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France and Structural Reforms: Time for a True Rupture

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:56:48 +0100

France has advanced on the path of reforms in recent years, more than is commonly perceived.

A year ago, President Nicolas Sarkozy was elected on a reformist platform--that he termed a "rupture" with past policies--to tackle long-standing economic difficulties. The government has pushed through several initiatives, including measures to boost work, investment, and purchasing power, but the needed "critical mass" to boost lagging growth and tackle persistently high unemployment is still to come.

IMF Managing Director Strauss-Kahn Praises Euro on its 10th Anniversary; Calls for Reforms to Maintain Success

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:50:15 +0100

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn today praised the economic stability promoted by the euro in its first decade, but also called for economic reforms—as well as a stronger European political voice—to maintain its success in the decades ahead.

integrated transport strategy key for successful economy

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:42:41 +0100

Investment in an integrated transport strategy is key to underpinning a successful economy said Transport Minister, Conor Murphy in his address to a Transport Conference.

Ukraine becomes the WTO's 152nd member

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:35:48 +0100

“I am very pleased to welcome Ukraine as a new member. It is a significant step for the WTO as this new membership will strengthen the multilateral trading system. We will continue facilitating fuller integration into the world economy of other developing countries” said Director General Pascal Lamy.

Farming and climate change

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:50:39 +0100

Calls for greater awareness of the need for action on climate change by Scotland's agriculture sector were outlined by a new report published today.

Support for small businesses in Scotland

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:43:20 +0100

First Minister Alex Salmond visited a small business in Edinburgh today to meet with staff and hear how the Small Business Bonus Scheme has benefitted the business.

Minister Dlamini Zuma regrets the impact of European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) on Regional Unity

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:37:27 +0100

South Africa's engagement with the European Union is legally regulated through the Trade, Development and Co-operation Agreement (TDCA). In 2005, South Africa commenced a review of this instrument. That process is nearly complete and will be presented during the envisaged Summit with the European Union on 25 July 2008, in Nantes, France.

EDC Views on Canada's Global Competitiveness Submitted to Review of Export Development Act

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:20:48 +0100

Export Development Canada (EDC) today provided its submission to the 2008 Legislative Review of the Export Development Act. The submission, Anticipating Needs, Delivering Results: EDC in an Evolving Trade Environment, articulates the importance of trade to Canada's prosperity and what Canadian exporters and investors need from EDC now and in the future.

Canada Post Issues First Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:16:32 +0100

Canada Post today issued its first annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR). The Report reflects the corporation's economic, social and environmental objectives, strategies, and performance.

Innovative aviation research and development to be co-funded by Technology Strategy Board

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:40:23 +0100

* £103 million Next Generation Composite Wing programme will revolutionise aircraft wing development in UK.