my Project: Measuring the potential of green growth: Indicators of local transition to a low-carbon economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:21:00 GMT This LEED project aims to to define key indicators of area-based transition to a low-carbon economy. The objective is to define measurable indicators at regional/local level that can inform over time of transition to low-carbon economic and industrial activities. Full Article
my Workshop: Potential of social enterprises for job creation and green economy - how to stimulate their start and development? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT The last decade has seen considerable policy attention to the social economy and its contribution to employment, in particular as regards the inclusion and empowerment of vulnerable workers and the provision of appropriate working conditions. Full Article
my Natural resources are fundamental to the economy and human well-being By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:02:00 GMT Natural resources provide essential raw materials and other commodities, and are an important source of income and jobs. They also support the provision of ecosystem services necessary to develop human and social capital. Full Article
my Poland needs a strategy for moving to a lower-emission economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT Poland has combined robust economic growth with reducing some of the pressures on its environment since it joined the EU in 2004. It has also brought environmental laws closer to European norms. Poland now needs to lessen its economy’s reliance on fossil fuels and make growth greener, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
my How partnerships can spur our transition to a low-carbon economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 28 May 2015 15:34:00 GMT For the past decade or so, there has been a lot of debate in policy circles on how to get governments and the private sector to work together more collaboratively in order to catalyse the transition to green growth. The good news is that in that time many factors have come together to make this more of a reality. Full Article
my Aligning Policies for a Low-carbon Economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Jul 2015 10:54:00 GMT This major report produced in co-operation with the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Transport Forum (ITF) and the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) identifies the misalignments between climate change objectives and policy and regulatory frameworks across a range of policy domains (investment, taxation, innovation and skills, trade, and adaptation) and activities at the heart of climate policy. Full Article
my Webinar: COP21 and beyond: Aligning Policies for a Low-carbon Economy By www.greengrowthknowledge.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Oct 2015 12:13:00 GMT Addressing climate change requires urgent policy action to drive a global infrastructure and technological transformation. The latest report 'Aligning Policies for a Low-carbon Economy' presents the first diagnosis of the alignments of policy and regulatory frameworks with climate policy goals. Join the Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP) for a webinar exploring these issues on 5 October 2015, 15:00-16:30 (Paris time). Full Article
my Southeast Asia Expert Seminar: Aligning Policies for the Transition to a low-carbon Economy - Reconciling Environmental, Social and Economic Objectives By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 14:41:00 GMT The OECD and the Ministry of Finance of Indonesia (Fiscal Policy Agency) held an expert seminar on 4-5 November, 2015 in Bogor, Indonesia. The event brought together representatives from the ASEAN line ministries, research organisations and other key international organisations to share their knowledge and expertise on the topic. This event was supported by the OECD Knowledge Sharing Alliance. Full Article
my Conference on Transition to the green economy By www.t2ge.eu Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2016 09:38:00 GMT This event, with involvement from the OECD, on 6-7 September 2016, is of major strategic nature during the Slovak Presidency of the European Council. Its ambition is to improve understanding of the green economy concept, identify conclusions and pathways for transition as well as to involve and mobilise various actors and stakeholders in the discussions of possible future actions. Full Article
my World Green Economy Summit - Dubai, UAE By www.wges.ae Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:00:00 GMT The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) is an initiative by the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority. As an institutional partner, the OECD's Matthew Griffiths will participate under the session "Clean Water to the World", in order to discuss how cross sector partnerships can help conserve and manage water in a responsible way, while using the technologies and models available to tackle regional and global water scarcity. Full Article
my 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
my Global economy is improving but Europe lags behind, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT Global economic activity is picking up, but the continuing crisis in the euro area is delaying a meaningful recovery, the OECD said in its latest Interim Economic Assessment. Full Article
my Germany: Boost investment and productivity for a stronger economy and more inclusive society By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Apr 2016 10:00:00 GMT Germany is in a solid economic position, but ageing and technological change require new investments in people to ensure a stronger and more inclusive society, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Germany. Full Article
my The Jobs Potential of a Shift towards a low-carbon Economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Jobs Potential of a Shift towards a low-carbon Economy” provides an in-depth analysis of how green growth will reshape labour markets. It also describes the role that labour market and skill policies can play in maximising the benefits of economic greening for workers Full Article
my Workshop: Indicators of local transition to low-carbon economy (Regional Growth Core Schönefelder Kreuz, Germany) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Regional Growth Core Schönefelder Kreuz and the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau in partnership with the OECD Local Economic and Employment Development Programme (LEED) are working on defining and collecting measurable indicators at the regional/ local level that can inform over time of transition to low-carbon economic and industrial activities. Full Article
my Apprenticeships in London: Boosting Skills in a City Economy with Comment on Lessons from Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:26:00 GMT The London Apprenticeship Campaign was launched in 2010 to boost the number of apprentices in London. It was developed as part of an ongoing policy focus to tackle long-standing skill shortfalls in the city, shortages which have been constraining employment, social opportunity and productivity. Full Article
my Report: Green growth in the Benelux - Indicators of local transition to a low-carbon economy in cross-border regions (Benelux) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 13:21:00 GMT This paper discusses the results of the 2011-2012 OECD LEED study of measuring green growth in the Benelux countries (Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg). The study paid particular attention to the challenges of measuring the transition to a low-carbon economy in cross-border areas as they have additional levels of complexity when it comes to measuring and monitoring their low-carbon transition. Full Article
my Shaping the post-crisis global economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:09:00 GMT There is no simple remedy for fixing the post-crisis global economy. But three key ingredients for sustainable long-term growth are jobs, equality and trust, said OECD Secretary-General in Washington. Full Article
my Project: Measuring the potential of green growth: Indicators of local transition to a low-carbon economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:21:00 GMT This LEED project aims to to define key indicators of area-based transition to a low-carbon economy. The objective is to define measurable indicators at regional/local level that can inform over time of transition to low-carbon economic and industrial activities. Full Article
my Workshop: Potential of social enterprises for job creation and green economy - how to stimulate their start and development? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT The last decade has seen considerable policy attention to the social economy and its contribution to employment, in particular as regards the inclusion and empowerment of vulnerable workers and the provision of appropriate working conditions. Full Article
my Skills and Jobs in the Internet Economy By dx.doi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:03:00 GMT Both generic and specialised ICT skills are becoming an important requirement for employment across the economy as the Internet becomes more engrained in work processes, but a significant part of the population lacks the basic skills necessary to function in this new environment. This paper examines the impact of the Internet on the labour market in this context. Full Article
my Forging a gender-balanced economy By www.oecdobserver.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:06:00 GMT Getting more women into work is a priority goal of G20 policy, but gender inequality is a barrier. To overcome this, the OECD, ILO and others have identified ways forward. Full Article
my G20 should fix the world’s economy for the working people! By www.oecdobserver.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:14:00 GMT As G20 leaders look distraught at a global economy that is faced with weak growth, high unemployment and rising income inequality, they should repeat to themselves that this is not inevitable. Full Article
my The global economy: strengthening growth and job creation - Statement at G20 Leader's Summit By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 11:51:00 GMT Statement made by the Secretary-General during session 1 of the Leader's Summit in Brisbane. Full Article
my Better education and skills are key to shift the economy up a gear, says latest Latin American Economic Outlook By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:30:00 GMT Latin America’s GDP growth rate has slowed down in 2014, dropping below 1.5%. This is the first time in a decade that the region grows less than the OECD average, according to the OECD Development Centre, the Commission for Latin American and the Caribbean and the development bank for Latin America. Given the projections in the past weeks, any recovery in 2015 is likely to be challenging. Full Article
my The UK economy is doing well, but the job is not yet finished. Unleashing productivity is key to sustaining strong growth, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 11:00:00 GMT The United Kingdom’s economy is projected to expand this year and next, but challenges remain to boost productivity and make future growth more inclusive, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey. Full Article
my Policy brief on the Future of Work: Automation and independent work in a digital economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2016 09:00:00 GMT OECD analyses have begun to understand the relationship between digitalisation, jobs and skills, the magnitude of potential job substitution due to technological change, the relationship between globalisation and wage polarisation, as well as the changes to the organisation of work. Full Article
my 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
my Finland must focus on integrating migrant women and their children to boost their contribution to the economy and society By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:00:00 GMT Finland should offer labour-market-oriented integration support to all migrants, strengthen efforts to identify and address early vulnerabilities, and work more closely with employers according to a new OECD report. Full Article
my Reform services trade policies to boost the global economy, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:52:00 GMT Better services trade policy can stimulate inclusive economic growth by promoting access to the information, skills, technology, funding and markets needed for success in an increasingly digital global economy, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
my Economy-wide Schemata 2018 PMR Economy-wide By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:30:00 GMT Economy-wide Schemata 2018 PMR Economy-wide Full Article
my Economy wide PMR Indicators (July 2019) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:42:00 GMT Economy wide PMR Indicators (July 2019) Full Article
my OECD PMR database July 2019- Economy wide By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:46:00 GMT OECD PMR database July 2019 - Economy wide Full Article
my OECD World Bank Economy wide PMR Indicators By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:40:00 GMT OECD World Bank Economy wide PMR Indicators Full Article
my Can better international co-operation help build a fairer global economy? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 14:12:00 GMT Drawing on data presented in the 2017 OECD Business and Finance Outlook, this article looks at some of the forces influencing recent economic developments and asks what can be done to ensure a “fairer” global economy. Full Article
my Skills for the digital economy By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.fr Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:36:00 GMT Digital economies are powered by skills. People with the high-end skills needed to invent and apply new technologies are in high demand the world over. At the same time, the portfolio of basic skills needed to navigate technology-rich environments and function effectively in our connected societies has expanded. How severe is the shortage of ICT skills? And what needs to be done to fill the gaps? Full Article
my Better education and skills are key to shift the economy up a gear, says latest Latin American Economic Outlook By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:30:00 GMT Latin America’s GDP growth rate has slowed down in 2014, dropping below 1.5%. This is the first time in a decade that the region grows less than the OECD average, according to the OECD Development Centre, the Commission for Latin American and the Caribbean and the development bank for Latin America. Given the projections in the past weeks, any recovery in 2015 is likely to be challenging. Full Article
my Myths to expel about schooling By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:23:00 GMT The OECD PISA surveys of educational competence among 15-year-olds have taught policymakers many lessons since the programme was launched in 2000. They have revealed several myths as well. Full Article
my Innovation and education reforms critical to diversifying Chile’s economy - OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 14:00:00 GMT The end of the mining boom has highlighted the urgent need for Chile to diversify its economy away from commodity-intensive sectors, according to a new OECD report presented by Secretary-General Angel Gurría today. Full Article
my Helping the weakest students essential for society and the economy, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:22:00 GMT Most countries have made little progress helping their weakest students improve their performance in reading, mathematics and science over the past decade. This means too many young people are still leaving school without the basic skills needed in today’s society and workplace, hurting their futures and long-term economic growth, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
my Busting the myth about standardised testing (OECD Education Today Blog) By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.fr Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 13:59:00 GMT Standardised testing has received a bad rap in recent years. Parents and educators argue that too much testing can make students anxious without improving their learning. Full Article
my Scaler Academy Review:The career accelerator offers engineers better access to employment opportunities with top companies By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 11:05:38 +0530 Scaler Academy is an ed-tech platform that has been helping working professionals and college graduates navigate the changing software technology landscape by training them on skills that are sought after by top tech employers Full Article
my Four Indian Army & seven Chinese PLA soldiers injured as blows exchanged in North Sikkim By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 11:28:09 +0530 The Indian and Chinese Army were also engaged in 73-day Doklam stand-off along the Sikkim border between June and August 2017. Full Article
my Workshop: Indicators of local transition to low-carbon economy (Regional Growth Core Schönefelder Kreuz, Germany) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Regional Growth Core Schönefelder Kreuz and the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau in partnership with the OECD Local Economic and Employment Development Programme (LEED) are working on defining and collecting measurable indicators at the regional/ local level that can inform over time of transition to low-carbon economic and industrial activities. Full Article
my Russia: Innovation and Modernising the Rural Economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:13:00 GMT Russia: Innovation and Modernising the Rural Economy Full Article
my Apprenticeships in London: Boosting Skills in a City Economy with Comment on Lessons from Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:26:00 GMT The London Apprenticeship Campaign was launched in 2010 to boost the number of apprentices in London. It was developed as part of an ongoing policy focus to tackle long-standing skill shortfalls in the city, shortages which have been constraining employment, social opportunity and productivity. Full Article
my Report: Green growth in the Benelux - Indicators of local transition to a low-carbon economy in cross-border regions (Benelux) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 13:21:00 GMT This paper discusses the results of the 2011-2012 OECD LEED study of measuring green growth in the Benelux countries (Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg). The study paid particular attention to the challenges of measuring the transition to a low-carbon economy in cross-border areas as they have additional levels of complexity when it comes to measuring and monitoring their low-carbon transition. Full Article
my Project: Measuring the potential of green growth: Indicators of local transition to a low-carbon economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:21:00 GMT This LEED project aims to to define key indicators of area-based transition to a low-carbon economy. The objective is to define measurable indicators at regional/local level that can inform over time of transition to low-carbon economic and industrial activities. Full Article
my Workshop: Potential of social enterprises for job creation and green economy - how to stimulate their start and development? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT The last decade has seen considerable policy attention to the social economy and its contribution to employment, in particular as regards the inclusion and empowerment of vulnerable workers and the provision of appropriate working conditions. Full Article
my Building on rural sector is key for economic modernisation in Myanmar, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT Improving Myanmar's agricultural sector by building up food processing activities and related services could help the transformation of the country's economy, to a more modern one able to produce higher-value goods for export, according to a new OECD report. Full Article