Articles related to "Oecd"
OECD guidelines seek culture of security for IT users
If anyone still harbors doubts that the civilized world now takes IT security more seriously, he or she should read an August 2002 report from the Organisation For Economic Co-Operation And Development (OECD).
oecd • security
If anyone still harbors doubts that the civilized world now takes IT security more seriously, he or she should read an August 2002 report from the Organisation For Economic Co-Operation And Development (OECD).
oecd • security
Anti Corruption Bill Moves Through Congress
Global corruption faces new adversary
foreign corrupt practices act • corruption • asian financial crisis • croney capitalism • imf
Global corruption faces new adversary
foreign corrupt practices act • corruption • asian financial crisis • croney capitalism • imf
Internet Phone is Evolving
Josh Silverman, President of Skype, was in Korea to announce how the Internet has provided a rich communication experience that goes far beyond voice calling.
skype • josh silverman • oecd ministerial conference • skype mobile • skype video
Josh Silverman, President of Skype, was in Korea to announce how the Internet has provided a rich communication experience that goes far beyond voice calling.
skype • josh silverman • oecd ministerial conference • skype mobile • skype video
Health Care in United States, Canada
As the health care debate heats up in the United States, comparisons are being drawn between the United States and Canada. Canada comes out pretty good.
health care • health care systems • comparison of health care systems • socialized medicine • comparison of canada and the united states
As the health care debate heats up in the United States, comparisons are being drawn between the United States and Canada. Canada comes out pretty good.
health care • health care systems • comparison of health care systems • socialized medicine • comparison of canada and the united states
Privatization Versus State-Ownership
For years the debate on whether the governments should sell state-owned utility companies has raged on and on. Yet a decision has never really been reached.
privatization • state-ownership • state-owned • government owned • public versus private ownership
For years the debate on whether the governments should sell state-owned utility companies has raged on and on. Yet a decision has never really been reached.
privatization • state-ownership • state-owned • government owned • public versus private ownership
GLOBALIZATION: Beyond the Point of No Return for Africa?
A critique of how Globalisation's sidelines Africa.
globalisation • africa • europe • development • aid
A critique of how Globalisation's sidelines Africa.
globalisation • africa • europe • development • aid
U.S. Students Math Knowledge
nationalstandardizedtesting,NAEP,
nationalstandardizedtesting • naep • programforstudentassessment • curriculumstndards • highqualityteaching
nationalstandardizedtesting,NAEP,
nationalstandardizedtesting • naep • programforstudentassessment • curriculumstndards • highqualityteaching
Research Resources for International Trade
These key research resources will help international trade professionals keep up with the superabundance of trade statistics currently available on the Internet.
research resources for international trade • free websites offering current statistical informa • research resources for world trade commodities • research resources for exports and imports • research resources for trade partner information
These key research resources will help international trade professionals keep up with the superabundance of trade statistics currently available on the Internet.
research resources for international trade • free websites offering current statistical informa • research resources for world trade commodities • research resources for exports and imports • research resources for trade partner information
Tax Havens Are Blacklisted
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has published its blacklist of non-cooperative tax havens.
banking secrecy • tax havens • tax evasion • tax avoidance • ubs scandal
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has published its blacklist of non-cooperative tax havens.
banking secrecy • tax havens • tax evasion • tax avoidance • ubs scandal
Pensioners Straining System
Public pension plans were not intended to provide income for a quarter of a century or more, but that's what they are having to do today.
pensions • working past retirement • pensions running short of money • seniors postponing retirement • later retirement age
Public pension plans were not intended to provide income for a quarter of a century or more, but that's what they are having to do today.
pensions • working past retirement • pensions running short of money • seniors postponing retirement • later retirement age
How Do Tax Havens Work?
Governments regularly lose both individual corporate income tax revenues due to a variety of methods involving low-tax countries or territories known as tax havens.
international taxation • anti-globalization • finance • offshore finance • tax avoidance
Governments regularly lose both individual corporate income tax revenues due to a variety of methods involving low-tax countries or territories known as tax havens.
international taxation • anti-globalization • finance • offshore finance • tax avoidance
The oxymoron of 'universal health care'
Health care should be taken out of the government's hands, in order to ensure efficient and technologically-sound care for all.
health • health care • hospital • technology • socialism
Health care should be taken out of the government's hands, in order to ensure efficient and technologically-sound care for all.
health • health care • hospital • technology • socialism
Australian Education at Crossroads
A number of forces are driving Australian education towards radical change. Some of these seem incompatible. Which will prevail?
kevin rudd • john howard • primary schools • australian education • national curriculum
A number of forces are driving Australian education towards radical change. Some of these seem incompatible. Which will prevail?
kevin rudd • john howard • primary schools • australian education • national curriculum
PISA Results Released
The 2006 results from PISA, an international education study, were released this week. According to the study, US students are falling behind other nations.
pisa • international education study • american math scores • american science scores • no child left behind
The 2006 results from PISA, an international education study, were released this week. According to the study, US students are falling behind other nations.
pisa • international education study • american math scores • american science scores • no child left behind
China's Top Trading Partners
Given that China's trade with the world rose some 400 percent from US$281 billion in 1995 to $1.5 trillion in 2005, which global trade partners stand to benefit the most?
china • trade buddies china • partners in trade china • china trade • china trade partners
Given that China's trade with the world rose some 400 percent from US$281 billion in 1995 to $1.5 trillion in 2005, which global trade partners stand to benefit the most?
china • trade buddies china • partners in trade china • china trade • china trade partners
Immigration and the Global Recession
With immigrants representing an important segment of the global labor market, it is important to look at some of the effects of the global recession.
global economic recession • oecd • organization for economic cooperation and developm • attitudes towards immigrants during economic crisi • immigrants vulnerable during economic recession
With immigrants representing an important segment of the global labor market, it is important to look at some of the effects of the global recession.
global economic recession • oecd • organization for economic cooperation and developm • attitudes towards immigrants during economic crisi • immigrants vulnerable during economic recession
Top Chinese Investment Picks
Assuming that China continues to consistently grow its exports and trade surpluses, here are three investments with above-average potential for a happy ending.
ishares ftse/xinhua china 25 index • ishares fxi • power shares golden dragon halter usx china portfo • powershares pgj • china mobile
Assuming that China continues to consistently grow its exports and trade surpluses, here are three investments with above-average potential for a happy ending.
ishares ftse/xinhua china 25 index • ishares fxi • power shares golden dragon halter usx china portfo • powershares pgj • china mobile
Report card time for Canada
The 2003 UNDP report on Human Development provides indications of Canada losing ground globally. A political wake-up call.
united nations • canada • development • progress • globalization
The 2003 UNDP report on Human Development provides indications of Canada losing ground globally. A political wake-up call.
united nations • canada • development • progress • globalization
Pres.Obama Puts 2009 Global Tax Plan Into Action
Democrats move one step closer to reforming international tax laws, as President Barack Obama took center stage to discuss how the bill might strengthen the economy.
president obama 2009 international tax reform • tax competition • privacy of finances • republicans fight global tax • global tax reform
Democrats move one step closer to reforming international tax laws, as President Barack Obama took center stage to discuss how the bill might strengthen the economy.
president obama 2009 international tax reform • tax competition • privacy of finances • republicans fight global tax • global tax reform
Business-to-Business
Why your small business should be looking at business-to-business e-commerce.
business-to-business e-commerce • small business
Why your small business should be looking at business-to-business e-commerce.
business-to-business e-commerce • small business
Is The U.S. Becoming a Third World Country?
This question has been circulating around since the recent financial turmoil that has hit the average American and many would even laugh at the thought but is it true?
u.s. income disparity • u.s. poverty • quality of life • third world country • unequal society
This question has been circulating around since the recent financial turmoil that has hit the average American and many would even laugh at the thought but is it true?
u.s. income disparity • u.s. poverty • quality of life • third world country • unequal society
Following the money and hunting the conspirators
The traumatic events of 11 September 2001 pointed out the vulnerabilities of our technologically-based lifestyle, but information technology (IT) can also help law enforcement agencies identify and track down the parties who helped the perpetrators plan and execute those awful deeds.
terrorism • money laundering • information technology
The traumatic events of 11 September 2001 pointed out the vulnerabilities of our technologically-based lifestyle, but information technology (IT) can also help law enforcement agencies identify and track down the parties who helped the perpetrators plan and execute those awful deeds.
terrorism • money laundering • information technology
American Versus Japanese Healthcare Costs
Japan's vastly dissimilar approach to healthcare allows her to significantly control costs. What is so unique to her system when compared to America's?
different approach to healthcare • japan’s healthcare system • cost control • five fundamental cost areas • health expenditure
Japan's vastly dissimilar approach to healthcare allows her to significantly control costs. What is so unique to her system when compared to America's?
different approach to healthcare • japan’s healthcare system • cost control • five fundamental cost areas • health expenditure
Defining Healthcare Costs
Rising American health care spending is considered unsustainable. What exactly compromises these costs?
definition of cost • total healthcare expenditures • cost of healthcare • containing healthcare • healthcare versus gdp
Rising American health care spending is considered unsustainable. What exactly compromises these costs?
definition of cost • total healthcare expenditures • cost of healthcare • containing healthcare • healthcare versus gdp
Campaigns, Cliches, and Context: Part II. Substance and Solutions
Based on the issues US voters say are most important to them, here are a few questions the Presidential candidates should answer but for whatever reason prefer to avoid.
us presidential politics • campaign 2004
Based on the issues US voters say are most important to them, here are a few questions the Presidential candidates should answer but for whatever reason prefer to avoid.
us presidential politics • campaign 2004
US Gold Commodity Trade
Switzerland, the U.K. and Canada bought almost 90% of America's gold exports last year while Canada, Mexico and Peru provided about 80% of U.S. imported gold.
us gold commodity trade • usa bullion exports • gold imports • top countries receiving us gold exports • percentages by importing country
Switzerland, the U.K. and Canada bought almost 90% of America's gold exports last year while Canada, Mexico and Peru provided about 80% of U.S. imported gold.
us gold commodity trade • usa bullion exports • gold imports • top countries receiving us gold exports • percentages by importing country
For anyone who cares to know
A not-so-hard look at some "State-of-the Nation" (not to be confused with the Rhythum Nation)statistics not mentioned in the US of A
usa • iraq • poor • society • corporate
A not-so-hard look at some "State-of-the Nation" (not to be confused with the Rhythum Nation)statistics not mentioned in the US of A
usa • iraq • poor • society • corporate
Put Africa into a court-room !
Looking for AfrIca in the mainstream news but not finding it. Shedding some light on development in, for and with Africa - A call for sustained aid momentum and political transition beyond armed globalisation.
africa • un • globalization • aid • development
Looking for AfrIca in the mainstream news but not finding it. Shedding some light on development in, for and with Africa - A call for sustained aid momentum and political transition beyond armed globalisation.
africa • un • globalization • aid • development
April In Liechtenstein
What happened in Liechtenstein in April in past years? Read about it here!
april • liechtenstein • government • principality
What happened in Liechtenstein in April in past years? Read about it here!
april • liechtenstein • government • principality
Democracy Corroded - Time for a new paint-job or an overhaul?
Discussion of erosive trends in parliamentary democracy.
democracy • president • elections • parliamentary democracy • zambia
Discussion of erosive trends in parliamentary democracy.
democracy • president • elections • parliamentary democracy • zambia
Four more German years
A discussion of the pros and cons of a new term for the German government coalition, seen from an international perspective.
germany • politics • international • elections • conservative
A discussion of the pros and cons of a new term for the German government coalition, seen from an international perspective.
germany • politics • international • elections • conservative
Korea: A Rags to Riches Story
How has South Korea risen from being one of the world's ten poorest countries to one of the richest in just a generation?
korea • korean war • economic development • human rights
How has South Korea risen from being one of the world's ten poorest countries to one of the richest in just a generation?
korea • korean war • economic development • human rights
African Business - Good Prospects
While China and India expand their interests in Africa a World Bank study shows good prospects for African business as economies grow.
good prospects for business in africa • business in africa • china and india expand their interests in africa • african business • china in africa
While China and India expand their interests in Africa a World Bank study shows good prospects for African business as economies grow.
good prospects for business in africa • business in africa • china and india expand their interests in africa • african business • china in africa
Are Home Equity Loans Becoming Harder to Find?
Mortgage rates have never been more favourable. However, falling property values and credit scores mean that home equity loans are difficult to find.
home equity loans • mortgage rates • property values • credit scores • borrowing money
Mortgage rates have never been more favourable. However, falling property values and credit scores mean that home equity loans are difficult to find.
home equity loans • mortgage rates • property values • credit scores • borrowing money
Australia's Monolingual Mindset
Australia's international relations, its economy and the cognitive development of its people could all improve immensely were its rich linguistic potential tapped.
australian schools • australian universities • languages other than english • teach languages • educational
Australia's international relations, its economy and the cognitive development of its people could all improve immensely were its rich linguistic potential tapped.
australian schools • australian universities • languages other than english • teach languages • educational
Costing the Quality of Life
Work over the past twenty years to develop ways to measure and cost human and environmental wellbeing is beginning to bear fruit, with implications for policy-makers.
quality of life • environmental sustainability • economic value • growth versus wellbeing • genuine progress index
Work over the past twenty years to develop ways to measure and cost human and environmental wellbeing is beginning to bear fruit, with implications for policy-makers.
quality of life • environmental sustainability • economic value • growth versus wellbeing • genuine progress index
CV Fraud or Employer Fraud?
If you want to attract and retain staff in an increasingly competitive marketplace, be honest about the job you're offering and make sure the reality matches the promise.
cv fraud • job interview • attract and retain staff • generation y • exiting global workforce
If you want to attract and retain staff in an increasingly competitive marketplace, be honest about the job you're offering and make sure the reality matches the promise.
cv fraud • job interview • attract and retain staff • generation y • exiting global workforce
Is More Time in School Better?
A new movement that aims to lengthen the amount of time children spend in school is picking up speed.
no child left behind • expanded learning time • expanded learning time initiative • mass2020 • national center on time and learning
A new movement that aims to lengthen the amount of time children spend in school is picking up speed.
no child left behind • expanded learning time • expanded learning time initiative • mass2020 • national center on time and learning
Literacy Gap Between Boys & Girls
In Australia, the Achievement Improvement Monitor (AIM) test data show that boys are struggling in literacy, compared to girls. That literacy gender gap is universal.
education • academic success • boys' education • literacy gender gap • reading performance
In Australia, the Achievement Improvement Monitor (AIM) test data show that boys are struggling in literacy, compared to girls. That literacy gender gap is universal.
education • academic success • boys' education • literacy gender gap • reading performance
Oil Prices: Why so High?
Oil prices have reached record levels of $130. What are the factors at work causing greater anxiety about the price of oil, the lifeblood of the global economy?
oil prices • opec spare capacity • international energy agency • oil market • resource nationalism
Oil prices have reached record levels of $130. What are the factors at work causing greater anxiety about the price of oil, the lifeblood of the global economy?
oil prices • opec spare capacity • international energy agency • oil market • resource nationalism
Palm Oil Growth Damages Rainforest Environment
The rise in the use of biofuels has encouraged the growth of palm oil production. But oil palm plantations have negative environmental impacts on tropical rainforests.
palm oil growth • damages rainforest environment • tropical rainforests suffer • surge of oil palm plantations • rise in the use of biofuels
The rise in the use of biofuels has encouraged the growth of palm oil production. But oil palm plantations have negative environmental impacts on tropical rainforests.
palm oil growth • damages rainforest environment • tropical rainforests suffer • surge of oil palm plantations • rise in the use of biofuels
President Obama's Health Care Plan
President Barack Obama is pushing for a public insurance option to be a part of health care reform. But what is it? And how will it achieve health insurance reform?
health care • health insurance • health care reform • health insurance reform • president obama
President Barack Obama is pushing for a public insurance option to be a part of health care reform. But what is it? And how will it achieve health insurance reform?
health care • health insurance • health care reform • health insurance reform • president obama
Reform of U.S. Health Care
The United States is the only developed nation that does not have a universal public health insurance system; that may be about to change.
u.s. health care • american medical system • obama’s health care reforms • obama’s medicare plans • expensive u.s. health care
The United States is the only developed nation that does not have a universal public health insurance system; that may be about to change.
u.s. health care • american medical system • obama’s health care reforms • obama’s medicare plans • expensive u.s. health care
Simple Guide to the Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol, with its binding CO2 emission levels and greenhouse gas reduction mechanisms, is central to the climate change debate.
guide to the kyoto protocol • kyoto • co2 • environmental provisions • climate change treaty
The Kyoto Protocol, with its binding CO2 emission levels and greenhouse gas reduction mechanisms, is central to the climate change debate.
guide to the kyoto protocol • kyoto • co2 • environmental provisions • climate change treaty
The Role of Biofuels in U.S. Energy Independence
Replacing gasoline with biofuels offers a means towards energy independence. More eco-friendly than traditional sources of energy, biofuels do have environmental impacts.
role of biofuels in us energy independence • environmental impact • substituting foreign gasoline with biofuels • replacing gasoline with biofuels • energy independence
Replacing gasoline with biofuels offers a means towards energy independence. More eco-friendly than traditional sources of energy, biofuels do have environmental impacts.
role of biofuels in us energy independence • environmental impact • substituting foreign gasoline with biofuels • replacing gasoline with biofuels • energy independence
The US and Middle East Oil
The conventional wisdom that the US gets most of its oil from the Middle East is false. In actual fact the US imports more oil supplies from closer to home.
us oil dependence • us oil imports • middle east oil exporters • energy security • energy independence
The conventional wisdom that the US gets most of its oil from the Middle East is false. In actual fact the US imports more oil supplies from closer to home.
us oil dependence • us oil imports • middle east oil exporters • energy security • energy independence
U.S. Hopes for Free Internet
U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin said how important the Internet is to the U.S. economy and how he supports a free broadband model.
free internet • free broadband • u.s. broadband • rural internet • third wireless broadband
U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin said how important the Internet is to the U.S. economy and how he supports a free broadband model.
free internet • free broadband • u.s. broadband • rural internet • third wireless broadband
Urban Development in Cities
Rapid urbanization makes a case for empowering cities to develop and manage their own growth. Private-public partnerships are essential for cash-strapped urban centres.
half the world’s population living in cities • urban planning strategies • rapid transit networks • public transportation corridors in cities • financing urban development in cities
Rapid urbanization makes a case for empowering cities to develop and manage their own growth. Private-public partnerships are essential for cash-strapped urban centres.
half the world’s population living in cities • urban planning strategies • rapid transit networks • public transportation corridors in cities • financing urban development in cities
When Will the Sharemarket Recover?
Financial advertising and commercials suggest that the share markets have bottomed out and in the same breath admit that no one knows when the bottom will be found.
stock • sharemarket • recovery • report • trading
Financial advertising and commercials suggest that the share markets have bottomed out and in the same breath admit that no one knows when the bottom will be found.
stock • sharemarket • recovery • report • trading
Why Do Women Still Earn Less?
More than 30 years after the feminist movement took hold in North America, women continue to battle for pay equality in the workplace. But the situation is getting worse.
working women • women earn less than men • pay equity • wage inequality • feminist movement
More than 30 years after the feminist movement took hold in North America, women continue to battle for pay equality in the workplace. But the situation is getting worse.
working women • women earn less than men • pay equity • wage inequality • feminist movement
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