rt Reducing inequality and poverty in Portugal By dx.doi.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:25:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Further reforms needed to tackle growing risk of pensioner poverty By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 11:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Global trade in fake goods worth nearly half a trillion dollars a year - OECD & EUIPO By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Third Expert Dialogue on Regulatory Policy in Latin America By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Discussion of progress to enhance regulatory quality and promote inclusive economic growth in the Latin American region. Full Article
rt The Governance Report 2016: Governance of Infrastructure By www.governancereport.org Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2016 11:06:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Sport, corruption and responsible business conduct By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 22:35:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Global growth warning: weak trade, financial distortions By oecdecoscope.wordpress.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2016 13:40:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt OECD and European Commission launch project to support Greece’s Anti-Corruption Action Plan By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Cities will become inequality traps without better housing, transport policies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt OECD study signals the importance of collective efforts by international organisations to improve global standard setting By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:29:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt 4th expert dialogue of the Latin American Network of Good Regulatory Practices By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT OECD promotes the exchange of experiences and good practices for the improvement of regulation among Latin American countries Full Article
rt Public-Private Partnerships Reference Guide - Version 3 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:22:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Participatory democracy: Portugal’s new frontier By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2017 10:59:00 GMT Democracy is a living organism; it is made by and for the people. And encouraging more people to participate surely strengthens democracy. Full Article
rt Gender Budgeting: Experts Meeting 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 18 May 2017 15:04:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Making income and property taxes more growth-friendly and redistributive in India By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2017 09:00:00 GMT Tax reforms are crucial to promoting inclusive growth in India. Full Article
rt Portugal: Digital Transformation of the Public Sector - OECD E-Leaders meeting By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt A new agenda for the future - 2011 Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Related Party Transactions and Minority Shareholder Rights By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt OECD calls for reform of governance of state-owned firms in the Middle East and North Africa By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt 2012 Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Making stock markets work to support economic growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:03:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt State-Owned Enterprises in the Middle East and North Africa: Engines of Development and Competitiveness? By dx.doi.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:52:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt 2013 Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Communiqué by participants at the 7th ICGLR-OECD-UN Group of Experts Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:27:00 GMT 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 Full Article
rt Líneas directrices de la OCDE para empresas multinacionales - La importancia de una conducta responsable por parte de las empresas By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:26:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Improving Corporate Governance in India - Related Party Transactions and Minority Shareholder Protection By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:41:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt The size and sectoral distribution of SOEs in OECD and partner countries By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 11:55:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Corporate Governance Enforcement in the Middle East and North Africa: Evidence and Priorities By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:30:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Guide on Related Party Transactions in the MENA Region By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:09:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt The Dark Horse, The Paper Tiger and Chicken Little: Lessons from the OECD Foreign Bribery Report By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:24:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Responsible gold also means supporting livelihoods of artisanal miners By wp.me Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:47:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt OECD Ministers reinforce importance of investment for strong, green and inclusive growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 13:24:00 GMT The OECD’s Annual Meeting at Ministerial Level reinforced member governments’ support across a broad range of key OECD work. Full Article
rt Promoting inclusive business through responsible business. Part 1 – Outsource production not responsibility By wp.me Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 14:55:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Promoting inclusive business through responsible business. Part 2 – Shared value and community-based development By wp.me Published On :: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 14:55:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Climate change disclosure in G20 countries: Stocktaking of corporate reporting schemes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:46:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Organising sporting events: Preventing corruption and promoting responsible business conduct By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2016 08:13:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt OECD Report to G7 Leaders on Responsible Business Conduct By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises 2015 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:42:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Supporting responsible business conduct and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in Ukraine By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:49:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Liability of Legal Persons for Foreign Bribery: A Stocktaking Report By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:49:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Statement of OECD Secretary-General on the death of two members of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2017 17:04:00 GMT “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." Full Article
rt Sport, corruption and responsible business conduct By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:09:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt China and the OECD partner to promote responsible business in global textile and apparel supply chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:23:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Countries commit to step up efforts to drive more responsible business conduct through new OECD instrument By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 10:02:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Annual reports on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:50:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Multi-stakeholder sports integrity taskforces established By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 12:39:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Corporate Governance in the Middle East and North Africa By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Jul 2018 14:53:00 GMT 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. Full Article
rt Reservations Agent Required In Portugal Under TRC By jobs.monsterindia.com Published On :: 2020-05-09 11:09:45 Company: Continental Immigration Consultancy Services Private LimitedExperience: 1 to 3location: Other InternationalRef: 24828114Summary: 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.... Full Article
rt Opportunity For Hotel Management / Aviation Graduates -2020 Passout By jobs.monsterindia.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 14:18:27 Company: Nanu India Recruitment CoQualification: Bachelor in Hotel Management (B.H.M)Experience: 0 to 2Salary: 1.70 to 3.70location: Delhi, Hyderabad / SecunderabadRef: 24826067Summary: We have Good Opportunity For Hotel Management / Aviation Graduates -2020 Passout. Full Article
rt Airport Ground Staff Vacancy For Kolkata By jobs.monsterindia.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 13:52:04 Company: Nanu India Recruitment CoQualification: Bachelor of Arts (B.A)Experience: 0 to 2Salary: 1.50 to 3.00location: KolkataRef: 24826023Summary: We have New opening for Airport Ground Staff Vacancy For Kolkata. Freshers also can apply. Full Article