chi Workshop: Measuring the potential of green growth in Chile (Santiago, Chile) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Chile's OECD membership presents challenges both in the context of changing patterns of production and consumption, and in the framework of a more sustainable economy. Specifically, green growth emphasizes improving growth rates, particularly through greening existing industries, as well as through new eco-businesses. Full Article
chi China Investment Policy Update By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT This paper examines China’s investment policy since the publication of the 2008 OECD Investment Policy Review of China and recommends that the Chinese government continue its efforts to liberalise and increase the transparency and predictability of the framework for both inward and outward FDI. OECD Working Papers on International Investment - No. 2013/1. Full Article
chi China and OECD to co-operate on promoting the responsible sourcing of minerals By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:18:00 GMT Beijing, 24 October 2014 - China presented guidelines intended to provide a roadmap for the responsible business conduct of Chinese companies operating overseas. In addition, China and the OECD signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the implementation by Chinese companies of responsible business conduct in global mineral supply chains. Full Article
chi China headed to overtake EU, US in science & technology spending, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:00:00 GMT Squeezed R&D budgets in the EU, Japan and US are reducing the weight of advanced economies in science and technology research, patent applications and scientific publications and leaving China on track to be the world’s top R&D spender by around 2019, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
chi China signs cooperation agreements with OECD and joins OECD Development Centre By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT In a historic visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to the OECD in Paris, the People’s Republic of China today decided to enhance longstanding collaboration with the OECD and to join the OECD Development Centre. Full Article
chi Public consultation on the draft Chinese Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 09:50:00 GMT This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft Chinese Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. They are intended to align Chinese company due diligence with international standards and allow for mutual recognition with existing international initiatives and legislations. Full Article
chi Diagnostic of Chile’s Engagement in Global Value Chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2016 09:25:00 GMT This OECD report lays an empirical foundation for structuring economic policies to facilitate Chile’s participation in global value chains and to maximise the associated benefits for national firms and workers. Full Article
chi It’s up to us all to end child labour By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:25:00 GMT A young boy named Kalu, who had been rescued from a carpet-weaving unit in Bihar, once raised a compelling and very significant question when he met then-President Bill Clinton. In conversation with the President, Kalu politely inquired about his plans and policies with regard to the world’s children and their condition. Full Article
chi Child labour risks in the minerals supply chain By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 02 May 2017 17:56:00 GMT Practical actions for companies to identify and address the worst forms of child labour in mineral supply chains is for use by companies to help them identify, mitigate and account for the risks of child labour in their mineral supply chains. It builds on the due diligence framework of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. Full Article
chi China and the OECD partner to promote responsible business in global textile and apparel supply chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:23:00 GMT 30/01/2018 - The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and the OECD today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out their commitment to intensify co-operation to promote responsible business in global textile and apparel supply chains. Full Article
chi OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises National Contact Point Peer Reviews: Chile By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:20:00 GMT Governments adhering to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are required to set up a National Contact Point (NCP) that functions in a visible, accessible, transparent and accountable manner. This report contains a peer review of the Chilean NCP, mapping its strengths and accomplishments and also identifying opportunities for improvement. Full Article
chi Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS)- Country profile - Iceland By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:11:00 GMT Country profiles highlight some key findings from TALIS 2013 for individual countries and economies Full Article
chi Improving the Evidence Base for Information Security and Privacy Policies: Understanding the Opportunities and Challenges related to Measuring Information Security, Privacy and the Protection of Children Online By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:32:00 GMT This report provides an overview of existing data and statistics in the fields of information security, privacy and the protection of children online. It highlights the potential for the development of better indicators in these respective fields showing in particular that there is an underexploited wealth of empirical data that, if mined and made comparable, will enrich the current evidence base for policy making. Full Article
chi A mystery in the machine By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2016 12:01:00 GMT Algorithms lie at the heart of machine learning, which, in turn lies at the heart of much of modern life–from online shopping to intelligence gathering. But most of us know little about these powerful tools and how they work. Is this wise? Full Article
chi Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI): Intelligent machines, smart policies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:58:00 GMT As autonomous and self-taught machines become part of our everyday lives, what sort of policy and institutional frameworks should guide AI design and use? This event brought together policymakers, civil society representatives and AI experts from industry and academia to discuss the role of policy and international co-operation in ensuring that AI benefits society as a whole. Full Article
chi Pensions at a Glance 2011 - Chile country profile By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The country profile: pension eligibility ages and other qualifying conditions; the rules for calculating benefit entitlements; the treatment of early and late retirees; personal income tax and social security contributions. Full Article
chi Pensions at a Glance 2013 - Highlights for Chile By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 14:30:00 GMT Highlights for Chile from Pensions at a Glance which is a comprehensive examination of pension systems in OECD and selected non-OECD countries looking at recent trends in retirement and working at older ages, evolving life expectancy, design of pension systems, pension entitlements, and private pensions. Full Article
chi SOPEMI 2011EbookFragments_with_friendlyChile_engl By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT SOPEMI 2011EbookFragments_with_friendlyChile_engl Full Article
chi OECD Review on the Labour Market Integration of Immigrants and their Children in Austria By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Austria has a higher share of immigrants in the total working-age population than many other OECD countries. At the same time, the framework for integration policy is less developed than in a number of other OECD countries. These are among the main findings of this review. Full Article
chi Matching economic migration with labour market needs: EU-OECD conference in Brussels on 24-25 February 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:59:00 GMT The International Migration Division at the OECD together with the European Commission (DG Employment, Social affairs and Inclusion) organise a conference on migration and mobility and how to match economic migration with labour market needs. Full Article
chi Matching Economic Migration with Labour Market Needs By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:52:00 GMT How can governments ensure that migration and free movement of workers contribute to meeting the labour market shortages that are expected to arise over the next 50 years? How can societies better use the skills of their migrants? What lessons can non-European OECD countries offer Europe, particularly regarding labour migration management? “Matching economic migration with labour market needs” addresses these questions. Full Article
chi Discrimination and poor job prospects hit children of immigrants By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT The children of immigrants continue to face major difficulties integrating in OECD countries, especially in the European Union, where their poor educational outcomes leave many struggling to find work, according to a new OECD/EU report. Full Article
chi Europe is underachieving in the global competition for talent By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT The European Union should reform its legal labour migration policies to get its fair share of the global talent pool, according to a new report published by the OECD. Full Article
chi How does having immigrant parents affect the outcomes of children in Europe? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:18:00 GMT This edition of Migration Policy Debates assesses the intergenerational transmission of the disadvantages encountered by migrants, in absolute and relative terms, and the conditions under which the native-born children of immigrants may be resilient in the face of the challenges of their parents’ generation. It summarises a recent OECD report (OECD, 2017) on this issue, funded by the European Commission. Full Article
chi Massive data gaps leave refugee, migrant and displaced children in danger and without access to basic services By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:33:00 GMT Gaps in data covering refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and internally displaced populations are endangering the lives and well-being of millions of children on the move, warned five UN and partner agencies today. Full Article
chi Catching Up? Country Studies on Intergenerational Mobility and Children of Immigrants By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 16:32:00 GMT The countries and regions covered in this publication are Austria, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, North America and Sweden. Full Article
chi 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
chi Luxembourg has achieved high levels of growth and well-being but must do more to preserve and share prosperity By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:00:00 GMT Luxembourg’s economy has grown at a robust pace and has enviable levels of well-being, but public policy can do more to make growth sustainable and inclusive, according to a new report from the OECD. Full Article
chi The climate challenge: Achieving zero emissions By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:30:00 GMT Governments need to put together the optimal policy mix to eliminate emissions from fossil fuels in the second half of the century. Cherry-picking a few easy measures will not do the trick. There has to be progress on every front, notably with respect to carbon pricing, and that is what peer review and learning from best practice should help achieve, said OECD Secretary-General. Full Article
chi In the absence of Marty and Doc’s time machine… Insights Blog By oecdinsights.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:45:00 GMT "Back to the Future" festivities marking 21 October 2015 as the date Marty and Doc travel to the future in the famous film with Michael J. Fox. If only we had a similar time machine allowing us to travel to 2045 to see what the climate has in store to better decide what policies to adopt today. Alas, no time machine has been invented yet but, in the absence of such a cool device, we can rely on climate and economic models... Full Article
chi China's climate change combat By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 12:21:00 GMT China was among the near-200 countries to adopt the Paris Climate Change Agreement (Paris Agreement) at an historic UN conference in Paris, France on 12 December 2015. As an emerging economy and one of the world’s major emitters of greenhouse gases, how China implements the Paris Agreement will be important. We asked Dr Xuedu Lu of the Asian Development Bank for his views. Full Article
chi Chile must implement measures to stem environmental pressures By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:35:00 GMT Chile has taken steps to address the rising environmental pressures from its rapid economic growth, strengthening its environmental institutions and introducing new instruments, including a carbon tax. It now needs to move ahead and thoroughly implement policy measures to stem the threat to its land, air and water, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
chi OECD welcomes ground-breaking peer reviews by China and US of their fossil fuel subsidies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Sep 2016 11:05:00 GMT The OECD has welcomed the release by China and the US of peer reviews of their fossil fuel subsidies. Full Article
chi Op-Ed on Mobilising investment for low-emissions and resilient infrastructure by Masamichi Kono, OECD Deputy Secretary-General By www.responsible-investor.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:53:00 GMT This summer, we witnessed record-breaking heat and extreme weather events across the globe. To address the urgent climate challenge, and meet our broader development goals, trillions of dollars need to be invested in low-emissions and resilient infrastructure. Full Article
chi Op-Ed: A new paradigm shift toward environmentally sustainable finance by Masamichi Kono, OECD Deputy Secretary-General By www.responsible-investor.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 10:33:00 GMT Is this the beginning of a paradigm shift in the financial system towards environmentally sustainable finance? And if not, what can we do to accelerate this shift? The OECD stands ready to support efforts to build political leadership and address outstanding barriers to sustainable finance. Full Article
chi Green transformation of small businesses: Achieving and going beyond environmental requirements - Environment Working Paper No. 47 By dx.doi.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:56:00 GMT This report aims to help environmental and other competent authorities in OECD countries to promote green business practices among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It analyses different ways to establish environmental regulatory requirements for facilities with low environmental risk (most of which are SMEs). Full Article
chi Workshop: Measuring the potential of green growth in Chile (Santiago, Chile) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Chile's OECD membership presents challenges both in the context of changing patterns of production and consumption, and in the framework of a more sustainable economy. Specifically, green growth emphasizes improving growth rates, particularly through greening existing industries, as well as through new eco-businesses. Full Article
chi The climate challenge: Achieving zero emissions By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:30:00 GMT Governments need to put together the optimal policy mix to eliminate emissions from fossil fuels in the second half of the century. Cherry-picking a few easy measures will not do the trick. There has to be progress on every front, notably with respect to carbon pricing, and that is what peer review and learning from best practice should help achieve, said OECD Secretary-General. Full Article
chi New export credit rules will boost railway development and help countries achieve greener growth, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:06:00 GMT New international rules on state financing of rail exports will boost the development of cleaner transportation infrastructure and help countries meet green growth objectives, the OECD said. Full Article
chi Act today for tomorrow’s children By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT The adoption of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) signals a clear commitment to set the world on track for a more just, prosperous and sustainable future, in which all children can reach their full potential. The challenge of sustainable development is an intergenerational one: effective action now will both improve children’s lives today and create a better future for children tomorrow. Full Article
chi OECD welcomes ground-breaking peer reviews by China and US of their fossil fuel subsidies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Sep 2016 11:05:00 GMT The OECD has welcomed the release by China and the US of peer reviews of their fossil fuel subsidies. Full Article
chi Achieving Sustainable Development Goal for education by 2030 will be major challenge for all countries By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:30:00 GMT OECD countries must step up their efforts to improve the quality and equity of their education systems as part of their commitments to meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for education by 2030, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
chi Don't Miss These Top Bird Watching Spots in Goa By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Goa, the sun-soaked state with long beaches and lush vegetation, is home to more than 420 species of birds. A lot of birds in Goa are endangered or migrants. Full Article
chi Advanced vocational training in Germany provides sought-after skills but needs compulsory standards in teaching and examination By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:15:00 GMT The transition from school to work in Germany is remarkably smooth. An excellent vocational education and training (VET) system ensures that young people are well-prepared when they enter the labour market and can find jobs that match their qualifications. Full Article
chi DELSA-G20 Country Note China-en By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT DELSA-G20 Country Note China-en Full Article
chi Workshop: Measuring the potential of green growth in Chile (Santiago, Chile) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Chile's OECD membership presents challenges both in the context of changing patterns of production and consumption, and in the framework of a more sustainable economy. Specifically, green growth emphasizes improving growth rates, particularly through greening existing industries, as well as through new eco-businesses. Full Article
chi Northern Ireland, UK: Collaboration at local level is key towards matching skills to demand, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:49:00 GMT Closer collaboration between local employment, training, and economic development agencies to develop the right skills in jobseekers is crucial to support export-oriented growth in Northern Ireland, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
chi Matching Economic Migration with Labour Market Needs By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:52:00 GMT How can governments ensure that migration and free movement of workers contribute to meeting the labour market shortages that are expected to arise over the next 50 years? How can societies better use the skills of their migrants? What lessons can non-European OECD countries offer Europe, particularly regarding labour migration management? “Matching economic migration with labour market needs” addresses these questions. Full Article
chi Europe is underachieving in the global competition for talent By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT The European Union should reform its legal labour migration policies to get its fair share of the global talent pool, according to a new report published by the OECD. Full Article
chi Improving the skills of Chileans would boost productivity and inclusive growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 11:00:00 GMT Chile’s economy is strengthening and wage growth picking up. The country should now address the challenge of improving people’s skills, particularly among women and low-skilled workers, in order to boost productivity, innovation and inclusive growth, according to a new OECD report. Full Article