v Summer Academy on Cultural and Creative Industries and Local Development By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 16:36:00 GMT The Summer Academy, a three-year project 2018-2020, provides training for policy makers and representatives of cultural and creative industries (CCIs). The first edition will take place 11-15 June 2018 in Trento and Bolzano, Italy. The final conference on Friday 15 June is open to local as well as to national and international stakeholders interested in the event themes, upon registration. Full Article
v Countries should focus on labour market policies to help refugees and improve coordinated actions to tackle illegal immigration By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT Migration flows to OECD countries have dropped slightly for the first time since 2011, with around 5 million new permanent migrants in 2017, down from 5.3 million in 2016. This trend is mainly due to a significant decrease in new asylum applications, with 1.2 million applications in 2017 compared to 1.6 million in 2016, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
v Low productivity jobs driving employment growth in many OECD countries By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT Weak labour productivity growth continues to mark the world’s advanced economies and risks compromising improvements in living standards, says a new OECD report. Full Article
v Online public consultation on the draft Recommendation on Public Service Leadership and Capability By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:32:00 GMT The OECD has launched an online public consultation on the draft Recommendation on Public Service Leadership and Capability. Governments, recruitment managers, human resource officials, international organisations, academics and individuals are encouraged to participate in this consultation and help shape the future of employment and leadership in the public sector. Deadline is the 14 September 2018. Full Article
v Rising employment overshadowed by unprecedented wage stagnation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Jul 2018 11:00:00 GMT Economic growth is picking up and unemployment has reached record lows in some OECD countries but wages continue to stagnate. Unless countries can break this cycle, public belief in the recovery will be undermined and labour market inequality will widen, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
v Internship at the OECD Trento Centre and Venice Office By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:58:00 GMT The OECD Trento Centre and the Venice office are pleased to announce a call for internship applications. Deadline for applications: Sunday, 19th August 2018 at 23.59 (Italian time). Full Article
v 9th International Summer School for community and local development in Latin America and the Caribbean By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 09:07:00 GMT The School is organising specialised courses on socio-economic development and creating an international platform to exchange experiences and knowledge between public officers and practitioners from OECD member and non member countries that deals with cooperation and local development issues. Full Article
v Public consultation: What should a fit-for-purpose public service look like? By oecdonthelevel.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:24:00 GMT How should we be managing our public employees and setting public employment policy? The OECD is developing the first international Recommendation on Public Service Leadership and Capability and we want to hear from you. A public consultation is open to all public employees and interested citizens. Deadline is the 14th September 2018. Full Article
v ENG Policy Highlights - Job Creation and Local Economic Development 2018 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:04:00 GMT This booklet reproduces highlights from the 2018 report Job Creation and Local Economic Development. This third edition in the series focuses on preparing for the future of work. Full Article
v Job automation risks vary widely across different regions within countries By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:00:00 GMT The risk of job automation is much higher in some regions than others within countries, meaning governments will need to address any widening of job inequality between one area and another in the coming years, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
v 'The Magnificent Seven': A Rehash Of An Oft-Seen Plot By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Antoine Fuqua's "The Magnificent Seven", has nothing to boast of. It is a remake of a remake that owes its roots to Akira Kurosawa's 1954 classic, "Seven Samurai". Full Article
v Highlights of 2nd International Film festival of Shimla, 2016 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thousands of people came together from 22 different countries around the world to witness a two-day second International Film Festival in the hill town of Shimla (Himachal Pradesh). Full Article
v 'Miss Peregrine's Home...': Evokes Mixed Reactions By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Layered with metaphors and allegories that give varied meanings to the narration, on the surface, the film is the adventure of a young boy named Jake (Asa Butterfield), who shuttles in time. Full Article
v Fictional Stories turned into Blockbuster Hit Movies By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Today, directors and producers are not willing to risk shooting a film with a fresh story; instead they are relying on the already successful or best-selling novels to base their movie on. Full Article
v 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back': Desperate Attempt To Replicate A Franchise By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back"; Director: Edward Zwick; Cast: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge, Danika Yarosh, Patrick Heusinger, Holt McCallany, Robert Knepper; Rating: **1/2 Full Article
v '31 October': Opens Up Wounds That Never Healed By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: '31 October'; Director: Shivaji Lotan Patil; Starring: Soha Ali Khan, Vir Das; Rating:*** Full Article
v 'Shivaay': A Himalayan Blunder By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: "Shivaay"; Director: Ajay Devgn; Cast: Ajay Devgn, Erika Kaar, Abigail Eames and Sayyeshaa; Rating: ** Full Article
v 'Mahayoddha Rama': Action-Packed Dynamic Version By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: "Mahayoddha Rama"; Director: Rohit Vaid; Voices of: Gulshan Grover, Jimmy Sheirgill, Sameera Reddy, Raza Murad, Kunal Kapoor, Mukesh Rishi and Vikram Gokhale. Full Article
v Seminar on Administrative Simplification in MENA and OECD Countries, Budapest By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The objective of this seminar was to facilitate the implementation of administrative simplification strategies in MENA countries and to deepen the knowledge about the use of ICT-tools and consultation processes with stakeholders. Full Article
v Guide to Improve the Regulatory Quality of State and Municipal Formalities and boost Mexico's competitiveness By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:29:00 GMT This Guide provides concrete recommendations of high impact reforms to simplify the processes of business start ups, construction permits, property registration, procurement, and to upgrade regulatory transparency and efficiency in the management of formalities in Mexico. Full Article
v Indonesia should improve governance, productivity and tax collection to promote inclusive growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMT Indonesia has improved its macro-economic and structural policies over the last 15 years. Its economy, with strong and stable growth rates of 5–6.6%, is catching up with other countries in the region and allowing Indonesia to focus on its development agenda. Full Article
v Reforming policies for the business sector to harvest the benefits of globalisation in the Netherlands By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:31:00 GMT The Netherlands has strongly benefited from globalisation, which boosted international trade, cross-border investment and economic growth over the latest decades. Full Article
v Accountability, Transparency, Participation: Key Elements of Good Governance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In collaboration with the Federal Government of Germany, the OECD organised four workshops at the International Regulatory Reform Conference (IRRC) 2013 in Berlin. The workshops focused on the use of cost-benefit analysis in governmental decision making, as well as on the role of key actors of regulatory governance in the regulatory policy cycle: Parliaments, regulatory agencies and audit offices. Full Article
v Measuring regulatory performance at sub-national level: Benefits and challenges By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT This workshop served to discuss how benchmarking and measuring regulatory performance can help advance a regulatory policy at the sub-national level. Full Article
v Regulatory improvement in the Municipality of San Luis Potosí, Mexico By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT The OECD and the Municipality of San Luis Potosí in Mexico launched a programme to improve municipal formalities according to the OECD Guide. Full Article
v What makes civil justice effective? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 22:37:00 GMT Well-functioning judicial systems play a crucial role in determining economic performance – notably by guaranteeing the security of property rights and the enforcement of contracts – but not all countries’ judiciaries operate at the same level of efficiency. Full Article
v Improving innovation policy and ensuring good governance would help raise living standards in Colombia, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:13:00 GMT Good public policies are central to well-functioning economies. Better policies on innovation, combined with high-quality regulations and a more efficient public administration, can help Colombia create jobs, boost economic growth and support development, according to three new OECD reports. Full Article
v Regulatory Reform in the Middle East and North Africa: Implementing Regulatory Policy Principles to Foster Inclusive Growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 18:00:00 GMT This report assesses progress in the implementation of regulatory policy within the MENA region and highlights good practices from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority and Tunisia. Full Article
v Regulatory Policy and Behavioural Economics By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT Behavioural economics is being applied increasingly in the regulatory policy cycle. This report captures the current trends across OECD member countries. Full Article
v Reducing red tape in business would boost Greek productivity, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 15 May 2014 17:23:00 GMT Greece could save its businesses hundreds of millions of euros a year and improve their competitiveness by reducing administrative burdens, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
v 6th Expert Meeting on Measuring Regulatory Performance: Evaluating Stakeholder Engagement in Regulatory Policy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT Workshop held in The Hague on 17-18 June 2014 to evaluate stakeholder engagement in regulatory policy Full Article
v OECD Framework for Regulatory Policy Evaluation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT The OECD Framework for Regulatory Policy Evaluation assists countries in systematically evaluating the design and implementation of regulatory policy, against the achievement of strategic regulatory objectives. Full Article
v Workshop: Elaboration and evaluation of regulatory impact assessment (RIA) at sub-national level By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT This workshop provided practical information and learning through case studies, group exercises and presentations from government officials with extensive experience in applying regulatory impact assessment (RIA) systems. Full Article
v Implementation of OECD recommendations to improve business formalities in the Municipality of Hermosillo By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT The second progress report in the implementation of regulatory improvement actions shows a 52% progress for the Municipality of Hermosillo. Full Article
v Workshop on the elaboration and evaluation of regulatory impact assessment, Colombia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT The objective of this workshop was to provide basic facts and theory related to RIA and best practices when undertaking RIA. Full Article
v Hermosillo scores high in improving the regulatory quality of formalities By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Hermosillo scores 96% in implementing the recommendations of the Guide on improving the regulatory quality of formalities at the municipal level Full Article
v ASEAN-OECD Good Regulatory Practice Conference 2015: Connectivity, Competitiveness and Regulatory Coherence By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT This conference provided a multi-disciplinary forum to discuss issues of regulatory reform involving both government and non-government actors. Full Article
v Cities need new finance options and better governance to tackle future water risks By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT Rapid population growth, ageing infrastructure and new weather risks are straining the ability of cities in OECD countries to provide clean water and to protect against floods and droughts, according to a new OECD report. Cities will need large-scale investment and more effective tariffs and taxes to pay for upgrades to water systems. Full Article
v OECD Ministers reinforce importance of investment for strong, green and inclusive growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 13:24:00 GMT The OECD’s Annual Meeting at Ministerial Level reinforced member governments’ support across a broad range of key OECD work. Full Article
v Regulatory improvement in the Municipality of Torreon, Mexico By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Launch of the OECD programme for regulatory improvement in the Municipality of Torreon, Mexico. Full Article
v Implementing the OECD Guide to Improve the Quality of State and Municipal Regulations, San Luis Potosi, Mexico By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT The Municipality of San Luis Potosi scores an 87% progress in implementing the OECD Guide to Improve the Quality of State and Municipal Regulations. Full Article
v Effective regulation is a lever for inclusive growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 10:00:00 GMT Governments should do more to improve the design and delivery of new laws, as even small efforts to fix regulatory shortcomings can have a tangible positive impact on economic activity and well-being, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
v 2015 Indicators of Regulatory Policy and Governance: Design, Methodology and Key Results By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT This OECD Regulatory Policy Working Paper presents the methodology, key results and statistical analysis of the 2015 Indicators of Regulatory Policy and Governance (iREG) to complement the OECD Regulatory Policy Outlook 2015. Full Article
v Torreon marks an adequate pace in improving the quality of regulations and administrative procedures By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT The Municipality of Torreon sets the foundations to address and implement the 267 recommendations delivered by the OECD in February 2016 Full Article
v OECD study signals the importance of collective efforts by international organisations to improve global standard setting By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:29:00 GMT The role of international organisations (IOs) is critical in the development of rules and standards that can help advance the well-being of citizens in an increasingly globalised world. Full Article
v Torreon maintains pace in implementing the OECD recommendations to improve regulatory quality By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT The Municipality of Torreon has reached 49% progress in implementing the 267 recommendations delivered by OECD to improve its regulatory framework. Full Article
v Reaping the benefits of global value chains in Turkey By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 11:03:00 GMT Despite major progress, Turkey still lags behind most comparable countries in terms of exported value added per capita. Its remarkable economic performance over the past 15 years has not been sufficiently backed by gains in export market shares, in particular when measured in value added terms. Full Article
v Rebalancing Turkey’s growth by improving resource allocation and productivity in manufacturing By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 11:28:00 GMT Turkey’s manufacturing sector has expanded considerably but not efficiently and competitively enough. Full Article
v Boosting productivity in Malaysia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 09:10:00 GMT Productivity growth is essential to providing sustainable increases in living standards. Malaysia has reached a development stage where growth needs to be driven more by productivity gains than the sheer accumulation of capital and labour inputs. Full Article
v 5th meeting of the Latin American and the Caribbean Network on Regulatory Improvement By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT Promoting co-operation and fostering the exchange of good practices among policy makers in LAC countries, OECD member and non-member countries, and international organisations. Full Article