The Prime Minister’s Conference for Export and International Cooperation 2008 The Prime Minister’s Conference for Export and International Cooperation to be held in Jerusalem on November 12th, 2008 (Satellites Conferences/Activities on November 11 & 13) will be Israel’s National Conference to mark 60 years of Independence and Economic Achievements.
Israel leads OECD in R&D In fixed prices, Israel's expenditure on civilian R&D rose by 7.2% in 2007, over the year before, after rising by 3.3% in 2006 and 4.5% in 2005. The Central Bureau of Statistics reported last week that Israel tops the OECD in terms of civilian R&D expenditure as a proportion of GDP.
Unemployment Rates Down to its Lowest Level in 21 Years The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) announced last Thursday that the May 2008 unemployment rates in Israel reached an unprecedented 21-year low, reaching 6.1% - or 178,800 unemployed individuals. The last time only 6.1% of the work force was jobless was in 1987.
