OECD government ministers will participate in four inter-related meetings in Paris during the week beginning 14 May 2001 to discuss issues relating to sustainable development, economic growth, environmental protection, trade and energy. OECD Secretary-General Donald Johnston will hold a news conference at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday 9 May at OECD headquarters to present the themes of these meetings, as well as two major new reports that will form the basis for the ministers' discussions, on the policy challenges of sustainable development and the causes underlying economic growth.
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