Collective: 471 books

Book cover of Phrasebook for dining in French Canada
by Ulysses Collective
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2016

Here's a practical tool to help you read a French-Canadian menu. Wherever you travel in French Canada, this guide will make your meals more enjoyable; it will help you discover the local cuisine and satisfy all your culinary cravings. This guide contains all the common words and phrases that are used...
Book cover of OECD Economic Surveys: Iceland 2009
by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2009

This 2009 edition of OECD's periodic survey of Iceland's economy examines the impact of the financial crisis and makes recommendation on how it should be managed.
Book cover of Choosing a Broad Base - Low Rate Approach to Taxation
by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2010

Many countries will likely face the need to increase tax revenues, as part of fiscal consolidation, during the next few years. But how is this best done? And what are the considerations when choosing between raising tax rates and broadening the tax base by scaling back or abolishing targeted tax provisions...
Book cover of African Economic Outlook 2009

African Economic Outlook 2009

Country Notes: Volumes 1 and 2

by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2009

The African Economic Outlook 2009 Country Notes volumes review the recent economic situation and predict the short-term evolution of 47 African countries which account for 99% of the continent's economic output and 97% of its population. The Outlook is drawn from a country-by-country analysis based...
Book cover of OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2009
by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: July 28, 2009

This 15th edition of the Agricultural Outlook edition presents the outlook for commodity markets during the 2009 to 2018 period, and analyses world market trends for the main agricultural products, as well as biofuels. It provides an assessment of agricultural market prospects for production, consumption,...
Book cover of Public Administration after "New Public Management"
by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2010

Public administration has entered a new age. In the 1980s, “less” government was the prevailing idea; in the 1990s and early 21st century, “New Public Management” was the dominant theme. Today, public administration is moving in new directions. Reforms are focusing on the quality of services...
Book cover of Coherence for Health

Coherence for Health

Innovation for New Medicines for Infectious Diseases

by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2009

In developing countries, 6 out of 10 people die from infectious diseases. Nearly 1 billion humans suffer from a neglected infectious disease, according to the World Health Organisation. Yet less than 1% of the new drugs placed on the market from 1975 to the turn of the century were developed for these...
Book cover of OECD Territorial Reviews: Switzerland 2011
by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2011

Regions in Switzerland are performing well in many respects. They have high levels of GDP per capita and low unemployment rates, and some regions show impressive growth rates. In addition, Swiss regions have not been confronted with the challenges faced by many similar regions in the OECD, such as...
Book cover of Explorations in OEEC History
by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2009

Fifty years after it was launched, the Marshall Plan remains a major event of post World War II history. But what did it actually do for European reconstruction? To commemorate the opening of its historical archives to the public and their deposit at the European University Institute (EUI), the OECD...
Book cover of OECD Economic Surveys: Italy 2009
by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2009

OECD's periodic review of Italy's economy. This edition finds Italy facing a sharp recession. After a general review of the impact of the crisis and potential for stimulus, it takes a closer look at the financial system, regulatory reform, and schools and opportunities for learning.
Book cover of Designing Local Skills Strategies
by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2009

Higher-level skills are increasingly demanded by the knowledge-based economy. But with rising mobility and demographic change, it is no longer so simple to invest in a skilled workforce for the future. Actions are needed on a variety of fronts, including attracting and retaining talent, better integrating...
Book cover of OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2010
by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2010

This is the sixteenth edition of the Agricultural Outlook and the sixth co-edition prepared by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This edition covers the outlook for commodity markets during the 2010...
Book cover of Partnering for Long-Term Management of Radioactive Waste

Partnering for Long-Term Management of Radioactive Waste

Evolution and Current Practice in Thirteen Countries

by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2010

National radioactive waste management programmes are in various phases of siting facilities and rely on distinct technical approaches for different categories of waste. In all cases, it is necessary for institutional actors and the potential or actual host community to build a meaningful, workable...
Book cover of Education Today 2010

Education Today 2010

The OECD Perspective

by Collective
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2010

What does the OECD have to say about the state of education today? What are the main OECD messages on early childhood education, teacher policies and tertiary education? What about student performance, educational spending and equity in education? OECD work on these important education topics and...
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