The Vie publique portal is geared towards three major types of information: current events (organised by topic, an overview of legislation, citizens’ FAQ); Frames of reference (public policy, presentation of institutions); Resources (access to government reports, speeches and debates). Users can subscribe to the newsletter and web feeds.
The Comité National Consultatif d’Ethique (CCNE)’s primary mission is to produce and publish announcements and reports. The State and public institutions can refer matters to the CCNE or the CCNE can take up matters on its own initiative.
The National Council for Statistical Information provides a forum for producers and users of public statistics. As coordinator of government statistical activities, it prepares a medium-term program, and -within that framework- an annual program incorporating all public surveys.
OST is a "joint public entity" (groupement d’intérêt public) gathering five ministries involved in research policy, seven major French public research organisations, and an association representing the private sector
The Cité nationale de l’histoire de l’immigration came into existence in October 2007. It is under the joint administrative supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and the Ministry of Culture and Communication. Its mission is to collect, safeguard, promote and provide access to information related to the history of immigration in France, from the 19th century onwards. Users can view virtual exhibitions and ...
The French observatory on drugs and drug addiction (OFDT) is a state-run body which collects, analyses and synthesizes data on illicit drugs, alcohol and tobacco in France. Its website offers access to information on current developments, thematic resources, local, national and European data, publications and links.
The French observatory on retirement was created in 1991 by the Agirc and Arrco complementary pension schemes in order to: promote research and analysis of both French and foreign funded and pay-as-you-go systems; facilitate access to reliable information on retirement. The website offers access to a bibliography referencing documents on retirement, to French and international statistical data and a tool for comparing the European, American, Canadian ...
The French observatory on gender equality was created in October 1995, and its primary misson is to identify, evaluate and analyse gender inequalities viewed from political, economic and social perspectives; make proposals, recommendations and issue opinions which promote gender equality. It has 33 members, including parlementarians, members of associations and academics.
The Défenseur des Droits (Defender of Rights) was established by the constitutional revision of July 23, 2008. It includes the tasks of the Médiateur de la République, the Défenseur des enfants (Defender of Children), the Haute autorité de lutte contre les discriminations et pour l’égalité (Halde) (the High Authority against Discrimination and for Equality) and the Commission nationale de Déontologie de la Sécurité (CNDS).
Website of the Fund for Family Allowances including presenting its publications on social and family policy.
