24-April-2014
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The Global Forum is charged with in-depth monitoring and peer review of the implementation of the international standards of transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. Phase 1 reviews assess the quality of a jurisdiction’s legal and regulatory framework for the exchange of information, while Phase 2 reviews look at the practical implementation of that framework.
7-March-2014
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In 2012, international tourists in Latvia spent a total of LVL 383.6 million (EUR 545.8 million), an increase of 1.1% on 2011. Tourism is considered one of the country’s prime economic development opportunities, an important source of export revenue, and a key contributor to GDP.
24-February-2014
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Latvia has taken an important first step in accession discussions with the OECD by delivering an Initial Memorandum
13-December-2013
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The Baltic countries have experienced sustained emigration over the past decade, contributing to population decline and a loss of working-age population. The impact is felt strongly in the labour market, the general economy and in social developments. The Baltic countries are not alone in tackling these challenges. This book brings together the recent experience of various OECD countries in developing policies to cope with emigration.
12-November-2013
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Latvia considers membership in the OECD as an opportunity for further enhancing structural reforms, implementing social and economic policies, improving services to its citizens and learning from on-going reforms in other countries. Simultaneously, Latvia regards membership in the OECD as a matter of strategic importance due to the opportunities of participation in the global economic agenda and share the experience and best practices.
12-November-2013
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The Prime Minister of Latvia, Mr. Valdis Dombrovskis, visited the OECD on 12 November and delivered a special address to the members of the Council following the decision to open accession discussions reached at the last OECD Ministerial Council Meeting, in May 2013.
15-October-2013
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This document sets out the terms, conditions and process for the accession of Latvia with the objective of enabling Council to come to a decision on whether to invite Latvia to accede to the OECD Convention and thereby become a Member of the Organisation.
13-June-2013
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At the beginning of 2012, Latvia’s population was 2.04 million. Between the 2000 and the 2011 Census, Latvia’s population had fallen by almost 13%, to 2.07 million. 63% of this decline was due to net migration, which has been negative throughout the past decade.
31-January-2012
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The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes welcomes Latvia as new member