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.

The consultation on appointing authorities and the selection of arbitrators in investor-state dispute settlement paper and comments received are being made available in order to foster informed public and inter-governmental debate.

The OECD Due Diligence Guidance is being used as the basis and benchmark by many industry initiatives created to ensure the responsible sourcing of minerals. This report presents the findings of a pilot alignment assessment of five industry programmes against the recommendations of the OECD Guidance to gauge the coherence, effectiveness and credibility of these initiatives.

This report evaluates the corporate governance framework for the Argentinian state-owned enterprise sector relative to the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises. The report was prepared at the request of Argentina. It is based on discussions involving all OECD countries.

As part of the implementation strategy for the recently adopted OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector, the OECD is conducting a series of surveys that target SMEs operating within the sector.

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

The OECD advises countries on how to meet future demand for health professionals and how to manage the supply of health workers. This report describes recent trends in the international migration of doctors and nurses in OECD countries.

Algeria recorded a trade deficit of 2740 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Algeria averaged 1820.71 USD Million from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34060 USD Million in the second quarter of 2006 and a record low of -2740 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019. The Algerian economy is highly dependent on petroleum and natural gas exports. Hydrocarbons account for over 95% of export earnings. Algeria main exports partners are United States, Italy, Spain, France and Canada. Algeria imports mainly capital goods, foodstuffs and consumer goods. Its main import partners are: France, China, Italy, Spain and Germany. This page provides - Algeria Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

Exports (Fob) - Manufactured Goods (According To Funcex) in Brazil increased to 5378.60 USD Million in February from 4982.40 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports (Fob) - Manufactured Goods (According To F in Brazil averaged 3488.05 USD Million from 1977 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9831 USD Million in October of 2013 and a record low of 253 USD Million in January of 1977. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of - Manufactured Goods (according.

Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Unwrought Alumi in Brazil decreased to 19 USD Million in April from 35.01 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Unwrought Alumi in Brazil averaged 74.56 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 181.03 USD Million in August of 2006 and a record low of 0 USD Million in June of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi Mfc Prds - Unwrought Alumi.

Exports of Manufactured Products in Brazil decreased to 4149 USD Million in April from 5843 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Manufactured Products in Brazil averaged 4478.17 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9830.45 USD Million in October of 2013 and a record low of 1107.14 USD Million in October of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Manufactured Products.

Exports of Mfc Prds - Airplanes, Embraer in Brazil decreased to 0 USD Million in April from 113 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Mfc Prds - Airplanes, Embraer in Brazil averaged 208.38 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 829.72 USD Million in December of 2008 and a record low of 0 USD Million in January of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Airplanes, Embraer.

Exports of Mfc Prds - Fuel Oils in Brazil decreased to 314 USD Million in April from 714.35 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Mfc Prds - Fuel Oils in Brazil averaged 126.29 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 714.35 USD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 0 USD Million in January of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Fuel Oils.

Exports of Mfc Prds - Gasoline in Brazil increased to 2011 USD Million in April from 87.82 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Mfc Prds - Gasoline in Brazil averaged 48.62 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2011 USD Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 0 USD Million in January of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Gasoline.

Exports of Mfc Prds - Refined Sugar Cane in Brazil increased to 73 USD Million in April from 71.32 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Mfc Prds - Refined Sugar Cane in Brazil averaged 110.08 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 515.78 USD Million in July of 2011 and a record low of 0.51 USD Million in July of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfc Prds - Refined Sugar Cane.

Exports of Mfg Prds - Crude Oil in Brazil increased to 100570.60 USD Million in April from 2284.93 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Mfg Prds - Crude Oil in Brazil averaged 1372.44 USD Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 100570.60 USD Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 0 USD Million in August of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Mfg Prds - Crude Oil.

Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Crude Soybean O in Brazil increased to 73 USD Million in April from 72.11 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Crude Soybean O in Brazil averaged 72.11 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 345.95 USD Million in May of 2012 and a record low of 0.53 USD Million in February of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi Mfc Prds - Crude Soybean O.

Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Hides & Skins in Brazil decreased to 70 USD Million in April from 96.83 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Hides & Skins in Brazil averaged 103.83 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 266.13 USD Million in August of 2014 and a record low of 14.44 USD Million in April of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi Mfc Prds - Hides & Skins.

Exports of Semi-manufactured Products in Brazil decreased to 2117 USD Million in April from 2523 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Semi-manufactured Products in Brazil averaged 1439.84 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3935.58 USD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 202.46 USD Million in September of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi-manufactured Products.

Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Chemical Wood P in Brazil decreased to 58 USD Million in April from 563.29 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Chemical Wood P in Brazil averaged 244.52 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 999.90 USD Million in January of 2019 and a record low of 10.90 USD Million in September of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi Mfc Prds - Chemical Wood P.

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Meat & Edible Offal Of Chicken in Brazil decreased to 467 USD Million in April from 501.41 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Meat & Edible Offal in Brazil averaged 269.91 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 685.14 USD Million in July of 2015 and a record low of 8.67 USD Million in November of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Meat & Edible Of.

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Meat Of Bovine Animals in Brazil decreased to 509 USD Million in April from 555.41 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Meat Of Bovine Anima in Brazil averaged 200.77 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 755.75 USD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 1.57 USD Million in October of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Meat of Bovine A.

Exports of Primary Prds - Meat of Swine in Brazil increased to 154 USD Million in April from 143.29 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Primary Prds - Meat of Swine in Brazil averaged 59.69 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 183.05 USD Million in October of 2014 and a record low of 0.78 USD Million in November of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Meat of Swine.

Exports of Primary Prds - Unroasted Coffee in Brazil decreased to 366 USD Million in April from 409.65 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Primary Prds - Unroasted Coffee in Brazil averaged 216.47 USD Million from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 826.05 USD Million in October of 2011 and a record low of 11.51 USD Million in October of 1977. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Unroasted Coffee.

Exports of Primary Products in Brazil increased to 12047 USD Million in April from 10872 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Primary Products in Brazil averaged 4158.90 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12767.70 USD Million in August of 2011 and a record low of 408.94 USD Million in February of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Products.

Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Raw Sugar Cane in Brazil increased to 402 USD Million in April from 369.64 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports of Semi Mfc Prds - Raw Sugar Cane in Brazil averaged 204.73 USD Million from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1575.25 USD Million in October of 2012 and a record low of 0 USD Million in May of 1976. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Semi Mfc Prds - Raw Sugar Cane.

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.

Bulgaria recorded a trade deficit of 421.40 BGN Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Bulgaria averaged -666.92 BGN Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 98.50 BGN Million in July of 2017 and a record low of -2106.20 BGN Million in October of 2008. Bulgaria exports mostly fuels, manufactured goods (clothing, footwear), machinery and transport equipment and chemicals. Bulgaria's main exports partners are Germany,Turkey, Italy, Greece and Romania. Bulgaria imports fuels, machinery and transport equipment, metals, raw materials. Bulgaria's main imports partners are Russia, Germany, Romania and Italy. This page provides - Bulgaria Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of Coke, Refined Petroleum in Germany decreased to 1054938 EUR THO in February from 1070574 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Coke, Refined Petroleum in Germany averaged 983376.94 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2012245 EUR THO in July of 2008 and a record low of 299836 EUR THO in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Coke, Refined Petroleum.

Exports of Pulp, Paper & Paper Products in Germany decreased to 1603631 EUR THO in February from 1617908 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Pulp, Paper & Paper Products in Germany averaged 1470095.23 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1819091 EUR THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 1002490 EUR THO in January of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Pulp, Paper & Paper Products.

Exports of Wood Excl Furniture in Germany increased to 609307 EUR THO in February from 583795 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Wood Excl Furniture in Germany averaged 493185.09 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 698418 EUR THO in June of 2018 and a record low of 250082 EUR THO in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Wood Excl Furniture.

Exports of Wearing Apparel in Germany decreased to 1707822 EUR THO in February from 1911655 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Wearing Apparel in Germany averaged 1040179.84 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2116911 EUR THO in September of 2019 and a record low of 391696 EUR THO in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Wearing Apparel.

Exports of Rubber & Plastic Products in Germany increased to 3820840 EUR THO in February from 3805163 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Rubber & Plastic Products in Germany averaged 2812804.01 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4267874 EUR THO in March of 2017 and a record low of 1367424 EUR THO in January of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Rubber & Plastic Products.

Exports of Textiles in Germany increased to 969256 EUR THO in February from 934706 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Textiles in Germany averaged 923568.71 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1200982 EUR THO in October of 2000 and a record low of 572656 EUR THO in August of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Textiles.

Exports of Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas in Germany increased to 948629 EUR THO in February from 864221 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas in Germany averaged 476239.17 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1296849 EUR THO in March of 2019 and a record low of 46255 EUR THO in May of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas.

Exports of Fabricated Metal Products in Germany increased to 3573593 EUR THO in February from 3518242 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Fabricated Metal Products in Germany averaged 2734169.38 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4141247 EUR THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 1315775 EUR THO in January of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Fabricated Metal Products.

Exports of Agricultural Products in Germany increased to 794306 EUR THO in February from 711773 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Agricultural Products in Germany averaged 607282.79 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1078986 EUR THO in March of 2015 and a record low of 309851 EUR THO in April of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Exports of Agricultural Products.

Imports of Coke, Refined Petroleum in Germany decreased to 1530383 EUR THO in February from 1826492 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports of Coke, Refined Petroleum in Germany averaged 1622274.97 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2902669 EUR THO in April of 2013 and a record low of 543399 EUR THO in September of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports of Coke, Refined Petroleum.

Imports of Agricultural Products in Germany increased to 2421805 EUR THO in February from 2362792 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports of Agricultural Products in Germany averaged 1902713.21 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2906557 EUR THO in May of 2017 and a record low of 1104720 EUR THO in December of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports of Agricultural Products.

Imports of Fabricated Metal Products in Germany decreased to 2340783 EUR THO in February from 2377340 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports of Fabricated Metal Products in Germany averaged 1734036.38 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2797821 EUR THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 923584 EUR THO in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports of Fabricated Metal Products.

Imports of Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas in Germany decreased to 4926835 EUR THO in February from 5507436 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports of Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas in Germany averaged 5012536.33 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9632430 EUR THO in October of 2012 and a record low of 2005972 EUR THO in August of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports of Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas.

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.

Gabon recorded a trade surplus of 2018.60 CFA Billion in 2018. Balance of Trade in Gabon averaged 1975.78 CFA Billion from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3233.90 CFA Billion in 2013 and a record low of 439.16 CFA Billion in 1998. In recent years, Gabon has been recording trade surpluses due to petroleum exports. With virtually no manufacturing industry, Gabon is dependent on imports of consumer goods and capital equipment. Gabon’s main trading partners are: China, United States and European Union. This page provides - Gabon Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Republic Of The Congo increased to 1023.60 XOF Billion in July from 1019.50 XOF Billion in June of 2014. Loans To Private Sector in Republic Of The Congo averaged 363.06 XOF Billion from 2005 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 1023.60 XOF Billion in July of 2014 and a record low of 77.20 XOF Billion in November of 2005. Loans To Private Sector in Republic Of The Congo is reported by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). This page provides - Republic Of The Congo Loans To Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in Czech Republic increased to 323281 CZK Million in 2017 from 308944 CZK Million in 2016. Corporate Profits in Czech Republic averaged 197864.92 CZK Million from 1997 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 328392 CZK Million in 2015 and a record low of -2717.06 CZK Million in 1997. This page provides - Czech Republic Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in Denmark increased to 282297 DKK Million in 2017 from 269838 DKK Million in 2016. Corporate Profits in Denmark averaged 169636.07 DKK Million from 1995 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 282297 DKK Million in 2017 and a record low of 45386 DKK Million in 1996. In Denmark, Corporate Profits represents the level of profit or loss in the business accounts sector covering construction and retail trade from 1994 at enterprise level (i.e. for legal units, such as corporations and sole traders) and at establishment (workplace) level from 1995. Manufacturing Industries were then included in the coverage from 1995, wholesale trade from 1998, and the remaining part of the service industries from 1999. This page provides - Denmark Corporate Profits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Corporate Profits in the United Kingdom decreased to 113724 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 114104 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Corporate Profits in the United Kingdom averaged 36869.28 GBP Million from 1955 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 115312 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1024 GBP Million in the first quarter of 1955. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Corporate Profits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.