8 March 2018, Paris - On the occasion of International Woman's Day, senior decision-makers from the public and corporate worlds, experts, academics and stakeholders considered different policy approaches and implementation tools on how to close gender gaps in the private sector.

This report builds on national reviews of seven countries in Southeast Asia. It looks at common challenges across the region and at the interplay between regional initiatives and national reforms.

Drawing inspiration from 'Fearless Girl', the diminutive and plucky bronze statue that’s been staring down the 3-ton ‘Charging Bull’ on Wall Street for the past year, OECD’s Mathilde Mesnard and Bill Below highlight the importance of gender diversity in corporate leadership.

This report provides an overview of national practices to professionalise boards of directors by examining relevant legislation, policies and practices applicable to state-owned enterprises in a sample of OECD countries and developing and emerging economies.

This report provides an overview of national approaches to risk management in the state-owned enterprise (SOE) sector in seven Asian economies (Bhutan, India, Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam). It examines risk management requirements and practices at both the level of the state and at the level of individual enterprises.

In conflict or high-risk areas, the exploitation of natural mineral resources companies involved in mining and trade in minerals have the potential to generate income, growth and prosperity, but may also be at risk of directly or indirectly fuelling armed conflict, gross violations of human rights, and impeding economic and social development.

This annual, multi-stakeholder forum provides the opportunity to review and discuss compliance and implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism and other initiatives to enable responsible mineral supply chains.

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.

The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises recommend that enterprises conduct due diligence in order to identify, prevent or mitigate and account for how actual and potential adverse impacts are addressed. This Due Diligence Guidance provides practical support to enterprises by providing plain language explanations of due diligence recommendations and associated provisions.

20-21 June 2018, Paris: The Global Forum is the first multi-stakeholder platform for integrating corporate responsibility questions into the global economic agenda. Governments, business, trade unions and civil society will come together to provide insights and exchange views on how to do well while doing no harm in an effort to contribute to sustainable development and enduring social progress.

On the occasion of the release of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance on Responsible Business Conduct, the OECD’s Tyler Gillard looks at how governments can encourage international standards of responsible business conduct in business activities and supply chains.

Latest statistics for global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows and international mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Analysis, trends and forecasts from the OECD using FDI statistics collected in accordance with latest international guidelines.

The OECD works with Asian economies and regional partners to raise awareness and promote corporate governance and capital market development in the region.

Artificial intelligence could become very real in the world of business. But funding needs to be corrected first for medium-sized firms, where millions of jobs are at stake.

Healthcare budgets and facilities face an uphill battle against anti-microbial resistance. Can policymakers find a way through? A discussion at the OECD Forum 2019 spelt out some major risks if they don’t.

Algeria is ranked 157 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Algeria remained unchanged at 157 in 2019 from 157 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Algeria averaged 151.58 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 166 in 2017 and a record low of 134 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Algeria.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Algeria increased to 164.50 points in March from 164.40 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Algeria averaged 146.94 points from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 164.50 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 130 points in December of 2009. This page provides - Algeria Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

CPI Housing Utilities in Brazil decreased to 9125.92 points in April from 9135.05 points in March of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Brazil averaged 3891.63 points from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9206.17 points in November of 2019 and a record low of 0 points in August of 1989. This page provides - Brazil Cpi Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from Asia in Brazil decreased to 3530 USD Million in April from 4518.96 USD Million in March of 2020. Imports from Asia in Brazil averaged 4639.48 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7324.98 USD Million in January of 2019 and a record low of 2785.69 USD Million in December of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Imports from Asia.

Exports to Asia in Brazil increased to 9693 USD Million in April from 9173.24 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports to Asia in Brazil averaged 3758.21 USD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10325.18 USD Million in July of 2018 and a record low of 325.84 USD Million in February of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports to Asia.

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Oil Cake & Soybean Residues in Brazil increased to 558 USD Million in April from 537.39 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Oil Cake & Soybean R in Brazil averaged 217 USD Million from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 918.20 USD Million in June of 2014 and a record low of 0.77 USD Million in April of 1970. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Oil Cake & Soybe.

Bulgaria is ranked 61 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Bulgaria deteriorated to 61 in 2019 from 59 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Bulgaria averaged 49.92 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 61 in 2019 and a record low of 36 in 2014. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Bulgaria.

CPI Housing Utilities in Bulgaria decreased to 15985.31 points in March from 16001.25 points in February of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Bulgaria averaged 9895.37 points from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16001.25 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 75.63 points in January of 1995. This page provides - Bulgaria Cpi Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Indonesia scored 40 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Indonesia averaged 26.84 Points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 40 Points in 2019 and a record low of 17 Points in 1999. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Indonesia Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Russia scored 28 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Russia averaged 25.35 Points from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 29 Points in 2015 and a record low of 21 Points in 2000. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Russia Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports from Malaysia in Germany decreased to 689071 EUR THO in February from 729076 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Malaysia in Germany averaged 454771.76 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 809600 EUR THO in January of 2019 and a record low of 224741 EUR THO in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Malaysia.

CPI Housing Utilities in Ireland decreased to 111.20 points in March from 111.80 points in February of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Ireland averaged 93.55 points from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 117.80 points in September of 2008 and a record low of 62 points in July of 2003. This page provides - Ireland Cpi Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Ireland decreased to 134.30 points in February from 134.50 points in January of 2020. Housing Index in Ireland averaged 116.76 points from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 163.60 points in April of 2007 and a record low of 73.40 points in March of 2013. In Ireland, the housing index refers to the Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) and it is designed to measure the change in the average level of prices paid for residential properties sold in the country. The RPPI is compiled using data on mortgage drawdowns provided on a monthly basis by 8 of the main Mortgage Lending Institutions under Section 13 of the Housing Act (2002). It is transactions based; meaning that prices are recorded only where a sale occurs. Not all residential property transactions are funded by a mortgage (i.e. They are cash based) and these transactions are excluded from the scope of the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Residential Property Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gabon is ranked 169 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Gabon remained unchanged at 169 in 2019 from 169 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Gabon averaged 161.92 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 169 in 2012 and a record low of 151 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Gabon.

Indonesia is the 85 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Indonesia averaged 99.04 from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 143 in 2007 and a record low of 41 in 1995. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Indonesia Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Maldives increased to 3.66 percent in 2018 from 3.57 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Maldives averaged 6.11 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9.09 percent in 1985 and a record low of 3.57 percent in 2017. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Maldives.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Maldives remained unchanged at 100.10 points in December from 100.10 points in November of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in Maldives averaged 104.23 points from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 115.90 points in September of 2017 and a record low of 94.70 points in May of 2018. This page provides - Maldives Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages High Skilled in Indonesia increased to 5017000 IDR/Month in 2018 from 4768500 IDR/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in Indonesia averaged 4719675 IDR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5017000 IDR/Month in 2018 and a record low of 4473000 IDR/Month in 2015. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Wages High Skilled in Russia increased to 48300 RUB/Month in 2018 from 37600 RUB/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in Russia averaged 38425 RUB/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 48300 RUB/Month in 2018 and a record low of 33300 RUB/Month in 2015. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Afghanistan is ranked 173 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Afghanistan deteriorated to 173 in 2019 from 167 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Afghanistan averaged 171.42 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 183 in 2016 and a record low of 154 in 2010. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Afghanistan.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Afghanistan increased to 108.80 points in January from 107.30 points in December of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in Afghanistan averaged 107.02 points from 2015 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 110.90 points in January of 2018 and a record low of 100.30 points in March of 2016. This page provides - Afghanistan Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Croatia decreased to 100 points in March from 100.40 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Croatia averaged 76.67 points from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 101.10 points in July of 2019 and a record low of 45.20 points in January of 1998. This page provides - Croatia Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Singapore increased to 8101.20 SGD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 8060.30 SGD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Singapore averaged 3950.87 SGD Million from 1975 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8123.10 SGD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 538.40 SGD Million in the first quarter of 1975. Gdp From Transport in Singapore includes Transport and storage. This page provides - Singapore Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in New Zealand increased to 2804 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2763 NZD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in New Zealand averaged 1816.66 NZD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2822 NZD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 941 NZD Million in the second quarter of 1987. This page provides - New Zealand Gdp From Transport, Postal, and Warehousing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Russia decreased to 1439.80 RUB Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1505.20 RUB Billion in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Russia averaged 1021.72 RUB Billion from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1506.90 RUB Billion in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 584.60 RUB Billion in the first quarter of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Russia Gdp From Transport - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Transport in the United States increased to 561.20 USD Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 559 USD Billion in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in the United States averaged 490.86 USD Billion from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 565.40 USD Billion in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 429.60 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2005. This page provides - United States Gdp From Transportation and Warehousing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Argentina is ranked 126 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Argentina deteriorated to 126 in 2019 from 119 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Argentina averaged 117.92 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 126 in 2019 and a record low of 112 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Argentina.

CPI Housing Utilities in Argentina increased to 324.37 points in March from 319.98 points in February of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Argentina averaged 203.98 points from 2016 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 324.37 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 100 points in December of 2016. This page provides - Argentina Cpi Housing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Madagascar increased to 133.40 points in March from 132.30 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Madagascar averaged 234.91 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 487.40 points in December of 2015 and a record low of 97.20 points in January of 2016. This page provides - Madagascar Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

CPI Housing Utilities in Czech Republic increased to 114.10 points in March from 113.90 points in February of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Czech Republic averaged 75.88 points from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 114.10 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 24.80 points in January of 1995. This page provides - Czech Republic Cpi Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Indonesia decreased to 104.82 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 105.33 points in the third quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Indonesia averaged 106.75 points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 122.50 points in the second quarter of 2000 and a record low of 95.12 points in the first quarter of 2006. In Indonesia, the Business Tendency Index (BTI) measures the expectations of entrepreneurs about current business income, production capacity, average working hours and future domestic and foreign orders, selling prices and raw materials. The survey covers a sample of around 2000 managers from large and medium companies from almost all regions of the country and from the main sectors of the economy (Agriculture, Mining and Quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, Gas and Water, Construction, Trade, Hotels, Transportation and Communication, Financial and Services). For each of the variables measured, the proportion of positive, negative and neutral answers is computed, and the final index is reported as a weighted average of those proportions. The BTI above 100 indicates an improving outlook and below 100 a deteriorating outlook. This page provides - Indonesia Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in India increased to 105 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 102.20 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in India averaged 117.38 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 127.50 points in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 96.40 points in the second quarter of 2009. In India, the Business Expectations Index (BEI) is calculated as a weighted (share of GVA of different industry group) net response of nine business indicators. The nine indicators considered are: (1) overall business situation; (2) production; (3) order books; (4) inventory of raw material; (5) inventory of finished goods; (6) profit margins; (7) employment; (8) exports; and (9) capacity utilisation. BEI gives a snapshot of the business outlook in every quarter and takes values between 0 and 200, with 100 being the threshold separating expansion from contraction. The number of total responses varies from quarter to quarter and averaged 1,200 over the last two years. This page provides - India Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Maldives increased to 77 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from -5 points in the third quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Maldives averaged 9.35 points from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 91 points in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of -82 points in the second quarter of 2019. The Quarterly Business Survey is conducted by the MMA with the aim of obtaining a quick assessment of current business trends and expected future economic activity. The respondents of the business survey are senior managers or top management of businesses who has an overall view of the business situation. The questions cover the views of the senior management (for the past quarter and expectation for the next quarter) on the direction of change in various business variables such as sales, output, prices, exports, capacity utilisation and employment which are useful for analysing and predicting economic activity. The qualitative response for these questions takes the form of either increase, decrease or no change. The business survey conducts for the main sector of the economy which is tourism. This page provides - Maldives Business Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in South Africa decreased to 18 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 26 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in South Africa averaged 43.29 points from 1975 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 92 points in the third quarter of 1980 and a record low of 12 points in the fourth quarter of 1977. In South Africa, the BER Business Confidence Index covers 1,400 business people in the building sector, 1,400 in the trade sector and 1,000 in manufacturing. The survey assesses the level of optimism that senior executives in the companies have about current and expected developments regarding sales, orders, employment, inventories and selling prices. The index varies on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 indicates an extreme lack of confidence, 50 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page provides - South Africa Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Gambia increased to 72 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 68 points in the third quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Gambia averaged 51 points from 2017 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 72 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 7 points in the third quarter of 2017. This page provides - Gambia Business Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.