surveillance; Chapter 21 Working Together What Industry Can Do to Help; Chapter 22 Private Initiatives A Possible Way Forward; Chapter 23 Promoting Corporate Responsibility; Chapter 24 What Role for RFMOs; Chapter 25 The Development and Enforcement of National Plans of Action The Spanish Case
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 26 OECD Instruments and IUU FishingChapter 27 Measures Taken by Chinese Taipei in Combating FOC IUU Fishing; Chapter 28 Halting IUU Fishing: Enforcing International Fisheries Agreements; ANNEX - BIOGRAPHIES OF AUTHORS, SPEAKERS AND SESSION CHAIRS;
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    In:  Financial Market Trends Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 125-197 | volume:2004 | year:2004 | number:2 | pages:125-197
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (76 p.)
    Titel der Quelle: Financial Market Trends
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 125-197
    Angaben zur Quelle: volume:2004
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    Keywords: Finance and Investment
    Abstract: Governments often look to private health insurance (PHI) as a possible means of addressing some health system challenges. For example, they may consider enhancing its role as an alternative source of health financing and a way to increase system capacity, or promoting it as a tool to further additional health policy goals, such as enhanced individual responsibility. Yet private health insurance is a complex financing mechanism that affects and interacts with public systems in multiple ways. This is why, when assessing the current and potential role for private health insurance, policy makers need to consider the intricate interactions arising between public and private coverage, and the effects that PHI has upon ...
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    In:  Financial Market Trends Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 7-58 | volume:2004 | year:2004 | number:2 | pages:7-58
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (55 p.)
    Titel der Quelle: Financial Market Trends
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 7-58
    Angaben zur Quelle: volume:2004
    Angaben zur Quelle: year:2004
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    Keywords: Finance and Investment
    Abstract: Financial markets have shown resilience in an environment of marked increases in oil and commodity prices and somewhat diminished expectations about the strength of the economic recovery. Major stock markets, which had risen over most of the first quarter, showed some weakening at the end of March, and again in late May and in mid-August, losing part of the gains they had made since the end of the downturn in the first half of 2003. Since then, however, equity markets have risen moderately or at least held steady and bond markets have absorbed, better than had been feared ...
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    In:  Financial Market Trends Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 229-239 | volume:2004 | year:2004 | number:2 | pages:229-239
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (14 p.)
    Titel der Quelle: Financial Market Trends
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 229-239
    Angaben zur Quelle: volume:2004
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    Keywords: Finance and Investment
    Abstract: The scale and pace of pension reform worldwide has created a significant need for the development of comprehensive, comparable pension statistics that can capture the many dimensions of pension systems and assist governments in assessing their programmes and reforms. Indeed, there are presently only scattered bodies of data available on subjects such as retirement income adequacy and trends in coverage, funding and investment. In order to fill this significant data gap in pension statistics, in 2002 the OECD Financial Markets Division (within the Directorate for Financial and Enterprises Affairs), initiated a statistical project with the aim to set up an analytical database ...
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    In:  Financial Market Trends Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 221-228 | volume:2004 | year:2004 | number:2 | pages:221-228
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (10 p.)
    Titel der Quelle: Financial Market Trends
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 221-228
    Angaben zur Quelle: volume:2004
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    Angaben zur Quelle: number:2
    Angaben zur Quelle: pages:221-228
    Keywords: Finance and Investment
    Abstract: Financial education has always been important for consumers in helping them budget and manage their income, save and invest efficiently, and avoid becoming victims of fraud. But the importance of financial education has increased in recent years as a result of both financial market developments and demographic, economic and policy changes. Capital markets are becoming more sophisticated and new products are continuously offered, including hybrid instruments whose risk-return characteristics are not immediately discernible. Consumers now have greater access to a variety of credit and savings instruments provided by a range of entities from on-line banks and brokerage firms to community based groups offering counselling and financing aid to low and moderate-income families. They can now use automated teller machines (ATMs) and personal computers to handle ...
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    In:  Financial Market Trends Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 61-87 | volume:2004 | year:2004 | number:2 | pages:61-87
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (30 p.)
    Titel der Quelle: Financial Market Trends
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 61-87
    Angaben zur Quelle: volume:2004
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    Keywords: Finance and Investment
    Abstract: There is an increasing overlap with, and stronger inter-linkages among, banks, capital markets, insurance companies, and other financial institutions such as hedge funds, resulting in a steady blurring of sectoral and product boundaries. Looking ahead, the pace of overall financial sector convergence is unlikely to slowdown so that the future financial landscape will be characterised by ever stronger interdependences and inter-linkages among financial institutions. Increased interdependence and inter-linkages have led to growing convergence among institutions and products in the OECD area. These developments have led to important new challenges for market participants, ...
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    In:  Financial Market Trends Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 199-219 | volume:2004 | year:2004 | number:2 | pages:199-219
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (24 p.)
    Titel der Quelle: Financial Market Trends
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 199-219
    Angaben zur Quelle: volume:2004
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    Angaben zur Quelle: number:2
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    Keywords: Finance and Investment
    Abstract: A central element of the programme of work of the OECD’s Working Party on Private Pensions has been the development of principles of regulation and supervision and guidelines related to the maintenance and oversight of private pension plans and funds. This work has been done in conjunction with the International Network of Pension Regulators and Supervisors (INPRS). The guidelines set forth below specifically address the rights of pension plan members and beneficiaries, an especially vital aspect of any pension programme. The Working Party previously developed and issued in 2000 broad principles applicable to private occupational pensions, titled “Fifteen Principles for the Regulation of Private Occupational Pensions Schemes”1, which were also approved by the INPRS. In 2002 the Working Party issued “Guidelines for Pension Fund Governance.”2 The document, ...
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    In:  Financial Market Trends Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 91-121 | volume:2004 | year:2004 | number:2 | pages:91-121
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (35 p.)
    Titel der Quelle: Financial Market Trends
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2004, no. 2, p. 91-121
    Angaben zur Quelle: volume:2004
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    Angaben zur Quelle: number:2
    Angaben zur Quelle: pages:91-121
    Keywords: Finance and Investment
    Abstract: In dealing with extreme economic exposures we normally distinguish between natural catastrophes and man-made disasters. Natural catastrophes refer to abrupt events caused by natural hazards, such as windstorm, flood, drought, earthquake, landslides, avalanches, wildfires, etc., that inflict significant economic and human devastation throughout a geographical region. Man-made disasters, in turn, can be categorised as unintended events, caused by accidents, failures, crashes, explosions, fire, etc., and willful events, often referred to as civil unrest and terrorist acts. Until recently, willful events and specifically terrorist acts constituted a relatively modest share of the total catastrophe losses but suddenly turned into a sizeable loss potential with the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 2001, ...
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    ISBN: 9789264108677
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (250 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Migration for Employment : Bilateral Agreements at a Crossroads
    DDC: 331.6/2/094
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Konferenzschrift ; Electronic books ; Konferenzschrift ; Konferenzschrift ; Beschäftigungspolitik ; Ausländischer Arbeitnehmer ; Einwanderung ; Arbeitsvertrag ; Bilateraler Staatsvertrag
    Abstract: The publication presents an overview of foreign labour recruitment practices in OECD member countries. It discusses challenges to the negotiation of labour recruitment agreements and the prospects for potential co-operation on migration for employment and development issues in sending countries
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; FOREWORD; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Executive Summary; Introduction; Overview of Bilateral Agreements and Other Forms of Labour Recruitment; Chapter 1. Migration for Employment Policy in Switzerland; Chapter 2. Bilateral Labour Agreements Concluded by France; Chapter 3. From Labour Emigration to Labour Recruitment: The Case of Italy; Chapter 4. Assessment and Evaluation of Bilateral Labour Agreements; Chapter 5. Employment of Foreigners in and from the Czech Republic; Chapter 6. Labour Migration to the United States: Programmes for the Admission of Permanent and Temporary Workers
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 7. Principal Labour Migration Schemes in the United KingdomChapter 8. Labour Recruitment for Skill Shortages in the United Kingdom; Chapter 9. Labour Market Measures Related to Foreign Employment in Ireland; Chapter 10. Recruitment of Foreign Labour in Germany and Switzerland; Chapter 11. Fighting for the Rights of Migrant Workers: The Case of the Philippines; Chapter 12. Seasonal Labour Migration in the Light of the German-Polish Bilateral Agreement; Chapter 13. Recruitment of Nurses in Romania by the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia Region in Italy; Conclusions
    Description / Table of Contents: Annex 1A. Principal agreements signed by OECD member countriesAnnex 2A. Programme of the seminar on bilateral labour agreements and other forms of recruitment of foreign workers;
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    ISBN: 9789264020467
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (128 p.)
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
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    Keywords: Employment ; Finance and Investment ; Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Norway ; Konferenzschrift 2003 ; Konferenzschrift 2003 ; Konferenzschrift 2003 ; Norwegen ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer ; Beschäftigungspolitik
    Abstract: This report, part of a series covering around 20 OECD countries, contains a survey of Norway's main barriers to employment for older workers, an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to overcome these barriers, and a set of policy recommendations to further action by public authorities and social partners.  These recommendations are designed to alleviate some of the pension and health care pressures governments are facing because of ageing populations.
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    ISBN: 9789264016620
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (116 p.)
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
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    Keywords: Employment ; Finance and Investment ; Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Czech Republic ; Tschechoslowakei ; Beschäftigungspolitik ; Älterer Arbeitnehmer
    Abstract: This report, part of a series covering around 20 OECD countries, contains a survey of the Czech Republic's main barriers to employment for older workers, an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to overcome these barriers, and a set of policy recommendations to further action by public authorities and social partners.  These recommendations are designed to alleviate some of the pension and health care pressures governments are facing because of ageing populations.
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    ISBN: 9789264106475
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (148 p.)
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies/Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi
    Series Statement: Ageing and Employment Policies
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
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    Keywords: Employment ; Finance and Investment ; Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Japan
    Abstract: This report, part of a series covering around 20 OECD countries, contains a survey of Japan's main barriers to employment for older workers, an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to overcome these barriers, and a set of policy recommendations to further action by public authorities and social partners.  These recommendations are designed to alleviate some of the pension and health care pressures governments are facing because of ageing populations.
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    ISBN: 9789264016804
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (404 p.)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Keywords: Agriculture and Food ; Environment
    Abstract: This book gathers the proceedings of an OECD Workshop that took place in April 2004 in Paris, on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing -- a worldwide problem which is increasing in scale. The aim of the workshop was to better understand the social and economic factors that drive IUU fishing in order to identify more effective methods to combat this evil and propose new ways to deal with it.
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    ISBN: 9789264020382
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (156 p.)
    Series Statement: Development Centre Studies
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    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Privatisation en Afrique subsaharienne ; un état des lieux
    Keywords: Governance ; Development
    Abstract: This book examines recent progress made in the region’s privatisation effort in Sub-Saharan Africa. With cumulative proceeds of privatisation accounting for just $8 billion compared to $46 billion in transition economies over the same period, it is clearly still in its infancy. The report charts progress, outlines methods used, and questions whether the objectives have been achieved. It also examines the impact privatisation has had on alleviating poverty. It is for policy makers, advisers and donors and research institutes involved in the privatisation process.
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    ISBN: 9789264019393
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource (198 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Examens de l'OCDE des politiques de l'investissement
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    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Investment Policy Reviews; Caribbean Rim 2004; Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Jamaica
    Keywords: Finance and Investment ; Costa Rica ; Dominican Republic ; Jamaica
    Abstract: L’initiative pour l’investissement dans le bassin des Caraïbes vise à promouvoir une coopération créative et pragmatique entre les pays d’Amérique centrale et des Caraïbes, de l’OCDE et d’autres organisations internationales. Les rapports sont destinés à être utilisés par les pays concernés, le Costa Rica, la République dominicaine et la Jamaïque comme des feuilles de route pour l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre du programme de réforme de leur politique en matière d’investissement. A paraître : Les rapports sur Antigua-et-Barbuda, le Belize, la Grenade, Haïti, les Antilles néerlandaises, Sainte-Lucie et la Trinité-et-Tobago.
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    ISBN: 9789264015494
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (226 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Examens de l'OCDE de la réforme de la réglementation
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    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Reviews of Regulatory Reform; France 2004; Charting a Clearer Way Forward
    Keywords: Governance ; France
    Abstract: Cet examen approfondi des politiques et institutions réglementaires de la France présente un panorama détaillé de la manière dont la réglementation a évolué en France ainsi qu’une évaluation des résultats obtenus. Des questions spécifiques, notamment la gouvernance réglementaire, la politique de la concurrence et l’ouverture des marchés ainsi que deux secteurs spécifiques – l’aviation civile et les télécommunications – sont traités dans des chapitres distincts. Chaque chapitre présente une liste d’actions envisageables. Le chapitre Performances et évaluation compare la France avec d’autres pays de l’OCDE et un appendice présente sous forme de tableaux l’évolution des réglementations sectorielles en France.
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    ISBN: 9789264106420
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (156 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Examens territoriaux de l'OCDE
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Territorial Reviews; Czech Republic 2004
    Keywords: Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Czech Republic
    Abstract: La République tchèque, à l'aube de l'adhésion à l'Union européenne, a connu une croissance relativement régulière et attiré un flux important d’investissements directs étrangers. L'un des défis majeurs auxquels la République tchèque doit faire face est de préserver le rôle de la région de la capitale de Prague et de ses environs comme moteurs de la croissance de l'économie nationale, tout en assurant un développement adéquat dans d'autres régions. Cette étude examine les sujets suivants : le chômage, l’aide à l’entreprenariat et l’adaptation aux nouvelles technologies ainsi que les obstacles indirects à la mobilité du travail.
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    ISBN: 9789264105188
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource (192 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Examens des politiques nationales d'éducation
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Reviews of National Policies for Education; Bulgaria 2004
    Keywords: Education ; Bulgaria
    Abstract: Ce livre propose un panorama du système éducatif bulgare et décrit son évolution depuis les changements politiques. Il fournit une analyse de l’ensemble du système éducatif et identifie les directions à prendre pour renforcer le processus de réforme à la lumière des défis auxquels sont confrontés, dans des conditions relativement difficiles, les représentants de l’État, les communautés, les entreprises, le personnel éducatif, les parents et les élèves.
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  • 73
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    ISBN: 9789264108615
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource (236 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Examens environnementaux de l'OCDE
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Environmental Performance Reviews; Sweden 2004
    Keywords: Environment ; Sweden
    Abstract: Ce rapport consacré à la Suède évalue les progrès accomplis ou à faire dans la réduction de la charge polluante, la gestion des ressources naturelles, l'intégration des politiques économique et environnementale et le renforcement de la coopération internationale. Les analyses s'appuient sur un large ensemble de données économiques et environnementales.
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  • 74
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264017320
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (340 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)
    Parallel Title: Elektronische Reproduktion von Entrepreneurship
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    Keywords: Entrepreneurship ; Wirtschaftspolitik ; Wirtschaftsförderung ; Städtischer Niedergang ; Stadterneuerung ; OECD-Staaten ; Employment ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Industry and Services ; Konferenzschrift ; Stadtentwicklung ; Unternehmerverhalten
    Abstract: This book presents a 'toolbox' of instruments for entrepreneurship development in what often appear to be the most hostile environments for economic development in our cities, showing how entrepreneurship can indeed prosper given the right stimulus. It is based on the proceedings of the conference on Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Distressed Urban Areas held 7-8 October 2003 in Rome, and organised by the OECD LEED Programme, in collaboration with the EU, the municipality of Rome, and Risorse per Roma.
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  • 75
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264105621
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (98 p.)
    Series Statement: Knowledge management
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Innovation in the Knowledge Economy; Implications for Education and Learning (Hungarian version)
    Keywords: Education
    Abstract: Today's "knowledge economies" are seeing the emergence of new paradigms for innovation and the advancement of knowledge in relation to economic activities. This report explores some key determinants of innovation and their implications for the advancement of knowledge in a particular sector – primary and secondary education. The analysis shows that there is considerable scope for certain drivers that have helped speed up innovation in other sectors to take effect in education. However, in practice, a number of basic characteristics of education systems have prevented innovation from changing this sector fundamentally. Nevertheless, educational policy makers can learn much from observing how innovation occurs and how sectors are transformed in the most knowledge intensive parts of the economy.
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  • 76
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264021068
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (266 p.)
    Series Statement: Private Pensions Series no.5
    Keywords: Finance and Investment
    Abstract: Reform of the pension regime is continually evolving in the Baltic countries. This publication contains individual country reports, comparative analysis from a regional perspective and examines key policy issues in the private pension sector. It includes perspectives on these issues debated during the Pension Conference organised by the OECD in co-operation with the EU in April 2003 in Tallinn, Estonia. The analyses benefit from in-depth knowledge of OECD experience in these sectors, as well as from experience in other emerging market economies.
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  • 77
    ISBN: 9789264016729
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (272 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Radioactive Waste Management
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Spain
    Abstract: As modern nuclear power programmes mature and large, commercial nuclear power plants and fuel cycle facilities approach the end of their useful life by reason of age, economics or change of policy on the use of nuclear power, new challenges associated with decommissioning and dismantling come to the fore. Politicians and the public may expect there to be a “right answer” to the choice of strategy for a particular type of facility, or even all facilities. Both this seminar and wider experience show that this is not the case. Local factors and national political positions have a significant input and often result in widely differing strategy approaches to broadly similar decommissioning projects. All facility owners represented at the seminar were able to demonstrate a rational process for strategy selection and compelling arguments for the choices made. In addition to the papers that were presented, these proceedings include a summary of the discussions that took place.
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  • 78
    ISBN: 9789264017344
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (450 p.)
    Series Statement: Nuclear Science
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy
    Abstract: Particle accelerators are used today for an increasing range of scientific and technological applications. They are very powerful tools for investigating the origin and structure of matter, and for improving understanding of the interaction of radiation with materials, including the transmutation of nuclides and the beneficial or harmful effects of radiation. Particle accelerators are used to identify properties of molecules that can be used in pharmacy, for medical diagnosis and therapy, and for biophysics studies. Particle accelerators must be operated in safe ways that protect the operators, the population and the environment. New technological and research applications give rise to new issues in radiation shielding. These workshop proceedings review the state of the art in radiation shielding of accelerator facilities and irradiated targets. They also evaluate advancements and discuss the additional developments required to meet radiation protection needs.
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  • 79
    ISBN: 9789264006676
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (424 p.)
    Series Statement: Nuclear Safety
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy
    Abstract: This conference proceedings examines the most recent research and developments related to the impact of debris on emergency coolant recirculation. Held in Albuquerque, New Mexico in February 2004, this proceedings had sessions on safety assessment and regulatory requirements, experimental work, analytical work, and industry solutions. The proceedings present the papers presented as well as a summary of discussions that took place.
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  • 80
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264015562
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (134 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: The OECD Health Project
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Vers des systèmes de santé plus performants
    Keywords: Social Issues/Migration/Health
    Abstract: This volume offers a synthesis of findings from recent OECD studies undertaken as part of the three-year Health Project, an initiative geared towards answering many of the key questions facing today’s health policy makers. It provides information and analysis on a wide variety of topics, such as new and emerging health-related technologies, long-term care, private health insurance, health-care cost control, equity of access across income groups, health workforce planning and productivity, and waiting times for elective surgery. Building on international experience and grounded in new data on cross-country differences, this report offers an up-to-date map of the road to performance improvement.
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  • 81
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264016989
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (338 p.)
    Series Statement: Private Pensions Series no.6
    Keywords: Finance and Investment
    Abstract: Supervising Private Pensions: Institutions and Methods offers detailed and comparable information on the supervisory agencies, institutional design and methods in over 40 countries in the OECD area, Latin America, Eastern Europe and South-east Asia. It is a valuable and practical contribution for policy makers who wish to benefit from pension supervision experiences across countries.
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  • 82
    ISBN: 9789264017092
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (462 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. La evaluacion del desarrollo economico y del empleo a nivel local
    Keywords: Employment ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Industry and Services
    Abstract: Evaluating Local Economic and Employment Development is one of the few books to examine best practices in evaluating programmes for local and regional economic and employment development. Appropriate for a non-technical readership, this book contains policy proposals for central and local governments aimed at improving the practice of evaluation, enlarging the evidence base for policy and developing a culture of evaluation.
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  • 83
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264007451
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (240 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: The OECD Health Project
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. L'assurance-maladie privée dans les pays de l'OCDE
    Keywords: Finance and Investment ; Social Issues/Migration/Health
    Abstract: This report provides the first-ever comparative analysis of the role and performance of private health insurance (PHI) in OECD countries. It analyses PHI markets and identifies policy issues arising from their interdependence with publicly financed health coverage schemes. The report assesses the impact of PHI against health policy objectives, paying special attention to the challenges and benefits associated with different insurance mixes. The analysis identifies strengths as well as areas where private health insurance might pose challenges to health system performance. This report shows how governments can help ensure that PHI markets make a positive contribution to the performance of health systems. Examples of useful practices for developing more efficient and equitable health insurance markets are also presented.
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  • 84
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264107687
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (200 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Les flux mondiaux de connaissances et le développement économique
    Keywords: Finance and Investment ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development
    Abstract: Global knowledge flows are becoming a key driver of economic development. How can countries develop effective policies to reap benefits? This report aims to answer this question and highlights these key areas: promoting cross-border alliances involving firms and universities; simulating knowledge transfers from foreign direct investment ventures; attracting highly-skilled workers from overseas and creating vibrant innovation systems. This book, published in collaboration with Scottish Enterprise, is for policy makers, practitioners and academics.
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  • 85
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264106086
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource (130 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Corporate Governance; A Survey of OECD Countries
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Corporate Governance; A Survey of OECD Countries (Chinese version)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Corporate Governance: A Survey of OECD Countries
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Corporate Governance: A Survey of OECD Countries (Chinese version)
    Keywords: Governance ; Industry and Services ; Corporate Governance ; Internationaler Vergleich
    Abstract: Les scandales et faillites qui ont ébranlé le monde des entreprises, conjugués à des préoccupations économiques plus larges, ont incité les pays de l'OCDE à accorder une attention plus soutenue au gouvernement d’entreprise, désormais reconnu comme un élément fondamental de la croissance économique et de la stabilité financière. Cette étude se penche sur les problèmes systémiques et examine les réponses que les pays de l'OCDE y ont apportées. Elle présente une large palette d’expériences dont d’autres pays pourraient s’inspirer lorsqu’ils envisageront les différentes options s’ouvrant à eux en matière d’action publique.
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  • 86
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264016484
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource (142 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Le projet de l'OCDE sur la santé
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Towards High-Performing Health Systems
    Keywords: Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Gesundheitspolitik
    Abstract: Ce rapport présente une synthèse des études menées par l’OCDE dans le cadre du Projet sur la santé. On y trouvera des informations et des analyses sur des sujets aussi divers que les technologies médicales nouvelles et émergentes, les soins de longue durée, l’assurance-maladie privée, la maîtrise des dépenses de santé, l’équité d’accès aux soins selon le revenu, la planification des ressources humaines dans le domaine de la santé et leur productivité, et les délais d’attente pour la chirurgie non urgente. Ce rapport s’appuie sur l’expérience de nombreux pays ainsi que sur des données nouvelles relatives aux différences qui existent d’un pays à l’autre. Il constitue une feuille de route tout à fait actuelle pour améliorer les systèmes de santé.
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  • 87
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264024113
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource (164 p.)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Delivering the Goods; 21st Century Challenges to Urban Goods Transport
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Delivering the Goods: 21st Century Challenges to Urban Goods Transport
    Keywords: Environment ; Transport ; Industry and Services ; Konsumgüterwirtschaft ; Güternahverkehr ; Stadtverkehr ; City-Logistik
    Abstract: A ce jour, peu de gouvernements se sont attachés à faciliter le flux indispensable des marchandises en ville et à réduire les effets nuisibles du transport urbain de marchandises sur la collectivité desservie. Ceci a accru les problèmes liés aux livraisons de marchandises, et notamment la concurrence entre transport de marchandises et transport de passagers pour l’accès à l’infrastructure routière et aux places de stationnement/livraison. Ce rapport fournit des recommandations pour faire face à ces défis.
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  • 88
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    Language: English , French
    Edition: Edition 2003
    Keywords: Institutioneller Anleger
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  • 89
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    Language: French
    Series Statement: Examens territoriaux de l'OCDE
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Territorial Reviews: Mexico 2003
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Estudios Territoriales de la OCDE: México 2003
    Keywords: Mexiko ; Wirtschaft
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  • 90
    ISBN: 9789264105539
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource (100 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Aspects fondamentaux des assurances no.6
    Series Statement: Aspects fondamentaux des assurances
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Environmental Risks and Insurance; A Comparative Analysis of the Role of Insurance in the Management of Environment-Related Risks
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Riesgos Ambientales y Seguros ; Un análisis comparativo del papel de los seguros en la gestión de riesgos relacionados con el medio ambiente
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Environmental Risks and Insurance: A Comparative Analysis of the Role of Insurance in the Management of Environment-Related Risks
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Riesgos Ambientales y Seguros : Un análisis comparativo del papel de los seguros en la gestión de riesgos relacionados con el medio ambiente
    Keywords: Environment ; Finance and Investment
    Abstract: De l’incidence croissante de la pollution environnementale et de la contamination des sols, aux catastrophes naturelles récurrentes, les risques engendrés par l’interaction constante entre les activités humaines et l’environnement sont nombreux, de nature très diverse, et souvent catastrophiques dans leurs conséquences. L’élaboration de plans de gestion des risques efficaces, visant à énoncer des stratégies viables, appelle la contribution de tous les acteurs économiques concernés: secteur privé, gouvernements, institutions financières et organisations internationales. Ce rapport se concentre sur le rôle de l’assurance et de la réassurance dans la gestion des risques environnementaux – risque de pollution environnementale et risque de catastrophes naturelles en particulier. Il aborde la question de l’assurabilité de ce type de risques, analyse le risque croissant que représente la responsabilité pour pollution environnementale et les tendances sous-jacentes dans le développement des régimes de responsabilité environnementale dans les pays de l’OCDE. Cet ouvrage présente également les différents produits et techniques d’assurance développés en réponse aux évolutions légales et factuelles. Il décrit aussi les caractéristiques des risques de catastrophes naturelles, le rôle des marchés d’assurance traditionnels dans la couverture de ces périls, et les options de couverture alternatives, allant des mécanismes de compensation gouvernementaux aux nouveaux produits développés sur les marchés financiers.
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  • 91
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    Language: French
    Series Statement: Examens environnementaux de l'OCDE
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Canada 2004
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    Keywords: Environmental management Canada ; Environmental policy Canada ; Environmental protection Canada ; Sustainable development Canada ; Kanada ; Umweltbericht ; Industrie ; Bergbau
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  • 92
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    Language: French
    Series Statement: Examens des politiques nationales d'éducation
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Reviews of National Policies for Education: Bulgaria 2004: Science, Research and Technology
    Keywords: Education and state Bulgaria ; Science Bulgaria ; Technology Bulgaria ; Bulgarien ; Forschung und Entwicklung ; Innovationsförderung
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  • 93
    ISBN: 9789264298842
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource (69 p)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Forum 2002; Forum Highlights
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Forum 2002: Forum Highlights
    Keywords: Economics
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  • 94
    ISBN: 9789264018600
    Language: French
    Pages: Online-Ressource (218 p.)
    Series Statement: Série sur les accidents chimiques
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Guidance on Safety Performance Indicators; A Companion to the OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Guidance on Safety Performance Indicators; A Companion to the OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response (Chinese version)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Guidance on Safety Performance Indicators: A Companion to the OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. OECD Guidance on Safety Performance Indicators: A Companion to the OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response (Chinese version)
    Keywords: Environment ; Industry and Services
    Abstract: Ce Document d'orientation sur les indicateurs de performance en matière de sécurité propose une approche systémique pour évaluer le succès des programmes mis en place par les différents intervenants en matière de sécurité chimique. Il laisse par ailleurs aux groupes concernés une certaine latitude pour concevoir des programmes permettant d'évaluer leurs propres performances dans le contexte de la prévention, de la préparation et de l'intervention en matière d'accident chimique. Les indicateurs de performance en matière de sécurité (IPS) aident l'industrie, les autorités et les collectivités à déterminer dans quelle mesure leurs actions contribuent à améliorer la sécurité chimique.
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  • 95
    ISBN: 9789264017474
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (93 p)
    Keywords: Finance and Investment ; Governance
    Abstract: In October 2001, the Stability Pact and the OECD launched the Regulatory Governance Initiative (RGI) to strengthen the institutional, knowledge and process capacities for developing and implementing more efficient and effective regulation, supportive of sound and competitive markets. The RGI is one of the policy implementation initiatives under the Investment Compact (the South East Europe Compact for Reform, Investment, Integrity and Growth) of the Stability Pact. This report of the Regulatory Governance Initiative provides an assessment on the progress of regulatory governance reforms in South East Europe (SEE), and the remaining reform challenges. It includes the Governance Action Plans developed by the SEE countries. Short-term reform priorities identified by the countries provide the basis for the Agenda for Regional Action, an overview of main governance reform trends in the SEE region and recommendations for the successful implementation of reforms. The report responds to the decision, taken by the Ministers from South East Europe (SEE) at the meeting in Vienna in July 2003, to place major emphasis on reviewing progress in the area of governance at their 2004 Ministerial meeting. It aims to inform policy-makers, donors, investors and the international community of progress in regulatory governance reforms in South East Europe. Practitioners in the region can draw on this report as a guide for their work in the future.
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  • 96
    ISBN: 9789264070561
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (15 p)
    Series Statement: OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals, Section 3
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Essai n 312; Lixiviation sur des colonnes de sol
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Essai n 312: Lixiviation sur des colonnes de sol
    Keywords: Environment
    Abstract: The method described in this Test Guideline is based on soil column chromatography in disturbed soil. Two types of experiments are performed to determine (i) the leaching potential of the test substance, and (ii) the leaching potential of transformation products in soils under controlled laboratory conditions. At least duplicate leaching columns are packed with untreated, air-dried and sieved soil (〈 2 mm) up to a height of approximately 30 cm. Afterwards they are saturated and equilibrated with an “artificial rain” solution and allowed to drain. Then the surface of each soil column is treated with the test substance (non-volatile in water and soil) and/or with aged residues of the test substance. Artificial rain is applied to the soil columns and the leachate is collected. After the leaching process the soil is removed from the columns and is sectioned into an appropriate number of segments depending on the information required from the study. A reference substance (atrazine or monuron) should be used in the leaching experiments. For each soil segment and leachate fraction, the amounts of test substance, transformation products, non-extractables and, if included, of the reference substance should be given in % of applied initial dose.
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  • 97
    ISBN: 9789264065628
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource (40 p)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovative SMEs in a Global Economy
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Promouvoir l'entreprenariat et les PME innovantes dans une économie mondialisée
    Keywords: Industry and Services
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  • 98
    ISBN: 9789539959201
    Language: Croatian
    Pages: Online-Ressource (303 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Citizens as Partners; Information, Consultation and Public Participation in Policy-Making
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Des citoyens partenaires ; Information, consultation et participation à la formulation des politiques publiques
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Citizens as Partners: Information, Consultation and Public Participation in Policy-Making
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Des citoyens partenaires : Information, consultation et participation à la formulation des politiques publiques
    Keywords: Governance
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  • 99
    ISBN: 9789264103191
    Language: Spanish
    Pages: Online-Ressource (373 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. The Non-profit Sector in a Changing Economy
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Le secteur à but non lucratif dans une économie en mutation
    Keywords: Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development
    Abstract: Las tendencias económicas recientes, que se reflejan en una mayor presión en términos económicos, la reforma del Estado benefactor, el surgimiento de la sociedad civil y la democracia participativa, han destacado la importancia creciente del sector sin fines de lucro en los países de la OCDE. Este sector, a menudo asociado con conceptos como “la economía social”, “el tercer sector”, “el sector de trabajo voluntario”, “el tercer sistema”, “el sector independiente” y, más recientemente, “la iniciativa empresarial social”, se ha enfrentado a una serie de retos cruciales. Entre ellos se encuentra el impulso para introducir criterios administrativos rigurosos, mientras que a la vez se mantiene la dimensión social única del sector y se fomenta la innovación social. Esta publicación ofrece una evaluación integral y transformadora de las nuevas tendencias en el ámbito de los estudios sobre el sector sin fines de lucro. Contiene contribuciones de expertos y académicos líderes en esta disciplina, y analiza los acontecimientos más significativos registrados en este sector en los países de la Unión Europea, Estados Unidos, Canadá, México y Australia. Asimismo, presenta un análisis comparativo y detallado de las herramientas y métodos empleados para financiar, supervisar y evaluar este sector de actividad económica y social. Este libro es una lectura fundamental para los diseñadores de políticas, practicantes en el sector y académicos interesados en conocer los más recientes acontecimientos teóricos y empíricos registrados en este sector en continua expansión.
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  • 100
    ISBN: 9789264106222
    Language: Multiple languages
    Pages: Online-Ressource (224 p.) , ill.
    Keywords: Finance and Investment ; Development
    Abstract: This annual report presents comprehensive statistics on the gross external debt of 171 developing countries and countries in transition. The 2003 edition has been enhanced with additional series providing more detailed breakdowns of categories of debt and time series data going back to end 1998. These figures are compiled by the OECD, largely on the basis of creditor sources. All figures are shown in US dollars. The External Debt Statistics database is included in OECD's International Development Statistics CD-ROM, and is available on line via www.OECD-iLibrary.org
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