2-August-2006
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This site contains a list of key references on France. The documentary database includes documents on partnership and local governance that have been published by governments, universities and other organisations.
31-July-2006
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This paper analyses various characteristics of the French labour market that may explain the low utilisation of labour potential.
31-March-2006
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This publication examines the innovation system in pharmaceutical biotechnology in eight OECD countries. Based on rich evidence, it draws policy recommendations to foster innovation in biopharmaceuticals advocating an integrated policy approach.
7-February-2006
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This note, taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2006, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2005 priorities for France. In addition to passing of legislation or other decisions to implement reforms, the note records earlier stages of reform, such as government announcements and draft legislation presented to parliaments.
10-January-2006
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This working paper suggests that French growth can be improved by removing restrictions on competition, chiefly in service sectors.
28-October-2005
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This book includes the papers presented at the workshop with report of some successful cases of regional employment development in each country, which was added to the papers based on the discussions at the workshop...
10-October-2005
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This note summarises recent developments in science, technology and innovation in France.
26-September-2005
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This book presents the results of a peer review of France's environmental policies and programmes. It systematically looks at environmental management (air, water, biodiversty), sustainable development, and international commitments. This edition includes a sectoral chapter covering energy. The book presents specific conclusions and policy recommendations, and includes extensive statistical data.
26-September-2005
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The need to manage pollution, natural resources and biodiversity in France continues to be a major challenge. The OECD Environmental Performance Review of France highlights the effectiveness of the environmental policy pursued by France;
29-July-2005
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This working paper describes the main characteristics and the developments of the French tax system and examines some of its economic distortions and complexities.