18-January-2010
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The Millennium Declaration set 2015 as the target date for halving the number of people living in extreme poverty. This paper examines the role of the agricultural sector and looks at 25 developing countries who have posted extraordinary success in reducing extreme poverty.
1-December-2009
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The rapidly developing Southeast Asia region is confronted with significant labour market challenges. This initiative aims to address the issues of employment and skills, especially through an interaction platform for members.
30-July-2009
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The evaluation of the Commission’s co-operation with Malaysia is aiming at ensuring accountability for the management of the allocated funds as well as the promotion of a lesson-learning culture throughout the organisation.
16-June-2009
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OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) provides the first internationally comparative perspective on the conditions of teaching and learning.
6-May-2009
English
In 2008-11, 14 regions in 11 countries underwent the OECD Review of Higher Education in Regional Development aiming to mobilise higher education for economic, social and cultural development of cities and regions.
30-January-2009
English
The State of Penang participates in the Reviews of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Regional Development 2008-10. This site informs about Penang, its higher education institutions, and the role Penang HEIs play in regional development.
13-April-2007
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OECD Trade Policy Working Paper No. 51. This paper presents improved approaches to measurement of services barriers by using alternative weighting methods and improved econometric specifications.
7-May-2006
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This special evaluation study (SES) arises from the increasing importance the Asian Development Bank (ADB) places on poverty reduction, which has become the overarching goal of its operations.
1-April-1999
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This study, published in April 1999, looks at the role of foreign direct investment in the development of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.