“…This paper provides a description of the classification systems used to measure hospital services in selected OECD countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Norway, United Kingdom (England), and the United States. Three classifications are relevant: those on diagnoses; on procedures; and on products. …”

“…The Department for Education and Employment in England has launched the Excellence in Cities (EiC) initiative, aimed at driving up standards in inner city schools. …”