ea Austria’s enforcement of foreign bribery laws far too weak, but could pick up soon says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT The OECD Working Group on Bribery regrets that Austria has not had a conviction of bribing foreign public officials despite a number of allegations, 13 years after ratifying the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. However, enforcement appears to be picking up, with one case being tried, two more cases soon to be tried, and four ongoing investigations. Full Article
ea New Entrepreneurs and High Performance Enterprises in the Middle East and North Africa By dx.doi.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:26:00 GMT The book assesses the current policy context for young enterprises in the MENA region and outlines policy tools and instruments, both indirect and direct, that governments can implement to support new enterprise development. Full Article
ea Lessons from investment policy reform in Korea By dx.doi.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:45:00 GMT This study documents the liberalisation of the FDI regime in Korea between 1990 and 2010 and examines how and why it came about. The paper focuses on the lessons can we draw from the Korean experience about how to achieve rapid and sustainable reforms. Full Article
ea Leaders endorse new G20/OECD principles on long-term investment financing By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT G20 Leaders today endorsed an OECD-launched initiative to encourage the flow of institutional investment towards longer-term assets, such as infrastructure and renewable energy projects, in order to strengthen the global economy. Full Article
ea New Zealand not immune from foreign bribery, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT New Zealand must significantly increase its efforts to detect, investigate and prosecute foreign bribery. Since joining the Convention over 12 years ago, New Zealand has not prosecuted any cases of foreign bribery and only four allegations have surfaced to date. Outdated perceptions that New Zealand individuals and companies do not bribe may have also undermined detection efforts. Full Article
ea Roundtable on the Impact of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention 15 Years On By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 19:05:00 GMT This roundtable focused on the impact the Anti-Bribery Convention has had on the global anti-bribery agenda since its entry into force in 1999, as well as what should be done to ensure the Convention's continued relevance going forward. Full Article
ea 10th OECD-WTO-UNCTAD report on G20 trade and investment measures By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT This report covers investment measures taken between mid May and mid November 2013 and was prepared in response to the G20 Leaders' request of 2 April 2009 for quarterly public reporting on their adherence to their trade and investment policy commitments. Full Article
ea FDI statistics workshop on measuring globalisation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:08:00 GMT This workshop sought to address whether the data we are using to measure and analyse globalisation is up to the task, and if it isn’t, what could be done. Full Article
ea Southeast Asia Regional Forum By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:14:00 GMT Organised in Bali on 24-25 March 2014, this forum addresses regional competitiveness for sustained growth. Individual sessions will discuss investment policy and promotion; SME policies; public-private partnerships; regulatory reform; and, innovation. These discussions will contribute to the objectives of the 2015 ASEAN Economic Community. Full Article
ea Southeast Asia Investment Policy Perspectives By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:04:00 GMT The Southeast Asian region has the potential to attract significant amounts of international investment in the coming years. To help ASEAN countries address the challenges that arise from an increased openness to investment, this report analyses the region's investment climate and suggests ways to bring about a greater convergence of both policies and outcomes for the countries involved. Full Article
ea Statement of OECD on Japan’s Efforts to Increase Foreign Bribery Enforcement By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:43:00 GMT Due to serious concerns about the extremely low level of enforcement of Japan’s offence of bribing foreign public officials – just three prosecutions since 1999 – the OECD Working Group on Bribery recommended in December 2013 that Japan establish an Action Plan to organise police and prosecution resources to be able to proactively detect, investigate and prosecute cases of foreign bribery by Japanese companies. Full Article
ea 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
ea Statement by the National Contact Points for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises - One Year After Rana Plaza By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:35:00 GMT This statement was adopted by National Contact Points on 25 June 2014 during their 15th Meeting. Full Article
ea Fact finding survey on investment treaty law, sustainable development responsible business conduct By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:06:00 GMT This survey was presented at the Informal ministerial meeting on responsible business conduct held in Paris on 26 June 2014. Full Article
ea Latin America and Caribbean: Conference on infrastructure investment By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 11:16:00 GMT This conference addressed key questions on investment in infrastructure and transport in Latin America and the Caribbean. It brought together policymakers, international experts and other interested stakeholders to discuss concrete policy recommendations to maximise the opportunities and address the challenges in the region. Full Article
ea Self-assessment of South Africa's investment regime in relation to the OECD Codes of Liberalisation and the principle of National Treatment By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 08:43:00 GMT This self-assessment report looks at South Africa's investment regime in the light of the OECD Codes of Liberalisation and the principle of National Treatment. Full Article
ea Anti-corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia meetings: October 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:59:00 GMT 8-10 October 2014, Paris, France: Discussions at this meeting will focus on implementing the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan; monitoring reports for Armenia and Kazakhstan; and, progress reports from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Full Article
ea The growing pains of investment treaties By oe.cd Published On :: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:26:00 GMT OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría blogs about international investment treaties at a time when they are increasingly in the spotlight. Full Article
ea Kazakhstan must sharpen its strategy and raise impact of its anti-corruption measures By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:43:00 GMT Kazakhstan’s new anti-corruption strategy must be better defined, involving key stakeholders, with targeted actions and goals that address the key corruption challenges facing the country, says a new OECD report by the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan (IAP). Full Article
ea 2014 ASEAN-OECD Conference on investment policy in Southeast Asia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:49:00 GMT This conference showcased ASEAN’s regional investment integration achievements and efforts. Practitioners highlighted policy reforms at the national and regional levels and considered practical measures to enhance integration. Ways to successfully attract investment that will strengthen ASEAN supply chains were identified. Full Article
ea Escaping the Stagnation Trap: Policy Options for the Euro Area and Japan By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:00:00 GMT The global economy continues to run at low speed and many countries, particularly in Europe, seem unable to overcome the legacies of the crisis. With high unemployment, high inequality and low trust still weighing heavily, it is imperative to swiftly implement reforms that boost demand and employment and raise potential growth. Full Article
ea Conference on Investment Treaties: Policy Goals and Public Support By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:54:00 GMT Paris, 16 March 2015: Organised by the OECD-hosted Freedom of Investment Roundtable, this conference assessed opportunities and challenges associated with investment treaties and how the system can be improved. Full Article
ea Anti-corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia: March 2015 meetings By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:54:00 GMT This meeting will focus on the third round monitoring reports under the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan for Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine. The meeting will also include progress reports from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Full Article
ea Public consultation on the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:38:00 GMT This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector which provides practical guidance to mining, oil and gas enterprises in addressing the challenges related to stakeholder engagement. The deadline for comment is 5 June 2015. Full Article
ea The OECD's approach to capital flow management measures used with a macro-prudential intent By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:22:00 GMT This report responds to a request from the G20 that the IMF and OECD assess whether further work is needed on their respective approaches to measures which are both macro-prudential and capital flow measures, taking into account their individual mandates. The report was transmitted to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors at their meeting on 16-17 April 2015 in Washington D.C. Full Article
ea Prevention of Corruption in the Public Sector in Eastern Europe and Central Asia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 15:43:00 GMT This cross-country report on prevention of public sector corruption analyses the preventive measures that have proven to be effective and successful in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The review focuses on twenty-one countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia and includes examples from OECD countries. Full Article
ea Investment in clean energy: A worthwhile goal - Insights Blog By oecdinsights.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 08:15:00 GMT Most of us would agree that clean energy is a worthwhile goal, and the world has invested more than $2 trillion on renewable-energy plants in the past decade. But are we doing enough? Full Article
ea Overcoming barriers to international investment in clean energy, Investment Insights - June 2015 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 11:00:00 GMT Protectionism and local content requirements are holding back investment in clean energy and thus undermining the fight against climate change. This Investment Insights puts forward policy options for mobilising investment in clean energy and restoring order and confidence in international markets. Full Article
ea Liability of Legal Persons for Corruption in Eastern Europe and Central Asia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 19:51:00 GMT This cross-country report analyses the legislation on liability of legal persons for corruption and its enforcement in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, highlighting national practices that may be promoted as good practice. While it focuses on 25 countries participating in the Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ACN), examples from OECD countries are also included. Full Article
ea Measuring International Investment by Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:50:00 GMT This brochure explains the major changes introduced in the OECD’s 4th Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), which saw widespread implementation in 2014, and assesses the impact on FDI statistics. Full Article
ea Latvia’s fight against foreign bribery overshadowed by enforcement weaknesses By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:25:00 GMT Latvia has improved its laws since acceding to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in 2014. Yet serious personnel issues until recently as well as negative government commentary concerning KNAB, Latvia’s anti-corruption law enforcement agency, have cast doubts over its capacity to enforce those laws. Full Article
ea Mineral supply chain and conflict links in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:16:00 GMT Focused mainly on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this report takes stock of 5 years of implementation of national and international programmes and initiatives designed to operationalise the recommendations of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance on Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas in the Great Lakes Region of Central Africa. Full Article
ea The problem: Clean energy does not have enough profitable projects By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2015 08:28:00 GMT OECD's Adrian Blundell-Wignall explains why clean energy projects are not attracting investors despite the availability of fund for investment. This paper was presented at a high-level breakfast event on institutional investors and the low-carbon transition hosted by the OECD Secretary-General during COP21 on 9 December 2015. Full Article
ea The legal framework applicable to joint interpretive agreements of investment treaties By dx.doi.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:32:00 GMT Most investment treaties do not expressly address joint interpretations and thus leave the issue to more general rules. This paper addresses the general legal framework applicable to joint agreements by treaty parties about the interpretation of treaties. It outlines key concepts and distinctions, and considers effects on third parties. Full Article
ea Co-operation on approaches to macro-prudential and capital flow management measures: Update by the IMF and the OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 09:46:00 GMT This update report by the IMF and the OECD was delivered to G20 in February 2016. Full Article
ea Conference on investment treaties: The quest for balance between investor protection and governments’ right to regulate By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:19:00 GMT Paris, 14 March 2016: Organised by the OECD-hosted Freedom of Investment Round-table, this conference will explore how governments are balancing investor protection and how to improve balance through new institutions. Full Article
ea Boosting the impact of anti-corruption reforms in Eastern Europe and Central Asia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:43:00 GMT 21 April 2016, Paris: The OECD will host a High-Level Meeting on boosting the impact of anti-corruption reforms in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Full Article
ea 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
ea Fragmentation in clean energy investment and financing By dx.doi.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:57:00 GMT Scaling-up investment in renewable electricity is critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector. Despite increasing cost-competitiveness, overall investment in renewables projects remains constrained by policy and market obstacles. These hinder development of a sufficient pipeline of bankable projects and affect the risk-return profile of renewable electricity projects. Full Article
ea 15 years of the National Contact Points By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:03:00 GMT Fifteen years after the creation of National Contact Points as a means to improve the implementation of the Guidelines, the OECD has conducted an analysis of the functioning and performance of the National Contact Points. Full Article
ea OECD to help put innovation at heart of G20 global growth strategy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:40:00 GMT Leaders of the G20 countries meeting at their Summit in Hangzhou, China, have called on the OECD to help develop an agenda to build a stronger, more innovative and inclusive world economy. Full Article
ea State-to-State dispute settlement and the interpretation of investment treaties By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:26:00 GMT Many governments have expressed concerns about the uncertainty linked to the perceived inconsistency of treaty interpretation in Investor-State dispute settlement. This working paper looks at how governments can take action to improve the interpretation of investment treaties through consideration of the potential role of State-to-State dispute settlement in this area. Full Article
ea Business Integrity in Eastern Europe and Central Asia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:24:00 GMT This study explores what governments, business associations, NGOs, and companies do in order to strengthen business integrity with a particular focus on anti-corruption measures in and for the private sector in countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, as well as in selected other countries. Full Article
ea Anti-corruption Reforms in Eastern Europe and Central Asia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:49:00 GMT Countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia have introduced important anti-corruption reforms in recent years. However, corruption in the region remains high. This report identifies progress achieved as well as challenges which require further action by countries. Full Article
ea Promoting investment in the Mediterranean By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Oct 2016 20:02:00 GMT This joint EU-OECD programme supports Mediterranean governments to attract quality investment for job creation, local development, economic diversification and stability. Full Article
ea Azerbaijan should take strong and comprehensive measures to fight entrenched corruption By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2016 15:58:00 GMT Azerbaijan has made progress in preventing corruption in several sectors, such as public services delivery, traffic police and public education, and reforms have started in customs and business licencing. However, serious and complex corruption challenges have yet to be tackled, says a new OECD report. Full Article
ea Roundtable on 40 years of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:04:00 GMT 19 December 2016, Paris: On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, this roundtable convened a wide range of stakeholders from international organisations, governments, business, civil society, and academia involved in working with the Guidelines. Full Article
ea New OECD due diligence guidance targets the garment and footwear sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:13:00 GMT 8/2/2017 - The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector will help enterprises to identify and prevent potential negative impacts related to human rights, labour, the environment and corruption in garment and footwear supply chains worldwide. Full Article
ea 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
ea Increased international co-operation on financial and corporate issues essential to making globalisation work for all By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 15:17:00 GMT Globalisation has failed to create a level playing field in trade, investment and corporate behaviour, being one of the factors contributing to a backlash against openness in many countries and a decline in confidence in government institutions. Full Article