Monday, 21 November 2011

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World Energy Outlook 2011
World Energy Outlook 2011 brings together the latest data, policy developments, and the experience of another year to provide robust analysis and insight into global energy markets, today and for the next 25 years.

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CO2 Emissions from Fuel Combustion 2011
This book provides data on the evolution of the emissions of CO2 from 1971 to 2009 for more than 140 countries and regions by sector and by fuel.

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Energy Policies of IEA Countries
Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Greece 2011
The IEA's 2011 review of energy policy in Greece finds that increasing competition and reducing the role of the state in the energy sector should add efficiency and dynamism to the Green economy.
Other reports in the series: Energy Policies of IEA Countries.
 
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Development Co-operation Report 2011
50th Anniversary Edition
The Development Co-operation Report is the key annual reference document for statistics and analysis on trends in international aid.

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Conflict and Fragility
Investing in Security
A Global Assessment of Armed Violence Reduction Initiatives
This book contains a large-scale mapping of Armed Violence Reduction and Prevention activities, focusing on six countries - Brazil, Burundi, Colombia, Liberia, South Africa and Timor-Leste - with a view to understanding what works and what does not work.
Other reports in the series: Conflict and Fragility.

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Better Policies for Development
Recommendations for Policy Coherence
This report examines the ways in which wider policies can be use to support our common development objectives. It focuses on areas requiring collective action by the entire international community, and complements the OECD’s continuing work on aid effectiveness.
 
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OECD Studies on Water
Meeting the Challenge of Financing Water and Sanitation
Tools and Approaches
The investments needed to deliver sustainable water and sanitation services are huge, yet most systems are underfunded. This book provides practical tools for investment and financial planning related to water.
 
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OECD Environmental Performance Reviews
OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Israel 2011
This 2011 review of Israel's environmental conditions and policies evaluates progress in sustainable development, improving natural resource management, integrating environmental and economic policies, and strengthening international co-operation.
Other reports in the series: OECD Environmental Performance Reviews.
 
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Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance in Estonia 2011
This Review of Corporate Governance in Estonia describes the corporate governance setting including the structure and ownership concentration of listed companies and the structure and operation of the state-owned sector.
 
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Corporate Governance of Listed Companies in China
Self-Assessment by the China Securities Regulatory Commission
By assessing a broad range of laws, regulations and codes, this book provides a valuable reference for understanding how much has been achieved in Chinese corporate governance and the main ambitions of future reform efforts.