cd Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in South Africa on 16-17 July 2015 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:24:00 GMT The Secretary-General was in Pretoria to present the 2015 OECD Economic Survey of South Africa and hold meetings with several high-level officials. He also participated in a meeting on the OECD’s New Approaches to Economic Challenges (NAEC) initiative. Full Article
cd OECD Employment Outlook 2016 - Key findings for South Africa By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT Growth in South Africa remains subdued but is projected to pick up modestly in 2017. This is expected to lead to some improvement in both the employment and unemployment figures. Full Article
cd OECD strengthens engagement with partner countries during annual Ministerial Meeting By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Jun 2018 10:58:00 GMT The OECD took steps to deepen its engagement with Thailand, South Africa and Peru during the Organisation’s annual Ministerial Meeting and announced it will open an office in Istanbul to provide a base for its growing work with partner countries. Full Article
cd South Africa and the OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 15:05:00 GMT Since 2007, South Africa is one of the OECD's five Key Partners. Full Article
cd Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for South Africa By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:00:00 GMT The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges. Full Article
cd Society at a Glance 2011 - OECD Social Indicators: Key findings for Slovenia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT This one-pager note presents key findings for Slovenia from Society at a Glance 2011 - OECD Social indicators. This 2011 publication also provides a special chapter on unpaid work across the OECD. Full Article
cd OECD Reviews of Innovation Policy: Slovenia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:50:00 GMT This review offers a comprehensive assessment of Slovenia's innovation system, focusing on the role of government. It provides concrete recommendations and identifies good practices. Full Article
cd Slovenia joins the OECD Development Assistance Committee By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:00:00 GMT Slovenia has become the 29th member of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), the leading international forum for providers of development co-operation. Full Article
cd Slovenia must urgently prioritise the fight against foreign bribery, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:15:00 GMT Serious steps must be taken by Slovenia to ensure that it effectively detects, investigates and prosecutes allegations of transnational bribery. Full Article
cd Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Ljubljana on 4 May 2015 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2015 14:35:00 GMT Mr. Gurría presented the 2015 OECD Economic Survey of Slovenia and met with the Slovenian President, Prime Minister and several government officials. Full Article
cd OECD Health Statistics 2015 - Country Notes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:00:00 GMT Specific country notes have been prepared using data from the database OECD Health Statistics 2015, July 2015 version. The notes are available in PDF format. Full Article
cd Introduction of Prime Minister of Slovenia, Dr. Miro Cerar at OECD Council By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:04:00 GMT It is my great honour to introduce to Council the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Dr. Miro Cerar, who will enlighten us on the topic of the OECD as an important partner for responsible reform. Full Article
cd Statement of the OECD Working Group on Bribery on Slovenia’s limited implementation of the Anti-Bribery Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:05:00 GMT The OECD Working Group on Bribery expresses its serious concern regarding the situation of the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (CPC) in Slovenia. Full Article
cd OECD Employment Outlook 2017 - Key findings for Slovenia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:46:00 GMT The employment rate in Slovenia fell below the OECD average after the recession and has not recovered yet. In the last quarter of 2016, the OECD average was 61%, while the Slovenian employment rate stood at 58.5% - more than 4 percentage points lower than its 2008 peak. Full Article
cd Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Slovenia, 3-5 September 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sun, 03 Sep 2017 09:56:00 GMT Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, was in Slovenia from 3 to 5 September 2017. He held bilateral meetings with Mr. Borut Pahor, President, and Mr. Miro Cerar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, as well as with several Ministers, the President of the National Assembly and members of Parliament. Full Article
cd OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 - Slovenia highlights By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:00:00 GMT This note presents selected country highlights from the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 with a specific focus on digital trends among all themes covered. Full Article
cd Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for Slovenia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:00:00 GMT The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges. Full Article
cd The OECD Working Group on Bribery is concerned about potential political interference by the legislative branch in the independence of the judiciary in Slovenia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:00:00 GMT The OECD Working Group on Bribery is concerned by a request, issued by the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia, to open a parliamentary inquiry into corruption prosecutions of a current member of the National Council. The National Assembly, the upper chamber of the Slovenian Parliament, launched the inquiry to investigate what have been alleged to be political motives of the prosecutors and judges involved in these cases. Full Article
cd Slovak Republic should help preschool teachers improve their skills, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 29/03/2012 - Slovak Republic should help preschool teachers improve their skills, says OECD, and should encourage preschool teachers to keep improving their qualifications throughout their career and attract more young people, especially men, to the profession Full Article
cd Slovak Republic must urgently introduce effective legislation holding companies liable for foreign bribery, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
cd Slovak Republic remains strong, but it needs to become more inclusive, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:45:00 GMT The Slovak Republic recovered strongly from the global economic crisis and is weathering well the storm that has struck its main European trading partners. The challenges going forward will be restoring public finances while driving down unemployment and fostering long-term inclusive growth, says the latest Economic Survey. Full Article
cd Slovak Republic: Fostering an inclusive job-rich recovery - OECD Better Policies Series By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:06:00 GMT The Slovak Republic is one of the most dynamic economies in the euro area. The country has continued to converge rapidly towards the living standards of advanced OECD economies. However, the Slovak Republic should continue on its path of reform to achieve balanced, fair and sustainable growth, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cd The Slovak Republic joins the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT The Slovak Republic has become the 27th member of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), the leading international forum for bilateral providers of development co-operation. Full Article
cd OECD Employment Outlook 2014 - Key findings for Slovak Republic By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 13:44:00 GMT Unemployment rose substantially in the Slovak Republic as a result of the crisis and has only declined slowly since reaching a peak of 14.8% of the labour force in early 2010. At 13.3% in August 2014, the unemployment rate remains one of the highest among developed countries and is twice as high as the OECD average. Full Article
cd Economic activity is accelerating in the Slovak Republic, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 09:35:00 GMT Economic recovery is picking up in the Slovak Republic, but regional disparities and high unemployment must be addressed to ensure balanced inclusive growth over the long-term, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic. Full Article
cd OECD Reviews of Evaluation and Assessment in Education: Slovak Republic 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:47:00 GMT This book provides, from an international perspective, an independent analysis of major issues facing the educational evaluation and assessment framework, current policy initiatives, and possible future approaches in the Slovak Republic. Full Article
cd OECD Review of Policies to Improve the Effectiveness of Resource use in Schools - Slovak Republic Country Background Report (English) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:53:00 GMT 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). Full Article
cd Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Bratislava on 19 June 2015 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:25:00 GMT The Secretary-General participated in the GLOBSEC Bratislava Global Security Forum alongside the Prime Ministers of Poland, the Slovak Republic, Hungary and the Czech Republic. He also met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Slovak Republic. Full Article
cd OECD Health Statistics 2015 - Country Notes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:00:00 GMT Specific country notes have been prepared using data from the database OECD Health Statistics 2015, July 2015 version. The notes are available in PDF format. Full Article
cd Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Bratislava on 19 February 2016 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:23:00 GMT Mr. Gurría received the International Peace Prize from Slovakia 2015 Award, granted by the Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He also presented two OECD education reviews on the Slovak Republic and held meetings with government ministers. Full Article
cd Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Bratislava on 9-10 September 2016 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sat, 10 Sep 2016 11:38:00 GMT The Secretary-General addressed the Informal Meeting of EU Finance Ministers (ECOFIN) on the topic of improving tax certainty and fighting base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), tax crime and the financing of terrorism. Full Article
cd OECD releases further guidance on Country-by-Country reporting (BEPS Action 13) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Sep 2017 11:00:00 GMT The OECD's Inclusive Framework on BEPS has released two sets of guidance to give greater certainty to tax administrations and MNE Groups alike on the implementation and operation of Country-by-Country (CbC) Reporting (BEPS Action 13). Full Article
cd OECD and tax administrations discuss BEPS implementation at regional meeting in the Slovak Republic By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:27:00 GMT 80 delegates from 20 countries and 11 organisations gathered in Bratislava for the third regional meeting of the Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. This meeting belongs to a new series of regional events that offer participants from different regions in the world the opportunity to provide their views and input into the Inclusive Framework on BEPS. Full Article
cd OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 - Slovak Republic highlights By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:00:00 GMT This note presents selected country highlights from the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 with a specific focus on digital trends among all themes covered. Full Article
cd Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for the Slovak Republic By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:00:00 GMT The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges. Full Article
cd Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Bratislava on 5 February 2019 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:16:00 GMT Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, was in Bratislava on 5 February 2019 to present the 2019 OECD Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic, alongside Mr. Peter Pellegrini, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic. Full Article
cd Launch of the 2019 OECD Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 09:05:00 GMT Remarks by Angel Gurría Secretary-General for the Launch of the 2019 OECD Economic Survey of the Slovak Republic, Bratislava, 5 February 2019 Full Article
cd Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Bratislava, 3 April 2019 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 10:30:00 GMT Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of OECD, was in Bratislava on 3 April 2019 to hold a series of meetings to prepare the OECD’s annual Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), taking place next 22-23 May 2019 under the chairmanship of the Slovak Republic. Full Article
cd Portuguese Prime Minister to visit OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2013 18:19:00 GMT Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho addressed the OECD Council of Ambassadors and met with senior OECD officials to discuss ways to boost productivity, improve skills and create jobs, and the role of the state in supporting inclusive growth. Full Article
cd Speech delivered to the OECD Council by the Prime Minister of Portugal, HE. Pedro Passos Coelho By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2013 13:02:00 GMT Today the OECD is publishing a report on Portugal's challenges as far as structural reform is concerned. The OECD is an outstanding reference for policy-makers all around the world and I wanted my country to benefit from your skills, experience, and insights, especially on the question of structural reform, said the Portuguese Prime Minister. Full Article
cd Portugal needs proactive enforcement to tackle severe foreign bribery risks, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT Portugal’s enforcement of its foreign bribery laws has been extremely low. Not a single prosecution has resulted from 15 allegations of Portuguese companies bribing foreign officials in high-risk countries. Full Article
cd Society at a Glance 2014 - OECD Social Indicators: Key findings for Portugal By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT This one-pager note presents key findings for Portugal from Society at a Glance 2014 - OECD Social indicators. This 2014 publication also provides on special chapter on the social impact of the recent crisis across the OECD. Full Article
cd Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Portugal on 8 July 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 15:14:00 GMT While in Lisbon, the Secretary-General had meetings with Mr. Aníbal Cavaco Silva, President of Portugal, Mr. Pedro Passos Coelho, Prime Minister of Portugal and Mr. Carlos Costa, Governor of the Banco de Portugal, as well as several Ministers and high level officials of Portugal. Full Article
cd Fundamental reforms paving the way for economic recovery in Portugal, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
cd Mr. Aníbal Cavaco Silva, President of Portugal, at the OECD on 16 March 2015 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:48:00 GMT Following a bilateral meeting with Secretary-General Angel Gurría and a seminar on recent economic and social developments, President Cavaco Silva addressed the OECD Council. Full Article
cd Skills will drive inclusive economic growth in Portugal (OECD Education Today Blog) By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.fr Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:57:00 GMT Skills and human capital are the bedrock upon which Portugal is building a new bridge to growth. Full Article
cd Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Lisbon on 1 April 2015 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:12:00 GMT Mr. Gurría met with Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho and presented the Review of Policy Indicators as well as the Skills Strategy Diagnostic Report for Portugal. Full Article
cd OECD Health Statistics 2015 - Country Notes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:00:00 GMT Specific country notes have been prepared using data from the database OECD Health Statistics 2015, July 2015 version. The notes are available in PDF format. Full Article
cd Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Lisbon on 7-8 July 2016 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:15:00 GMT The Secretary-General spoke at the 2016 OECD Global Forum on Productivity: Structural Reforms for Productivity Growth. He also met with Portuguese President Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and other high-level officials. Full Article
cd Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Portugal on 6 February 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Feb 2017 17:21:00 GMT The Secretary-General presented the OECD Economic Survey of Portugal and held bilateral meetings with Prime Minister António Costa and several ministers. Full Article