Better policies for better lives The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. We draw on more than 60 years of experience and insights to shape policies that foster prosperity and opportunity, underpinned by equality and well-being. We work closely with policy makers, stakeholders and citizens to establish evidence-based international standards and to find solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and strengthening policies to fight climate change to bolstering education and fighting international tax evasion, the OECD is a unique forum and …

Sectors: International development

[Automatic translation follows] Official account of the #GrandParis Metropolis. The Greater Paris Metropolis is a dense and urban inter-municipal authority, which brings together 12 territories and 131 municipalities. Created by the law of January 27, 2014 on the modernization of territorial public action and the affirmation of metropolises, and reinforced by the law of August 7, 2015 on the new territorial organization of the Republic, it was created on January 1, 2016. The Greater Paris Metropolis exercises the following powers: - Economic, social and cultural development and planning - Protection and enhancement of the environment and living environment policy - …

Sectors: French metropolis

[Automatic translation follows] An administration in motion is a whole city that moves #villedelyon! Capital of the Rhône-Alpes Region, Lyon is one of the most attractive cities in Europe for its quality of life and its exceptional economic dynamism. At the heart of the Lyon Metropolis, the City of Lyon (500,000 inhabitants) has a total budget of 780 million euros and a workforce of 7,300 permanent agents allowing it to offer a local public service to the population with a constant concern for quality. Would you like to discover our professions, find out about recruitment procedures or apply for our …

Sectors: French metropolis National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) group finances and accelerates transitions towards a more sustainable world As a public institution, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has been working for seventy years to combat poverty and promote development in the countries of the South and in the Overseas Territories. It implements the policy defined by the French Government. Present on four continents where it has a network of 70 agencies and representative offices worldwide, including 9 in the Overseas Territories and 1 in Brussels, the AFD finances and supports projects that improve the living conditions of populations, …

Sectors: International development

[Automatic translation follows] The cross-party association of major cities, urban areas and metropolises. France urbaine is the leading association of metropolises, urban communities, urban communities and major cities. France urbaine is a cross-party association of communities that embodies urban diversity and promotes the alliance of territories. Led by elected officials of all political persuasions, the association is made up of 110 members. It brings together the major cities of France, metropolises, urban communities and urban communities, and represents 2,000 municipalities of all sizes in which nearly 30 million French people reside. France urbaine provides a political and technical vision for …

Sectors: Environment

Aiming to promote nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation and the strengthening of the disarmament regimes. The Office for Disarmament Affairs supports multilateral efforts aimed at achieving the ultimate goal of general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control.

Sectors: International development

The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world without poverty on a livable planet. We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 189 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses …

Sectors: International development

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 70,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, …

Sectors: IT services

We connect Europe and cities With Eurocities, it’s all in our name: we connect Europe and cities. We are convinced that this connection leads to a better life for all. Founded in 1986, our network brings together the local governments of more than 200 cities in 38 European countries, representing 130 million people. Eurocities provides a platform to share knowledge and ideas, to exchange experiences, to analyse common problems and develop innovative solutions, through a wide range of forums, working groups, projects, activities and events. Eurocities gives cities a voice in Europe, by engaging in dialogue with the European institutions …

The European Parliament is the only EU body directly elected by citizens. The European Parliament is the elected body of the European Union. The Parliament consists of 720 members elected by citizens in EU countries. The Members work in close unison with the Commission and the Council in shaping the laws and policies of the EU. Follow our Linkedin page and newsletter to get the latest updates from the European Parliament. Privacy statement: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/website/files/Privacy_statement_Social_media_usage.pdf COMMUNITY GUIDELINES ================================== We encourage all forms of discussion on this page. Please keep in mind the following guidelines while participating. We want our page to …

Sectors: European Union

[Automatic translation follows] The professional organization of French airports, regardless of their size and specialty. The Union of French & Francophone Airports Associés (UAF & FA) is the professional organization of French airports, regardless of their size and specialty. Its main mission is to defend and promote the interests of the French airport community with French and European decision-makers. It also offers its members a large number of services and assistance covering most areas of airport operations: legal, social, economic, tax, safety, facilitation, security, air navigation, sustainable development, etc. The UAF & FA is an associate member of the Fédération …

Sectors: Transport

[Automatic translation follows] Let's Share the Economy. Combining the expertise of a historic title with digital agility, La Tribune has carried out its transformation for several years, deploying itself at the heart of its audience's uses: website, digital daily newspaper, mobile applications, social networks, but also a field presence allowing it to animate its audience through the organization of 80 events per year. Its territorial roots make La Tribune the economic media of metropolises with editions in the regions and in Africa with La Tribune Afrique, feeding an editorial line focused on the real economy (innovation, digital, territories, etc.) and …

Sectors: Media