This report evaluates the corporate governance practices of Colombian SOEs against the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises. The assessment was prepared based on information provided by the Colombian authorities, an analysis of the available literature and interviews with authorities, consultants, academics, and company as well as stakeholder representatives.

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.

Available in several languages, this booklet provides basic information about the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the most comprehensive set of government-backed recommendations on responsible business conduct in existence today. Adhering governments aim to encourage the positive contributions MNEs can make to sustainable development and to minimise the difficulties to which their various operations may give rise.

This statement was adopted by National Contact Points on 25 June 2014 during their 15th Meeting.

The OECD made the draft text of the revised OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises available for public comment between May and September 2014. The public consultation is now closed.

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría today welcomed the passage into law of Latvia's “Public Persons Enterprises and Capital Shares Governance Law”.

26-27 November 2014 – Lusaka, Zambia: This meeting focused on combating corruption and promoting responsible business conduct in SOEs and was followed by a workshop on the governance of SOEs operating in the power generation industry. Participants launched and adopted the Guidelines on the Governance of State-Owned Enterprises in Southern Africa.

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

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.

The recent surge in competition between state and private firms in global markets calls for a reflection on how to minimise any potentially distortionary effects on international trade and investment created by state enterprises while at the same time restraining any undue protectionist policy responses directed at them.

24-25 November 2015 – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: This meeting featured discussions on recent state-owned enterprise reforms across Southern African economies. It also included the presentation of a draft handbook on ethics and business integrity for use by governments as owners and by state-owned enterprises.

This report reviews current arrangements and trends in board nomination, size and composition, evaluation, training, induction and use of committees in Latin American SOEs. It also includes financing and budgeting. The countries covered are Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.

This report reviews current arrangements and trends in board nomination, size and composition, evaluation, training, induction and use of committees in Latin American SOEs. It also includes financing and budgeting. The countries covered are Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.

This report evaluates the corporate governance framework for the Lithuanian state-owned enterprise sector relative to the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises. The report was prepared at the request of the Republic of Lithuania, reviewed by the OECD Working Party on State Ownership and Privatisation Practices and is based on discussions involving all OECD countries.

7-8 June 2016: This meeting of the Global Knowledge Sharing Network on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises provides an opportunity for policy makers from around the world to discuss priorities for SOE reform and to support implementation through knowledge sharing.

This report provides an overview of national practices towards performance evaluation and management of state-owned enterprises in 11 Asian economies: Bhutan, People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Viet Nam.

13 July 2016 - Following endorsement of the G20 Guiding Principles for Global Investment Policymaking by G20 Trade Ministers in Shanghai on 10 July 2016, Ana Novik, Head of the OECD Investment Division, highlights the importance of follow-through on this important stepping stone to greater policy coherence.

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.

17 September 2016, Washington DC - This event brought together legal practitioners and experts to focus on how international standards on responsible business conduct are impacting legal practice as well as how legal tools can be used to strengthen ethical business practices throughout global supply chains.

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.

The 9th meeting of the Asia network on corporate governance of state-owned enterprises took place in Seoul, Korea, on 6-7 December 2016. Participants discussed measures to strengthen transparency and disclosure in the state-owned enterprise sector.

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.

Promoting responsible business conduct in the financial sector is vital to building a sustainable global economy. This paper will help institutional investors implement the due diligence recommendations of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in order to prevent or address adverse impacts related to human and labour rights, the environment, and corruption in their investment portfolios.

Surprised looks with colleagues or students are commonplace when I observe that the OECD plays an important part in the promotion of responsible business conduct (RBC), not just in OECD countries, but also globally. RBC is OECD “speak” for corporate social responsibility, corporate sustainability and other terms indicating an expectation that businesses take responsibility for their impact on society.

More and more governments are introducing or enhancing screening mechanisms for inbound investment projects to identify and address perceived threats to national security, particularly investments by state-owned enterprises. What can be done to allow home and host societies to reap the benefits of international investment while addressing the security concerns that inhibit certain investments proposed by SOEs today?

This report provides an overview of national approaches to disclosure and transparency in the state-owned enterprise (SOE) sector in nine Asian economies: Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam.

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.

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.

Governments adhering to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are required to set up a National Contact Point (NCP) that functions in a visible, accessible, transparent and accountable manner. This report contains a peer review of the Chilean NCP, mapping its strengths and accomplishments and also identifying opportunities for improvement.

Governments adhering to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are required to set up a National Contact Point that functions in a visible, accessible, transparent and accountable manner. This report contains a peer review of the French NCP, mapping its strengths and accomplishments and also identifying opportunities for improvement.

Governments adhering to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are required to set up a National Contact Point (NCP) that functions in a visible, accessible, transparent and accountable manner. This report contains a peer review of the German NCP, mapping its strengths and accomplishments and also identifying opportunities for improvement.

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.

This study explores the role of the National Contact Points in dealing with cases relating to the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises with a particular focus on labour issues and social dialogue.

20 June 2018 - This Liber Amicorum was prepared for Roel Nieuwenkamp. It offers a wide-ranging and comprehensive message to governments, business, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to collectively widen and deepen the adherence and practice of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises worldwide.

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

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Poland increased to 107.50 points in February from 106.90 points in January of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Poland averaged 84.16 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 107.50 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 43 points in January of 1996. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Poland Harmonised Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Romania decreased to 110.05 points in February from 110.09 points in January of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Romania averaged 67.93 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 110.09 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 2.71 points in January of 1996. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Romania Harmonised Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Turkey increased to 171.71 points in February from 171.11 points in January of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Turkey averaged 61.50 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 171.71 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 1.20 points in January of 1996. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Turkey Harmonised Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Ireland increased to 102.10 points in March from 101.70 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Ireland averaged 85.27 points from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102.30 points in August of 2019 and a record low of 59.40 points in November of 1989. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Harmonised Consumer Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Lithuania decreased to 110.69 points in March from 110.84 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Lithuania averaged 84.39 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 110.84 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 53.84 points in January of 1996. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Lithuania Harmonised Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Portugal increased to 103.67 points in March from 102.10 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Portugal averaged 82.13 points from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 105.27 points in June of 2019 and a record low of 43.89 points in January of 1990. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Portugal Harmonised Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Czech Republic decreased to 103.60 points in March from 103.70 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Czech Republic averaged 102.71 points from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 112.40 points in February of 1998 and a record low of 99.30 points in January of 2003. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Czech Republic Harmonised Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Netherlands increased to 106.09 points in March from 105.77 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Netherlands averaged 88.52 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 107.32 points in August of 2019 and a record low of 67.94 points in January of 1996. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Netherlands Harmonised Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Sweden decreased to 106.97 points in March from 107.21 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Sweden averaged 90.69 points from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 108.14 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 74.35 points in January of 1995. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Sweden Harmonised Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Cyprus increased to 99.59 points in March from 99.37 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Cyprus averaged 88.27 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 103.49 points in August of 2019 and a record low of 64.48 points in February of 1996. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Cyprus Harmonised Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Bulgaria decreased to 106.46 points in March from 106.95 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Bulgaria averaged 81.27 points from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 106.95 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 10.84 points in January of 1997. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Bulgaria Harmonised Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Croatia increased to 102.68 points in March from 102.65 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Croatia averaged 87.36 points from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.12 points in July of 2019 and a record low of 62.88 points in January of 1998. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Croatia Harmonised Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Iceland decreased to 101.20 points in March from 101.80 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Iceland averaged 72.54 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.50 points in July of 2019 and a record low of 42.80 points in February of 1996. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Iceland Harmonised Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in the United Kingdom increased to 108.63 points in March from 108.60 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in the United Kingdom averaged 79.55 points from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 108.63 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 48.40 points in January of 1988. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - United Kingdom Harmonised Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.