The work on BEPS Action 14 continues with today's publication of the eighth round of stage 1 peer review reports. Each report assesses a country's efforts to implement the Action 14 minimum standard as agreed to under the OECD/G20 BEPS Project.

Today, the OECD released IT-formats and guidance to support the technical implementation of the OECD Treaty Relief and Compliance Enhancement (TRACE) initiative, as well as to facilitate the wider use of the OECD Common Transmission System (CTS) for the exchange of information between tax administrations.

These potential measures, which are not recommendations, are intended to assist policymakers as they respond in their own national context.

These suggestions are not recommendations but are intended to assist administrations globally in their consideration of appropriate measures in their own national contexts to help taxpayers during this difficult period.

Progress continues with the implementation of the BEPS package, as the OECD releases the second peer review assessing countries’ efforts to implement the Action 6 minimum standard as agreed under the OECD/G20 BEPS Project.

The work on BEPS Action 14 continues with today's publication of the stage 2 peer review monitoring reports of the seven jurisdictions in batch 2: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Sweden.

Tax and fiscal policy responses are playing a critical role in limiting the hardship caused by containment measures, and should continue to do so as governments seek to support households and businesses, protect employment and pursue economic recovery from the global pandemic, according to new OECD analysis.

With global economic activity facing a historic drop and government spending rising dramatically, the implications of the Covid-19 crisis on public finances and tax revenues are significant.

Exports (Bop) - Medium&Heavy Trucks, Buses&Other Motor Vehicles in Canada decreased to 497.40 CAD Million in March from 544.70 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Medium&Heavy Trucks, Buses&Other M in Canada averaged 341.06 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 776.40 CAD Million in May of 1999 and a record low of 105.70 CAD Million in August of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Medium&heavy Trucks, Buses&oth.

Canada recorded 65400 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Canada reported 4473 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Iraq decreased to 200240 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 226075 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Iraq averaged 154075.59 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 369576 IP in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 6168 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for IraqIP Addresses.

Iraq recorded 2603 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Iraq reported 104 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Iraq Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Gambia increased to 4061 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 3717 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Gambia averaged 2294.44 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 4061 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1065 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for GambiaIP Addresses.

Gambia recorded 20 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Gambia reported 1 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Gambia Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Burundi increased to 1971 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 1786 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Burundi averaged 759.74 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2914 IP in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 246 IP in the fourth quarter of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for BurundiIP Addresses.

The 2011 annual report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises focuses on adhering countries' committment to new, stronger standards of corporate behaviour in the updated OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

The Phase 3 Report on Switzerland by the OECD Working Group on Bribery evaluates and makes recommendations on Switzerland 's implementation and application of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions and related instruments.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) requesting loans between 2007 and 2010 faced higher interest rates than for large companies. Loan conditions for SMEs included shortened maturities and increased demands for collateral, suggesting that banks considered smaller firms to be a higher risk.

This study focuses on the challenges that arise in providing and obtaining mutual legal assistance (MLA) in foreign bribery cases. Because these cases take place across borders, effective MLA between countries is crucial for the successful investigation, prosecution and sanctioning of this crime.

The 2012 annual report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises provides an account of the actions taken by the adhering governments over the 12 months to June 2012 to enhance the contribution of the Guidelines to the improved functioning of the global economy and focuses on how NCPs are working to improve their mediation skills.

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.

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.

South Africa must take urgent steps to proactively investigate and prosecute foreign bribery. No foreign bribery cases have been prosecuted since South Africa joined the Convention in 2007. The 4 on-going investigations – out of only 10 allegations that have surfaced to date – are also far from reaching the prosecution stage, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery.

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.

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.

Brazil must build on the positive momentum started with its new Corporate Liability Law and its first indictments in one foreign bribery case to investigate and prosecute more proactively foreign bribery.

“Why do financial institutions and investors see so little risk, while companies investing in the real economy see so much risk?” This is perhaps the most important question facing policy makers today. This paper sets out some of the possible hypotheses for lack of investment in the world economy. It uses data drawn from 10 000 global companies in 75 advanced and emerging countries.

We therefore need a “copernician” change in our approach to the growth – inequality nexus: let’s not think growth first, and inequality thereafter but let’s consider both of them, together, in their circularity. In other words, let’s think “Inclusive Growth”, right from the start, and let’s make it another touchstone of our efforts and complement the Pittsburgh tryptic of strong, sustainable and balanced growth!

One traditional cylinder of the global growth engine has been specifically weak: this is investment, the second of the 3 “I”s of the Turkish Presidency’s triptych, and in particular cross-border investment.

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.

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.

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.

9 November 2016, Marrakesh - This COP22 side event will focus on the role of policies and domestic enabling conditions to encourage private investment in green infrastructure in developing countries, drawing on lessons learned from country-specific experiences in Jordan and Viet Nam.

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.

The paper summarises views expressed by practitioners at a workshop in Beijing on 13-14 April 2016 with respect to contemporary challenges in international co-operation in corruption cases and possible solutions to mitigate these challenges. It has a practical orientation and is intended to contribute to ongoing dialogue at national and multilateral levels on enhancing international co-operation.

Finland has proactively investigated seven allegations of Finnish individuals or companies paying bribes to foreign public officials since 1999 but needs to address its discouragingly high acquittal rate.

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.

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.

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 paper explores the role of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the low-carbon transition in OECD and G20 countries. It tracks GHG emissions and energy investments and analyses the impact of on investments in renewable electricity. A descriptive analysis of SOEs’ role in the electricity sector shows the importance of SOEs, including investments in both renewables and fossil-fuel-based electricity generation.

In a vigorous policy debate over investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), adjudicator selection has emerged as an important new subject. The OECD’s David Gaukrodger looks at why adjudicator selection is attracting attention.

This paper examines the implications of digitalisation and digital technologies for international investment and investment policy, with a particular focus on digital policies relating to national security and digital policies directed at business operations.

Nurses in Portugal increased to 6.70 per 1000 people in 2017 from 6.47 per 1000 people in 2016. Nurses in Portugal averaged 5.58 per 1000 people from 2004 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 6.70 per 1000 people in 2017 and a record low of 4.22 per 1000 people in 2004. This page includes a chart with historical data for Portugal Nurses.

Portugal recorded 27406 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Portugal reported 1114 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Portugal Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Angola decreased to 156892 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 171208 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Angola averaged 93885.38 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 242884 IP in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 6057 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for AngolaIP Addresses.

Angola recorded 43 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Angola reported 2 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Angola Coronavirus Cases.

Though overall medical care is improving, efforts to prevent and better manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma would improve results and lower costs, according to the OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance.

This document outlines the methodologies and tools currently used to assess the risk of chemicals to children’s health and also identifies possible needs for additional guidance or tools based on the results of an on-line survey conducted in November 2011. The following areas of risk assessment are covered: definitions, hazard and exposure assessment, risk characterisation, cohort studies and combined exposure to multiple chemicals.