ga Massive data gaps leave refugee, migrant and displaced children in danger and without access to basic services By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:33:00 GMT Gaps in data covering refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and internally displaced populations are endangering the lives and well-being of millions of children on the move, warned five UN and partner agencies today. Full Article
ga 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
ga Corruption: Luxembourg must implement without delay its legislation against the bribery of foreign public officials, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Luxembourg must step up its efforts to detect and prosecute cases of bribery of foreign public officials, particularly now that its legal framework has been strengthened, in compliance with the Anti-Bribery Convention Full Article
ga Peer Review Report of Luxembourg - Phase 1: Legal and Regulatory Framework By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT This report summarises the legal and regulatory framework for transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes in Luxembourg. Full Article
ga Austria, Luxembourg and Singapore among countries signing-on to end tax secrecy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT As a further sign of international efforts to crack down on tax offenders, 12 more countries have signed, or committed to sign, the OECD’s Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. In addition, another 6 countries have ratified the Convention. Full Article
ga Environment: a source of future economic growth in Portugal By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Despite Portugal’s economic and political challenges, it is still committed to improving the environment. The government sees green investment in its stimulus package and green tax reform as part of the solution to the national budget deficit. Full Article
ga Illegal Trade in Environmentally Sensitive Goods By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:48:00 GMT Developing effective policies to reduce illegal trade in environmentally sensitive goods requires a clear understanding of what drives this trade and the circumstances under which it thrives, says this report. Full Article
ga Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in Africa: Evidence from Patent Data - Environment Working Paper No. 50 By dx.doi.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:54:00 GMT This paper presents comparative data on innovation in selected climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies in the context of Africa. Such analysis informs policy aimed at encouraging international technology transfer and development of domestic innovation capacities. Full Article
ga UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urges OECD countries to engage on development goals By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:50:00 GMT United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on OECD governments to ensure that a series of major summits this year result in a new era of sustainable development. Full Article
ga Much better use can and must be made of taxes to help reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, concluded the participants of the 6th Global International Tax Dialogue conference By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:00:00 GMT Taxes are potentially among the most effective ways of cutting pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, but they are currently – with very few exceptions – underused; and even where used, they are frequently designed in a sub-optimal way. Full Article
ga The Haze Surrounding Climate Mitigation Statistics - Insights Blog By oecdinsights.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:14:00 GMT How have CO2 and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions changed since 1990? Three different visuals tell three very different stories (click on them to see full size). Which perspective offers the most clarity? Full Article
ga Webinar on Climate change mitigation policies: New interactive tool By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:11:00 GMT To increase transparency and improve understanding of different countries’ situations, the OECD has developed an interactive map that brings to life key climate change mitigation statistics and policy settings. The webinar on Monday 16 November 2015, 15h00-16h30 (Paris time) consisted of a summary of the main messages of the report "Climate Change Mitigation: Policies and Progress" and a demonstration of the interactive tool. Full Article
ga Climate change mitigation: We must do more By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:50:00 GMT Countries everywhere have committed to fighting climate change but many are still subsidising fossil fuels, investing little in green technologies, failing to put a realistic price on carbon, and allowing transport emissions to grow. Much more can and should be done. Full Article
ga Flabber-gassed by our noxious air: can electric vehicles save us? Insights Blog By oecdinsights.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:47:00 GMT Paris is a beautiful city but has an ugly problem with air pollution. Using 2 wheels to get to work, one becomes acutely aware of this insidious addiction to cars, and the “essence” of the problem, DIESEL. Full Article
ga Climate change adaptation and financial protection: Synthesis of key findings from Colombia and Senegal - Environment Working Paper By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 12:47:00 GMT Developing countries are disproportionately affected by the rising trend of losses from climate-related extreme events. This paper uses case studies of Colombia and Senegal to examine how countries are using financial protection as part of their approaches to managing climate risks; it also identifies emerging priorities for development co-operation providers in supporting financial protection against climate risks. Full Article
ga Hungary has made progress on greening its economy and now needs to raise its ambitions By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:30:00 GMT Hungary has made progress in greening its economy and cutting emissions, but it needs to speed up efforts to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy sources, improve energy efficiency in buildings and promote sustainable transport, according to a new OECD Review. Full Article
ga Conference "Closing the financing gap for water in line with SDG ambitions: The role of blended finance" By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:41:00 GMT 4-5 October 2018, Germany - Jointly organised by the OECD and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the conference aimed to discuss innovative applications of blended finance as the strategic use of development finance for the mobilisation of finance towards sustainable development in developing countries in the water sector. Full Article
ga Navigating pathways to reform water policies in agriculture - Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Papers By doi.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:37:00 GMT This report offers a guide on potential reform pathways towards sustainable agriculture water use, based on a thorough review of selected past water and agriculture reforms and extensive consultation with policy experts. Full Article
ga Global Forum on the Environment and Climate Change - organised by the Climate Change Expert Group (CCXG) - March 2019 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:01:00 GMT This event focused on the implication of COP24 outcomes and the implementation of the Rulebook, as well as on upcoming work on unresolved issues such as Article 6. Discussions covered Common Tabular Format (CTF) for climate finance and tracking progress towards the mitigation targets and updating and implementing NDCs, with a particular attention to the power sector and carbon markets. Full Article
ga Sustainable connectivity: Closing the gender gap in infrastructure - Policy Paper By doi.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 11:25:00 GMT This paper shows how women and men may use infrastructure differently according to their needs, social roles or preferences; and provides a framework to help countries align their infrastructure policies and projects with other societal and environmental goals, including supporting gender equality. Full Article
ga Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Riga on 29 May 2019 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 27 May 2019 18:00:00 GMT Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Riga on 29 May 2019 to present the 2019 OECD Economic Survey of Latvia and the 2019 OECD Environmental Performance Review of Latvia, alongside Messrs. Ralfs Nemiro, Minister of Economics of Latvia and Juris Pūce, Minister for Environmental Protection and Regional Development of Latvia. Full Article
ga Fossil fuel support is rising again in a threat to climate change efforts By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT Fossil-fuel subsidies are environmentally harmful, costly, and distortive. After a 3 years downward trend between 2013 and 2016, government support for fossil fuel production and use has risen again, in a threat to efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, and the transition to cleaner and cheaper energy. Full Article
ga Politics: The Game of Business & Power [Part-I] By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Last night, I and my brother were watching news and suddenly he said…, “leading a luxurious life in our village is much easier than struggling for a simpler life in metro... Full Article
ga CCI investigation against Coal India! By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: बंगाल के ताप विद्युत संयंत्रों को घटिया कोयला,कोल इंडिया... Full Article
ga Meeting with Chancellor Merkel and Heads of International Organisations (Berlin, 30th - 31st October 2012) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:13:00 GMT The Secretary-General met with Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Heads of International Organisations to discuss the global economic outlook as well as policies to boost growth and employment in Europe. Full Article
ga Closing the Gender Gap - country note: Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:01:00 GMT Gains in female education attainment have contributed to a worldwide increase in women’s participation in the labour force, but considerable gaps remain in working hours, conditions of employment and earnings. More specific data for Germany are available in this country note. Full Article
ga Advanced economies growing again but some emerging economies slowing, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:08:00 GMT A moderate recovery is underway in the major advanced economies, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Assessment. Growth is proceeding at encouraging rates in North America, Japan and the UK. The euro area as a whole is out of recession, although output remains weak in a number of countries. Full Article
ga Germany’s strong anti-bribery enforcement against individuals needs to be matched by comparably strong enforcement against companies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT Germany continues to demonstrate a high level of anti-bribery enforcement having prosecuted and sanctioned 328 individuals and 18 companies in foreign bribery cases since 1999. Full Article
ga Society: Governments must tackle record gap between rich and poor, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The gap between rich and poor in OECD countries has reached its highest level for over over 30 years, and governments must act quickly to tackle inequality, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
ga Tackle gender gap to boost growth, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Breaking down barriers to gender equality in education, employment and entrepreneurship would create new sources of economic growth and help make better use of everyone’s skills, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
ga Lack of support for motherhood hurting women’s career prospects, despite gains in education and employment, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:00:00 GMT Progress has been made in narrowing the gender gap in pay, especially in employment, over the past decade but much remains to be done in many countries. Women pay a high price for motherhood, with steep childcare costs and taxes deterring many from working more, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
ga OECD Employment Outlook 2014 - Key findings for Hungary By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 13:44:00 GMT Hungary was hit harder by the global crisis than most OECD countries. Unemployment reached record levels at the peak of the crisis but has since recovered to its pre-crisis level around the current OECD average of 8%. Full Article
ga G20 faces persistent gaps in employment and job quality By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:39:00 GMT A large and persistent shortfall in the number and quality of the jobs being created in G20 countries is affecting prospects for re-igniting economic growth, according to a report prepared by the ILO, the OECD and the World Bank Group for the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers meeting taking place in Melbourne this week. Full Article
ga Early gender gaps drive career choices and employment opportunities, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:00:00 GMT Education systems have made major strides to close gender gaps in student performance but girls and boys remain deeply divided in career choices, which are being made much earlier than commonly thought, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
ga Improving job quality and reducing gender gaps are essential to tackling growing inequality By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 21 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT Income inequality has reached record highs in most OECD countries and remains at even higher levels in many emerging economies. The richest 10 per cent of the population in the OECD now earn 9.6 times the income of the poorest 10 per cent, up from 7:1 in the 1980s and 9:1 in the 2000s, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
ga Call for papers: Engaging employers in Skills development and utilisation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:00:00 GMT The work will seek to identify good practices for employer engagement in the areas of both developing and utilising skills, including setting up innovative workplace learning methods, designing effective employer partnerships with the employment and training system as well as financing mechanisms for employer-led training, including how best to reach SMEs. Full Article
ga OECD and J.P. Morgan join forces to tackle global skills mismatch By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:08:00 GMT The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and J.P. Morgan through its Foundation today launched a new project “Adapting to Changing Skills Needs” to fill knowledge gaps in the assessment of skill mismatches and to identify international best practice in addressing them. Full Article
ga Closing gender gaps in the labour markets of emerging economies: The unfinished job By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 10:58:00 GMT Despite unprecedented progress over the past century, gender gaps in the labour market persist throughout the world and are especially marked in emerging economies. While the quantity of jobs held by women has increased in many countries, female workers continue to have worse jobs than men. Full Article
ga Gender gaps in emerging economies: the role of skills By oecdskillsandwork.wordpress.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:30:00 GMT Despite unprecedented progress over the past century, gender gaps in the labour market persist throughout the emerging world and are accompanied by important skill gaps. Women tend to perform worse in STEM subjects, have lower financial literacy and business knowledge than men. The OECD Employment Outlook 2016 paints an up-to-date picture of gender gaps in 16 emerging economies and outlines a comprehensive set of policy recommendations. Full Article
ga Enhancing skills to boost growth in Hungary By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 09:10:00 GMT Skill requirements in the labour market have significantly changed over the past two decades. The restructuring of the economy is making the labour market increasingly knowledge-based. Full Article
ga Labour market reforms in Portugal 2011-2015 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:44:00 GMT This report has been elaborated by the OECD in very close collaboration with the Portuguese government and, in particular, the Ministry of Labour. A final version was submitted to the government in late December 2016 and it is expected to be released in Lisbon on the 19th of January 2017. Full Article
ga Portugal should build on reforms to boost job creation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:56:00 GMT Comprehensive reforms to Portugal’s labour market between 2011 and 2015 have helped create jobs and reduce the country’s high unemployment rate but important challenges remain, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
ga Jobs gap closes but recovery remains uneven By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 15:30:00 GMT The job market continues to improve in the OECD area, with the employment rate finally returning to pre-crisis levels. But people on low and middle incomes have seen their wages stagnate and the share of middle-skilled jobs has fallen, contributing to rising inequality, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
ga Legal and social barriers holding back women’s empowerment in Middle East and North Africa By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sat, 07 Oct 2017 15:39:00 GMT Women in the Middle East and North Africa are better educated and better skilled than ever, yet legal and social barriers mean the share of them in work is still the lowest in the world. Bringing family and labour laws into line with gender goals would enable more women to enter employment and would make MENA economies more competitive and inclusive, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
ga Conference on engaging employers in building better local jobs and creating a more responsive skills system By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT This conference organised jointly by the OECD, Warwick University, the Work Foundation, and the Centre for Cities brought together stakeholders from national government departments, cities, Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) as well as business, NGOs and research institutions to discuss the key challenges facing the United Kingdom in building more and better quality jobs Full Article
ga Collective bargaining By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:49:00 GMT Building on a rich set of survey and administrative data and using detailed information collected through new OECD policy questionnaires that were addressed to Labour Ministries and social partners, this webpage provides an updated and comprehensive picture of collective bargaining systems and their different building blocks. Full Article
ga 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
ga Global leaders and companies pledge to reduce the gender pay gap by 2030 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:00:00 GMT Today, global leaders from governments, private sector companies, trade unions and civil society pledged to take concrete action towards closing the gender pay gap by 2030. The global commitments – to ensure women in every sector of the workforce are paid equally to men for doing work of equal value – were made at the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) Pledging event held during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Full Article
ga 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk': Engaging But Not Exceptional By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Director: Ang Lee; Cast: Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund, Makenzie Leigh, Vin Diesel, Steve Martin, Brain "Astro" Bradley, Arturo Castro. Full Article
ga 'Chaar Sahibzaade...': Superior Animation Uplifts Historical Saga By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: This motion capture animation film, is a historical faith film. Full Article