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Government at a Glance
Government at a Glance 2017 delivers public service performance data and comparisons, providing a vision of the state of the public sector and the trends that are shaping it across the OECD and beyond.
With over 200 indicators, it offers data and insights for governments that...Read More »
OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría expresses condolences after Manchester attack
23/05/17 – In a letter to British Prime Minister Theresa May, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría wrote today:
“I would like to convey my heartfelt condolences following the devastating attack that took place last night in Manchester, leaving many casualties. Our thoughts and sympathies are especially with the people who lost...Read More »
Bridging the generational divide in the UK
People of my generation grew up with a set of intuitive assumptions about human progress: hatred and prejudice would give way to reason, democracy would displace authoritarianism, and the economic good times would roll and roll.
Among those assumptions was the strong sense that we would live to...Read More »
Wales should continue reforms to boost quality and equity of school system
28/02/2017 – Wales should continue its efforts to reform the curriculum and raise the standards of teaching in order to improve the quality and equity of its school system, according to a new OECD report.
The Welsh Education Reform Journey analyses the reforms adopted since 2014 and...Read More »