20-September-2016
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8-July-2016
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This database provides information on environmentally related taxes, fees and charges, tradable permit systems, deposit refund systems, environmentally motivated subsidies and voluntary approaches used in environmental policy in OECD member countries and a number of other countries. Developed in co-operation between the OECD and the European Environment Agency.
19-May-2016
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Latvia has made good progress improving its education system since independence in 1991, but more efforts are now needed to raise teaching standards and ensure that all students have access to a quality education, according to a new OECD report.
19-May-2016
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11-May-2016
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Latvia is due to become the 35th country to join the OECD upon the deposit of its instrument of accession with the French Government, the depository of the Convention. Latvia was invited by OECD countries to open negotiations for membership in May 2013.
31-March-2016
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9-March-2016
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Tourism is considered to be one of Latvia’s main drivers of economic development, an important source of export revenue and a key contributor to GDP. In 2014, tourism directly contributed 3.8% of Latvia’s total GDP of EUR 24.1 billion. Tourism exports increased by 4.4% over 2013 to reach EUR 935.7 million in 2014, representing 6.7% of total exports.
9-March-2016
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This website provides you with the latest data and analysis on education in Latvia. You will find an overview of the Latvian education system (Education at a Glance 2015), an analysis of the student performance (PISA 2012) and a review of the teachers and teaching conditions (TALIS 2013).
18-February-2016
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Latvia faces a huge demographic challenge. Since restoration of its independence in 1991, the country lost more than a quarter of its resident population.The report "Investing in Youth: Latvia" states that investing in youth, by upgrading skills and promoting employment, is a priority if Latvia wants to offer its young people a positive outlook and address the demographic challenge.
2-December-2015
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GDP growth is projected to accelerate to 3.1% in 2016 and 3.5% in 2017, mainly driven by domestic demand. High wage growth will further sustain household consumption. Exports will pick up following the trade recovery in the European Union and support investment, but export performance will be weakened by increases in unit labour costs.