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Australia
Asian countries should reform their pension systems07-Jan-2009 Many Asian countries will need to reform their pension systems in order to deliver sustainable and adequate retirement incomes for today’s workers, according to a new OECD report. |
Australia reforms aid programme18-Dec-2008 Australia has made substantial, positive changes to its aid programme since 2004, reinforcing its focus on reducing poverty, on promoting the MDGs, and completely untying its aid programme. Its aid volume was USD 2.67 billion in 2007, representing 0.32% of its gross national income (GNI). Australia has committed to contributing 0.5% of its GNI to official development assistance (ODA) by 2015/16.
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OECD Economic Outlook No. 84 - Australiapdf,24Kb,English | View long abstract 25-Nov-2008 Summary of economic developments and projections for Australia taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook. Also available:Related documents: |
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of Australiapdf,135Kb,English | View long abstract 27-Oct-2008 This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses. Also available:Related documents: |
Growing Unequal 2008 - Country note: Australiapdf,261Kb,English | View long abstract 21-Oct-2008 This note presents key findings related to income inequality and poverty for Australia, with global trends among OECD countries. Related documents: |
OECD Economic Survey of Australia 200810-Oct-2008 The Australian economy, which is in its 17th consecutive year of growth, has benefited from remarkable results. But difficult challenges lie ahead. How to balance inflation threats and risks of a strong downturn? How to strengthen labour supply? How to enhance education performance? What reforms are needed for labour and product markets? How to implement climate change policy and sustainable water management? |
