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.

Most businesses are good. They pay their taxes, they create employment, they abide by the laws, and they generally contribute to the societies in which they operate. But what can be done when businesses behave badly? This blog discusses the National Contact Points, the unique grievance mechanism of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and how could be improved to better fulfill their potential.

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.

Corporate climate change disclosure is crucial for providing decision-makers with information that will enable them to integrate climate considerations into their analyses. This side event to the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties will focus on ways to strengthen corporate climate disclosure frameworks, and to scale up the use of corporate climate change-related information.

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.

Corporate climate change disclosure is crucial for providing decision-makers with information that will enable them to integrate climate considerations into their analyses. This side event to the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties will focus on ways to strengthen corporate climate disclosure frameworks, and to scale up the use of corporate climate change-related information.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

IP Addresses in Algeria increased to 2024533 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 1900158 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Algeria averaged 906842.92 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2024533 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 44312 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for AlgeriaIP Addresses.

Algeria recorded 5369 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Algeria reported 488 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Algeria Coronavirus Cases.

Brazil recorded 146894 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Brazil reported 10017 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Coronavirus Cases.

Bulgaria recorded 1911 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Bulgaria reported 88 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bulgaria Coronavirus Cases.

Germany recorded 170114 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Germany reported 7445 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Coronavirus Cases.

Nurses in Ireland increased to 12.16 per 1000 people in 2017 from 11.56 per 1000 people in 2016. Nurses in Ireland averaged 12.67 per 1000 people from 2004 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 13.63 per 1000 people in 2007 and a record low of 11.56 per 1000 people in 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ireland Nurses.

Ireland recorded 22541 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Ireland reported 1429 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ireland Coronavirus Cases.

Nurses in Poland decreased to 5.14 per 1000 people in 2017 from 5.19 per 1000 people in 2016. Nurses in Poland averaged 5.20 per 1000 people from 2004 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 5.31 per 1000 people in 2011 and a record low of 4.97 per 1000 people in 2004. This page includes a chart with historical data for Poland Nurses.

Poland recorded 15510 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Poland reported 756 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Poland Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Gabon increased to 56677 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 44699 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Gabon averaged 16747.51 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 56677 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 2865 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for GabonIP Addresses.

Gabon recorded 620 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Gabon reported 8 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Gabon Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Maldives increased to 24100 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 22234 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Maldives averaged 17164.90 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 24100 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1557 IP in the fourth quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MaldivesIP Addresses.

Maldives recorded 766 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Maldives reported 3 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Maldives Coronavirus Cases.

IP Addresses in Afghanistan decreased to 14505 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 15003 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Afghanistan averaged 10249.72 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 17245 IP in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 3049 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for AfghanistanIP Addresses.

Afghanistan recorded 4033 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Afghanistan reported 109 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Afghanistan Coronavirus Cases.

Romania recorded 15131 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Romania reported 898 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Coronavirus Cases.