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Roundtable: Climate is Everyone’s Business

Twenty years ago climate change was viewed as just an environmental issue. Today it is squarely an economic issue. Climate change poses significant risks to our economic systems that could result in very large damages. To mitigate these risks we need to radically transform our economies and societies to stop global warming.




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Capacity building seminar: Financing business start-up by under-represented groups (Trento, Italy)

This seminar was part of a three-year programme of cooperation between the European Commission and the OECD LEED Programme to monitor and report on entrepreneurial activity in Europe and related public policies and actions.




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Turkey: Supporting small business development in the province of Manisa - The role of KOSGEB

Many areas like Manisa suffer from a local lack of sophisticated demand in terms of expressed SME requirements. This leaves considerable scope for demand and supply side initiatives set within KOSGEB’s framework that will assist in shaping intervention and promoting a coherent approach to SME development.




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Business brief: Nestlé needs YOUth

At Nestlé, we have a long tradition of recruiting young people directly from schools or universities. We invest in them, build their capabilities and develop their professional career. We do so while embracing diversity of cultures, traditions and opinions.




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Business brief: We must teach tomorrow’s skills today

The New Industrial Revolution affects the workforce in several ways. Ongoing innovation in renewable energy, nanotech, biotechnology, and most of all in information and communication technology will change labour markets worldwide. Especially medium-skilled workers run the risk of being replaced by computers doing their job more efficiently.




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Business brief: Jobs in the digital era work differently

Ongoing innovation in technology is changing labour markets worldwide. To understand the future of work in the digital era, we need to move away from the traditional economic classification of manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors.




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Business brief: Towards an inclusive and competitive labour market for the evolving world of work

The way businesses operate is rapidly changing. A strong online presence and tailored services are crucially important to their global development. Together with the emergence of the on-demand economy the traditional employment relationship is therefore being replaced by a diversity of more detached, agile and adaptable forms of employment.




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SEMINAR: Fostering business attractiveness of Trentino (Italy)

This seminar focused on the main challenges in Trentino (Italy) concerning the necessary actions to overcome existing burdens – administrative firstly but also financial and concerning business service available at local level - and to ease the start-up of new and innovative business as well as attract FDI and international business.




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Fictional Stories turned into Blockbuster Hit Movies

Today, directors and producers are not willing to risk shooting a film with a fresh story; instead they are relying on the already successful or best-selling novels to base their movie on.




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Reforming policies for the business sector to harvest the benefits of globalisation in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has strongly benefited from globalisation, which boosted international trade, cross-border investment and economic growth over the latest decades.




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Reducing red tape in business would boost Greek productivity, OECD says

Greece could save its businesses hundreds of millions of euros a year and improve their competitiveness by reducing administrative burdens, according to a new OECD report.




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Implementation of OECD recommendations to improve business formalities in the Municipality of Hermosillo

The second progress report in the implementation of regulatory improvement actions shows a 52% progress for the Municipality of Hermosillo.




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Colombia and Mexico sign international tax, human rights and clean business standards

Colombia and Mexico are a step closer to beneffiting from cross border tax co-operation and information sharing. Colombia has signed, and Mexico has deposited its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters.




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OECD takes aim at software technologies used by businesses to evade taxes

The OECD has released a study to help all countries understand and address the risks of sales suppression software. It describes some of the most common electronic sales suppression techniques and shows how these methods can be detected by tax auditors. The report also considers the approaches already adopted by countries in combating this risk and highlights a number of best practices.




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Third Annual High-Level Anti-Corruption Conference for G20 Governments and Business

Co-organised by the G20 Russian Presidency and the OECD, with UNODC support, this conference focused on promoting transparency and integrity in organising sport and other major events and cutting-edge measures for governments and business to combat corruption.




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India-OECD seminar on fighting bribery in business transactions

Co-organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the OECD in New Delhi, discussions at this seminar focused on corruption challenges facing Indian companies today and what can be done to overcome these challenges.




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Anti-Corruption Ethics and Compliance Handbook for Business

Developed by companies, for companies, with assistance from the OECD, UNODC, and World Bank, this Handbook serves as a useful, practical tool for companies seeking compliance advice in one, easy-to-reference publication. It brings together the major business guidance instruments for companies and illustrates them using real-life, anonymised case studies provided by companies.




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Fourth Annual High-Level Anti-Corruption Conference for G20 Governments and Business

Co-organised by the Italian Co-Chair of the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group and the OECD, participants discussed progress in advancing the key elements of the global anti-corruption agenda and innovative solutions to address the latest challenges facing countries, business and civil society.




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Fifth Annual High-Level Anti-Corruption Conference for G20 Governments and Business

Jointly organised by the Turkish Presidency of the G20 and the OECD, participants discussed cutting-edge compliance challenges faced by companies in their day-to-day operations and innovative solutions to address these risks.




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Corporate Governance and Business Integrity: A Stocktaking of Corporate Practices

This report takes stock of corporate practices tying business integrity considerations into corporate governance frameworks, strategy and operations. It also assesses what factors influence business decisions to implement business integrity measures in practice. This report is a timely response to a succession of disturbing corporate scandals to which no industry or country appears to be immune.




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Organising sporting events: Preventing corruption and promoting responsible business conduct

This brochure looks at the corruption, labour, human rights and environmental risks associated with the organisation of large sporting events. It describes how OECD instruments and expertise in implementation of complex projects can help host governments, event organisers and their business partners ensure that the world of sport remains associated with the traditional values of excellence and fair play.




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Business Integrity in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

This study explores what governments, business associations, NGOs, and companies do in order to strengthen business integrity with a particular focus on anti-corruption measures in and for the private sector in countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, as well as in selected other countries.




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Conference on business, finance and gender

Paris, 8 March 2017: Taking place on International Women's Day, this OECD-hosted conference considered questions such as gender differences in financial literacy and inclusion; women working in the informal economy and the role of business: gender differences in the changing pensions landscape; empowering women to fight back against corruption and engaging men to support gender equality in the workplace.




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OECD Business and Finance Scoreboard

The OECD Business and Finance Scoreboard accompanies the OECD Business and Finance Outlook by providing a commented overview of selected indicators and data related to corporate performance, banking, capital markets, pensions and investments.




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Sport, corruption and responsible business conduct

Significant corruption, labour, human rights and environmental risks are associated with the organisation of large sporting events. The OECD has instruments and expertise in implementation of complex projects can help host governments, event organisers and their business partners ensure that the world of sport remains associated with the traditional values of excellence and fair play.




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Call for candidates: OECD Working Party on Responsible Business Conduct seeks a new Chair

29/03/2018 - The OECD Working Party on Responsible Business Conduct is seeking candidates for a new Chairs to assist in implementing and promoting the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.




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Business brief: Why isn't everyone lifelong learning?

It’s a well-trodden path to observe that the school systems of today are not preparing children for the jobs of today, let alone tomorrow. But what changes to our school systems are necessary to address this challenge?




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Making literacy everybody’s business (OECD Education&Skills Today Blog)

Ensuring that all people have solid foundation skills has become one of the central aims of the post-2015 development agenda.




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Business brief: Empowering the next generation of scientists to change the world

Education has transformed over the last 20 years from being a means to an end to becoming a change agent on the battleground to improve the life chances of all individuals, regardless of where they live, their economic status, gender, ability or religious persuasion. Education has been revitalised as the gateway for equal opportunity.




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Risky Business (OECD Education Today Blog)

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, so do the risks we face. A disease breaking out in a village in Africa, a bank crashing on Wall Street or a protest in a distant country can all potentially “snowball” and influence the world financial, health or security order.




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Busting the myth about standardised testing (OECD Education Today Blog)

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.




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Capacity building seminar: Financing business start-up by under-represented groups (Trento, Italy)

This seminar was part of a three-year programme of cooperation between the European Commission and the OECD LEED Programme to monitor and report on entrepreneurial activity in Europe and related public policies and actions.




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Turkey: Supporting small business development in the province of Manisa - The role of KOSGEB

Many areas like Manisa suffer from a local lack of sophisticated demand in terms of expressed SME requirements. This leaves considerable scope for demand and supply side initiatives set within KOSGEB’s framework that will assist in shaping intervention and promoting a coherent approach to SME development.




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Business brief: Innovation and urban mobility in Brazil

“What is the city but the people?” asked Shakespeare in Coriolanus. All city planning focuses on people and the quality of life. The big cities in Brazil took shape from the 1950s, when the country’s population amounted to approximately 52 million inhabitants, only 36.2% of whom lived in cities.




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Multi-level governance and robust water allocation regimes needed to secure Brazil’s future water needs

The recent droughts in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states have exposed the need to shift from crisis management to effective risk governance of the country’s water resources, according to a new OECD report.




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Business brief: Newcastle in Australia: An emerging smart city

The city of Newcastle is fast emerging as a smart, liveable and sustainable city.




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SEMINAR: Fostering business attractiveness of Trentino (Italy)

This seminar focused on the main challenges in Trentino (Italy) concerning the necessary actions to overcome existing burdens – administrative firstly but also financial and concerning business service available at local level - and to ease the start-up of new and innovative business as well as attract FDI and international business.




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Business Analyst

Company: Invensis Technologies Private Limited
Experience: 3 to 6
location: Bengaluru / Bangalore
Ref: 24825741
Summary: Budgeting and Forecasting for E-Learning Industry




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Business Analyst

Company: Hudson Agile Ventures Private Limited
Experience: 1 to 4
location: Bengaluru / Bangalore
Ref: 24821826
Summary: Eligibility : Only female candidates can apply Excellent communication skill Education: MBA with any Specialization, BE, B.Tech, MCA, MTech, ME, MSc. IT, BSC, BCA Any degree Experience : 1yr to 4yrs




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How to carry your business through the pandemic

CEOs and corporate leaders on the lessons they have already learnt — and what happens next




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The Fast Lane: Toronto — a Scarry, busy city

Toronto has a troubled history with its waterfront, much of which is cut off by an overhead expressway




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New AI tools spread fake news in politics and business

Growth of artificial intelligence software is driving ‘democratisation of propaganda’




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UK’s McCarthyite misjudged frenzy over sex abuse

The police have been far too zealous in dealing with some claims




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What It Takes to Build a Business, Starting With the 'Eureka!' Moment

The co-founder and CEO of LeagueSide talks about how his company is helping to strengthen youth sports communities in a creative way.



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What It Takes to Build a Business, Starting With the 'Eureka!' Moment

The co-founder and CEO of LeagueSide talks about how his company is helping to strengthen youth sports communities in a creative way.



  • Starting a Business

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Woman dies from bushfire smoke after getting off a Qantas plane in smoggy Canberra

The elderly woman went into respiratory distress at 4.15 on Thursday afternoon while exiting the plane onto the tarmac which was thick with bushfire smoke.




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Qantas announces HUGE change to the way it does business in the face of coronavirus outbreak

Flight routes to London will be changed and eight of the airline's 12 A380 aircraft will be grounded due to low demand.




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Motion Regarding Eleventh Report Of Business Advisory Committee ... on 6 December, 2019

“ कि यह सभा 05 दिसंबर, 2019 को सभा में प्रस्तुत कार्य मंत्रणा समिति के ग्यारहवें प्रतिवेदन से सहमत है ।” माननीय अध्यक्ष : प्रश्न यह है :

“ कि सभा 05 दिसंबर, 2019 को सभा में प्रस्तुत कार्य मंत्रणा समिति के ग्यारहवें प्रतिवेदन से सहमत है । ” प्रस्ताव स्वीकृत हुआ ।




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Statement Regarding Government Business For The Remaining Part Of ... on 6 December, 2019

1.        Consideration of any items of Government Business carried over from today's order paper: - [it contains (i) consideration and passing of the International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill, 2019; and (ii) Consideration and passing of the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019.]

2. Consideration and passing of the following Bills, after their introduction:-

(i)                 The Anti Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019.

(ii)               The Personal Data Protection Bill; 2019.

(iii)               The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019.

(iv)             The Code on Social Security Bill, 2019.

(v)              The Central Sanskrit University Bill, 2019.

(vi)             The Maintenance & Welfare of Parents & Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019.




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Celeste Barber's $50m bushfire fund: where should money go?

The comedian's mammoth $51million bushfire fundraiser could be hampered by legal confusion and squabbling now the total is being distributed by PayPal to its intended recipient.