now Growth, Innovation And Competitiveness: Maximising The Benefits Of Knowledge-Based Capital By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:43:00 GMT Growth, Innovation And Competitiveness: Maximising The Benefits Of Knowledge-Based Capital Full Article
now Green Growth Knowledge Platform 2013 annual conference By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:17:00 GMT The GGKP’s second annual conference will be held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris on 4-5 April 2013. The discussion will be framed around two headline themes: Greening global value chains and Measurement and reporting for green growth. Full Article
now Workshop: Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship, the Triple Helix and Local Economic Development (London, UK) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:12:00 GMT The creation of innovative new firms and the development of SME innovation are strongly influenced by the extent to which localities offer environments that favour the transfer of knowledge to local business and provide the other resources required for innovative firm development, including skills, finance, advice, and supply chain partners. Full Article
now Global Forum on the Knowledge Economy 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 08:00:00 GMT The overarching theme of the 2014 Global Forum, held in Tokyo on 2 and 3 October, was data-driven innovation for a resilient society. The event focused on the collection and use of data throughout the economy and society for enhanced growth and well-being. Full Article
now Science-industry knowledge exchange: A mapping of policy instruments and their interactions By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 10:34:00 GMT Countries deploy a variety of policy instruments to promote science-industry knowledge exchange. While these instruments are often discussed in isolation, they are implemented collectively and may negatively affect each other or add excessive complexity. This paper develops a conceptual framework to map policy instruments for knowledge exchange and assess interactions. Full Article
now 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
now Global Forum on the Knowledge Economy 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 08:00:00 GMT The overarching theme of the 2014 Global Forum, held in Tokyo on 2 and 3 October, was data-driven innovation for a resilient society. The event focused on the collection and use of data throughout the economy and society for enhanced growth and well-being. Full Article
now New sources of growth- Phase 2, Knowledge-based capital By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 10:24:00 GMT New sources of growth- Phase 2, Knowledge-based capital Full Article
now Expert meeting on harnessing knowledge on the migration of highly skilled women By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:32:00 GMT The migration of women is a growing phenomenon in most countries. About half of all international migrants are women, according to OECD data. Over the years, the body of knowledge on the participation of highly skilled women to migration flows has increased but despite this growing knowledge, there is low visibility of research findings for policy makers and multilateral organizations. Full Article
now Refugee crisis: Enough words, now it is time for action By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 09:59:00 GMT This article by OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría addresses the refugee crisis, encouraging governments to seize the opportunity that refugees bring for our economies and societies. Full Article
now Green Growth Knowledge Platform 2013 annual conference By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:17:00 GMT The GGKP’s second annual conference will be held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris on 4-5 April 2013. The discussion will be framed around two headline themes: Greening global value chains and Measurement and reporting for green growth. Full Article
now The time for tough decisions on climate change is now By www.theguardian.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:40:00 GMT Reversing the damage is within our grasp, but it will hinge on a strong international climate agreement and policies that make polluters pay. Op Ed by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General and Nick Stern, Chair of the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics, The Guardian. Full Article
now Climate change: Price carbon now before low cost oil says "ciao" - Insights Blog By oecdinsights.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:42:00 GMT It’s time for governments to ramp up the development of alternative energies and to nail a price onto every tonne of CO2 emitted. With COP21 taking place in Paris in November, sending the right message on climate change means gradually increasing the cost of CO2 emissions, and creating a strong economic incentive to reduce the carbon entanglement and to move towards a zero-carbon world. Full Article
now 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
now Know the Story of Taj Mahal and Get Rejoice with its Beauty By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: All around the world, not a single festival that can match the joyful celebrations of India’s fair and festivals. Here you can experience the ultimate fun with melodious legends, joyous fairs, frolicsome festival, adventure... Full Article
now Global Forum on the Knowledge Economy: Towards Strong, Clean and Inclusive Growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:40:00 GMT Global Forum on the Knowledge Economy: Towards Strong, Clean and Inclusive Growth Full Article
now Green Growth Knowledge Platform 2013 annual conference By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:17:00 GMT The GGKP’s second annual conference will be held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris on 4-5 April 2013. The discussion will be framed around two headline themes: Greening global value chains and Measurement and reporting for green growth. Full Article
now Greening our Knowledge By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:06:00 GMT Strong international cooperation on testing, exploring and refining measurement tools on green growth is essential to support implementation and assessment of policies in both developed and developing countries, said OECD Secretary-General. Full Article
now Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) 2015 Annual Conference By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:57:00 GMT Third Annual Conference on the theme of "Fiscal Policies and the Green Economy Transition: Generating Knowledge – Creating Impact" held at the University of Venice from 29 through 30 January 2015. The press release is available. Full Article
now Urban Green Growth in Dynamic Asia: Knowledge Sharing By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:00:00 GMT Knowledge sharing is critical in fostering urban green growth. Cities in dynamic Asia urgently need to adopt and strengthen green growth models that take into account rapid urbanisation, industrialisation, and motorisation. Full Article
now 4th Green Growth Knowledge Platform Annual Conference By www.greengrowthknowledge.org Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2016 17:10:00 GMT The Fourth Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) Annual Conference will take place on the theme of “Transforming Development through Inclusive Green Growth” during 6-7 September 2016 at the International Convention Center on Jeju Island, Republic of Korea. Full Article
now Call for Papers: Fifth Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) Annual Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure By www.greengrowthknowledge.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:06:00 GMT The Fifth GGKP Annual Conference will be hosted by the World Bank on the topic of sustainable infrastructure, to stimulate research on these issues and foster interdisciplinary dialogue where relevant.The scientific committee therefore calls for contributions on any aspect of the infrastructure agenda, particularly for developing countries, with a focus on sustainability. Deadline for preliminary versions by 15 June 2017. Full Article
now Ireland: prepare now for rising fiscal pressures, external risks By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:00:00 GMT Ireland needs to prepare itself to meet rising pressures on public finances from an ageing population and significant external risks such as new EU-UK trade barriers post Brexit. Another important development could be future changes to the international tax rules, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
now Knowing the Constitutional Law...... By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Constitutional... Full Article
now Germany is leading the charts on employment and green growth - Transition to a knowledge based economy will require further reform and investment, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Germany recovered rapidly from the 2008-09 recession, with GDP topping pre-crisis rates during 2011 and unemployment falling significantly. Public finances are sound, but further reforms are needed to transform its growth model to thrive as a knowledge-based economy. Full Article
now Workshop: Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship, the Triple Helix and Local Economic Development (London, UK) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:12:00 GMT The creation of innovative new firms and the development of SME innovation are strongly influenced by the extent to which localities offer environments that favour the transfer of knowledge to local business and provide the other resources required for innovative firm development, including skills, finance, advice, and supply chain partners. Full Article
now Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) 2015 Annual Conference By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:57:00 GMT Third Annual Conference on the theme of "Fiscal Policies and the Green Economy Transition: Generating Knowledge – Creating Impact" held at the University of Venice from 29 through 30 January 2015. The press release is available. Full Article
now Some well-known (and some lesser-known) facts about digitalisation, deindustrialisation and the future of work By oecdskillsandwork.wordpress.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2016 09:29:00 GMT The OECD has just released a new working paper by Thor Berger and Carl Frey which provides a systematic overview of the literature examining the impact of digitalisation on labour markets. The paper highlights some well-known as well as some lesser-known facts about digitalisation, deindustrialisation and the future of work. Full Article
now The OECD acknowledges progress made, and says Mexico should further prioritise fighting foreign bribery By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mexico has improved, but needs to give greater priority to the criminal enforcement of bribery and ensure that its criminal law enforcement authorities have all the resources and expertise they need to seriously investigate all allegations, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
now Brazil closes legal loophole on foreign bribery: OECD hopes this will now translate into stepped up enforcement By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:00:00 GMT Brazil must build on the positive momentum started with its new Corporate Liability Law and its first indictments in one foreign bribery case to investigate and prosecute more proactively foreign bribery. Full Article
now Lithuania has made significant legislative reforms to fight foreign bribery and should now ensure effective anti-bribery enforcement By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 15:28:00 GMT Lithuania has taken significant steps to strengthen its legislative framework to combat foreign bribery. Yet further efforts are needed to ensure effective enforcement of anti-bribery laws with regard to corporate liability and imposing sanctions for foreign bribery, including confiscation, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery. Full Article
now Knowledge is power: ensuring quality early childhood education and care provision (OECD Education Today Blog) By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.fr Published On :: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 11:45:00 GMT The latest report in the OECD’s Starting Strong series reviews the monitoring systems of 24 jurisdictions and reveals that monitoring does not merely encompass regulatory compliance but is moving towards better understanding what is happening inside an ECEC setting and how a child develops in several areas. Full Article
now Now more than ever (OECD Education Today Blog) By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.fr Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:04:00 GMT It is difficult for us here in Paris to think about much else beside the innocents who lost their lives last week during the senseless, brutal attack that shook our city. Our thoughts are with their families and loved ones; our spirit remains firmly fixed on the values we cherish: liberté, égalité, fraternité. Full Article
now On target for 21st-century learning? The answers (and questions) are now on line. (OECD Education&Skills Today Blog) By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.fr Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2016 19:09:00 GMT School leaders are calling the PISA-based Test for Schools one of the better indicators out there of how well students are prepared for 21st century learning. Full Article
now Knowing what teachers know about teaching (OECD Education Today Blog) By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.fr Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 13:16:00 GMT In modern societies, most professionals become knowledge workers. Their professional practice is increasingly fuelled and inspired by various forms of knowledge. A good example is the medical profession, where the continuously growing body of scientific knowledge finds its way into professional practices. Full Article
now Archived webinar - What do we know about the largest education system in the world A snapshot of education in China (February 21) By youtu.be Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:24:00 GMT China has the largest education system in the world. With almost 260 million students and over 15 million teachers in about 514 000 schools (National Bureau of Statistics of China, 2014), excluding graduate education institutions, China’s education system is not only immense but diverse. Full Article
now Doctors and nurses are from Venus, scientists and engineers are from Mars (for now) (OECD Education Today Blog) By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.fr Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:42:00 GMT There is little doubt that in OECD countries, the chances for boys and girls to succeed and contribute to society have become more equal over the past century. Full Article
now Archived webinar - "Pedagogical Knowledge and the Changing Nature of the Teaching Profession" (February 24th, 2017) By youtu.be Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:35:00 GMT Highly qualified and competent teachers are fundamental for equitable and effective education systems. Teachers today are facing higher and more complex expectations to help students reach their full potential and become valuable members of 21st century society. Full Article
now PISA in Focus No. 70: What do we know about teachers’ selection and professional development in high-performing countries? By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:05:00 GMT In countries that performed above the OECD average in science, at least 80% of the students are in schools that invite specialists to conduct teacher training or organise in-service workshops for teachers or where teachers cooperate with each other. This is higher, on average, than what is observed among other countries. Full Article
now Knowing and actively debating why, the heart of every policy (OECD Education Today Blog) By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.fr Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2017 14:01:00 GMT What makes some of the largest companies in the world successful? According to consultant Simon Sinek in a very popular TedTalk it is because they start with the ‘why’. Full Article
now Teaching in Focus No. 19: How do teachers become knowledgeable and confident in classroom management? Insights from a pilot study By doi.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:47:00 GMT The Innovative Teaching for Effective Learning (ITEL) Teacher Knowledge Survey is the first international study to explore the nature, function and development of teachers’ pedagogical knowledge, i.e. what teachers know about teaching and learning. Full Article
now How much will the literacy level of working-age people change from now to 2022? (OECD Education Today Blog) By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:23:00 GMT Taken as a whole, the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) present a mixed picture for Korea and Singapore. As their economies have grown, these two countries’ education systems have seen fast and impressive improvements; both now rank among PISA’s top performers. Full Article
now Happy Mother's Day: Everything you need to know about mother's nutrition through the decades By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:36:47 +0530 Mothers, are you looking after yourself? Is your health your priority? A mother's nutrition at any given age whether in the '20s, '30s or '50s, her nutrition plays a vital role. A woman's health is unique in many ways. Scroll down to know more. Full Article
now Happy Mother's Day 2020: Bollywood moms then vs Bollywood moms now By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:45:00 +0530 Happy Mother's Day: A look back at how our mothers in the Hindi film industry have become relatable, flesh-and-blood characters. Full Article
now Workshop: Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship, the Triple Helix and Local Economic Development (London, UK) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:12:00 GMT The creation of innovative new firms and the development of SME innovation are strongly influenced by the extent to which localities offer environments that favour the transfer of knowledge to local business and provide the other resources required for innovative firm development, including skills, finance, advice, and supply chain partners. Full Article
now French capital should prepare now for risk of a costly Seine flood By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 10:00:00 GMT A major flooding of the Seine River similar to the flood disaster of 1910 could affect up to 5 million residents in the greater Paris area and cause up to 30 billion euros worth of damage, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
now Urban Green Growth in Dynamic Asia: Knowledge Sharing By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:00:00 GMT Knowledge sharing is critical in fostering urban green growth. Cities in dynamic Asia urgently need to adopt and strengthen green growth models that take into account rapid urbanisation, industrialisation, and motorisation. Full Article
now U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs’ Aquatic Life Benchmarks now available on eChemPortal By www.echemportal.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:29:00 GMT The aquatic life benchmarks (for freshwater species) are based on toxicity values reviewed by EPA and used in the Agency's most recent risk assessments developed as part of the decision-making process for pesticide registration. Each Aquatic Life Benchmark is based on the most sensitive, scientifically acceptable toxicity endpoint available for a given taxon of all scientifically acceptable toxicity data available to EPA. Full Article
now Human Health Benchmarks for Pesticides (EPA HHBP) now searchable on eChemPortal By www.echemportal.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:20:00 GMT US Environmental Protection Agency derived the Human health benchmarks for pesticides by applying the health effects data from pesticide registrations to the typical methods used for developing drinking water health advisories. It was developed to enable states, water systems and the public to better determine whether the detection of a pesticide in drinking water or source waters for drinking water may indicate a potential health risk. Full Article
now The first update to the third generation of the OECD QSAR Toolbox is now available By www.qsartoolbox.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:27:00 GMT 30/01/2013 –The first update to the third generation of the QSAR Toolbox (version 3.1) has now been released containing improved search functionalities, interface improvement, a new database for observed rat in vivo metabolism; updated auto oxidation and metabolism simulators; updated DNA binding profiler and additional ways of expressing mixtures composition. Full Article