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July 2005
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The Secretary-General of the OECD, Donald J. Johnston, and the staff of the Organisation express their solidarity and sympathy with the people of London in the face of the 7 and 21 July bomb attacks and the loss of life, injury and damage that they have caused.

HIGHLIGHTS

OECD urges more dynamic employment policies as response to globalisation in OECD Employment Outlook 2005: Press Release | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

Agriculture export competition will intensify, with rising share of trade by developing countries, according to OECD/FAO Agricultural Outlook 2005-2014: Press Release | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

Six candidates put forward for post of OECD Secretary-General: More

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AGRICULTURE/FOOD/FISHERIES

Agriculture export competition will intensify, with rising share of trade by developing countries, according to OECD/FAO Agricultural Outlook 2005-2014: Press Release | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

2005 Agricultural Policies in OECD Countries Highlights Impacts of Enlarged EU: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

High-Level Meeting of OECD Committee for Agriculture: Chairman's Summary

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DEVELOPMENT

Good Results Strengthen the Case for More Swiss Aid: Press Release | Main Findings and Recommendations | Tables and Graphs

Managing Aid: Practices of DAC Member Countries: Full Report (4.8 mb)

New DAC Policy Reference on Environmental Fiscal Reform: Full Report (1.87 mb)

Forum of Political Parties, Media and Civil Society in West
Africa
held by Sahel and West Africa Club: Announcement (128 kb)

Trade and Structural Development in Selected Developing Countries: Working Paper (632 kb)

Live 8, Grants and Loans: OECD Observer Article

Africa's Economy: Trade, and Growth: OECD Observer Article

Africa's Moment - Interview with Miles Wickstead, Head of the Secretariat of the UK Commission for Africa: OECD Observer Article

Africa: Farming Sense: OECD Observer Article

Africa: Oiling Development: OECD Observer Article

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS

OECD Secretary-General Donald Johnston Welcomes China's Exchange Rate Reform. Press Release

The Effects of EMU on Structural Reforms in Labour and Product Markets: Paper (189 kb)

Economic Studies No. 39: Special Issue on Tax Favoured Retirement Saving: Announcement | Publication on Online Bookshop | Publication on SourceOECD

The following OECD Economic Surveys have been released. Policy Briefs summarising the findings of Surveys are available. Please note that OECD Economic Surveys are now presented in a new larger format.

OECD Economics Department Working Papers Released during the Past Month:

  • No. 433: Product Market Competition and Economic Performance in the United Kingdom (266 kb)
  • No. 434: Measuring Cyclically Adjusted Budget Balances for OECD Countries (231 kb)

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ECONOMIC STATISTICS

The Comparability of International Migration Statistics: OECD Statistics Brief (263 kb)

Latest OECD Consumer Prices: Inflation in the OECD area is up slightly due mostly to increase in oil prices. More

Latest OECD Composite Leading Indicators: Latest data show continued weakening performance. More

Latest Standardised Unemployment Rates: Unemployment slightly up in Europe, slightly down in Japan, and holding steady in the US. More

Latest OECD Consumer Price Indices. Inflation Slows: More

Main Economic Indicators for Non-Member Countries: More (176 kb)

Quarterly GDP Growth Rates: More

First Quarter 2005 Trade Figures: More

IEA Monthly Oil Market Report More

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EDUCATION

PISA Data Analysis Manuals Published: SAS Version | SPSS Version | Access to Both on SourceOECD

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EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL AFFAIRS

OECD urges more dynamic employment policies as response to globalisation in OECD Employment Outlook 2005: Press Release | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD | Related OECD Observer Article

Helping Workers Navigate in Globalised Labour Markets: OECD Policy Brief (197 kb)

From Unemployment to Work: OECD Policy Brief (233 kb)

Testimony of OECD before US Congress on Social Security: Text (198 kb)

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ENERGY (Also see Nuclear Energy)

IEA Welcomes G8 Action Plan on Climate Change: Press Release | Related Article by Claude Mandil, Executive Director of the IEA (14.2 kb)

High Oil Prices: Statement by Claude Mandil, Executive Director of the IEA (15.6 kb)

New Opportunities for Biofuels: Press Release

Variability of Wind Power and Other Renewables: Working Paper (736 kb)

Offshore Wind Experiences: Working Paper (619 kb)

Latest IEA Oil Market Report: Web Site

IEA Monthly Surveys: Listing

IEA Statistics Web Page Energy Statistics Web Page

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ENTERPRISE/INDUSTRY/SERVICES

OECD Workshop in Istanbul Discusses Ways to Help Women Entrepreneurs in Middle East, North Africa: Press Release

Enhancing the Performance of the Services Sector: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

Case Studies of Successful Companies in the Services Sector: Working Paper (439 kb)

Intellectual Property and Competition Policy in the Biotechnology Industry: OECD Policy Brief (520 kb)

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ENVIRONMENT

Workshop on Multilateral Environmental Agreements and Private Investment: Web Site

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FINANCE/INVESTMENT

OECD Governments to Launch Drive for Better Financial Education among Citizens: Press Release | Recommendation (26 kb) | Factsheet (265 kb)

OECD Countries Face Continuing Shortfalls in Insurance Coverage against Terrorism: Press Release | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

FDI outflows from U.S. hit record USD 252 billion in 2004: Press Release | Article (355 kb)

Conference on Investment for Asian Development: Web Site

See the first issue of the new Pension Markets in Focus newsletter: Newsletter (195 kb)

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HEALTH

Health Update: New Newsletter from OECD (202 kb)

 

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INFORMATION/COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

Panel on ICT-Enabled Offshoring: Web Site

 

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NUCLEAR ENERGY

RSS Feed Available for NEA Web Site: More

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PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

Far-Reaching State Reform Essential for Russia’s Long-Term Growth, says OECD: Press Release | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

Follow-Up Report on Implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in the US: Full Report (139 kb)

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SCIENCE/INNOVATION

Governments Should Use Space Technology More Effectively to Address Civil Needs, says OECD in Space 2030: Tackling Societies Challenges: Press Release | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

Innovation Policy and Performance - A Cross-Country Comparison: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

Survey on Managing the Transition to a Bio-Based Economy: Announcement

Fostering Public-Private Partnerships for Innovation in Russia: Announcement | Book on Online Bookshop | Book on SourceOECD

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TAXATION

Transfer Pricing Guidelines: Discussion Draft on Attribution of Profits to a Permanent Establishment, Part IV: Insurance: Announcement

Electronic Version of Model Tax Convention now available!: Announcement | Online Bookshop | SourceOECD

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TRADE

141st Session of the OECD Trade Committee: Summary

Trade and Structural Development in Selected Developing Countries: Working Paper (632 kb)

Exposing Myths of Globalisation: OECD Observer Article

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TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Transport Committee Discusses Security, Safety, and Environmental Issues : Report

Removal of Insurance from Substandard Shipping: Report (297 kb)

ECMT 1st Qtr 2005 Transport Data: Web Site

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URBAN, RURAL, AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS

OECD's new Regions at a Glance will be published shortly! Order it now on the OECD Online Bookshop!

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