Slovenia is facing the legacy of a boom-bust cycle that has been compounded by weak corporate governance of state-owned banks. The levels of non-performing loans and capital adequacy ratios compare poorly in international perspective and may deteriorate further, which could require significant bank recapitalisation.

18 November 2013 - Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Week 2013 opened in Bangkok today with a regional conference on responsible business practices jointly organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

This paper provides a framework for analysing ownership engagement by institutional investors. It argues that the general term “institutional investor” in itself doesn’t say very much about the quality or degree of ownership engagement. It is therefore an evasive “shorthand” for policy discussions about ownership engagement.

This conference focused on recent reforms undertaken by the government to improve the investment climate in Myanmar, and the ways that the international community can help ensure that renewed investor interest contributes to sustainable and inclusive development. It featured a discussion of the detailed finding of the recently released OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar.

Recommendation of the OECD Council on Effective Public Investment Across Levels of Government

This article provides a framework for analysing the character and degree of ownership engagement by institutional investors. There are large differences in ownership engagement between different categories of institutional investors. There are also differences in ownership engagement within the same category of institutional investors such as hedge funds, investment funds, etc.

This survey was presented at the Informal ministerial meeting on responsible business conduct held in Paris on 26 June 2014.

Investment treaties are often thought to be silent on investors’ responsibilities to host societies and on their contributions to sustainable development. This paper establishes a factual and statistical basis for understanding the relationship between investment treaty law and governments’ ability to advance the sustainable development agenda and promote responsible business conduct.

This paper examines shareholder claims for reflective loss under investment treaties in light of comparative analysis of advanced systems of corporate law; considers the impact of allowing shareholder claims for reflective loss on key characteristics of the business corporation; and explores possible responses by different categories of investors to the availability of shareholder claims for reflective loss under investment treaties.

The OECD’s Annual Meeting at Ministerial Level reinforced member governments’ support across a broad range of key OECD work.

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.

OECD Corporate Governance Working Paper No.17. This report examines the influence of institutional shareholders and their activities towards good corporate governance, the historical changes to practices within shareholder meetings and the role that institutional shareholders have played in the improvement of corporate governance within Japanese listed companies.

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.

Conventional wisdom holds that countries with lower taxes attract higher levels of foreign direct investment (FDI). At first glance, this intuitive assumption seems to be supported by the evidence but is this true?. Pierre Poret, Deputy Director of the OECD Financial and Enterprise Affairs Directorate takes a closer look.

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.

Paris, 26 April 2016: OECD Deputy Secretary-General Douglas Frantz and Adrian Cristobal, Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry, Philippines, OECD Deputy Secretary-General Douglas Frantz and Adrian Cristobal, Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry, Philippines, will present reform successes and remaining challenges as well as strategies for promoting and supporting the recommendations in the report.

21/05/2016 - It is seven years since the global crisis and despite easy monetary policy, financial regulatory reform, and G20 resolutions favouring structural measures, the world economy is not making a lot of progress. Adrian Blundell-Wignall gives a preview of what’s in the 2016 edition of the OECD Business and Finance Outlook.

Investment treaties are intended to offer foreign investors protection for their investments from host government conduct in violation of the treaty. This report examines how many investment treaties, as interpreted, have generated rules that can disrupt fundamental principles of corporate governance and corporate finance.

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.

The Policy Framework for Investment (PFI) is a non-prescriptive tool for improving investment policy for development. It helps governments to design and implement policy reforms to create a truly attractive, robust and competitive environment for domestic and foreign investment.

Corruption undermines economic and social progress and steals the future of young generations. Parties to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention are required to criminalise bribery of foreign public officials but does this make a difference on the ground? This paper estimates a dynamic foreign direct investment (FDI) gravity model to explore the impact of corruption in general and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in particular.

27/03/2017 - Ukraine has become the 47th country to adhere to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. The Declaration commits Ukraine to provide an open and transparent environment for international investment and to encourage the positive contribution foreign investment can make to economic and social progress.

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.

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?

Paris, 24-25 October 2017: Bringing together leading actors across the green finance community, the 2017 forum will focus on the short and long-term actions needed to meet the Paris Agreement; opportunities for green investment; the role of the financial system; and channels for green finance and investment.

16 February 2018 - OECD and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a pilot project in Paris today to kick-start the practical application of the OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains with 30 leading enterprises.

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.

Paris, 12 March 2018 - The fourth annual OECD Investment Treaty Conference addressed treaty shopping -- a controversial investment treaty issue of policy interest for many governments and stakeholders -- and explored tools to help interested governments improve their investment treaty policies.

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 FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index (FDI Index) measures statutory restrictions on foreign direct investment in 68 countries, including all OECD and G20 countries, and covers 22 sectors.

The International Partnership against Corruption in Sport (IPACS), a recently established multi-stakeholder platform, agreed to set up three taskforces to help tackle corruption in sport at its meeting at the OECD in Paris on 14 to 15 December 2017.

Latest statistics for global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows and international mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Analysis, trends and forecasts from the OECD using FDI statistics collected in accordance with latest international guidelines.

Fraud and corruption are undermining the impact of the European Structural and Investment Funds, with recent high-profile cases resulting in mass protests and political upheaval. So what can EU governments do to tackle the problem?

Finland may be top of the class for education, but it shines less brightly when it comes to productivity, even if output per hour worked is 15% above the OECD average. In fact, productivity growth has slipped back since the financial crisis a decade ago.

Foreign Direct Investment in Algeria increased by 0.48 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Algeria averaged 0.57 USD Billion from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1.85 USD Billion in the fourth quarter of 2009 and a record low of -1.33 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2015. This page provides - Algeria Foreign Direct Investment Net Flows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Colombia increased to 89.78 COP Billion in October from 89.57 COP Billion in September of 2016. Loans To Private Sector in Colombia averaged -74.29 COP Billion from 1993 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 1426.67 COP Billion in February of 2014 and a record low of -2108.10 COP Billion in September of 1993. Loans To Private Sector in Colombia is reported by the Banco de la Republica, Colombia. . This page provides - Colombia Loans To Private Sector- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Maldives decreased by 491.30 USD Million in 2018. Foreign Direct Investment in Maldives averaged -388.64 USD Million from 2011 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -228 USD Million in 2012 and a record low of -517.50 USD Million in 2017. This page provides - Maldives Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Maldives increased to 3.66 percent in 2018 from 3.57 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Maldives averaged 6.11 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9.09 percent in 1985 and a record low of 3.57 percent in 2017. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Maldives.

The benchmark interest rate in Maldives was last recorded at 7 percent. Interest Rate in Maldives averaged 6.62 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7 percent in March of 2012 and a record low of 4.46 percent in December of 2010. In the Maldives, interest rate decisions are taken by the Maldives Monetary Authority. The official interest rate is the 1-week Reverse Repo Rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Maldives Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Afghanistan was last recorded at 14.84 percent. Interest Rate in Afghanistan averaged 15.30 percent from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 21 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of 14.84 percent in the first quarter of 2017. In Afghanistan, the Afghanistan Bank does not set an interest rate. Instead, we use the average lending rate. This page provides - Afghanistan Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Ireland increased to 9505 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 9305 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Ireland averaged 7172.65 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9505 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 4825 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - Ireland Gdp From Distribution, Transport, Software and Communication- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Madagascar increased by 1251.50 MGA Billion in 2013. Foreign Direct Investment in Madagascar averaged 2188.86 MGA Billion from 2000 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 7716.70 MGA Billion in 2009 and a record low of 530.60 MGA Billion in 2005. This page provides - Madagascar Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Namibia remained unchanged at 5.90 percent in 2018 from 5.90 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Namibia averaged 7.80 percent from 1991 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12.94 percent in 1998 and a record low of 3.98 percent in 2013. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Namibia.

Foreign Direct Investment in Namibia decreased by 679.40 NAD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Namibia averaged 1097.66 NAD Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6789.40 NAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of -2373.20 NAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. This page provides - Namibia Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Qatar decreased to 225.76 points in December from 227.48 points in November of 2019. Housing Index in Qatar averaged 264.59 points from 2015 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 311 points in November of 2015 and a record low of 225.76 points in December of 2019. Real Estate Price Index in Qatar is designed to measure the change in the average level of prices paid for real estate properties sold in the country. This page provides - Qatar Housing Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Qatar was last recorded at 2.50 percent. Interest Rate in Qatar averaged 4.77 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.85 percent in May of 2006 and a record low of 1.53 percent in March of 2004. In Qatar, interest rates decisions are taken by The Qatar Central Bank. The official interest rate is the QMR Lending. This page provides the latest reported value for - Qatar Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Macedonia was last recorded at 1.75 percent. Interest Rate in Macedonia averaged 5.46 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.21 percent in December of 2002 and a record low of 1.75 percent in March of 2020. In Macedonia, interest rates decisions are taken by the National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia. The National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia official interest rate is the Central Bank bills rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Macedonia Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports to Estonia CMLV in Russia increased to 285 USD Million in February from 137.10 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports to Estonia CMLV in Russia averaged 1267.45 USD Million from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4024.30 USD Million in December of 2013 and a record low of 36 USD Million in January of 2010. Russia accounts for Exports to Estonia using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Exports to Estonia.

The benchmark interest rate in Ghana was last recorded at 14.50 percent. Interest Rate in Ghana averaged 17.90 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27.50 percent in March of 2003 and a record low of 12.50 percent in December of 2006. In Ghana, interest rates decisions are taken by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana. The official interest rate is the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR). This page provides - Ghana Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Solomon Islands increased to 0.34 percent in 2018 from 0.31 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Solomon Islands averaged 4.69 percent from 1981 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12 percent in 1991 and a record low of 0.21 percent in 2016. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Solomon Islands.