Europe
Health: Ministers look to improve their healthcare systems
September 29, 2010 8:22 am | by OECD | News | CommentsGovernments want to give their citizens the best possible healthcare but they also need to control public spending. When health ministers from OECD countries meet on 6-7 October in Paris, they will discuss how to meet urgent short-term fiscal concerns without sacrificing the long-term...
Economy : OECD’s Gurría confident Portugal will weather economic crisis?
September 27, 2010 3:22 am | by OECD | News | Comments?Portugal has made major progress in modernising its economy over recent years but has been hit hard by the crisis, according to the OECD’s latest economic survey of the country.?
XP Power Releases Green Mode Chassis Mount Industrial Power Supplies
September 24, 2010 1:23 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsXP Power plc announced the VCS series of chassis mount single output ac-dc power supplies aimed at cost sensitive industrial applications. Extending the line-up of XP Power’s V-Brand range of low cost power supplies,...
OECD ilibrary : New platform delivers intergrated access to OECD's knowledge base
September 23, 2010 3:23 am | by OECD | News | CommentsThe OECD iLibrary, the new platform giving seamless and comprehensive access to statistical data, books, journals and working papers, is now available. It replaces SourceOECD and hosts all content equally so users can find - and cite - tables and databases as easily as articles or...
Health : OECD says governments must fight fat
September 23, 2010 3:22 am | by OECD | News | CommentsSince the 1980s, obesity has spread at an alarming rate. Changes in food supply and eating habits, combined with a dramatic fall in physical activity, have made obesity a global epidemic. A new OECD report examines the current obesity epidemic, giving new comparative data, trends and...
Powersolve Introduces DC-DC Switching Regulators for Distributed Power Systems & Battery Powered Applications
September 22, 2010 1:23 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsPowersolve introduced its PMQ7250 Series of non-isolated 10A or 60W dc-dc switching regulators designed for battery or distributed power applications. Available from stock, the new regulators feature a wide 18 to 30V or 20...
RECOM Releases 60W Open Frame AC LED Driver Series
September 22, 2010 1:22 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsRECOM has added a new series of 60W open frame ac input LED drivers to its range of "LightLine" constant current LED drivers. The new products are approx. half the size of their competitors. The...
Campbell Collins Debuts New Family of 15W DC-DC Converters with 4:1 Input Ranges in Industry Standard Packages
September 21, 2010 1:22 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsCampbell Collins Ltd. announced the availability of a new family of 15W dc-dc converters from Power Mate, offering high power density and a flexible range of input and output voltages. The FKC15W series has 4:1...
Siemens to Open Up Smart Metering Communications for Meters Produced by Other Manufacturers
September 21, 2010 1:22 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsSiemens Energy will open up its previously proprietary Distribution Line Carrier (DLC) communications protocol, which utilizes the low-voltage network as a metering communications channel. The company will thus give utilities the opportunity also to...
US : Efficient spending key to strengthening public finances, says OECD survey
September 20, 2010 6:22 am | by OECD | News | CommentsSupported by substantial stimulus measures, the US economy has started to grow again after one of the most severe economic crises it has faced since the Great Depression, according to the OECD’s latest US Economic Survey.
SGS helps you stay on top of changes in hazardous substances regulations
September 17, 2010 6:37 am | News | CommentsWith changes to banned substances lists likely, SGS assists companies with chemical testing and consultancy for a wide range of consumer products.
Tax commissioners co-ordinate actions to address international compliance and taxpayer service
September 16, 2010 6:24 am | by OECD | News | CommentsThe sixth meeting of the Forum on Tax Administration was held 15-16 September, 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey where tax commissioners met to discuss a range of issues associated with administering tax systems in the current climate.
Turkey : Recovery a chance to reinforce long-term economic growth, says OECD
September 15, 2010 3:23 am | by OECD | News | CommentsTurkey’s economic growth is likely to be among the strongest of OECD countries in 2010, supported by financial stability, international investor confidence and a dynamic business sector, according to the OECD’s latest survey of the country.
Development: is it working for Africa?
September 15, 2010 3:22 am | by OECD | News | CommentsHeads of OECD and UNECA hold side-event at UN MDG Summit (20 September) - OPEN TO MEDIA Africa and its people are moving towards sustainable growth through improved political and economic governance, more trade, domestic resources, and higher investment in its citizens. But the global...
Statistics : Unemployment rate steady at 8.5% in July
September 14, 2010 4:27 am | by OECD | News | CommentsIn July 2010, the unemployment rate for the OECD area was steady at 8.5%, unchanged from the previous month and down slightly from the 8.6% level recorded in May.
Higher Education in a World Changed Utterly : Doing More with Less - IMHE General Conference
September 14, 2010 4:27 am | by OECD | News | CommentsWith the global financial crisis having a significant impact on OECD countries, this conference will focus on how the higher education sector including governments, institutions and individuals can lead the way to sustainable recovery.
Canada : Structural reforms key to boosting long-term growth
September 13, 2010 1:21 am | by OECD | News | CommentsCanada’s economic recovery is set to slow over the short term. Boosting jobs and competition and containing healthcare costs would help strengthen future growth, according to the OECD Economic Survey of Canada.
Stackpole Develops Advanced ESD Solutions for Single & Multiple USB Port Protection
September 10, 2010 1:24 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsStackpole Electronics, Inc. announced its discrete (ESD Series) and array (ESA Series) suppression devices which are well suited for ESD protection of high speed communications ports such as USB 2.0. These products offer capacitance as...
XP Power Small 45W Green Power Supply Has Medical & Industrial Safety Approvals
September 10, 2010 1:24 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsXP Power announced what the believes to be the world’s smallest open frame 45W ac-dc power supply. Setting a new benchmark at this power level, measuring just 2 x 3 x 1.05 inches (50.7...
Digi-Key & austriamicrosystems Sign Global Distribution Agreement
September 10, 2010 1:24 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsDigi-Key Corp. and austriamicrosystems announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement in which Digi-Key will distribute austriamicrosystems products to customers worldwide. Products from austriamicrosystems are now available for purchase on Digi-Key’s...
Economy : Recovery slowing amid increased uncertainty, says Interim Economic Outlook
September 9, 2010 2:21 am | by OECD | News | CommentsThe world economic recovery may be slowing faster than previously anticipated, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Assessment. Growth in the Group of Seven countries is expected to be around 1½ per cent on an annualized basis in the second half of 2010 compared with the...
Economy : OECD Interim Economic Assessment to be released on 9 September
September 8, 2010 8:21 am | by OECD | News | CommentsOECD Chief economist Pier Carlo Padoan will present an interim assessment of the economic situation in Europe, the United States and Japan at a news briefing, including live webcast, at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday 9 September 2010 at OECD headquarters.
Education: Governments should expand tertiary studies to boost jobs and tax revenues
September 7, 2010 2:22 am | by OECD | News | CommentsGovernments need to go for world-class quality in their education systems to ensure long-term economic growth, according to the latest edition of the OECD’s annual Education at a Glance.
Global Solar Enery Rolls Out Powerful Flexible Module for Roofing Industry
September 2, 2010 1:22 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsGlobal Solar Energy, Inc., a manufacturer of high-efficiency Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) solar material, unveiled its flexible building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) module: the PowerFLEX™ BIPV. Specially designed for commercial and industrial rooftops, the...
Satellite navigation steers unmanned micro-planes
September 1, 2010 10:49 am | News | CommentsAn unmanned aircraft system guided by satnav has been developed within ESA’s Business Incubation Centre to provide rapid monitoring of land areas and disaster zones. The planes have already helped Spanish farmers in Andalusia to fight land erosion.
