The role of international organisations (IOs) is critical in the development of rules and standards that can help advance the well-being of citizens in an increasingly globalised world.

The Global Forum provides a unique opportunity for OECD countries to engage with non-members, as well as parliaments, justice institutions, civil society and the business world, to discuss public governance issues and global concerns.

The OECD was part of the multi-stakeholder Advisory Board to help prepare the Global Risks 2017 report.

OECD Global Network of Schools of Government provides direct access to OECD governance expertise and enables exchange of schools’ experiences and good practices in ensuring that public sector employees have the skills and competencies to address current and future priorities.

This new report highlights the latest trends in government innovation. The topics identified through this review are not the only trends and examples in government innovation, but they do provide a glimpse of where government innovation stands today and where it may be going tomorrow.

The 2017 OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum will tackle issues related to fair competition and economic growth, the inequality gap, a level playing field for business, the public interest in policy making and trust in government and politics

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) coordinates global disaster risk reduction efforts among United Nations agencies and international organisations. The OECD is hosting an event to see how governments and stakeholders can best work together to strengthen economic and social resilience through improve risk governance.

It is hardly surprising that rising inequality has translated into growing political disaffection, anti-market sentiment and disenchantment with globalisation. In such a context, we desperately need to take action to promote inclusive growth and restore public confidence in the power of policymakers to improve people’s lives.

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.

The 2017 OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum will tackle issues related to fair competition and economic growth, the inequality gap, a level playing field for business, the public interest in policy making and trust in government and politics

Drawing on data presented in the 2017 OECD Business and Finance Outlook, this article looks at some of the forces influencing recent economic developments and asks what can be done to ensure a “fairer” global economy.

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.

30/05/2017 - Adrian Blundell-Wignall, Special Advisor to the OECD Secretary-General on Financial and Enterprise Affairs, argues that key corporate and financial issues must be addressed if globalisation is to work better for all. These issues are examined in the new 2017 OECD Business and Finance Outlook.

This essay by the OECD's Mats Isaksson and Serdar Çelik traces the evolution of global corporate governance standards and make the case for strong, clear, yet flexible public policy to support capital formation, economic stability, and growth. It is published by the Columbia Law School's Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership on the occasion of the Center’s 10-year anniversary.

30/01/2018 - The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and the OECD today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out their commitment to intensify co-operation to promote responsible business in global textile and apparel supply chains.

27-28 March 2018, Paris: Under the theme “Planet Integrity”, the Forum will debate how integrity cultivates a level playing field for business, reduces socio-economic inequalities, and makes public policies more effective - enhancing the benefits of globalisation for all.

20-21 June 2018, Paris: The Global Forum is the first multi-stakeholder platform for integrating corporate responsibility questions into the global economic agenda. Governments, business, trade unions and civil society will come together to provide insights and exchange views on how to do well while doing no harm in an effort to contribute to sustainable development and enduring social progress.

The OECD expects world economic growth to fall to 2.9% this year- its weakest annual rate since the financial crisis.

Services Pmi in World decreased to 52.80 in January from 52.90 in December of 2015. Services Pmi in World averaged 53.56 from 2013 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 56 in July of 2014 and a record low of 51.40 in April of 2013. Services Pmi in World is reported by Markit Economics. This page provides - World Services Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Composite Pmi in World decreased to 26.50 points in April from 39.40 points in March of 2020. Composite Pmi in World averaged 52.47 points from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 55.50 points in July of 2014 and a record low of 26.50 points in April of 2020. This page provides - World Composite Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Global Dairy Trade Price Index in New Zealand increased to -0.80 percent in May 5 from -4.20 percent in the previous week. Global Dairy Trade Price Index in New Zealand averaged 0.13 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 22.60 percent in April of 2010 and a record low of -14 percent in July of 2010. Measures the weighted-average price of 9 dairy products sold at auction every two weeks. This page provides - New Zealand Global Dairy Trade Price Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government to inject equity into state-owned carrier in latest intervention in aviation sector

Group to shrink operations in Europe, Japan, and Brazil

Rana Foroohar and Edward Luce talked to readers on the pandemic’s international impact

PageGroup and Robert Walters cite Brexit, Sino-US trade war and Hong Kong protests

China shutdown leaves crews stuck at sea, shipyards deserted and shipowners hunting for work

China’s exports show signs of recovery but demand falters in US and Europe

Combining Virgin Media and O2 would reshape British telecoms market

With swaggering reggae beats to modern Maghrebi, the near-original line-up reunites for a new studio album

Behind the Money is a podcast from the Financial Times that takes listeners inside the business and financial stories of the moment, with reporting from FT journalists around the world. You can find Behind the Money wherever you get your podcasts, including FT.com/behindthemoney.

Mauren Pereira's drapery business was on track for its most financially successful year to date. That was until the coronavirus outbreak reached Virginia. Behind the Money reports on how one small business owner is navigating the current economic crisis. With Brendan Greeley, US economics editor for the Financial Times. 

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Mortality statistics show 122,000 deaths in excess of normal levels across 14 countries analysed by the FT

Donald Trump’s claims that the Wuhan Institute of Virology was source of outbreak belie scientific evidence

Pandemic is causing the biggest disruption in decades to economies across the world

Which conferences are worth your time and money? Here’s how to decide

Proposed deal would create strong UK competitor to challenge BT

Korean electronics group draws on lessons from past epidemics to tackle coronavirus crisis

The London Stock Exchange group has confirmed that it is in advanced talks to buy Refinitiv in a $27bn deal that would turn it into a global exchanges and data powerhouse. Patrick Jenkins discusses the proposed deal with Arash Massoudi, the FT’s corporate finance and deals editor.

Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, financial editor, Arash Massoudi, corporate finance and deals editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Two decades ago, international telecoms companies came close to dominating a global market. Nowadays however, the vision of a global telecoms company seems to be dwindling. Patricia Nilsson and Nic Fildes discuss why.

Contributors: Patricia Nilsson, media correspondent and Nic Fildes, telecoms correspondent. Producer: Persis Love

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As the coronavirus continues to spread, what is the risk that this will push the global economy into recession and what can central bankers and policymakers do to help avoid this? Katie Martin discusses the economic shock caused by the virus with the FT's economics editor Chris Giles.

Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, and Chris Giles, economics editor. Producers: Fiona Symon and Andrew Georgiades

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Drugs traffickers hit by coronavirus-induced slowdown and seizures, says UN agency

Investors have bet on Gilead’s remdesivir as solution to coronavirus crisis

State-backed utility under pressure as it plans to invest in new coal mines

How markets are beginning to stir from their coronavirus-induced slumber

Governments should borrow more to stave off secular stagnation

Countries should avoid turning to nationalism and share the burdens

Watchdogs put 12-month extension on new margin requirements, citing coronavirus threat

Despite public anger, corporate regulation is likely to remain fragmented

Fall could be the equivalent of India’s total annual consumption, IEA says

McKinsey, BCG and PwC named in records showing allegations of looting by Angolan billionaire

Endiama chief wants ‘radical change’ in overhaul of country’s scandal-hit gem industry