Encyclopaedias and reference works

This publication focuses on the role of university museums, their organisation, management, governance and finance.

First launched in 2010, Perspectives on Global Development (PGD) is OECD's annualpublication on emerging development issues.

This 2002 edition of OECD's periodic review of the UK economy examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects and includes special features on raising productivity and managing public expenditure.

This report surveys teaching and learning conditions in 18 mainly developing countries - Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Uruguay, the Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia and Zimbabwe - and provides corresponding data for developed countries in the OECD area.

What does it mean for education that our societies are increasingly diverse?

What does the OECD have to say about the state of education today?

The Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India is an annual publication on Asia's regional economic growth, development and regional integration process.

This OECD publication provides statistics on international trade in services by partner country for OECD countries plus the European Union (EU27), the Euro area (EA16), and Hong Kong, China as well as definitions and methodological notes.

The OECD Communications Outlook presents the most recent comparable data on the performance of the communications sector in OECD countries and on their policy frameworks.

This 1999 edition of OECD's periodic economic review of France examines recent economic developments, policies and prospects.

This review of the United Kingdom's environmental conditions and policies evaluates progress in reducing the pollution burden, improving natural resource management, integrating environmental and economic policies, and strengthening international co-operation.

Humanity has witnessed unprecedented growth and prosperity in thepast decades, with the size of the world economy more than tripling and population increasing by over 3 billion people since 1970.

This review provides analysis and policy advice to the Czech Republic on how the different assessment and evaluation procedures - student assessment, teacher appraisal, school evaluation and system evaluation - can be embedded within a consistent framework to bring about real gains in performance across the school system.

This public governance review of Mexico examines the regulatory framework in Mexico, explains how e-government could be used to find new approaches to old challenges, and looks at the challenge of professionalising public servants in Mexico.

A full-color pocket reference guide to the healing properties of crystals*; Presents an A-to-Z compendium of the physical, psychological, and spiritual healing properties of 450 crystals, rocks, minerals, and fossils*; Each entry features a color photo of the stone and defines its physical, emotional, and metaphysical properties and its corresponding chakra, element, planet, and zodiac sign*; Explores the basics of crystal healing, including how to select, charge, and program stones, safe and effective cleansing methods, and hands-on healing techniques and practicesIn this pocket reference, Nicholas Pearson offers a quick-start guide for working with crystals as well as a full-color A-to-Z compendium of the healing properties of 450 crystals, rocks, minerals, and fossils.

These OECD country reviews examine governance and public management issues from a comprehensive perspective, helping countries to identify how reforms can better reinforce each other in support of overall government objectives.

Advances in Risk Management of Government Debt is a landmark study about risk management practices of OECD debt managers.

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This publication provides comprehensive data on the volume, origin and types of aid and other resource flows to around 150 developing countries.

This first edition of Health at a Glance: Asia/Pacific presents a set of key indicators of health status, the determinants of health, health care resources and utilisation, and health care expenditure and financing across 27 Asia/Pacific countries and economies in the Asia/Pacific region.

OECD's periodic economic survey of the Italian economy.

Driven by technological change, global competition and the ongoing liberalisation of markets, international direct investment plays a key role in the process of global economic integration.

Finland's traditional Nordic model is under pressure:A rapidly ageing society, the global economic crisis and growing societal disillusionment require the public administration to be strategically agile in order to maintain fiscal sustainability and to respond to a complex and rapidly changing environment.

The world is currently facing the aftermath of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

The Development Co-operation Report, issued by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), is the key annual reference for statistics and analysis on the latest trends in international aid.

This annual edition of Labour Force Statistics provides detailed statistics on population, labour force, employment and unemployment, broken down by gender, as well as unemployment duration, employment status, employment by sector of activity and part-time employment.

First experiences on the labour market have a profound influence on later working life.

This book throws a spotlight on innovation across the software universe, setting out key issues and highlighting policy perspectives.

The Pan Yellow Sea Region (PYSR) covers the coasts of Northern China (Bohai Rim), western and southern Korea and south-western Japan (Kyushu).

The current economic situation has obliged the international donor community to reexamine its stance on the conditionality of development assistance.

OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations provides guidance on the application of the "e;arm's length principle"e; for valuation for tax purposes of cross-border transactions between associated enterprises.

First experiences on the labour market have a profound influence on later working life.

This report examines why some policy reforms get implemented and others languish by examining 20 structural reform efforts in 10 OECD countries over the past two decades.

High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) pose significant challenges to tax administrations due to the complexity of their affairs, their revenue contribution, the opportunity for aggressive tax planning, and the impact of their compliance behaviour on the integrity of the tax system.

This review presents a general picture of the overall regulatory reform frameworks in Italy, examining quality regulation, competition policy and professional services.

Improving the performance of youth on the labour market is a crucial challenge in OECD countries facing persistent youth unemployment.

The size and the economic significance of the public sector make it a major contributor to economic growth and social welfare.

This report analyses in detail the implications of recent developments in Chile's labour market and social policy and considers the available policy options from the perspective of OECD countries' experience.

Whatever the level of qualification, first experiences on the labour market have a profound influence on later working life.

In developing countries, 6 out of 10 people die from infectious diseases.

Despite macro-economic stability in recent years, Mexico still suffers from stagnant productivity growth.

The OECD Communications Outlook 2009 presents the most recent comparable data on the performance of the communication sector in OECD countries and on their policy frameworks.

The international community today is hardly in a position to avoid another genocide, as witnessed in Rwanda in 1994, despite the significant evolution of early warning systems in recent years.

Under the Paris Declaration, donors and partner countries commit to "e;reform procedures and strengthen incentives - including for recruitment, appraisal and training - for management and staff to work towards harmonisation, alignment and results"e;.

With more than 700 million residents living in rural areas, China is still a predominantly rural country.

In today's economic context, governments are required to take centre stage, helping workers to compete in the global market whilst also supporting employers so that they may retain jobs, increase productivity and offer better-quality employment at the local level.

Water is a key prerequisite for human and economic development, and for maintaining ecosystems.

Drawing on a wide range of data sources, this publication constructs and analyses different indicators of child well-being across the OECD.

Many countries have sought the involvement of the private sector to upgrade and develop their water and sanitation infrastructure and improve the efficiency of water systems.