The OECD Ministerial Symposium on the Future of Public Services took p
lace in Paris, 1-6 March 1996. Professional Developments reproduces be
low the Statement by the Chair at the conclusion of the Symposium. The
OECD comprises 26 member countries, including the Commonwealth countr
ies of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It also
now includes Mexico and the Czech Republic.