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  • 1
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    Online Resource
    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264805002 , 9789264767478 , 9789264536227
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (85 p.) , 21 x 28cm.
    Series Statement: OECD Territorial Reviews
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Delineating functional areas in all territories
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    Keywords: Regionalplanung ; Regionalwissenschaft ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development
    Abstract: Functional areas such as integrated local labour markets exist across countries’ entire national territory. However, most OECD countries have focused their work on larger cities and their surrounding area of economic influence by establishing the concept of functional urban areas. Extending this concept to non-urban areas can help policy makers analyse subnational developments and design spatially better-targeted policies. The report Delineating Functional Areas for all Territories provides a comprehensive review of existing approaches to delineating functional areas across countries’ entire national territory as a tool for territorial statistics and regional policy making. The report explains the rationale for functional territories as a complement to established administrative geographies. It discusses the most important challenges and the methodological aspects of delineating functional areas based on travel-to-work commuting flows or novel sources of data and develops a set of methodological guidelines that are applied in five OECD countries, demonstrating the feasibility of delineating functional areas across diverse types of country geographies in a consistent manner.
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  • 2
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264208872
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (88 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Reviews on Local Job Creation
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Employment and skills strategies in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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    Keywords: Arbeitsmarktpolitik ; Qualifikation ; Bildungspolitik ; Nordirland ; Employment ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; United Kingdom
    Abstract: This book focuses on the role of employment and training agencies in contributing to job creation and productivity in Northern Ireland. It explores how Northern Ireland is implementing labour market and skills policy and putting measures in place at the local level to stimulate quality employment, inclusion and growth.
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  • 3
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264209527
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (316 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Territorial Reviews
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als OECD OECD territorial reviews
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    Keywords: Regionalentwicklung ; Regionales Wachstum ; Regionalpolitik ; Niederlande ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Netherlands
    Abstract: The Dutch economy has been traditionally very competitive among OECD countries. The global financial crisis however has brought new challenges, especially during the second shock, from 2011 onwards. The government’s recovery plan, which includes various measures such as fiscal consolidation, stimulating innovation and sub-national government reform has an important territorial dimension. This review focuses on how sub-national institutions and development can help the Netherlands meet its challenges. In the short-term, factors such as the contribution of all regions, better use of resources, and more efficient provision of goods and services can help the recovery. In the long term, improving national competitiveness will largely depend on a strong performance of the polycentric city structure, which characterises the Netherlands. The key policy areas explored in this review include: the recently created top-sector innovation policy; decentralisation; and territorial reforms such as municipal and provincial re-scaling through mergers or co-operation.
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  • 4
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264208957
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (96 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Reviews on Local Job Creation
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Employment and skills strategies in the Czech Republic
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    Keywords: Arbeitsmarktpolitik ; Qualifikation ; Bildungspolitik ; Tschechien ; Employment ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Czech Republic ; Tschechien ; Arbeitsmarktpolitik ; Bildungspolitik ; Betriebliche Ausbildung
    Abstract: This review looks at a range of institutions and bodies involved in employment and skills policies in the Czech Republic, focusing on local strategies on the Ústí nad Labem and South Moravian regions.
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  • 5
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264205390
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (148 p.)
    Series Statement: OECD Rural Policy Reviews
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Innovation and modernising the rural economy
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    Keywords: Ländliche Wirtschaft ; Entwicklungsplanung ; OECD-Staaten ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development
    Abstract: This publication is a result of the discussions from the OECD 8th Rural Development Policy Conference: "Innovation and modernising the rural economy" which took place in Krasnoyarsk, Russia on 3-5 October 2012. It provides an overview of the two themes of modernisation and innovation, focusing on identifying the attributes of the modern rural economy and showing how it differs from the traditional rural economy and from metropolitan economies. It also shows how rural innovation is a key driver of rural economic growth using patents as a measure. The second part of the book consists of four chapters that offer evidence of rural regions’ potential to contribute to national economic growth. In addition, each provides useful context for Part I by outlining four different perspectives on the process of modernisation and innovation, and specifically, how they can take place in the rural territories of OECD countries. In each paper, the authors explore the opportunities and impediments to these twin processes and how government policy can help or hinder them.
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  • 6
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264194564
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (265 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Health Policy Studies
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als A good life in old age?
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    Keywords: Häusliche Pflege ; Dienstleistungsqualität ; OECD-Staaten ; Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Altenpflege ; Medizinische Versorgung ; Langzeitbetreuung
    Abstract: As ageing societies are pushing a growing number of frail old people into needing care, delivering quality long-term care services – care that is safe, effective, and responsive to needs – has become a priority for governments. Yet much still remains to be done to enhance evidence-based measurement and improvement of quality of long-term care services across EU and OECD countries. This book offers evidence and examples of useful experiences to help policy makers, providers and experts measure and improve the quality of long-term care services.
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  • 7
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264195325
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (132 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Green Growth Studies
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Green growth in cities
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    Keywords: Nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung ; OECD-Staaten ; Umweltpolitik ; Internationale Kooperation ; Ballungsraum ; Großstadt ; Ökologische Marktwirtschaft ; Einflussgröße ; Interesse ; Entwicklung ; Unterentwicklung ; Ursache ; Wirtschaftswachstum ; Environment ; Finance and Investment ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Stadtentwicklung ; Umweltqualität ; Nachhaltigkeit ; Umweltpolitik
    Abstract: This report synthesises the findings from six case studies of urban green growth policies, four at city level (Paris, Chicago, Stockholm, Kitakyushu) and two at the national level (China, Korea). It offers a definition of urban green growth and a framework for analysing how it might play out in different types of cities. It demonstrates the importance of urban policies for achieving national environmental policy goals and discusses the increased efficiency of policy intervention at the urban level. It identifies urban activities to reduce environmental impact that are most likely to contribute to the policy priorities of job creation, urban attractiveness, metro-regional supply of green products and services, and increased urban land values. It also provides guidance on addressing potential financing and governance challenges that may arise in pursuing urban green growth. Finally, the report offers a preliminary proposal for how green growth in cities could be measured.
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  • 8
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264167865
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (284 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Green Growth Studies
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Compact City Policies; A Comparative Assessment (Japanese version)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Compact City Policies; A Comparative Assessment (Chinese version)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Compact city policies
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    Keywords: Nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung ; OECD-Staaten ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; OECD ; Stadtökologie
    Abstract: This book examines the concept of the compact city and the implication of the current urban context for compact city policies. It explores their potential outcomes, particularly in terms of how it can contribute to Green Growth and looks at developing indicators to monitor compact city and track policy performance. It reviews compact city policies currently being implemented across the OECD in relation to the pursuit of Green Growth objectives and provides ideas to achieve better outcomes. And it assesses the key governance challenges faced by decision-makers as they seek to implement practical compact city strategies. This report is thus intended as “food for thought” for national, sub-national and municipal governments as they seek to address their economic and environmental challenges through the development and implementation of spatial strategies in pursuit of Green Growth objectives. It also illustrates best practices (which present key elements of successful compact city policies) based on empirical evidence that can be shared across OECD member countries.
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  • 9
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264122314
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (224 p.)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Health reform
    DDC: 362.1/042
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    Keywords: Gesundheitsreform ; Alternde Bevölkerung ; Morbidität ; OECD-Staaten ; Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Gesundheitswesen ; Reform ; Morbidität
    Abstract: When the OECD was founded in 1961, health systems were gearing themselves up to deliver acute care interventions. Sick people were to be cured in hospitals, then sent on their way again. Medical training was focused on hospitals; innovation was to develop new interventions; payment systems were centred around single episodes of care. Health systems have delivered big improvements in health since then, but they can be slow to adapt to new challenges. In particular, these days, the overwhelming burden of disease is chronic, for which ‘cure’ is out of our reach. Health policies have changed to some extent in response, though perhaps not enough. But the challenge of the future is that the typical recipient of health care will be aged and will have multiple morbidities. This book examines how payment systems, innovation policies and human resource policies need to be modernised so that OECD health systems will continue to generate improved health outcomes in the future at a sustainable cost.
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  • 10
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264120983
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (296 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als OECD OECD regional outlook 2011
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    Keywords: Regionalpolitik ; Regionales Wachstum ; Regionalentwicklung ; OECD-Staaten ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Bericht ; OECD ; Regionale Wirtschaftsentwicklung
    Abstract: The OECD Regional Outlook 2011 provides an overview of the main developments in performance among OECD regions and the challenges for regional policy after the crisis. The first two chapters present fresh analysis of regional growth and labour-market trends, exploring their implications for policy. This is followed by three chapters offering focused analyses of key policy issues. The first, and most immediate, concerns the state of sub-national government finances in the wake of the crisis and its implications for managing public investment, in particular, during a period of austerity. The next two chapters are concerned with the potential contribution of regions and regional policies to addressing the longer-term challenges of innovation and green growth. Part 3 of the Outlook presents a "policy forum", a wide-ranging debate on the role of regional policy today involving experts and officials from within and outside the OECD. Finally, the Outlook includes individual country pages providing detailed quantitative and qualitative information on regional performance, institutions and policy settings in OECD members.
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  • 11
    ISBN: 9789264083530
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (496 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Clark, Greg, - 1962- Organising local economic development
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    Keywords: Wirtschaftsförderung ; Regionalentwicklung ; OECD-Staaten ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Development ; OECD ; Regionale Wirtschaftsentwicklung
    Abstract: Development processes occur within a wider geographical area than local government, and in some cases encompass a broader scope than provincial or national governments. Thus substantial inter-governmental co-operation and public-private partnership are needed. This book identifies how development agencies and companies work, what they do and what constitutes success and value added. It explores international practices in a variety of locations and contexts, and defines both the success factors and the challenges associated with economic development agencies and companies.
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  • 12
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264096448
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (176 p.)
    Series Statement: OECD Trade Policy Studies
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als The economic impact of export restrictions on raw materials
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    Keywords: Rohstoff ; Exportbeschränkung ; Welt ; Trade ; Canada ; China, People’s Republic ; European Union ; India ; Russian Federation ; South Africa ; United States ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Außenhandelspolitik ; Rohstoffwelthandel
    Abstract: Export restrictions on raw materials are applied to achieve a number of policy objectives. However, they can have a significant and negative impact on the efficient allocation of resources, international trade, and the competitiveness and development of industries in both exporting and importing countries. By diverting exports to domestic markets, export restrictions raise prices for foreign consumers and importers. At the same time, by reducing domestic prices in the applying countries and increasing global uncertainty concerning future prices, export restrictions negatively affect investment, thus potentially reducing the overall supply of raw materials in the long term. In view of existing alternative policy tools that have a different impact on trade, the effectiveness of export restrictions to achieve stated policy objectives should be carefully reviewed. This publication presents a selection of papers discussed at the OECD Workshop on Raw Materials, held in Paris in October 2009. This workshop was organised in response to the growing concern on the use of export restrictions on raw materials, particularly by emerging economies.
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  • 13
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264083967
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (120 p.)
    Series Statement: OECD Rural Policy Reviews
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Strategies to improve rural service delivery
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    Keywords: Ländlicher Raum ; Dienstleistungssektor ; OECD-Staaten ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Ländlicher Raum ; Dienstleistungssektor
    Abstract: The service sector, in aggregate, now dominates total employment and value-added in OECD countries, accounting for more than 70% of these two measures, and continues to increase in importance. While services may play a slightly smaller role in rural regions than in urban areas, they are the dominant component of the rural economy. It is clear that a vibrant service sector is both vital for a prosperous local economy and crucial for meeting the needs of rural citizens.  This book provides an overview of the underlying problems in delivering services to rural regions.  It contains a conceptual structure for thinking about rural service delivery problems and a strategy for thinking about the role of government in service delivery, as well as a discussion of the role that innovation and public management tools like co-design and co-delivery can play in designing better service delivery approaches.  Also included are examples of different, successful policy strategies drawn from OECD countries.   Also available The New Rural Paradigm: Policies and Governance (2006) OECD Rural Policy Reviews: Germany (2007) OECD Rural Policy Reviews: Mexico (2007) OECD Rural Policy Reviews: Finland (2008) OECD Rural Policy Reviews: The Netherlands (2008) OECD Rural Policy Reviews: China (2009) OECD Rural Policy Reviews: Italy (2009) OECD Rural Policy Reviews: Spain (2009)   OECD Rural Policy Reviews: Québec, Canada (forthcoming)  
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  • 14
    ISBN: 9789264095830
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (312 p.)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Open for business
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    Keywords: Unternehmer ; Unternehmensgründung ; OECD-Staaten ; Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Industry and Services ; Aufsatzsammlung ; OECD ; Entrepreneurship ; Einwanderer ; Internationaler Vergleich
    Abstract: Migrants contribute to the economic growth of their host countries in many ways, bringing new skills and competencies with them and helping to reduce labour shortages. An aspect that has received only limited attention up to now is migrants’ contribution to entrepreneurial activity and employment creation in their host countries. In OECD countries, entrepreneurship is slightly higher among immigrants than natives and the total number of persons employed in migrant businesses is substantial, although the survival rate of these businesses is often lower than that of their native counterparts. Migrant entrepreneurship has gone beyond traditional ethnic businesses, into a wide range of sectors and innovative areas. Greater knowledge of migrant entrepreneurship is essential if policy makers are to better support migrant enterprises and their role in economic growth and job creation. In addition, increasing awareness of the positive role that migrants can play as entrepreneurs could contribute to a more balanced public debate on immigration. Taking a cross-country perspective, this publication sheds light on these issues and more, discussing policy options to foster the development and success of migrant businesses. It is a compilation of papers presented at a June 2010 conference organised by the OECD Secretariat, with the financial support of the Swedish and Turkish authorities, and the Dutch-Turkish Businessmen Association (HOTIAD).
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  • 15
    ISBN: 9789264082052
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (272 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Catalonia, Spain
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    Keywords: Technologiepolitik ; Katalonien ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Science and Technology ; Industry and Services ; Spain ; Katalonien ; Innovationsförderung
    Abstract: This review of regional innovation assesses how to improve Catalonia's current strategy and actions in order to boost its innovation system through both its own programmes and those of Spain and the European Union. It finds that with over seven million inhabitants and a GDP of around EUR 204 billion, Catalonia is not only an important region within Spain, but within the OECD as well. Indeed, its economic output is similar to countries like Portugal and Norway. The region experienced massive population growth over the past decade, due to immigration, which in part drove GDP growth. However, Catalonia’s productivity is slipping, relative to other OECD regions, necessitating the transition to a productivity-driven growth model through a stronger regional innovation system. The region has successfully strengthened its research base, with investments in R&D having increased four-fold over the past decade. Catalonia is now mobilising actors across the innovation system in regional centres, such as Barcelona, to improve productivity and address social challenges.
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  • 16
    ISBN: 9789264087255
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (384 p.)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Regional development policies in OECD countries
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    Keywords: Regionalpolitik ; OECD-Staaten ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Mitgliedsstaaten ; Regionalpolitik
    Abstract: Policy makers need both a handy reference guide to the regional policies of their own and other countries and a broader analysis of trends in regional policies, based on sound, comparable information. Regional Policies in OECD Countries responds to this need. It is the first systematic, comparative analysis of OECD countries’ regional policies. The report addresses fundamental regional policy concerns, such as: problem recognition; the objectives of regional policy; the legal/institutional framework; the urban/rural framework; budget structures; and the governance mechanisms linking national and sub-national governments as well as sectors. It begins with an overview of the regional policy today. This is followed by country profiles covering the 31 OECD members. The profiles share a common conceptual framework, allowing countries to see how their experiences measure up. The report also contains several annexes, which cover some of the countries that are candidates for accession to the OECD or with which the OECD has enhanced engagement. The annexes also cover the key topics of cross-border cooperation and trends in urban-rural linkages, especially efforts to control urban sprawl. The report will help countries to better understand regional policies and to formulate and diffuse horizontal policy recommendations. The analysis suggests an important role for regional policies in shaping sustainable endogenous development, in particular well-developed governance mechanisms to better respond to the different opportunities and demands of regions and to improve policy efficiency. This report is a unique source of regional policy information and of special interest to policy makers, researchers, and others engaging with regional development.
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  • 17
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264067110
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (182 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Reviews of Regulatory Reform
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. L'analyse d'impact de la réglementation ; Un outil au service de la cohérence des politiques
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Bounds, Gregory Regulatory impact analysis
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    Keywords: Governance ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Regulierung ; Wirkungsanalyse
    Abstract: Regulatory impact analysis (RIA) is a systemic approach to critically assessing the positive and negative effects of proposed and existing regulations and non-regulatory alternatives. This publication brings together recent OECD research and analysis concerning methodological issues and country experiences with RIA. The collected papers cover a number of challenges to the effectiveness of RIA including: systemic factors which influence the quality of RIA; methodological frameworks that can assist RIA to improve regulation; guidance on using RIA to avoid unnecessary regulation of competitive markets; and a review of the use of RIA in the regulation of corporate governance across a number of OECD countries. Taken together, this publication provides valuable, practical guidance on how to improve the performance of RIA systems to promote economic welfare through better quality regulation.
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  • 18
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264039469
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (144 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Régions et croissance ; Une analyse des tendances
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als How regions grow
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    Keywords: Regionales Wachstum ; OECD-Staaten ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; OECD ; Regionale Wirtschaftsentwicklung
    Abstract: Regional differences within OECD countries are often greater than those between countries and much inequality remains. This report explores what generates growth at the regional level. Based on in-depth econometric modelling and analyses, this report reframes the debate on regional policy and development, emphasising that opportunities for growth exist in all regions.
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264060135
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (418 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Estudios de la OCDE de Innovación Regional; 15 estados mexicanos
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als 15 Mexican states
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    Keywords: Regionalökonomik ; Regionales Cluster ; Technologiepolitik ; Mexiko ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Science and Technology ; Industry and Services ; Mexico ; Mexiko ; Regionale Wirtschaftsentwicklung ; Technische Innovation
    Abstract: Despite macro-economic stability in recent years, Mexico still suffers from stagnant productivity growth. Mexico’s long-term competitiveness in a global context will require greater public and private action to spur innovation and economic growth in regions throughout the country. This report reviews how both national and state policies in Mexico can better support regional innovation systems and includes profiles of 15 states.
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  • 20
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264076884
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (192 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Cities, towns & renewable energy
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    Keywords: Nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung ; Stadt ; Energieversorgung ; Energieeinsparung ; Erneuerbare Energie ; Welt ; Energy ; Environment ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Stadtökologie ; Energieversorgung ; Erneuerbare Energien ; Energieeinsparung
    Abstract: Local governments have the power to influence the energy choices of their citizens. Many cities and towns have already encouraged energy efficiency measures. Even so, as demand for energy services continues to grow, the energy infrastructure that every city and town depends on will need to be expanded, upgraded or replaced. This provides the opportunity to increase the deployment of renewable energy technologies and decentralised energy systems, and hence gain the multi-benefits of increased energy security, climate change mitigation and sustainable development, but also the social benefits of reduced air pollution, such as improved health and employment. Many combinations of policies have been employed to stimulate local renewable energy development. These policies include: local governance by authority; providing resources; enabling private actors; leading by example; allowing self-governance. Mega-city mayors, down to small-town officials, have successfully introduced such policies, although these vary with location, local resources and population. Cities, Towns and Renewable Energy – “ Yes In My Front Yard “ includes several case studies chosen to illustrate how enhanced deployment of renewable energy projects can result, regardless of a community’s size or location. The goals of this report are to inspire city stakeholders by showing how renewable energy systems can benefit citizens and businesses, assist national governments to better appreciate the role that local municipalities might play in meeting national and international objectives, and help accelerate the necessary transition to a sustainable energy future.
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  • 21
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264039162
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (250 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Piedmont, Italy
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    Keywords: Technologiepolitik ; Regionalpolitik ; Piemont ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Science and Technology ; Industry and Services ; Italy ; Piemont ; Innovationsförderung ; Regionale Wirtschaftsförderung
    Abstract: Piedmont is one of the top ten manufacturing regions in Europe and enjoys the highest levels of business investment in R&D in Italy. Birthplace of the most famous Italian automotive company - Fiat – and home to many heavy engineering and manufacturing firms, the region has long been a central part of the national industrial core. Yet since the early 1970s, the fragility of Piedmont's production system has slowly became evident. This report reviews how Piedmont’s new regional strategy supports innovation and how its efforts can be improved.
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  • 22
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264073975
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (266 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Innovation and growth
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    Keywords: Innovation ; Technischer Fortschritt ; Wirtschaftswachstum ; OECD-Staaten ; BRICS-Staaten ; Forschung ; Entwicklung ; Innovation ; Wirtschaftswachstum ; Nachhaltigkeit ; Science and Technology ; Economics ; Aufsatzsammlung ; OECD ; Entwicklungsländer ; Innovation ; Technischer Fortschritt
    Abstract: Innovation is crucial to long-term economic growth, even more so in the aftermath of the financial and economic crisis. In this volume, the OECD and the World Bank jointly take stock of how globalisation is posing new challenges for innovation and growth in both developed and developing countries, and how countries are coping with them. The authors discuss options for policy initiatives that can foster technological innovation in the pursuit of faster and sustainable growth. The various chapters highlight how the emergence of an integrated global market affects the impact of national innovation policy. What seemed like effective innovation strategies (e.g. policies designed to strengthen the R&D capacity of domestic firms) are no longer sufficient for effective catch-up. The more open and global nature of innovation makes innovation policies more difficult to design and implement at the national scale alone. These challenges are further complicated by new phenomena, such as global value chains and the fragmentation of production, the growing role of global corporations, and the ICT revolution. Where and why a global corporation chooses to anchor its production affects the playing field for OECD and developing economies alike. Selected as a 2009 Notable Document by the American Library Association Government Documents Round Table.
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  • 23
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264076525
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (198 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Reprise économique, innovation et croissance durable ; Le rôle crucial des régions
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Regions matter
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    Keywords: Regionales Wachstum ; Räumliche Verteilung ; Nachhaltige Entwicklung ; Regionalpolitik ; OECD-Staaten ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Statistik ; Europa ; Regionalentwicklung ; USA ; Korea ; Japan ; Mexiko ; Geschichte 1995-2005
    Abstract: Why do some regions grow faster than others, and in ways that do not always conform to economic theory? This is a central issue in today’s economic climate, when policy makers are looking for ways to stimulate new and sustainable growth. OECD work suggests that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to regional growth policy. Rather, regions grow in very varied ways and the simple concentration of resources in a place is not sufficient for long-term growth. This report draws on OECD analysis of regional data (including where growth happens, country-by-country), policy reviews and case studies. It argues that it is how investments are made, regional assets used and synergies exploited that can make the difference. Public investment should prioritise longer-term impacts on productivity growth and combine measures in an integrated way. This suggests an important role for regional policies in shaping growth and economic recovery policies, but also challenges policy makers to implement policy reforms.
    Note: Franz. Ausg.u.d.T.: Reprise économique, innovation et croissance durable
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    ISBN: 9789264073975
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei: 268 S.) , graph. Darst.
    Edition: Online-Ausg. 2010 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Innovation and growth
    DDC: 658.4063
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    Keywords: Economic development ; Technological innovations Economic aspects ; Aufsatzsammlung ; OECD ; Entwicklungsländer ; Innovation ; Technischer Fortschritt
    Abstract: Innovation is crucial to long-term economic growth, even more so in the aftermath of the financial and economic crisis. In this volume, the OECD and the World Bank jointly take stock of how globalisation is posing new challenges for innovation and growth in both developed and developing countries, and how countries are coping with them. The authors discuss options for policy initiatives that can foster technological innovation in the pursuit of faster and sustainable growth. The various chapters highlight how the emergence of an integrated global market affects the impact of national inno
    Note: Enth. 10 Beitr. - Enth. Literaturangaben , Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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    ISBN: 9789264066649
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (278 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Designing local skills strategies
    DDC: 338.9
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    Keywords: Wirtschaftsförderung ; Qualifikation ; Humankapital ; Berufsbildungspolitik ; OECD-Staaten ; Education ; Employment ; Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Fallstudiensammlung ; Electronic books ; Fallstudiensammlung ; Ungelernter Arbeiter ; Berufliche Qualifikation ; Weiterbildung ; Angelernter Arbeiter ; Berufliche Qualifikation ; Berufliche Fortbildung
    Abstract: Higher-level skills are increasingly demanded by the knowledge-based economy. But with rising mobility and demographic change, it is no longer so simple to invest in a skilled workforce for the future. Actions are needed on a variety of fronts, including attracting and retaining talent, better integrating disadvantaged groups into the labour force, and upgrading the skills of low-paid workers. Much of the responsibility for these actions falls squarely on the shoulders of local policy makers. Drawing from a wide array of case studies, this book analyses best-practice local strategies for increasing workforce skills. And it also takes a close look at the opportunities and challenges presented by international migration. The in-depth case studies in this report range from Shanghai’s “Highland of Talent Strategy” to new “career ladders” which help immigrants escape low-skilled, low-paid employment in New York. National and local-level recommendations on local skills development are provided, for both OECD and non-OECD countries.
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    ISBN: 9789264056299
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (196 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Multi-level Governance Studies
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Conduire les politiques de développement régional ; Les indicateurs de performance
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Governing regional development policy
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    Keywords: Regionalpolitik ; Regional planning ; Regional planning Case studies ; Regional economics ; Regional economics Case studies ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Graue Literatur ; OECD ; Regionalpolitik ; Anreizsystem ; Internationaler Vergleich
    Abstract: This report examines both the challenges and the opportunities associated with designing and using indicator systems as a tool for the governance of regional development policy. It draws on the experiences of a number of OECD countries and provides an in-depth look at the cases of Italy, the United Kingdom (England), the United States and the European Union. It builds on previous OECD work on the governance of regional development policy by extending lessons about contractual relations among levels of government to performance indicator systems.
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    ISBN: 9789264042070
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (184 p.)
    Series Statement: Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Clark, Greg Local development benefits from staging global events
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    Keywords: Kommunale Entwicklung ; Großveranstaltung ; Sport ; International ; Welt ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Australia ; Brazil ; Canada ; Denmark ; Greece ; Italy ; Japan ; New Zealand ; Portugal ; South Africa ; Spain ; United Kingdom ; Internationale Veranstaltung ; Auswirkung ; Regionalwirtschaft
    Abstract: The competition to stage major global events – such as OIympic Games, EXPOs, cultural festivals, and political summits – is more intense than ever before. Despite advances in virtual communication, large-scale gatherings of this kind have again become extraordinarily popular. In part, this can be explained by the worldwide media attention and sponsorship that such events now generate. But it is also substantially accounted for by the longer-term local benefits that can be achieved for the host location, including: improved infrastructure, increased revenues from tourism and trade, employment creation and heightened civic pride. However, such positive effects do not occur by accident, or without effective local action. Effective legacy planning and management is essential to ensure that the financial risk of investing in the event pays off, and that local development is boosted in a meaningful way. Put simply, when international events are hosted well, they become a catalyst for local development and global reach. This book identifies how international events work as a trigger for local development and what hosting cities and nations can do to ensure that positive local development is realised. It reviews experience from more than 30 cities and nations and it looks forward to future events yet to be hosted.
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    ISBN: 9789264044630
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (176 p.)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Monetary policies and inflation targeting in emerging economies
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    Keywords: Geldpolitik ; Inflationssteuerung ; Schwellenländer ; Währungspolitik ; Kreditpolitik ; Geldpolitik ; Finanzpolitik ; Emerging Market ; Inflation ; Deflation ; Wirtschaftsentwicklung ; Stabilität ; Finance and Investment ; Erde ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Schwellenländer ; Geldpolitik ; Inflationsbekämpfung
    Abstract: This book, based on the proceedings of a conference organised by the OECD and the Bank of England's Centre for Banking Studies, examines cross-country issues related to the conduct of monetary policy in emerging markets and the role of inflation targeting in improving macroeconomic performance. it includes both cross-country analysis and country-specific case studies. Countries covered include Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey.
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    ISBN: 9789264044814 , 9781282102873
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei) , graph. Darst.
    Edition: Online-Ausg. UK MyiLibrary 2009 Electronic reproduction
    Edition: Also available in print
    Edition: Also available online
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Globalisation and emerging economies
    DDC: 330.9172/4
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    Keywords: Globalization ; Indonesia Economic conditions 21st century ; India Economic conditions 21st century ; Russia Economic conditions 21st century ; South Africa Economic conditions 21st century ; Developing countries Economic conditions 21st century ; China Economic conditions 21st century ; Brazil Economic conditions 21st century ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Schwellenländer ; Globalisierung ; Außenwirtschaft ; Außenwirtschaftspolitik ; Brasilien ; Russland ; Indien ; Indonesien ; China ; Südafrika ; Wirtschaftsentwicklung ; Außenhandel
    Abstract: This book analyzes key elements of the trade performance of Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China and South Africa (the BRIICS) in relation to the rest of the world, focusing on trade and other policies influencing that performance. Developments in global trade policy are reviewed, notably the impact of preferential trade agreements on the multilateral system, and patterns of world trade are described using both indices that reveal networks of trading relations and more standard modeling results. As well as the global analysis, the book also presents a separate chapter for each of the BRIICS, examining the key development and trade issues in each of the six countries over the past few years.--Publisher's description
    Note: Includes bibliographical references , Also available online. , Also available in print. , Electronic reproduction
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    ISBN: 9789264048942
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (248 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als North of England, UK
    DDC: 338.0640942
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    Keywords: Technologiepolitik ; Regionalpolitik ; England (Nord) ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Science and Technology ; Industry and Services ; United Kingdom ; England Nord ; Innovationsförderung
    Abstract: With 14.5 million inhabitants and an economy worth over EUR 290 billion, the North of England is larger than many European countries. At the heart of the industrial revolution, the region has been a historic centre for world-changing innovation in transport, computing and in vitro fertilisation. Yet, in the wake of massive losses in manufacturing employment over the past few decades, the region is having to adapt in order to catch up to more prosperous regions in the UK and remain competitive globally. Like many regions around the OECD, the North of England is seeking to support economic development through innovation, with strategies that build on the region's heritage while also looking to develop new strengths. This report reviews how both national policy and regional strategies support innovation in the North and how these efforts could be improved. It will be of interest to policy makers, firms and others active in promoting innovation and regional economic development.
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    ISBN: 9789264044098 , 9789264044104
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (335 p)
    Edition: Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
    Series Statement: Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)
    DDC: 338.04071
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    Keywords: Entrepreneurship Study and teaching ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Universität ; Entrepreneurship ; Ausbildung ; Wissenschaftstransfer ; Internationaler Vergleich
    Note: Includes bibliographical references , Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource ( 133 S.)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Economic aspects of adaptation to climate change
    DDC: 363.73874
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    Keywords: Klimawandel ; Wirtschaftspolitik ; Kosten-Nutzen-Analyse ; Climatic changes Economic aspects ; Climatic changes Government policy ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Klimaänderung ; Wirtschaft ; Wirtschaftspolitik
    Abstract: Climate change poses a serious challenge to social and economic development. Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions need to move hand in hand with policies and incentives to adapt to the impacts of climate change. How much adaptation might cost, and how large its benefits might be, are issues that are increasingly relevant both for on-the-ground projects and in international development co-operation and negotiations contexts.This report provides a critical assessment of adaptation costs and benefits in key climate sensitive sectors, as well as at national and global levels. It also moves the discussion beyond cost estimation to the potential and limits of economic and policy instruments - including insurance and risk sharing, environmental markets and pricing, and public private partnerships - that can be used to motivate adaptation actions.- List of Abbreviations - Executive Summary - Chapter 1. Putting Climate Change Adaptation in an Economic Context - Chapter 2. Empirical Estimates of Adaptation Costs and Benefits: A Critical Assessment - Chapter 3. Economic and Policy Instruments to Promote Adaptation
    Abstract: Climate change poses a serious challenge to social and economic development. Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions need to move hand in hand with policies and incentives to adapt to the impacts of climate change. How much adaptation might cost, and how large its benefits might be, are issues that are increasingly relevant both for on-the-ground projects and in international development co-operation and negotiations contexts. This report provides a critical assessment of adaptation costs and benefits in key climate sensitive sectors, as well as at national and global levels. It also moves the discussion beyond cost estimation to the potential and limits of economic and policy instruments - including insurance and risk sharing, environmental markets and pricing, and public private partnerships - that can be used to motivate adaptation actions.--Publisher's description
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    ISBN: 9789282101636
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (230 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. L'adjudication par appels d'offres des services ferroviaires
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    Keywords: Transport ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Eisenbahn ; Personenbeförderung ; Wettbewerb ; Internationaler Vergleich ; Eisenbahnverkehr ; Öffentliche Ausschreibung
    Abstract: Competitive tendering provides a way to introduce competition to railways whilst preserving an integrated network of services. It has been used for freight railways in some countries but is particularly attractive for passenger networks when subsidised services make competition between trains serving the same routes difficult or impossible to organise. This report examines experience to date from around the world in competitively tendering rail services. It seeks to draw lessons for effective design of concessions and regulation from both the successful and less successful cases examined. The work is based on detailed examinations by leading experts of the experience of passenger rail concessions in the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands. It also draws on examples of freight rail concessions in Latin America.
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    ISBN: 9789264029293
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (265 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Giguère, Sylvain Baltic partnerships
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    Keywords: Entwicklung ; Wirtschaftsintegration ; Baltische Staaten ; Employment ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Ostseeraum ; Wirtschaftliche Integration ; Regionale Kooperation ; Governance
    Abstract: The Baltic Sea Region is rapidly becoming one of the world’s more competitive regions. The region is capitalising on its strengths and making the most of its diversity to stimulate innovation, build a strong pool of skilled labour and foster entrepreneurship. A deep spirit of co-operation and integration has led the Baltic Sea countries to set up ambitious governance frameworks to pursue economic development objectives jointly from Oslo to St. Petersburg. Yet major challenges at the local level lie ahead for the Eastern shores of the Baltic, where economic transition still needs to be accompanied by more innovative strategic planning, new forms of governance and dynamic civic entrepreneurship. Policies will need to be made more adaptable and capacities will need to be strengthened if prosperity and living standards are to increase on the Baltic Rim. Fortunately, the Baltic Sea Region includes some of the world’s most innovative countries. From Denmark to Finland, the Region possesses a breadth of experience in facilitating policy co-ordination, adjusting policy to local conditions and involving business and civil society in shaping policy measures. There is a great deal that other countries can learn from this experience in setting up partnerships, regional strategic frameworks and other forms of governance. The learning process has already started, with the Baltic Rim becoming a unique laboratory for governance. This book analyses the new governance developments in the Baltic States and Northwest Russia and provides suggestions on how to speed up this progress. It is essential reading for all stakeholders in the Baltic Sea Region and for those elsewhere wishing to apply emerging lessons to their region of the world.
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    ISBN: 9789264031838
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (296 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Vers des pôles d'activités dynamiques ; Politiques nationales
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Competitive regional clusters
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    Keywords: Regionales Cluster ; Regionalpolitik ; Technologiepolitik ; OECD-Staaten ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Industry and Services ; Cluster-Förderung ; Förderungsprogramm ; Internationaler Vergleich ; Regionalförderung ; Regionalpolitik ; regionale Cluster ; OECD ; Regionalpolitik ; Förderungsprogramm ; Internationaler Vergleich ; OECD ; Regionale Wirtschaftsförderung ; Internationaler Vergleich
    Abstract: In today’s globalising world, the regional specialisations built up over decades are transforming rapidly. Many regions that were historically production centres in a given sector are losing out to lower-cost locations and reorienting to higher value-added niches. National programmes to promote cluster-based approaches -- linking firms, people and knowledge at a regional level -- are being used to meet the challenge. This report analyses the objectives, targeting, instruments and inter-governmental role sharing used by 26 programmes in 14 OECD countries. It will be of interest to policy makers, researchers, firms and others active in promoting innovation and competitiveness.
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  • 36
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    ISBN: 9789264008755
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (200 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Multi-level Governance Studies
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Régions et gouvernement central ; Des contrats pour le développement régional
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Linking regions and central governments
    DDC: 307.12094
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    Keywords: Regionalentwicklung ; Regionalpolitik ; Frankreich ; Italien ; Deutschland ; Spanien ; Kanada ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Canada ; France ; Germany ; Italy ; Spain ; Dezentralisierung ; Regionalentwicklung ; multi-level governance ; Regionalpolitik ; Regionalplanung ; OECD ; Regionalpolitik ; Dezentralisation ; Föderalismus ; Regionalentwicklung
    Abstract: A trend toward decentralisation has meant that sub-national governments increasingly find themselves responsible for providing a host of public goods and services. Rarely, however, can they "go it alone". Co-ordination among levels of government is imperative. This book offers a unique analytic framework for assessing multi-level governance arrangements, which is subsequently applied to five case studies of regional development policy: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. The book reveals the importance of contractual arrangements for customised management of interdependencies, for clarifying responsibilities among actors, for dialogue, and for learning.
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    ISBN: 9789264028388
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (160 p.)
    Series Statement: Development Centre Studies
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. La mano visible de China en América Latina
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. The Visible Hand of China in Latin America; (Chinese version)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als The visible hand of China in Latin America
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    Keywords: Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen ; Auslandsinvestition ; Lateinamerika ; China ; Außenhandel ; Emerging Market ; Integration ; Weltordnung ; Finance and Investment ; Development ; Trade ; China, People’s Republic ; China ; Lateinamerika ; Aufsatzsammlung ; China ; Lateinamerika ; Außenhandel ; Internationaler Wettbewerb ; Emerging Market ; Wirtschaftswachstum
    Abstract: Latin America is looking towards China and Asia -- and China and Asia are looking right back. This is a major shift: for the first time in its history, Latin America can benefit from not one but three major engines of world growth. Until the 1980s, the United States was the region’s major trade partner. In the 1990s, a second growth engine emerged with the European investment boom in Latin America. Now, at the dawn of the new century, the increasing global economic importance of Asia, and in particular China, potentially provides a third engine of growth. This book describes the opportunities and challenges that Latin American economies will face as Chinese importance in the world economy -- and in Latin America's traditional markets -- continues to grow.
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    ISBN: 9789264031692
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (136 p.)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Climate change in the European Alps
    DDC: 338.47914
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    Keywords: Klimawandel ; Tourismus ; Wintersport ; Katastrophe ; Alpenraum ; Climatic changes ; Tourism ; Hazard mitigation ; Environment ; Austria ; France ; Germany ; Italy ; Switzerland ; Amtsdruckschrift ; Graue Literatur ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Alpen ; Management ; Naturkatastrophe ; Klimaänderung ; Wintertourismus
    Abstract: This report assesses the implications of climate change on winter tourism and natural hazards management in the European Alps, with a particular focus on how these activities can adapt to climate change. The report presents the first systematic cross-country analysis of the effects of climate change on snow-reliability in the European Alps. It also examines the implications of climate change for a range of natural hazards prevalent in the Alps, with a particular focus on frameworks and financial mechanisms to manage natural hazards in three countries: France, Switzerland and Austria. Technological and behavioural adaptation measures, together with institutional structures and risk transfer mechanisms, are also reviewed.
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    ISBN: 9789264037809
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (244 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Globalisation and regional economies
    DDC: 337
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    Keywords: Regionalökonomik ; Industrie ; Räumlicher Wettbewerb ; Internationaler Wettbewerb ; OECD-Staaten ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Industry and Services ; Graue Literatur ; Amtsdruckschrift ; OECD ; Globalisierung ; Regionalwirtschaft ; Wirtschaftsentwicklung
    Abstract: Despite concern about the negative impacts of globalisation on the economies of OECD regions, notably the loss of manufacturing jobs and enterprise relocation, this report presents evidence that region-specific advantages – embedded in specialised firms, skilled labour and innovation capacity – remain a significant source of productivity gain for firms, even for the largest multinational enterprises. A new geography of production is emerging, based around both old and new regional hubs in OECD and non-OECD countries. National and regional governments in OECD countries are looking for ways to ensure that regions maintain a competitive edge in industries that generate wealth and jobs. This report looks at how different regions are responding to these challenges and the strategies they have adopted to support existing competitive advantages and to transform their assets to develop new competitive strengths.
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    ISBN: 9789264012516
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (314 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Améliorer les compétences ; Vers de nouvelles politiques
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Skills upgrading
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    Keywords: Qualifikation ; Berufsbildungspolitik ; OECD-Staaten ; Education ; Employment ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Fallstudiensammlung ; OECD ; Arbeitsmarkt ; Berufsbildung ; OECD ; Arbeitsmarktpolitik ; Berufsbildung ; Qualifikation ; Angelernter Arbeiter ; OECD ; Betriebliche Fortbildung ; Mitarbeiterschulung
    Abstract: Skills are key to a better job and a better life. Yet acquiring them is often most difficult for the people who need them most: those trapped in low-paid jobs with hard working conditions. Innovative experiments throughout OECD member countries show that barriers to skills acquisition can be overcome. A wide range of actors from government, business and civil society have joined efforts and embarked on initiatives that indeed fill the gap between labour market policy and vocational training, and workers’ weaknesses and employers’ evolving needs. There are rich lessons to be learned from the experiences of Belgium (Flanders), Canada, Denmark, the United Kingdom and the United States, which are investigated in this book.
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    ISBN: 9789264027091
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (450 p.)
    Series Statement: OECD Territorial Reviews
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Villes, compétitivité et mondialisation
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Competitive cities in the global economy
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    Keywords: Urbanisierung ; Ballungsraum ; Großstadt ; OECD-Staaten ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Metropole ; OECD ; Großstadt ; Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ; Soziale Situation ; Internationaler Vergleich ; Stadtökonomie ; Metropolregion
    Abstract: Urban areas represent an important part of the national economy and feature higher GDP per capita and productivity levels than their country’s average. But they also harbour large pockets of unemployment and poverty and suffer from problems such as congestion, pollution and crime. This book examines whether they are sustainable in the long term and what needs to be done to keep these engines of economic growth running smoothly. A synthesis report based on OECD metropolitan reviews and a database of 78 metro regions, this report examines cities performance within their countries and addresses key issues such as competitiveness and social cohesion, intergovernmental relationships, and urban finance. “This is a 'must read' publication, not only for those who already believe in the key importance of urban policy, but even more so for those who remain to be convinced.” Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón, Mayor of Madrid, Spain "The most comprehensive examination of the territorial dimension underlying economic growth today." Saskia Sassen, author of Territory, Authority, Rights: From Medieval to Global Assemblages (Princeton University Press 2006). With the nation-state and the corporation seen as the world’s two competing economic and social units, the regional economy is often overlooked. It’s refreshing to see such detailed attention paid to its role as the real motor force of international growth.”Richard Florida, author of The Flight of the Creative Class. “This report on cities demonstrates that economic prosperity and social well-being are inseparable.”Jean-Louis Borloo, Minister of Labour, Social Cohesion and Housing, France. "A striking report that will force governments to reconsider their urban agenda". Dr. Giulio Santagata, Minister of Government's Programmes, Italy. This report provides invaluable advice for policy makers as our cities grapple with profound change."David Crane, Columnist on Global Issues, The Toronto Star
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    ISBN: 9789264023918 , 9264023917
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (168 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD Rural Policy Reviews
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Le nouveau paradigme rural ; Politiques et gouvernance
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Das neue Paradigma für den ländlichen Raum; Politik und Governance
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. El nuevo paradigma rural ; políticas y gobernanza
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als The new rural paradigm
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    Keywords: Ländliche Entwicklung ; Entwicklungsplanung ; OECD-Staaten ; Rural development ; Rural development Government policy ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; OECD countries ; OECD ; Ländliche Entwicklung ; Wirtschaftspolitik ; Investitionsförderung ; Agrarpolitik ; Ländliche Entwicklung ; OECD
    Abstract: What is the new rural paradigm? Its main characteristics are a focus on places rather than sectors and an emphasis on investments rather than subsidies. In an era of reduced agricultural employment, this report highlights the important and diverse challenges facing rural areas, their unused potential, and the inability of sectoral policy to address this. It also provides an overview of the main socio-economic trends affecting rural areas across the OECD. Further, it addresses the governance requirements of the new cross-sectoral approach to rural policy.
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei: 326 S.)
    Series Statement: Local economic and employment development
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. From immigration to integration
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    Keywords: Soziale Integration ; OECD-Staaten ; Migranten ; Alien labor Government policy ; Manpower policy ; Einwanderer ; OECD countries Emigration and immigration ; Government policy ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Arbeitsmarkt ; Einwanderung ; Integration ; Internationaler Vergleich
    Abstract: Today the battle for talent is as important as the battle for capital. In the knowledge economy, skilled migrants can offer a significant comparative advantage to local economies. Unskilled migrants are also in demand, particularly where demographic change reduces the self-sufficiency of local labour markets. Yet for the potential advantages of migration to be harnessed, it is crucial that immigration be accompanied by integration, or effective mechanisms for ensuring that immigrants are incorporated into labour markets, the economy and society. Paradoxically, at the same time that migration is increasing in global importance, there is worrying evidence that integration results do not seem to be as favourable as they were in the past.
    Note: Enth. 7 Beitr. - Enth. Literaturangaben , Franz. Ausg. u.d.T.: De l'immigration à l'intégration
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    ISBN: 9789264010154
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (160 p.)
    Series Statement: The Development Dimension
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Promouvoir le développement dans une économie mondialisée ; Pour des politiques cohérentes
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Fostering development in a global economy
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    Keywords: Globalisierung ; Internationale Konjunktur ; Internationale Zusammenarbeit ; Welt ; Development ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Globalisierung ; Wirtschaftsentwicklung
    Abstract: What does policy coherence for development mean? Increasing global integration through trade, capital and labour mobility brings increasing mutual responsibilities and mutual policy repercussions. These realities call for greater coherence between the various OECD country policies that shape and impact today’s rapidly evolving global economy. The essays in this volume address controversial policy issues affecting development today, ranging from increasing capital flows, financial regulation and socially responsible investment to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. This collection represents an important contribution to the knowledge of the effects of interdependence and policy coherence on the relationship between OECD countries and the developing world.
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    ISBN: 9789264007116
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (242 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Business Clusters; Promoting Enterprise in Central and Eastern Europe (Turkish version)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Business clusters
    DDC: 658.1141
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    Keywords: Regionales Cluster ; Unternehmensnetzwerk ; Agglomerationseffekt ; Wirtschaftspolitik ; Slowenien ; Slowakei ; Polen ; Ungarn ; Tschechien ; Entrepreneurship ; Strategic alliances (Business) ; Regional economics ; Industrial location ; New business enterprises ; Employment ; Industry and Services ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Cluster ; Regionale Wirtschaftsförderung ; Cluster ; Regionale Wirtschaftsförderung
    Abstract: Clusters of firms and related organisations in a range of industry specialisations are a striking feature of the economic landscape in all countries. Their growth and survival depends on internal processes of specialisation, co-operation and rivalry, and knowledge flows that underpin the competitiveness of the firms within them. Cluster building is now among the most important economic development activities in OECD countries and beyond. This book looks at the importance and potential of cluster initiatives in Central and Eastern Europe as these countries integrate ever more strongly into the global economy. Existing clusters are mapped, recent policy advances are described and conclusions are drawn on the potential of business clusters to foster economic growth in the wider Central, East and South East European region.
    Description / Table of Contents: pt. 1. Theoretical background -- pt. 2. Cluster country case studies -- pt. 3. Conclusions and recommendations.
    Description / Table of Contents: pt. 1. Theoretical background -- pt. 2. Cluster country case studies -- pt. 3. Conclusions and recommendations.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 46
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    ISBN: 9789264009912
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (200 p.)
    Series Statement: Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. La culture et le développement local
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Frège, Xavier Culture and local development
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    Keywords: Kultur ; Kulturpolitik ; Regionalentwicklung ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Kulturelle Entwicklung
    Abstract: This publication highlights the impact of culture on local economies and the methodological issues related to its identification. In particular, the book demonstrates that the contemporary contribution of culture to economic development is not only limited to attracting tourists, but that it increasingly acts as a catalyst for other activities to further develop through territorial clusters. It also demonstrates the power of culture as a tool for the social integration of distressed people and communities, thus contributing to sustainable development. Building on recent international case studies, Culture and Local Development shows how public policies can foster culture as a lever for local economic development in terms of partnerships, tax relief, and other innovative instruments. The book also sets out the implications for national governments in the fields of education and intellectual property rights.
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    ISBN: 9264010157
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: The Development Dimension
    Series Statement: The development dimension
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. u.d.T. Fostering development in a global economy
    Parallel Title: Franz. Ausg. u.d.T. Encourager le développement dans une économie mondiale
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Promouvoir le développement dans une économie mondialisée : Pour des politiques cohérentes
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Fostering development in a global economy
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    Keywords: Globalisierung ; Internationale Konjunktur ; Internationale Zusammenarbeit ; Welt ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Globalisierung ; Wirtschaftsentwicklung
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  • 48
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    ISBN: 9264010297 , 9789264010307 , 9789264010291
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (269 p)
    Edition: Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
    Parallel Title: Print version Enhancing the Performance of the Services Sector
    DDC: 338.47009177
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    Keywords: Service industries Information technology ; Forschungsbericht ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Konferenzschrift ; Dienstleistungssektor ; Strukturwandel
    Abstract: The services sector now accounts for over 70% of employment and value added in OECD economies. It also accounts for almost all employment growth in the OECD area. But despite its growing weight in OECD economies, productivity growth and employment rates in services remain low in many OECD countries. This report provides an overview of the role of services in economic performance, and the factors that affect services sector performance. This includes the role of labor and product markets, the impact of barriers to trade in services, the role of innovation in services and the impacts of information and communications technology (ICT) on the services sector. The report also includes a paper presenting case studies of successful services firms, which help illustrate the broader analysis from OECD data.--Publisher's description. OECD countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
    Description / Table of Contents: 922005051cov.pdf; 001.ps; 002.ps; 003 .ps; 005 .ps; 007-008.ps; 009-026.ps; 027-061.ps; 063-102.ps; 103-126.ps; 127-131.ps; 133-177.ps; 179-204.ps; 205-238.ps; 239-269.ps; 999.ps;
    Note: Access to online version may be restricted , Includes bibliographical references , Papers presented at an OECD workshop held in Feb. 2005 , Introduction and synthesis / Dirk Pilat ; Theservice economy in OECD countries , impact of structural policies on trade-related adjustments and the shift to services , economy-wide effects of services trade barriers in the selected developing countries , impact of services barriers on effective rates of protection in agriculture and manufacturing , Promoting innovation in services , Potential off-shoring of ICT-intensive occupations , ICT use in services and the growth of digital content services , Case studies of successful companies and lessons for public policy , Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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    ISBN: 9789264013308
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (280 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Local governance and the drivers of growth
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    Keywords: Wirtschaftswachstum ; Globalisierung ; Innovation ; Qualifikation ; Entrepreneurship ; Sozialkapital ; Governance-Ansatz ; Employment ; Governance ; Industry and Services ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Europa ; USA ; Öffentlicher Sektor ; Kommunalpolitik ; Regionalentwicklung ; Innovationsförderung ; Wachstumspolitik ; Kommunalpolitik ; Wirtschaftswachstum ; Innovationsmanagement
    Abstract: Innovation, skills, entrepreneurship and social cohesion are key drivers of growth, and essential goals of effective economic development strategies. Each has a strong governance component, which requires real partnership between government, business and civil society. In this book, the OECD has brought together top world experts to translate policy lessons into concrete recommendations that will help policy makers and practitioners make the best governance decisions to stimulate growth.
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9264012222 , 9789264012233 , 9789264012226
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (133 p)
    Edition: Online-Ausg. 2010 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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    Keywords: Capital market ; Stock exchanges ; Stock exchanges ; Capital market Case studies ; Konferenzschrift ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Eurasien ; Wertpapiermarkt ; Kapitalmarkt ; Marktentwicklung
    Description / Table of Contents: pt. 1. Analysis report -- pt. 2. Country studies.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references , Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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    ISBN: 926401442X , 9789264014435 , 9789264014428
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (620 p)
    Edition: Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
    Series Statement: Development Centre Studies
    Parallel Title: Print version Policy Coherence Towards East Asia : Development Challenges for OECD Countries
    DDC: 330.95
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    Keywords: International economic relations ; Economic development ; OECD countries Economic policy ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Ostasien ; Wirtschaftsentwicklung ; Wirtschaftslenkung ; Wirtschaftspolitik
    Abstract: This book looks at the impact of OECD-country policies on East Asia in a variety of areas: trade, investment, agriculture, finance and aid, as well as macroeconomic policies and regional co-operation. Further, and most importantly, the book examines the interaction of these OECD-country policies and their coherence with each other. This book is part of an attempt by the OECD to establish guidelines for defining and adopting coherent policies conducive to development outside the OECD area, thus contributing to the world-wide search for answers to questions of poverty reduction and gro
    Description / Table of Contents: pt. 1. Introduction, overview and policy conclusions -- pt. 2. Interactions and impacts of OECD-country policies -- pt. 3. The regional dimensions of policy linkages -- pt. 4. Development lessons for other regions.
    Note: "Policy Research Institute, Ministry of Finance, Japan"--Cover , Includes bibliographical references , Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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    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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    Paris : OECD Publishing and Centre for Educational Research and Innovation
    ISBN: 9789264015081
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (208 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Quality and Recognition in Higher Education : The Cross-border Challenge
    DDC: 378.2
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Aufsatzsammlung ; OECD ; Mitgliedsstaaten ; Qualitätssicherung ; Qualifikation ; Ausbildung ; Anerkennung ; Grenzüberschreitende Kooperation
    Abstract: Cross-border education is undergoing new and growing developments such as e-learning, for-profit providers, joint campuses and transnational consortia. These changes are challenging existing national quality assurance and accreditation frameworks and agencies
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; Foreword; Contents; Introduction; Quality Provision in Cross-border Higher Education; Quality Assurance and Recognition in Qualification in Post-secondary Edutcation in Canada; Accreditation in Recognition of Qualitication in Higher Education: the United States; Accreditation in Recognition of Qualitication in Higher Education: Europe; Accreditation in Recognition of Qualitication in Higher Education: Australia; Accreditation in Recognition of Qualitication in Higher Education: Japan; Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education in Non-member Economies;
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    ISBN: 9789264197336
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (330 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Agricultural Trade and Poverty : Making Policy Analysis Count
    DDC: 338.1
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Konferenzschrift 2002 ; Agrarhandel ; Armut
    Abstract: One in five of the world's population live in extreme poverty, with a per capita income of less than a dollar a day. At least two-thirds of these people live in rural areas, where farming is the dominant source of income. At the same time, the poorest non-farm households spend a relatively large share of their budgets on food
    Description / Table of Contents: Preliminaries; FOREWORD; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; CONTENTS; 1 AGRICULTURAL TRADE REFORM WORLD MARKET IMPACTS; 2 PRICE DISTORTIONS AND PRICE TRANSMISSION; 3 HOUSEHOLD LEVEL IMPACTS; AGENDA;
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    ISBN: 9789264176102
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (244 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    DDC: 362.6
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    Keywords: Governance ; Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Konferenzschrift 2000 ; Bevölkerungsentwicklung ; Altersstruktur ; Stadtentwicklung ; Wohnungsbau ; Bevölkerungsentwicklung ; Altersstruktur ; Stadtentwicklung ; Wohnungsbau ; OECD
    Abstract: OECD countries are undergoing an unprecedented increase in the proportion of elderly people among their total populations. To address these issues, the OECD organised a conference in Oslo in May 2002. This report highlights how ageing will affect urban design and development in terms of housing, land use, transportation and the urban environment and points to the growing role of new technologies in member countries. The book, featuring statistical data, is for sociologists, policy researchers, journalists, librarians and economists.
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    ISBN: 9789264198210
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (227 p.)
    Series Statement: Development Centre Seminars
    Parallel Title: Print version Technology and Poverty Reduction in Asia and the Pacific
    DDC: 339.46095
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Konferenzschrift ; Asiatisch-Pazifischer Raum ; Armut ; Bekämpfung ; Technologie
    Abstract: Poverty reduction remains a major development challenge in much of Asia and the Pacific. Historically, technology has played a central role in raising living standards across the region, including those of the poor. The Green Revolution and various innovations of modern medicine and public health have been instrumental in improving nutrition, health, and livelihoods of millions of poor people. Yet, the pace of improvement from these sources appears to have slowed, and new technological impetus - as well as improved policies and institutions - are needed to address the persistent pove
    Description / Table of Contents: CONTENTS; Preface; Introduction; PART ONE TECHNOLOGY'S CONTRIBUTION TO POVERTY REDUCTION?; Technology and Poverty: Mapping the Connections; Intellectual Property Rights in Global Agriculture and their Impact on the Diffusion of Productivity Gains; Poverty, Food Security, and Agricultural Biotechnology: Challenges and Opportunities; Information and Communication Technology in Developing Countries of Asia; Financing Information Technology Diffusion in Low-income Asian Developing Countries; PART TWO POLICIES TO MAKE TECHNOLOGY WORK FOR THE POOR; Inaugural Address; Keynote Speech
    Description / Table of Contents: Technology and Development Policy in Poverty Reduction: The Case of ThailandTechnology and Growth: Ireland's Recent Experience; Intellectual Property Protection: What Role in the 20th Century History of Innovation?; Technology Policies and Investment Strategies; Enabling People to Make Technologies Work for Them; Poverty Alleviation in the People's Republic of China's Rural Areas: Problems, Strategy, Policy and the Role of Science and Technology; Technology, Investment and Development: Some Reflections from Portugal
    Description / Table of Contents: Information Technology and Development Co-operation: A View from the DOT ForceProgramme; List of Authors and Participants;
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    ISBN: 9789264195752
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (272 p.)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
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    Keywords: Governance ; Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Konferenzschrift 2000 ; Dezentralisation ; Globalisierung ; Internationalisierung ; Governance
    Abstract: This book sets out a vision of devolved economic development policies capable of responding to the challenges of globalisation. The key features in this vision are flexible and networked institutions and local strategies emphasising entrepreneurship, human capital and social cohesion. Based on the proceedings of the OECD-Scottish Enterprise Glasgow conference, this publication examines how city and region governments and development agencies need to use their devolved powers to respond to globalisation. Trends and challenges are discussed and examples drawn from across the OECD. They address how cities and regions can develop strategies to assure their competitiveness in the globalising economy and how they can help counteract the negative effects of globalisation on marginalised people and places. Devolution is more than just a transfer of power, it is also a new spirit of co-operation and networking between different levels of government and their civil society partners. Brought together at the level of cities and regions, they can apply some promising development tools, for example for strengthening enterprise clusters, promoting training for a knowledge economy and regenerating distressed areas.
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    ISBN: 9789264189461
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (305 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Des partenariats locaux pour une meilleure gouvernance
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Asociaciones locales para una mejor gobernabilidad
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    Keywords: Employment ; Governance ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Aufsatzsammlung ; OECD ; Regionale Wirtschaftskooperation ; Regionale Kooperation
    Abstract: To better respond to a new set of concerns of the population and promote sustainable development, governments today actively seek a broad partnership with civil society and the private sector. Yet, it is at local and regional levels, closer to the problems and the individuals, that partnerships are most often formed. Partnerships are being established throughout OECD countries to tackle issues of economic development, employment, social cohesion and the quality of life. What all partnerships share is a common desire to improve governance -- how society collectively solves its problems and meets its needs. Through partnerships, civil society and its NGOs, enterprises and government at different levels work together to design area-based strategies, adapt policies to local conditions and take initiatives consistent with shared priorities. An ambitious mission, which raises the challenge of harmonising public accountability and participatory democracy. Local Partnerships for Better Governance presents the lessons learnt from the most recent experiences in seven countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy and the United States. This book proposes a strategy that governments can implement to improve governance through partnerships. Applying this strategy will enforce local capacities in a globalising economy, and contribute to reconcile economic competitiveness, social cohesion and environmental progress.
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    ISBN: 9789264187061
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (421 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Innovative Clusters : Drivers of National Innovation Systems
    DDC: 658.406
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Cluster ; Technologiepolitik ; Innovationsförderung
    Abstract: The growth potential of countries increasingly depends on the effectiveness of their innovation systems in creating, diffusing and using knowledge. A large share of market-based or informal knowledge flows occur within industrial clusters that can be seen as reduced-form innovation systems. Policies to stimulate innovation at national and local levels must both build on and contribute to the dynamics of innovative clusters. This book presents a series of papers written by policy makers and academic experts in the field, that demonstrate why and how this can be done in different national contex
    Description / Table of Contents: CONTENTS; Chapter 1. In Pursuit of Innovative Clusters; Part I. Learning from Experiences in Advanced Innovation Clusters; Chapter 2. The ICT Cluster: The Engine of Knowledge-driven Growth in Finland; Chapter 3. The Boundaryless Cluster: Information and Communications Technology in Ireland; Chapter 4: The ICT Cluster in Denmark; Chapter 5: Innovation Dynamics in the Spanish Telecommunication Cluster: Policy Implications; Chapter 6. ICT Cluster Organisations in Flanders: Co-operation in Innovation in the New Networked Economy
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 7. Innovation in an Adolescent Cluster: The Dutch Multimedia ClusterPart II. Learning from Experiences in Mature Clusters; Chapter 8. Innovation Styles in Agro-food Production in Norway; Chapter 9. The Construction Cluster in Denmark; Chapter 10. Innovation in the Dutch Construction Cluster; Chapter 11. An Anatomy of the Swiss Construction Cluster; Part III. Applied Analyses and Cluster-based Innovation; Chapter 12. Identification of Techno-economic Clusters Using Input-output Data: Application to Flanders and Switzerland; Chapter 13. Industrial Clusters in the Finnish Economy
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 14. Knowledge Transfer in Agglomerations: A Regional Approach to Japanese Manufacturing ClustersChapter 15. Dynamics of Initial Cluster Formation: The Case of Multimedia and Cultural Content; Chapter 16. Trade-flow-based Networks in the Finnish Economy: Heterogeneous Practices; Part IV. Policies for Cluster-based Innovation; Chapter 17. Clustering and Economic Complexity: Regional ICT Clusters in the United Kingdom; Chapter 18. Danish Cluster Policy: Improving Specific Framework Conditions; Chapter 19. Towards Second-Generation Cluster Policy: The Case of the Netherlands
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 20. The Cluster Approach in Finnish Technology PolicyChapter 21. Bridging Cluster Theory and Practice: Learning from the Cluster Policy Cycle; Chapter 22. Creating and Sustaining Innovative Clusters: Towards a Synthesis;
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    ISBN: 9789264182332
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    Pages: Online-Ressource (72 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Les entreprises sociales
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    Keywords: Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Unternehmen ; Sozialeinrichtung
    Abstract: Social enterprises straddle the border between the public and the private sector and break new ground in the allocation and management of economic resources, forming what the European Commission calls the "third system". While they all take a broadly similar approach across countries, these enterprises operate along very different lines. They do, however, seek to achieve the same goals, re-integrating disadvantaged groups into the labour market and providing goods and services. Social enterprises take an entrepreneurial approach and draw on the local environment to enhance their economic and social performance. Their emergence has aroused both enthusiasm and controversy. In the interests of rational debate, this report looks at how they are likely to develop, taking stock of existing social enterprises and highlighting the more advanced experiments.
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    ISBN: 9789264181090
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (136 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Development Centre Seminars
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Mondialisation financière ; Le point de vue de l'Amérique latine
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Global finance from a Latin American viewpoint
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    Keywords: Internationaler Finanzmarkt ; Welt ; Lateinamerika ; Development ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Internationaler Kapitalmarkt
    Abstract: The Inter-American Development Bank and the OECD Development Centre created the International Forum on Latin American Perspectives as an annual meeting place of ideas and strategies from Latin America and from the OECD region. The tenth meeting of the Forum was held in Paris in November 1999 and this book contains contributions from that meeting. Its broad conclusion is that reform of the international financial system must take place in the context of partnership between the private and the public international sectors in order to provide the conditions for stability and growth. The Forum debated whether the current reforms of the global financial markets were succeeding in identifying and addressing major distortions to international capital flows between developed and developing countries, essentially, the moral hazard versus sovereign risk question. Particular attention was devoted to: bailing the private sector into crisis prevention and resolution, including under the Paris Club framework; the recently proposed revisions to the Basel Accord on bank capital requirements; and the appropriate exchange rate regime in Latin America.
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    ISBN: 9789264188457
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (152 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: OECD proceedings
    Series Statement: Sustainable development
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Innovation and the environment
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    Keywords: Nachhaltige Entwicklung ; Umwelttechnik ; Technischer Fortschritt ; Innovation ; Umweltpolitik ; Welt ; OECD-Staaten ; Environment ; Science and Technology ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Umweltpolitik ; Innovation
    Abstract: How can innovation and technology better contribute to environmental sustainability? What factors drive firms to innovate for the environment? How can environmental and innovation policies be better designed to stimulate innovation for the environment? How can better policy coherence be achieved? A recent OECD workshop addressed these crucial questions that lead to a better understanding of the interaction between innovation and the environment and explored elements of "best practice" policies that can stimulate innovation for the environment and shift our development path towards sustainability.
    Note: Papers presented at a workshop held in June 2000 by the Working Party on Innovation and Technology Policy of the OECD Committee for Scientific and Technological Policy
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    ISBN: 9789264180895
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (124 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Intégrer les transports dans la ville ; Réconcilier les dimensions économiques, sociales et environnementales
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Intégrer les transports dans la ville : Réconcilier les dimensions économiques, sociales et environnementales
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    Keywords: Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Transport ; Stadtverkehr ; Infrastruktur ; Straßenbenutzungsgebühr
    Abstract: Congestion in cities is a problem of growing importance. New infrastructure for transport however often gives rise to conflicts about how the cost of new services will be met by the public, and about how the demand for travel can be reconciled with efforts to improve the social and environmental quality of life in cities. Unless these conflicts can be managed, public-private partnerships for investment in new infrastructure will be handicapped. The way forward requires a mix of strategies involving better information and communication with the public, better design of projects to take social and environmental objectives into account, a more comprehensive approach to urban development rather than a sectoral strategy, and a better exchange of expertise between private and public sectors. This book is based on a series of case studies of both successes and failures in countries such as Australia, Japan, the United States, France and the United Kingdom. To inform this major debate and help design new strategies for transport integration in the city, this book puts forward the most promising ways to: - respond to urban travel problems; - enhance public/private partnership; and - raise social acceptability of urban transport infrastructure and road tolls.
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    ISBN: 9789264171152
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (216 p.)
    Parallel Title: Print version Privatisation, Competition and Regulation
    DDC: 338.9
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Privatisierung ; Wettbewerb ; Regulierung
    Abstract: Over the past decade, privatisation has increasingly taken place in the public utility sector. Technological advances and policy shifts have diminished the perception that public utilities are natural monopolies requiring state ownership. However, the privatisation of such state-owned monopolies raises important regulatory issues. In particular, there should be an adequate regulatory framework to promote competition and, especially if rigorous market competition is lacking, to protect the interests of consumers. Therefore, privatisation needs to be pursued in tandem with competition-enhancing
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    ISBN: 9789264180376
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (238 p.)
    Series Statement: Development Centre Seminars
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Waging the global war on poverty
    DDC: 362.57091724
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    Keywords: Electronic books ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Entwicklungsländer ; Armut
    Abstract: Eradicating poverty has long been one of the priorities of development co-operation. Yet, despite undoubted progress towards this goal, the strategies adopted at the international and national levels remain controversial. Poverty reduction is a complex issue, involving numerous players in a host of economic, social, political and environmental policy fields. The originality of this publication lies in its approach to identifying best practice, an approach which is as open and thorough as the state of the art will allow. How realistic is it to seek to cut extreme poverty by half by the year 201
    Description / Table of Contents: CONTENTS; Preface; Thematic Summary ; PART ONE: GOALS AND STRATEGIES ; Poverty Reduction: A Review of Donor Strategies and Practices ; Are Poverty and Social Goals for the 21st Century Attainable? ; The IMF and the Poor ; PART TWO: DEVELOPING COUNTRY EXPERIENCES ; Poverty Reduction Strategies: The Experience of Bolivia ; Analysis of Poverty in Côte d' Ivoire ; Public Policies, Social Development and Poverty Reduction: The Kerala Model ; Malaysia: Key Issues in Poverty Reduction Strategies ; Key Issues for Poverty Reduction Strategies in Uganda
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    Paris : OECD Publishing and Programme on Educational Building
    ISBN: 9789264180604
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (236 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. L'évaluation des investissements en équipements éducatifs
    DDC: 338.4337
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    Keywords: Capital investments OECD countries ; Congresses ; Education Economic aspects ; OECD countries ; Congresses ; Education OECD countries ; Finance ; Congresses ; Education ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Projektfinanzierung ; Bildungswesen ; Evaluation ; Investition ; Projektfinanzierung ; Bildungswesen ; Evaluation ; Investition
    Abstract: The appraisal of the substantial investments which are made in educational facilities remains a largely unexplored field of research. Is it possible to develop reliable and effective criteria for evaluation, given the wide range of parameters from planning and cost-effectiveness of buildings to their impact on the performance of the educational system as a whole? These questions, which are facing every modern educational system, are of concern to investors and funding bodies, as well as those who are responsible for planning, managing and designing educational facilities.
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    ISBN: 9789164180292
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (336 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: China in the Global Economy
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    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als The agro-food processing sector in China
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    Keywords: 00.10.1999 ; Agroindustrie ; Agrarprodukt ; Ernährungsindustrie ; China ; Agricultural industries China ; Congresses ; Food industry and trade China ; Congresses ; Produce trade China ; Congresses ; Agriculture and Food ; Economics ; China, People’s Republic ; China Foreign economic relations ; Congresses ; Aufsatzsammlung ; China ; Lebensmittelindustrie ; China ; Agrarprodukt ; Industrie ; China ; Agrarproduktion
    Abstract: China’s food processing sector has arrived at a decisive stage. While primary agriculture has continued to expand at an astounding pace and final consumers have experienced an extended period of rapid income growth, progress at the intermediary stage, the agro-processing sector, has remained limited. Today, a growing need to catch up with these developments has become manifest, but a number of challenges have emerged simultaneously. They include the need to adjust to increasingly diversified consumer demands, to improve the quality and nutritional content of foods, to introduce new food products, to shift to more sophisticated processing methods, to adopt innovative packaging methods, and to comply with new labelling requirements. These developments give rise to a number of questions. What do these changes mean for China’s food processors? Is China’s agriculture adequately prepared for these changes? How can farmers take advantage of these changes? What structural adjustments are needed to meet the challenges arising from the changes in domestic and international food markets? The papers in this Proceedings document try to answer these and many other important questions revolving around changes in, and challenges for, China’s agro-processing sector.
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264174474
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (144 p.)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Décentralisation et infrastructure locale au Mexique ; Une nouvelle politique publique de développement
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Décentralisation et infrastructure locale au Mexique : Une nouvelle politique publique de développement
    DDC: 352.2/83/0972
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    Keywords: Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Mexico ; Mexiko ; Infrastrukturpolitik ; Dezentralisation
    Abstract: This publication sheds light on the issue of decentralisation in Mexico. It shows that decentralisation can make decision-making more efficient and increase local participation in development issues. Decentralisation can provide a better framework to improve local infrastructure and to channel the necessary finance from public and private sources. The modernisation of infrastructure systems in Mexico's cities and regions would improve the quality of life and stimulate economic development, thus fostering entrepreneurship and employment. The initiatives being launched in Mexico in this direction constitute a major change of the country, one better adapted to the opportunities of the global economy and to the country's increasingly pluralistic system. Over time, Mexico will make better use of its own natural and human resources, reducing inequality and broadening opportunity throughout its territory.
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    Paris : OECD Publishing and European Conference of Ministers of Transport
    ISBN: 9789264173057
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (162 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Sécurité routière ; comment communiquer ? ; Séminaire international - Varsovie, 2-3 octobre 1997
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Sécurité routière : comment communiquer ? : Séminaire international - Varsovie, 2-3 octobre 1997
    DDC: 363.12/5
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    Keywords: Transport ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Europa ; Verkehrssicherheit
    Abstract: This seminar, which took place on 2-3 October 1997 at the Josefow Conference Centre near Warsaw, set out to define the role and place of communication in the field of road safety, examine the different strategies of communication and identify their limits. The seminar was attended by 130 experts from 23 countries with ECMT membership or observer status. The discussions established that communication is an essential element of a global road safety policy in that it aims to inform, alert, educate, convince and ultimately alter people’s attitudes and behaviour. The resources employed and the channels of communication used can differ from country to country, depending on the topic addressed, the national culture and the goals to be achieved. Communication cannot be an end in itself, however: it can only be the complement of other measures. It must have a time frame within which the objectives set have to be attained. Evaluation of communication effectiveness is likewise essential.
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264173194
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (100 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. La politique de la ville en Allemagne ; Vers un développement urbain durable
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Stadtentwicklungspolitik in Deutschland; Auf dem Weg zur Nachhaltigen Städtischen Entwicklung
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. La politique de la ville en Allemagne : Vers un développement urbain durable
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Stadtentwicklungspolitik in Deutschland: Auf dem Weg zur Nachhaltigen Städtischen Entwicklung
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    Keywords: Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Germany ; Deutschland ; Stadtentwicklung ; Nachhaltigkeit
    Abstract: Germany has long been a pioneer in urban policy. The country has aimed at sustainable urban development in order to tackle all the various economic, social and environmental challenges facing cities. Integrated policy responses and innovative measures have been introduced to help revitalise city centres and cope with suburban growth, rising motor traffic and social change. This book analyses these steps against the background of features specific to Germany: its federal system, the unification process, and its polycentric urban pattern. Urban policy is an effective means of addressing a range of problems inherited from the past, while preparing for a more sustainable future. Over and above the features and findings specific to Germany, the book argues for an integrated and forward-looking multisectoral approach that cannot be guided solely by economic logic and will provide tangible responses to the key question: what kind of cities do we want for the future?
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    Paris : OECD Publishing and OECD Development Centre
    ISBN: 9789264173323
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (216 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Development Centre Studies
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Concurrence, innovation et compétitivité dans les pays en développement
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    Keywords: Development ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Entwicklungsländer ; Wettbewerbsfähigkeit
    Abstract: The competitiveness of firms in a global economic environment is an essential element in development strategy, but simply creating an open economy will not suffice to stimulate competitiveness if innovation is lacking. This is the major finding of this cross-country and multi-industry study based on the experience of Brazil, Chinese Taipei, India and Korea.In developing countries and emerging economies, which can be considered technological latecomers, traditional industrial practices can be linked to policy changes which foster innovation, but can equally result in stagnation if the policy/practice mix is wrong. The case studies demonstrate that where industrial habits tend to reduce competitiveness, policies can make a difference, especially where they are directed to managing the timing, sequencing and type of market-opening steps. The book therefore opens a fresh debate on the industrial policies which developing countries need to adopt in order to compete and grow in a globalised economic environment.
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264173781
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (180 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Les pépinières d'entreprises à travers le monde ; Études de cas
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Les pépinières d'entreprises à travers le monde : Études de cas
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    Keywords: Employment ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Industry and Services ; Wirtschaftswachstum ; Arbeitsmarkt
    Abstract: In many countries of the OECD business incubators have become an increasingly popular policy instrument for local economic and employment development. Business incubators aim to assist entrepreneurs with enterprise start-ups. Incubators are also being widely used to pursue related objectives such as the commercialisation of university research, providing infrastructure, upgrading the technological capabilities of local firms, and even affording a safe haven for legitimate entrepreneurship where crime is a constraint on business. As this publication makes clear, there is no unique business incubation model. Rather, there is considerable diversity in the types of business incubator, their modes of operation and the objectives they pursue.Interest in business incubation comes from a variety of sources. Local and regional governments, universities, chambers of commerce, science parks, private real-estate developers and non-profit organisations have all participated in establishing and running incubation programmes. However, this is still a young industry in many countries, and evaluation material is scarce. This publication reviews current experience in business incubation in Australia, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States. Indeed, this volume is one of the first to treat the international experience of business incubation.
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264173941
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (116 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Cultiver les aménités rurales ; Une perspective de développement économique
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Cultiver les aménités rurales : Une perspective de développement économique
    DDC: 307.1/412
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    Keywords: Agriculture and Food ; Environment ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Landschaftsschutzgebiet ; Ländliche Entwicklung
    Abstract: The future of rural areas is high on the domestic and international policy agenda. Restructuring of the agricultural sector, and accompanying reform of agricultural policies, and the challenge of meeting sustainable development objectives are key preoccupations in OECD countries. In the search for forward-looking and durable policy strategies, building on natural and cultural amenities is emerging as an important area of policy action, one which complements traditional, agriculture-oriented rural policies and places rural policy in the broader territorial development arena. In most rural areas, the potential of many natural and cultural resources remains untapped. Harnessing such amenities, however, involves striking a balance between use and conservation. In many cases, maintenance of rural amenities depends on a degree of local economic activity -- without it there is a danger of degradation. At the same time, over-exploitation risks spoiling, often irreversibly, the essential value of the amenity. Because many natural and cultural features are public goods, with limited markets and hazy property rights, public policies are needed to strike the delicate balance between supply and demand.
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    ISBN: 9264174044
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: SourceOECD
    Series Statement: OECD proceedings
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. u.d.T. Trade and competition policies
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    Keywords: Aufsatzsammlung ; Konferenzschrift ; OECD ; Außenhandel ; Internationaler Wettbewerb
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264174399
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (428 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    DDC: 330
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    Keywords: Science and Technology ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Innovation ; Wirtschaftspolitik
    Abstract: Both firms, keen to improve their competitiveness, and governments, keen to exploit new sources of economic and social progress, need to understand how innovation works in order to better stimulate it. The paradox of innovation is that it uses co-operation to enhance competition and to link many different actors in innovative clusters. In a knowledge-based economy, these clusters of innovative firms form around sources of knowledge. They are based on a sophisticated infrastructure in which knowledge is developed, shared and exchanged, and are characterised by highly concentrated and effective links between entrepreneurs, investors and researchers. Clusters can take a variety of forms, depending on their main technological and commercial areas of specialisation. In most cases they operate within localised geographical areas and interact within larger innovation systems at the regional, national and international level. With globalisation, dynamic clusters are becoming key factors in a country’s capacity to attract the international investment that generates new technological expertise, to interest investors in innovation (venture capital, etc.) and to benefit from the international mobility of skilled personnel. This book reviews the latest economic research on these issues, shows how technology policy makers in OECD countries are making practical use of the concept of clusters and suggests how government policies to foster innovation might best be refocused.
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    ISBN: 926416295X
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei)
    Series Statement: SourceOECD
    Series Statement: OECD proceedings
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development Immigrants, integration and cities
    DDC: 305.9/0691
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    Keywords: Internationale Migration ; Soziale Integration ; Stadtbevölkerung ; Stadtentwicklung ; OECD-Staaten ; Konferenzschrift ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Konferenzschrift ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Konferenzschrift ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Konferenzschrift ; Einwanderungspolitik ; Soziale Integration ; Stadt
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264162884
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (172 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Intégrer les quartiers en difficulté
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Davies, Andrew, 1966 - Integrating distressed urban areas
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    Keywords: Städtischer Niedergang ; Stadterneuerung ; Wirtschaftsförderung ; OECD-Staaten ; Social Issues/Migration/Health ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Stadtviertel ; Unterprivilegierung ; Stadtplanung
    Abstract: Distressed urban areas threaten social cohesion in urban regions, the very centre of our economies. This problem can be traced to no single cause; rather it represents a combination of environmental, economic, social and cultural circumstances that take spatial form in different parts of inner cities and suburbs. Traditional policies have not succeeded in halting the downward spiral that effects these areas because they were unable to address the complex and area-based nature of the problem at the local level. The aim of this study is to describe this phenomenon and analyse policies implemented in OECD countries, so as to come up with multisectoral policies that are better suited to the problems they have to address.Policy objectives include attracting investment, creating jobs, rebuilding sound economic and social foundations and, more generally, combatting the isolation from which distressed urban areas suffer. Different levels of government, civic society and the private sector all have roles to play. There is an urgent need for integrative policies based on reinforcement of the local dimension and on partnerships that bring all the actors together.
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264163164
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (124 p)
    Series Statement: Development Centre Seminars
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. La gestion de conflits en Afrique ; Un défi permanent
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Conflict management in Africa
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    Keywords: Entwicklung ; Friedenssicherung ; Politische Unruhen ; Sozialer Konflikt ; Zentralafrika ; Development ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Afrika ; Konfliktregelung
    Abstract: In many African countries, violent conflicts have slowed down economic and social development, if they have not actually pushed it backwards. In order to manage conflicts in a non-violent manner, governance methods adapted to the development process are needed. Effective conflict prevention, however, demands thorough understanding of the origins and dynamics of these conflicts. The outcome of a meeting jointly organised by the Development Centre and the Development Assistance Committee of the OECD, this volume considers the options available to donors in the effort to prevent conflict and enhance prospects for peaceful social, economic and political development. Despite the complexity of the subject, the contributors to the book arrive at some prudent conclusions of interest to policy makers. At the national level, action programmes should promote social, political and economic justice; empower civil society through skill, knowledge and resource transfer; develop good governance for conflict management; and accommodate different groups and interests in society. Internationally, a greater sensitivity to conflict issues is needed within broader development efforts. The international community should seek to provide the means by which conflicting groups can negotiate their own solutions to tension, rather than imposing externally devised solutions.
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    Paris : OECD Publishing and OECD Development Centre
    ISBN: 9789264163454
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (240 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Development Centre Studies
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Mouvements des capitaux et performances des investissements ; Les leçons de l'Amérique latine
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Capital flows and investment performance
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    Keywords: Kapitalimport ; Auslandsinvestition ; Investition ; Sparen ; Lateinamerika ; Finance and Investment ; Development ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Lateinamerika ; Internationale Kapitalbewegung ; Geschichte 1990-1997
    Abstract: Countries receiving large-scale capital inflows are at risk if these flows do not find their way into productive and long-term investment, as the Asian crisis of the late 1990s has proven. This book, the result of a joint project between the OECD Development Centre and the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), examines the policies of a group of major Latin American countries faced with large inflows. The authors conclude that domestic policies impact on the effects of capital inflows. They demonstrate that certain countries, particularly Chile and Colombia, have been able to use policy to direct capital inflows into investment and thereby reduce the risk of instability in the financial sector. Such policies lead to effective management of foreign capital inflows and the creation of a stable, growth-oriented environment conducive to more sound external investment. The lessons of this book are as applicable in other regions of the world as they are in Latin America.
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    ISBN: 9789264163744
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (296 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: ECMT Round Tables no.106
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Le marché des transports interurbains dans les pays en transition
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Intercity transport markets in countries in transition
    DDC: 380
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    Keywords: Transport ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Mitteleuropa ; Verkehrsentwicklung ; Verkehrsinfrastruktur ; Verkehrspolitik ; Osteuropa ; Verkehrsentwicklung ; Verkehrsinfrastruktur ; Verkehrspolitik
    Abstract: After the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the previous economic system, the countries of central and eastern Europe went into a deep economic recession, resulting in a decline in Gross Domestic Product that was mirrored by a serious downturn in the transport sector. The transport sector, like the economy in general, changed from a supply-based system to one driven by demand. Decisions were no longer imposed by central planners, but by the market. Round Table 106 set out to assess the state of the transport sector in central and eastern European countries after a period of five to six years of reform. Are the policies currently in place adequate to meet restructuring needs? All of the countries concerned are planning to join the European Union and with that in mind tend to organise their transport sector along the lines of the Community's model of competition. But is this model consistent with the attitudes and realities of former socialist countries? These are some of the issues addressed by the Round Table 106.
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264162273
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (396 p.) , ill.
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Itinéraires et participation dans l'enseignement technique et la formation professionnelle
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Pathways and participation in vocational and technical education and training
    DDC: 370.11/3
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    Keywords: Berufsbildung ; Technische Berufe ; Junge Arbeitskräfte ; OECD-Staaten ; Education ; Employment ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Europäische Union ; Berufsbildung
    Abstract: The OECD countries have widely differing traditions regarding basic vocational training. This publication, prepared as part of the VOTEC project on "The Changing Role of Vocational and Technical Education and Training", is designed to help towards a better understanding of the internal logic and workings of these different systems. Education and training systems propose differentiated and interconnected pathways, each of which can be broken down into a series of programmes. But what are the factors that explain participation of young people in VOTEC and the way it has developed over time? A number of answers have been formulated and are examined here in the light of ten national reports.
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    Paris : OECD Publishing
    ISBN: 9789264162723
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (108 p)
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Pour des politiques de l'emploi plus efficaces; la gestion locale
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Giguère, Sylvain Local management
    DDC: 339.5
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    Keywords: Städtischer Arbeitsmarkt ; Regionaler Arbeitsmarkt ; Arbeitsmarktpolitik ; OECD-Staaten ; Employment ; Urban, Rural and Regional Development ; Kommunalpolitik ; Arbeitsmarktpolitik ; Dezentralisation
    Abstract: To combat persistent unemployment and growing disparities, employment and training policies need re-organising to become more effective. Governments are endeavouring to achieve this by increasing the involvement of local and regional authorities, social partners, the private sector and the community in policy design and implementation.Co-ordinating the efforts of these stakeholders, all involved at different levels, is a major challenge for governments. Local management of employment and training makes for more flexibility and hence better use of all available resources. This publication looks at the decentralisation of active labour market policies in OECD countries and shows how local employment management can lead to the implementation of more effective policies.
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    ISBN: 9789264163294
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (312 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: ECMT Round Tables no.105
    Parallel Title: Druckausg.
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. La mobilité induite par les infrastructures
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Infrastructure-induced mobility
    DDC: 330
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    Keywords: 07.11.1996 ; Verkehrsinfrastruktur ; Verkehrsaufkommen ; Großbritannien ; Österreich ; Spanien ; Transport ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Verkehrsinfrastruktur ; Mobilität
    Abstract: Do roads induce mobility? This might sound like a strange question, yet it only stands to reason that building new roads -- or other infrastructure -- may actually encourage people to use the new additional capacity to travel more. Induced mobility is a hotly debated issue, but the experts are no longer in any doubt that it is a very real phenomenon. However, measuring it is another matter, since we do not have sufficient data or experience in this area. This Round Table presents the data that is available to date on infrastructure-induced mobility. From the introductory reports and discussions, it is clear that much progress has been made in the last few years. As recently as ten years ago, many experts would have disputed the very existence of the induced mobility phenomenon. Today a consensus is emerging: Round Table 105 gives the full report.
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    ISBN: 926416295X
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: SourceOECD
    Series Statement: OECD proceedings
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. u.d.T. Immigrants, integration and cities
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    Keywords: Aufsatzsammlung ; Konferenzschrift ; Einwanderungspolitik ; Soziale Integration ; Stadt
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