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Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012 - Switzerland Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.




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Switzerland should enact reforms that allow the competitive parts of the farm sector to flourish

Switzerland should reduce trade barriers and limit the level of direct payments to farmers, as part of wider efforts to improve competitiveness of the agriculture sector, according to a new OECD report.




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Policy Paper: Reforming agricultural subsidies to support biodiversity in Switzerland - Country Study

This paper analyses the reform of Switzerland’s agricultural policy framework, which reoriented subsidies to better target policy objectives, including for biodiversity; and outlines the process involved in designing and implementing the reform as well as its environmental and socio-economic impacts. The country study draws on the 2017 OECD report The Political Economy of Biodiversity Policy Reform.




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Effective carbon rates: Key findings for Switzerland

This country note for Switzerland provides detail on the proportion of CO2 emissions from energy use subject to different effective carbon rates (ECR), as well as on the level and components of average ECRs in each of the six economic sectors (road transport, off-road transport, industry, agriculture and fishing, residential & commercial, and electricity).




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Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012 - South Africa Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.




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South Africa: Progress made but step up economic reforms to achieve full potential

South Africa must step up efforts to foster strong, inclusive economic growth that creates jobs, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of South Africa. Priorities include a growth-enhancing macroeconomic policy-mix, and better implementation of structural reforms, notably to improve education.




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President Nelson Mandela: Some personal reflections, by Prof. Ian Goldin

The world badly needs great leaders. The tragedy of Mandela’s passing is that it underlines the rarity of his extraordinary combination of courage, commitment, charisma, intelligence, self-sacrifice and, rarest of all, wisdom.




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African countries need to tap global markets more effectively to strengthen their economies, says new African Economic Outlook

By participating more effectively in the global production of goods and services, Africa can transform its economy and achieve a development breakthrough, according to the latest African Economic Outlook, released at the African Development Bank Group’s Annual Meetings.




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Effective carbon rates: Key findings for South Africa

This country note for South Africa provides detail on the proportion of CO2 emissions from energy use subject to different effective carbon rates (ECR), as well as on the level and components of average ECRs in each of the six economic sectors (road transport, off-road transport, industry, agriculture and fishing, residential & commercial, and electricity).




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Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012 - Slovenia Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.




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The need for structural reforms

Tough times demand tough measures. To drive economic growth and consolidate our public finances, we should embark on the path of decisive reforms. But we must do this while at the same time making our economies more inclusive and more environmentally friendly. It is time to Go Structural, Go Social and Go Green, said OECD Secretary-General.




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Slovenia: Reforms for a strong and sustainable recovery

During the last five years, Slovenia has endured a double‐dip recession that has seen unemployment increase to unprecedented levels, especially among the youth - Yet the situation has improved recently. As Slovenia reforms, it should continue to protect some of its great achievements, such as having one of the lowest levels of income inequality and relative poverty in the OECD.




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Slovenia needs to increase reform efforts for a return to stronger growth

Economic reforms have helped Slovenia recover from the crisis, but further action is needed to strengthen the banking and corporate sectors, stabilise debt and create jobs, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Slovenia.




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Slovenia should boost efforts to help long-term unemployed

Slovenia has implemented important and difficult labour market and pension reforms in response to the global financial crisis. But further efforts are needed to tackle the high level of long-term unemployment and help more older and low-skilled people find work, according to a new OECD report.




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Effective carbon rates: Key findings for Slovenia

This country note for Slovenia provides detail on the proportion of CO2 emissions from energy use subject to different effective carbon rates (ECR), as well as on the level and components of average ECRs in each of the six economic sectors (road transport, off-road transport, industry, agriculture and fishing, residential & commercial, and electricity).




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5 Startups that are Contributing to Avert the Drastic Effects of Air Pollution

Delhi, with a massive population of about 25.8 million, is ranked 5th among the list of 32 megacities formulated by WHO.




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Pooja Hegde Promotes Housefull 4

Here are the stylish photos of Pooka Hegde who gets ready for the promotions of her next movie Housefull 4.




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When Deepika Padukone’s condom jibe at Ranbir left Kapoors angry and fuming [Throwback]

Deepika Padukone had upset Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor when she had taken a jibe at their son Ranbir in Koffee with Karan, many years ago. They had reportedly lashed out at the host, Karan Johar, for provoking her to make such comments on his show.




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Even Messi can not refrain from Barcelona Rosell future prosperity under the shadow cast

Because in tax matters was not supported, there is news that Macy Russell also disgruntled
Spanish media reported that the Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is now the club president Russell is not satisfied,




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Undercover robot captures footage of gorillas singing before dinner (VIDEO)

The robotic undercover agent was made in such a way that it could replicate all basic mannerisms of a real-life gorilla.




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Amazon Prime subscribers get special gaming benefits in India: Details here

Amazon Prime subscribers in India get exclusive gaming benefits, which grants free access to some interesting mobile games.




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Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2011 - Slovak Republic Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2011.




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Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012 - Slovak Republic Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.




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Slovak Republic must urgently introduce effective legislation holding companies liable for foreign bribery, says OECD

20/06/2012 - The Slovak Republic must urgently meet its obligations under the Convention it signed 12 years ago and introduce an effective corporate liability regime so that Slovak companies are held accountable for the bribery of foreign public officials in cross-border business deals, says a new OECD report.




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Report: Delivering local development review to assess the efficiency of the Regional Development Agencies Integrated Network of the Slovak Republic

This project aims to support the Slovak Republic as it seeks to create a clear rationale for the Regional Development Agencies Integrated Network which currently comprises 38 agencies.




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OECD Review of Policies to Improve the Effectiveness of Resource use in Schools - Slovak Republic Country Background Report (English)

This report was prepared by the Educational Policy Institute, Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, as an input to the OECD Review of Policies to Improve the Effectiveness of Resource Use in Schools (School Resources Review).




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Policy Paper: Making the Slovak Republic a more resource efficient economy: Country Study

The Slovak Republic is a country with a limited natural resource base, an important manufacturing sector and rising materials consumption. Coherent polices that aim at increasing resource efficiency and achieving green growth are vital for sustainable growth and increased prosperity. This paper identifies a number of options for improving resource efficiency in the Slovak Republic.




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Effective carbon rates: Key findings for the Slovak Republic

This country note for the Slovak Republic provides detail on the proportion of CO2 emissions from energy use subject to different effective carbon rates (ECR), as well as on the level and components of average ECRs in each of the six economic sectors (road transport, off-road transport, industry, agriculture and fishing, residential & commercial, and electricity).




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Further reforms will move Slovakia toward a more innovative and inclusive society

The Slovak economy is experiencing a robust, broad-based expansion that is boosting living standards and promoting convergence with higher-income countries. Policies should now aim to sustain this expansion, prepare people for the future of work and ensure that the benefits of strong growth are shared amongst all Slovaks, according to a new report from the OECD.




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Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012 - Portugal Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.




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Portugal: Reforming the State to promote growth

After two decades of strong economic growth and convergence in living standards towards the levels of more prosperous OECD countries, Portugal’s performance weakened in the 2000s, productivity growth slowed and competitiveness deteriorated. Restoring Portugal’s potential for strong, inclusive growth calls for a comprehensive reform of the State.




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Portugal: Deepening structural reform to support growth and competitiveness

Having been hit hard by the global crisis, the Portuguese government has taken action to put its economy back on track, and to correct external and budgetary imbalances. This document highlights some key priorities to support economic growth and competitiveness through further productivity-enhancing structural reforms.




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Fundamental reforms paving the way for economic recovery in Portugal, OECD says

Fundamental reforms have helped put the Portuguese economy back on the right track, but a durable recovery will require additional measures to improve export competitiveness, create jobs and ensure social protection for those most in need, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Portugal.




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Labour market reforms in Portugal 2011-2015

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.




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Portugal should build on reforms to boost job creation

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.




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Portugal: Successful reforms have underpinned economic recovery

The Portuguese economy is gradually recovering from a deep recession thanks to a broad structural reform agenda that has led to rising economic growth, falling unemployment and remarkable progress in export performance.




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Effective carbon rates: Key findings for Portugal

This country note for Portugal provides detail on the proportion of CO2 emissions from energy use subject to different effective carbon rates (ECR), as well as on the level and components of average ECRs in each of the six economic sectors (road transport, off-road transport, industry, agriculture and fishing, residential & commercial, and electricity).




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India to cap relief package at $60 billion to protect credit rating: Report

Fitch warned India's sovereign rating could come under pressure if its fiscal outlook deteriorates further as the government tries to steer the country through the coronavirus crisis.




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Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2011 - Poland Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2011.




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Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012 - Poland Country Note

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.




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Economy: Further reform needed to raise growth prospects in Poland

Poland has been a strong performer across the OECD through the global economic crisis, growing much faster than most other countries and making impressive steps toward reducing the income gap with its European Union partners, according to the OECD’s latest economic survey.




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Poland can grow faster through labour market and pro-competition reforms, OECD says

Poland’s economic performance has been impressive over the past 15 years, but further reforms are now needed to put the economy firmly back on track for stronger and sustainable growth, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Poland.




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Seminar on “Poland before COP21 - Do we have enough energy to save climate?”

I would like to thank the Polish Delegation for organising this meeting. We only have six months left before the Paris COP21, where we must strive to achieve a historic deal, so it is absolutely necessary that we intensify our debates about the right energy model for a brighter future.




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Poland must make urgent legislative reforms to combat foreign bribery

Poland must make urgent progress on carrying out key recommendations of the OECD Working Group on Bribery that remain unimplemented, more than four years after its Phase 3 evaluation in June 2013.




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Effective carbon rates: Key findings for Poland

This country note for Poland provides detail on the proportion of CO2 emissions from energy use subject to different effective carbon rates (ECR), as well as on the level and components of average ECRs in each of the six economic sectors (road transport, off-road transport, industry, agriculture and fishing, residential & commercial, and electricity).




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'Shahrukh is arrogant, I love Salman': Vivek Oberoi's opinion about Khans before Aishwarya Rai fiasco

Vivek Oberoi had once voiced his opinion about the Khans before the infamous Aishwarya Rai fiasco happened.