Infrastructure investments play a crucial role in global development, but their successful delivery is becoming increasingly complex. Issues such as governance, ownership, and policy responsiveness can impact project outcomes. Without strategic management, projects may face challenges like inadequat

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The briefing presents a proposal for the ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). The Convention aims to safeguard, preserve, and promote ICH, which includes practices, knowledge, skills, and cultural spaces passed down through generations. It em

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Preliminary insights from OECD work in Mongolia discuss the impact of green hydrogen production on water, sustainable approaches, and possible ways forward. The Sustainable Infrastructure Programme in Asia supports the transition towards net-zero infrastructure with a focus on enabling policies, pla

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The challenges of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Chile within the framework of best practices and international standards are discussed, highlighting the need for long-term infrastructure planning and enhanced governance. The 2017 OECD Infrastructure Governance Review identified deficiencies

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Monitoring and evaluation in OECD countries present unique challenges and opportunities, requiring clear mandates, ongoing processes, and robust institutional frameworks. The OECD approach emphasizes fostering quality, ensuring impact, and sharing lessons learned for efficient resource management. I

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The Amended Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) is being tabled for acceptance and ratification in Parliament on 05 September 2023. The purpose is to enhance physical protection measures for nuclear material, especially in the face of increased security concerns post the 9/

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The OECD Due Diligence Guidance outlines the importance of establishing strong management systems for responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. This involves adopting company policies, engaging with suppliers, implementing grievance mechanisms, and utilizing the 3P

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The Hague Convention of 1993 plays a significant role in shaping Philippine laws regarding intercountry adoptions and child welfare. This convention emphasizes principles like the best interests of the child, subsidiarity principle, and prohibition of improper gain. It guides policies and legislatio

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The OECD Nutrition Policy Marker (NPM) is a voluntary tool to identify donor investments with a nutrition objective. It helps mainstream nutrition in large-scale programs to improve outcomes and accountability. The NPM is applied at the project level to track investments and promote transparency in

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South Africa is seeking Parliament's approval to ratify the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which aims to reduce mercury emissions globally. Mercury, a toxic heavy metal, poses significant health and environmental risks through various human and natural activities. The Convention offers financial an

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The OECD Due Diligence Guidance outlines steps for companies to identify and assess risks in mineral supply chains from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. It explains Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs) and the importance of due diligence in responsible mineral sourcing to avoid finan

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The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises provide a framework for responsible business conduct, encouraging sustainable practices and minimizing negative impacts. The OECD's work on responsible business conduct focuses on enhancing economic and social well-being globally, emphasizing ethical

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International conventions play a key role in setting norms and standards for biodiversity conservation in agriculture. The Convention on Biological Diversity, Rio Convention, Ramsar Convention, and others are vital agreements shaping policies around biodiversity. The focus is on conserving biologica

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This content provides an in-depth look at Chile's main reservations under the OECD Codes of Liberalization, including its context of accession to OECD Free Trade Agreements and commitments to liberalization in services, investments, and financial services. It covers aspects such as cross-border trad

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The OECD Expert Group on Disparities in National Accounts focuses on developing methodology to produce distributional results for household income, consumption, and saving. Their work involves adjusting national accounts totals, identifying relevant variables from micro data sources, imputing missin

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The funding of long-term care services in OECD countries poses significant financial and organizational challenges, with a growing proportion of the elderly population requiring such services. This article delves into the financing mechanisms, the public funding landscape, and potential reform pathw

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Marion Talbot and Ellen Swallow Richards founded the American Collegiate Association, later evolving into the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The AAUW-IL State Convention, held annually, celebrates empowering women for over a century. The convention has a rich history, including sig

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OECD is focusing on AI in the context of COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of trustworthy AI for societal benefits. The organization has outlined principles for implementing AI in policies, with a goal of fostering an ecosystem that prioritizes human rights, transparency, accountability, and more

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This meta-analysis explores the relationship between attributes, perceptions, satisfaction, and loyalty in the convention industry. It highlights key findings from multiple studies using statistical methods to analyze attendee satisfaction and loyalty factors. The study emphasizes the importance of

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This study explores the relationship between service quality, experiential value, and satisfaction of convention attendees at a facility. It delves into individual experiential values and their impact on perceived service quality, aiming to provide insights into enhancing the overall convention expe

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The experience of Lithuania in the OECD accession process involves various objectives like national investment regime improvement, safeguarding measures, and coordination efforts with different ministries. Reservations and challenges in areas such as direct investment, real estate operations, and ba

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This OECD working paper explores the potential impact of blockchain on government operations. Authored by Juho Lindman, Jamie Berryhill, Benjamin Welby, and Mariane Piccinin Barbieri, the report delves into the opportunities and challenges presented by blockchain technology in public governance. Juh

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Mexico faced challenges related to national security concerns and the establishment of branches of financial institutions under the Codes of Liberalisation of Capital Movements (CLCM). The country's entry into the OECD in 1994 marked a significant period of liberalization and reforms, including exte

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OECD's data collection activities include interrelated work streams focusing on environmental data and indicators, database development, green growth, sectoral statistics, and regional analysis. The organization aims to provide comprehensive information to support policy-making and promote global co

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The Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners (WACO) is hosting their 2019 Convention & Trade Show at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Stevens Point, WI. The event includes trade show hours, vendor appreciation dinner, programs, sponsorship opportunities, lodging details, vendor program

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The OECD's Competition Division works towards promoting fairer development, better education, healthcare, pensions, and employment through its outreach programs and global forums. The Global Forum on Competition engages participants from around the world to discuss topics like fighting corruption, p

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Various tools and approaches are discussed to improve policy making, including foresight, cost-benefit analysis, and regulatory tools. The changing context of policy challenges is highlighted, along with the OECD policy toolkit's modular approach. Strategies like talking to leaders, engaging stakeho

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The Action 7 Report aims to prevent artificial avoidance of Permanent Establishment (PE) status by making changes to the PE definition in the OECD Model Tax Convention. BEPS refers to tax planning strategies exploiting tax rule gaps to shift profits to low-tax locations. The OECD issued 15 action pl

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The process of becoming a Democratic National Convention delegate in South Carolina involves voting in the presidential primary, attending precinct caucuses, county conventions, and the state convention. Delegates are elected based on candidate support, with additional unpledged and pledged delegate

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Permanent establishments play a crucial role in determining tax liabilities for companies operating across borders. In Turkish corporate taxation, limited liability taxpayers are defined by their place of business and permanent representatives. The OECD Model Convention also provides guidelines on w

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Develop and implement a strategic response to identified risks in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible sourcing of minerals. The process involves reporting findings to management, devising a risk management plan, implementing the plan, and assessing ongoing risks. Mitigati

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The Montreal Convention governs international travel and limits carrier liability. It came into effect in the US in 2003, replacing the Warsaw Convention. The application of the Montreal Convention depends on the countries involved in the flight, ratification status, and agreement stopping places. T

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Aligning trillions of dollars managed by OECD institutional investors towards green infrastructure investments presents a significant opportunity. Currently, only a small percentage of large pension fund assets are directed towards infrastructure, with an even smaller fraction allocated to green pro

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Lithuanian's experience in adhering to the CLCIO, coordinated by Donatas Tamulaitis, focuses on various processes including OECD accession, communication with Member states, management of recommendations, and more. The journey started in 2014 with the initial list of reservations and progressed thro

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Delve into the world of standards and OECD Test Guidelines with the NanoHarmony Training material. Learn about harmonized test methods, the role of science in guideline development, engagement with OECD committees, and the process of creating OECD Test Guidelines. Explore how stakeholders can contri

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This content discusses the legal aspects surrounding the crash of Aeromexico Flight 2431 under the Montreal Convention. It covers the survivors, victims, jurisdictional issues for U.S. counsel, the Montreal Convention's scope to limit liability for international flights, and factors determining if a

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Reflecting on the significance of the OECD Declaration on Government Access to Personal Data held by Private Sector Entities, this content delves into the drivers necessitating an OECD-type process, such as law enforcement needs, globalization of criminal evidence, and convergence of civilian commun

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This presentation by Prof. Dr. Norman A. Martinez Gutierrez discusses the international legal framework governing global limitation of liability for maritime claims, focusing on the LLMC Convention. It explores the distinction between global limitation and particular liability regimes, outlines key

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The course module on European Union Law in Doha focuses on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and its relationship with the European Convention on Human Rights. It covers topics such as the EU's accession to the Convention, external action on human rights, and the differences between the Charter a

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International efforts towards addressing mercury pollution culminated in the negotiation and agreement on the Minamata Convention on Mercury. After years of deliberation, governments agreed on the need for a legally binding instrument to tackle the adverse effects of mercury on health and the enviro

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