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Reducing inequality and poverty in Portugal

Portugal has one of the most unequal income distributions in Europe and poverty levels are high. The economic crisis has halted a long-term gradual decline in both inequality and poverty and the number of poor households is rising, with children and youths being particularly affected. Unemployment is one of the principal reasons why household incomes declined.




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Further reforms needed to tackle growing risk of pensioner poverty

Recent reforms have made pension systems more financially sustainable and pensioners have higher living standards than ever before. But future generations are likely to find their pension entitlements much less generous than today’s and many may face a serious risk of pensioner poverty, according to a new OECD report.




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Global trade in fake goods worth nearly half a trillion dollars a year - OECD & EUIPO

Imports of counterfeit and pirated goods are worth nearly half a trillion dollars a year, or around 2.5% of global imports, with US, Italian and French brands the hardest hit and many of the proceeds going to organised crime, according to a new report by the OECD and the EU’s Intellectual Property Office.




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Third Expert Dialogue on Regulatory Policy in Latin America

Discussion of progress to enhance regulatory quality and promote inclusive economic growth in the Latin American region.




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The Governance Report 2016: Governance of Infrastructure

While infrastructure investment remains a key focus of international efforts to jump start growth in OECD countries and trigger sustainable economic development elsewhere, it presents a range of challenges for policy makers. This report finds that in many cases, it is governance problems rather than financing, that are responsible for sub-optimal outcomes.




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Sport, corruption and responsible business conduct

Significant corruption, labour, human rights and environmental risks are associated with the organisation of large sporting events. The OECD has 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.




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Global growth warning: weak trade, financial distortions

The global economy remains in a low-growth trap. In our latest Interim Economic Outlook global GDP growth is set to remain flat around 3% in 2016 and improve modestly to 3.2% in 2017.




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OECD and European Commission launch project to support Greece’s Anti-Corruption Action Plan

The OECD and the Greek Government, with the support of the European Commission, today launched a collaboration project to strengthen Greece’s action plan to fight corruption.




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Cities will become inequality traps without better housing, transport policies

Governments should rethink city housing, transport and other urban systems to ensure that fast-growing cities do not become inequality traps, according to a new OECD report showing that a majority of cities have higher levels of inequality than the national average.




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OECD study signals the importance of collective efforts by international organisations to improve global standard setting

The role of international organisations (IOs) is critical in the development of rules and standards that can help advance the well-being of citizens in an increasingly globalised world.




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4th expert dialogue of the Latin American Network of Good Regulatory Practices

OECD promotes the exchange of experiences and good practices for the improvement of regulation among Latin American countries




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Public-Private Partnerships Reference Guide - Version 3

The third version of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Reference Guide provides the most relevant examples, references and resources to help readers inform themselves on key PPP topics.




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Participatory democracy: Portugal’s new frontier

Democracy is a living organism; it is made by and for the people. And encouraging more people to participate surely strengthens democracy.




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Gender Budgeting: Experts Meeting 2017

This Experts Meeting took place in Reykjavik, Iceland on 18-19 May 2017. Delegates from OECD countries shared practical experiences – successes and challenges – in implementing Gender Budgeting.




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Making income and property taxes more growth-friendly and redistributive in India

Tax reforms are crucial to promoting inclusive growth in India.




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Portugal: Digital Transformation of the Public Sector - OECD E-Leaders meeting

The 2017 edition of the OECD E-Leaders meeting will discuss how governments can best adapt to the growing role of advanced technologies in service delivery. Delegates will discuss the implications of the digital transformation in governments, including the skills base, the data infrastructure and approaches to the commissioning of ICT goods and services.




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A new agenda for the future - 2011 Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

The 2011 annual report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises focuses on adhering countries' committment to new, stronger standards of corporate behaviour in the updated OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.




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Related Party Transactions and Minority Shareholder Rights

This publication reviews provisions covering related party transactions and the protection of minority shareholder rights in 31 countries. It includes in-depth reviews of Belgium, France, Italy, Israel and India.




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OECD calls for reform of governance of state-owned firms in the Middle East and North Africa

Middle Eastern and North African countries should reform the governance of their state-owned enterprises to bring about greater public accountability and improve their efficiency, according to a new OECD report.




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2012 Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

The 2012 annual report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises provides an account of the actions taken by the adhering governments over the 12 months to June 2012 to enhance the contribution of the Guidelines to the improved functioning of the global economy and focuses on how NCPs are working to improve their mediation skills.




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Making stock markets work to support economic growth

This study provides critical observations on the state of key global equity markets as recent developments have put into question their efficiency and effectiveness in facilitating capital formation. It covers the top 26 initial public offering (IPO) producing nations, with a particular focus on stock markets in the United States.




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State-Owned Enterprises in the Middle East and North Africa: Engines of Development and Competitiveness?

SOEs are an important feature of the economic landscape in the MENA region. This report examines their contribution to industrial development, diversification, poverty elimination and the provision of goods and services. It assesses ownership and governance practices and makes recommendations to policymakers, managers and boards.




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2013 Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

The 2013 Annual Report describes the activities undertaken to promote the observance of the Guidelines during the implementation cycle of June 2012-June 2013. This includes the launch of the Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC), the establishment of a Working Party on RBC, and the elaboration of a robust multi-stakeholder proactive agenda to promote the observance of the principles and standards found in the Guidelines.




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Communiqué by participants at the 7th ICGLR-OECD-UN Group of Experts Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

Participants at the forum adopted a communiqué calling for companies to confront challenges they encounter openly and transparently by publicly reporting on due diligence in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas




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Líneas directrices de la OCDE para empresas multinacionales - La importancia de una conducta responsable por parte de las empresas

Este folleto contiene información esencial sobre las Líneas Directrices de la OCDE para empresas multinacionales, que en la actualidad constituyen las recomendaciones más exhaustivas aprobadas por los gobiernos sobre la conducta responsable de las empresas.




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Improving Corporate Governance in India - Related Party Transactions and Minority Shareholder Protection

This book presents the findings of an OECD policy dialogue with Indian stakeholders on policies to improve the monitoring and prevention of abusive related party transactions in India.




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The size and sectoral distribution of SOEs in OECD and partner countries

This report analyses a dataset detailing the size of national state-owned enterprise (SOE) sectors (by number, value and employment) and their composition by sector and corporate forms for 34 countries.




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Corporate Governance Enforcement in the Middle East and North Africa: Evidence and Priorities

This paper examines key developments in public and private corporate governance enforcement in the Middle East and North Africa region, highlighting the growing level of public enforcement as expertise within the securities regulators grows and providing policy recommendations on specific aspects of governance frameworks.




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Guide on Related Party Transactions in the MENA Region

This joint OECD-UASA publication contains the results of a survey on the regulatory treatment of related part transactions (RPTs) in the Middle East and North Africa region. It concludes with recommendations to policymakers designed to ensure adequate oversight of RPTs in order to promote market integrity in the region.




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The Dark Horse, The Paper Tiger and Chicken Little: Lessons from the OECD Foreign Bribery Report

One of the more startling findings in the OECD Foreign Bribery Report, is that some level of corporate management was involved in over 50% of the cases sanctioned. This paper by Leah Ambler, published in the Journal of Business Compliance (01/2015), examines what went wrong and why from a corporate governance and compliance perspective.




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Responsible gold also means supporting livelihoods of artisanal miners

Today the discourse on “conflict minerals” has changed. It’s not just about conflict-free, it's about promoting responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict areas, despite the challenges. This blog discusses the urgent need to create responsible supply chains of artisanal gold, and support the livelihoods of miners in the informal gold industry, and how OECD guidance can help companies do this.




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OECD Ministers reinforce importance of investment for strong, green and inclusive growth

The OECD’s Annual Meeting at Ministerial Level reinforced member governments’ support across a broad range of key OECD work.




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Promoting inclusive business through responsible business. Part 1 – Outsource production not responsibility

The private sector plays an important role in economic development. However to be beneficial to local populations, business must act responsibly. Part 1 of this blog discusses how business can do this, as laid out in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and make a positive contribution to economic, environmental and social progress with a view to achieving sustainable development.




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Promoting inclusive business through responsible business. Part 2 – Shared value and community-based development

The private sector plays an important role in economic development. However to be beneficial to local populations, business must act responsibly. Part 2 of this blog focuses on how community engagement can help business achieve this, in harmony with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and reinforce the link between responsible business and inclusive growth.




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Climate change disclosure in G20 countries: Stocktaking of corporate reporting schemes

This report on climate change disclosure in G20 countries takes stock of mandatory climate change reporting schemes in G20 countries and identifies commonalities and divergences between the various schemes.




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Organising sporting events: Preventing corruption and promoting responsible business conduct

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.




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OECD Report to G7 Leaders on Responsible Business Conduct

This note describes work undertaken by the OECD to support the implementation of the 2015 G7 Leaders’ Declaration in the area of responsible business conduct. Four areas of action are covered: outreach on responsible business conduct (RBC) standards to other countries; development of guidance for supply chain due diligence; monitoring of multi-stakeholder initiatives; and strengthening National Contact Points.




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Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises 2015

This report covers the activities undertaken to promote the effective implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises by governments and National Contact Points from July 2014 to December 2015.




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Supporting responsible business conduct and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in Ukraine

Responsible business conduct (RBC) is recognised as an important part of the investment climate and is increasingly integrated within public policies aimed at attracting better investment and enhancing sustainable development.




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Liability of Legal Persons for Foreign Bribery: A Stocktaking Report

This stocktaking report first presents a chronology of how systems for the liability of legal persons have evolved among the 41 Parties to the Anti-Bribery Convention. It then presents a “mapping” of the features of these systems for the 41 Parties.




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Statement of OECD Secretary-General on the death of two members of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo

“I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic deaths of Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan, members of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On behalf of my Organisation, I wish to convey our condolences to their families and colleagues from the UN and beyond, who had the pleasure of working with them."




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Sport, corruption and responsible business conduct

Significant corruption, labour, human rights and environmental risks are associated with the organisation of large sporting events. The OECD has 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.




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China and the OECD partner to promote responsible business in global textile and apparel supply chains

30/01/2018 - The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and the OECD today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out their commitment to intensify co-operation to promote responsible business in global textile and apparel supply chains.




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Countries commit to step up efforts to drive more responsible business conduct through new OECD instrument

Ministers from OECD and developing economies have committed to step up their efforts to promote responsible business conduct by companies in order to drive more inclusive and sustainable economic growth.




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Annual reports on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

The annual reports on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises provide an account of the actions the adhering governments have taken over the previous 12 months to enhance the contribution of the guidelines to the improved functioning of the global economy.




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Multi-stakeholder sports integrity taskforces established

The International Partnership against Corruption in Sport (IPACS), a recently established multi-stakeholder platform, agreed to set up three taskforces to help tackle corruption in sport at its meeting at the OECD in Paris on 14 to 15 December 2017.




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Corporate Governance in the Middle East and North Africa

This regional network for policy dialogue on corporate governance provides a platform for discussing corporate governance priorities in the Middle East North Africa region, sharing best practices and evaluating their implementation.




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Reservations Agent Required In Portugal Under TRC

Company: Continental Immigration Consultancy Services Private Limited
Experience: 1 to 3
location: Other International
Ref: 24828114
Summary: Why Portugal Temporary Resident Permit? 1) No IELTS Required 2) No Degree Required 3) Low cost of living 4) It is valid for 1 Years. 5) Extendable for another 4 Yrs. 6)After 4 Years....




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Opportunity For Hotel Management / Aviation Graduates -2020 Passout

Company: Nanu India Recruitment Co
Qualification: Bachelor in Hotel Management (B.H.M)
Experience: 0 to 2
Salary: 1.70 to 3.70
location: Delhi, Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Ref: 24826067
Summary: We have Good Opportunity For Hotel Management / Aviation Graduates -2020 Passout.




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Airport Ground Staff Vacancy For Kolkata

Company: Nanu India Recruitment Co
Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
Experience: 0 to 2
Salary: 1.50 to 3.00
location: Kolkata
Ref: 24826023
Summary: We have New opening for Airport Ground Staff Vacancy For Kolkata. Freshers also can apply.