The OECD Working Group on Bribery is leading global efforts to fight bribery of foreign public officials in international trade and investment. The fight against foreign bribery is a core shared value that unites all 43 Parties to the Anti-Bribery Convention. This brochure provides a snapshot of 18 years of implementation and enforcement of the Anti-Bribery Convention.

On the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, this roundtable focused on the impact of the Convention 20 years on, the impact of the Convention on major emerging economies not yet party to the Convention, and the detection of foreign bribery.

This consultation with the private sector and civil society will focus on topics suggested by the stakeholders themselves as well as the WGB's new cross-country project on settlement arrangements.

This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in Lithuania.

In 2018, the OECD Working Group on Bribery launched its fourth phase of monitoring of Chile, Korea and Mexico's implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. To assist this evaluation process, the OECD calls for interested parties to provide written submissions on the evaluated countries.

This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in Russia.

Though overall medical care is improving, efforts to prevent and better manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma would improve results and lower costs, according to the OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance.

Ireland continues to make substantive headway in improving health outcomes, but more can be done in reducing risk-factors for major diseases and improving value-for-money in health spending, according to a new OECD report.

Strengthening primary health care and prevention programmes would help stem the growing tide of diabetes and other chronic health conditions in the Czech Republic, according to a new OECD report.

The High-Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth, chaired by H.E. François Hollande and H.E. Jacob Zuma, today delivered its final report and recommendations to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Selected findings for Australia from the report "Preventing Ageing Unequally"

Selected findings for Japan from the report "Preventing Ageing Unequally"

Addis Ababa - Part of the 3rd International Conference on Financing for Development, this event explored strategies to leverage Africa’s pension funds and other sources of private financing to develop Africa’s infrastructure. Ways to improve the investment climate in Africa using the recently updated Policy Framework for Investment were also be addressed.

This collection compiles the contributions of senior policy experts, academics, and economic practitioners on developments in the financial integration and financial regulation of cross-border capital flows since the 2008 global financial crisis at the OECD High-Level Seminar “Open and Orderly Capital Movements” held in October 2016.

25 February 2019 - Corporate bond markets have become an increasingly important source of financing for non-financial companies since the global financial crisis. The total outstanding debt in the form of corporate bonds reached USD 13 trillion as of end-2018. In real terms, this is twice as much as in 2008. This paper documents a number of associated risks and vulnerabilities.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Nepal increased by 377968 NPR Million in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Nepal averaged 104909.16 NPR Million from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 377968 NPR Million in 2018 and a record low of -54 NPR Million in 2001. This page provides - Nepal Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The OECD Working Group on Bribery has serious concerns regarding Belgium’s limited efforts to comply with the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.

OECD events at the Internet Governance Forum 2012 (Baku, Azerbaijan)

Mexico regularly faces a wide range of natural hazards, including earthquakes, tropical storms and floods. Over the years, the National Civil Protection System has improved its institutional and operational preparedness to manage these disruptive events. But more can be done to avoid future losses and at the same time support sustainable economic development.

Through measurement, reviews, the identification of good practices and policy dialogue, the OECD seeks to better understand, track and help to improve access to justice.

This article by Roel Nieuwenkamp talks about the trend of hardening of soft law in the domain of responsible business conduct. It argues that legislative proposals related to existing international instruments should not seek to reinvent the wheel, but to reinforce it. Existing instruments that are widely recognised and proven to be effective and reasonable should represent a foundation for their legally-binding counterparts.

This brochure looks at the corruption, labour, human rights and environmental risks associated with the organisation of large sporting events. It describes how OECD instruments and expertise in implementation of complex projects can help host governments, event organisers and their business partners ensure that the world of sport remains associated with the traditional values of excellence and fair play.

Corruption undermines economic and social progress and steals the future of young generations. Parties to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention are required to criminalise bribery of foreign public officials but does this make a difference on the ground? This paper estimates a dynamic foreign direct investment (FDI) gravity model to explore the impact of corruption in general and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in particular.

9 November 2017, New York With the FCPA’s enactment 40 years ago and 20 years after the adoption of the OECD - Anti-Bribery Convention, the global fight against corruption has changed forever. This conference examined the major impact of these ground-breaking instruments on corporate behaviour and law enforcement priorities.

On the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, this roundtable focused on the impact of the Convention 20 years on, the impact of the Convention on major emerging economies not yet party to the Convention, and the detection of foreign bribery.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Algeria increased by 1341400 DZD Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Algeria averaged 686003.41 DZD Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1532737.40 DZD Million in 2013 and a record low of 5194.30 DZD Million in 1996. In Algeria, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Algeria Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Qatar increased by 271.02 QAR Billion in 2017. Changes in Inventories in Qatar averaged 951.45 QAR Billion from 1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 4355 QAR Billion in 2008 and a record low of -544 QAR Billion in 1983. In Qatar, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Qatar Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Macedonia increased by 79359.30 MKD Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Macedonia averaged 27766.99 MKD Million from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 79359.30 MKD Million in 2018 and a record low of 7337 MKD Million in 2003. In Macedonia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Macedonia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Mozambique increased by 137898 MZN Million in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Mozambique averaged 40540.68 MZN Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 137898 MZN Million in 2018 and a record low of -3739.60 MZN Million in 2003. This page provides - Mozambique Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Tunisia decreased by 775.30 TND Million in 2016. Changes in Inventories in Tunisia averaged 311.52 TND Million from 1990 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 2225.80 TND Million in 2014 and a record low of -775.30 TND Million in 2016. In Tunisia, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Tunisia Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in South Sudan increased by 7.90 Million SSP in 2016. Changes In Inventories in South Sudan averaged 13.60 Million SSP from 2008 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 58 Million SSP in 2014 and a record low of 5.60 Million SSP in 2011. This page provides - South Sudan Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in the United Arab Emirates increased by 60170.53 AED Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in the United Arab Emirates averaged 32100 AED Million from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 98011.42 AED Million in 2015 and a record low of 7139.72 AED Million in 2003. In the United Arab Emirates, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Tanzania decreased by 2897000 TZS Million in 2017. Changes In Inventories in Tanzania averaged -56410.23 TZS Million from 2003 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2901000 TZS Million in 2014 and a record low of -2897000 TZS Million in 2017. This page provides - Tanzania Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Oman decreased by 25.60 OMR Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Oman averaged 35.56 OMR Million from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1372.20 OMR Million in 2008 and a record low of -1886.20 OMR Million in 2014. In Oman, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Oman Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The value of loans in Oman increased 1.35 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Loan Growth in Oman averaged 13.77 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 55.17 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of 1.35 percent in February of 2020. This page provides - Oman Loan Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Albania increased by 128787 ALL Million in 2016. Changes in Inventories in Albania averaged 15791.29 ALL Million from 1996 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 192706.26 ALL Million in 2015 and a record low of -38881.50 ALL Million in 2003. In Albania, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Albania Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Afghanistan increased by 316982 AFN Million in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Afghanistan averaged 256852.62 AFN Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 535993 AFN Million in 2017 and a record low of -66849.40 AFN Million in 2008. This page provides - Afghanistan Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Pakistan increased by 217127 PKR Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Pakistan averaged 135288.06 PKR Million from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 217127 PKR Million in 2018 and a record low of 51700 PKR Million in 2001. In Pakistan, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Pakistan Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Vietnam increased by 148644 VND Billion in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Vietnam averaged 46961.61 VND Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 148644 VND Billion in 2018 and a record low of 530 VND Billion in 1990. In Vietnam, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Vietnam Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Austria increased by 1083.50 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Changes In Inventories in Austria averaged 320.95 EUR Million from 1988 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1363.60 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -595.60 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2009. In Austria, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Austria Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Kosovo increased by 1966.90 EUR Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Kosovo averaged 1521.94 EUR Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1966.90 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 1123.70 EUR Million in 2008. In Kosovo, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Kosovo Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Venezuela decreased by 543 VEF Million in the first quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Venezuela averaged 569.89 VEF Million from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2399 VEF Million in the third quarter of 2012 and a record low of -1404 VEF Million in the fourth quarter of 2017. In Venezuela, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Venezuela Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Morocco increased by 56051 MAD Million in 2018. Changes in Inventories in Morocco averaged 7002.49 MAD Million from 1952 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 56051 MAD Million in 2018 and a record low of -1990 MAD Million in 1995. In Morocco, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Morocco Changes in Inventories - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Palestine increased by 33.50 USD million in the second quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in Palestine averaged -28.04 USD million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36.90 USD million in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of -89.30 USD million in the third quarter of 2014. This page provides - Palestine Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Cyprus decreased by 23.60 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2018. Changes in Inventories in Cyprus averaged -1.65 EUR Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 164.90 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2014 and a record low of -214.40 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2013. In Cyprus, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Cyprus Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Uganda increased by 724.40 UGX billion in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Uganda averaged 510.71 UGX billion from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 724.40 UGX billion in 2018 and a record low of 365.40 UGX billion in 2010. This page provides - Uganda Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Burkina Faso increased by 7 XOF Billion in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Burkina Faso averaged 13.06 XOF Billion from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 46.80 XOF Billion in 1997 and a record low of -31 XOF Billion in 2016. This page provides - Burkina Faso Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Malawi increased by 7516.70 MWK Million in 2018. Changes In Inventories in Malawi averaged -10671.27 MWK Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 40314.19 MWK Million in 2008 and a record low of -65676.27 MWK Million in 2006. This page provides - Malawi Changes In Inventories- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Egypt increased by 7 EGP Billion in the fourth quarter of 2016. Changes in Inventories in Egypt averaged 1.89 EGP Billion from 2006 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 7 EGP Billion in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 0 EGP Billion in the third quarter of 2006. In Egypt, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Egypt Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Jordan increased by 193.70 JOD Million in 2009. Changes in Inventories in Jordan averaged 87.91 JOD Million from 1976 until 2009, reaching an all time high of 337.80 JOD Million in 2007 and a record low of -106.40 JOD Million in 1999. In Jordan, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Jordan Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.