cor Increased international co-operation on financial and corporate issues essential to making globalisation work for all By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 15:17:00 GMT 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. Full Article
cor OECD Workshop on corporate disclosure and responsible business conduct By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:14:00 GMT 7 December 2017, Paris - This workshop addressed the growing demand for transparency and information on how companies deal with human rights, environmental, social and other "non-financial" issues with a particular focus on how companies are identifying and addressing impacts in their supply chains. Full Article
cor World Corporate Top R&D Investors: Shaping the future of technologies and AI By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:44:00 GMT This report brings together data on patents, trademarks and scientific publications of the world’s top corporate R&D investors to shed light on the role of these key players in shaping the future of technologies, artificial intelligence in particular. Full Article
cor Covid-19 crisis underscores need to address trade in fake pharmaceuticals, say OECD & EUIPO By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:00 GMT Recent seizures of fake medical supplies being marketed as protection against Covid-19 underscore the need to address a growing international trade in counterfeit pharmaceuticals that is costing billions of euros a year and putting lives at risk, according to the OECD and the EU’s Intellectual Property Office. Full Article
cor OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 - Hungary highlights By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:00:00 GMT This note presents selected country highlights from the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 with a specific focus on digital trends among all themes covered. Full Article
cor OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 - Iceland highlights By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:00:00 GMT This note presents selected country highlights from the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 with a specific focus on digital trends among all themes covered. Full Article
cor Corporate accountability is essential to human rights in the network society By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 29 May 2017 18:47:00 GMT The truth is that human rights are not sustainable, or in some places even possible, in today’s networked society unless public and private actors take responsibility. Governments and corporations alike must commit to design, manage, and govern technologies in a manner that is consistent with international human rights standards. Full Article
cor G20/OECD Compendium of good practices on the use of open data for Anti-corruption By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:09:00 GMT This compendium of good practices was prepared by the OECD at the request of the G20 Anti-corruption Working Group (ACWG), to raise awareness of the benefits of the digital transformation in the public sector, including governance, productivity, economic development and social innovation. Full Article
cor OECD Business and Finance Scoreboard By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 09:22:00 GMT The OECD Business and Finance Scoreboard accompanies the OECD Business and Finance Outlook by providing a commented overview of selected indicators and data related to corporate performance, banking, capital markets, pensions and investments. Full Article
cor Increased international co-operation on financial and corporate issues essential to making globalisation work for all By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 15:17:00 GMT 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. Full Article
cor Corruption and the smuggling of refugees By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2015 14:39:00 GMT Corruption is one of the primary facilitators of refugee smuggling. In order to fight this crime, and help refugees safely realise their rights, the international community must understand the intricate connections between corruption and refugee smuggling. Full Article
cor Corruption: Luxembourg must implement without delay its legislation against the bribery of foreign public officials, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Luxembourg must step up its efforts to detect and prosecute cases of bribery of foreign public officials, particularly now that its legal framework has been strengthened, in compliance with the Anti-Bribery Convention Full Article
cor OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 - Luxembourg highlights By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:00:00 GMT This note presents selected country highlights from the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 with a specific focus on digital trends among all themes covered. Full Article
cor Countries should make carbon pricing the cornerstone of climate policy, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:31:00 GMT Credible and consistent carbon pricing must be the cornerstone of government actions to tackle climate change, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cor Sweden must keep innovating to maintain strong environmental record, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:00:00 GMT Sweden has shown a longstanding commitment to the environment, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and nitrogen leaching. Renewables supply more than a third of its energy needs. Sweden has set itself tough targets for the future, however, and must continue to innovate if it is to meet them, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cor Climate change disclosure in G20 countries: Stocktaking of corporate reporting schemes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:46:00 GMT This report on climate change disclosure in G20 countries takes stock of mandatory climate change reporting schemes in G20 countries and identifies commonalities and divergences between the various schemes. Full Article
cor Workshop: Indicators of local transition to low-carbon economy (Regional Growth Core Schönefelder Kreuz, Germany) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Regional Growth Core Schönefelder Kreuz and the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau in partnership with the OECD Local Economic and Employment Development Programme (LEED) are working on defining and collecting measurable indicators at the regional/ local level that can inform over time of transition to low-carbon economic and industrial activities. Full Article
cor Countries should make carbon pricing the cornerstone of climate policy, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:31:00 GMT Credible and consistent carbon pricing must be the cornerstone of government actions to tackle climate change, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cor Health: Covid-19 crisis underscores need to address trade in fake pharmaceuticals By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:16:00 GMT Recent seizures of fake medical supplies being marketed as protection against coronavirus (Covid-19) have underscored the need to address a growing international trade in counterfeit pharmaceuticals. The trafficking of fake or defective medicines is costly and puts lives at risk, according to the new OECD and EU reports. Full Article
cor The corrupting cricket tree By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: The corrupting cricket tree The monster of corruption has not spared even the games being enjoyed by the... Full Article
cor The Role of Institutional Investors in Promoting Good Corporate Governance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT This publication examines the role of institutional investors in promoting good corporate governance and reviews Australia, Chile and Germany in more detail. Full Article
cor OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 - Germany highlights By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:00:00 GMT This note presents selected country highlights from the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2017 with a specific focus on digital trends among all themes covered. Full Article
cor Society: Governments must tackle record gap between rich and poor, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The gap between rich and poor in OECD countries has reached its highest level for over over 30 years, and governments must act quickly to tackle inequality, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cor Workshop: Indicators of local transition to low-carbon economy (Regional Growth Core Schönefelder Kreuz, Germany) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Regional Growth Core Schönefelder Kreuz and the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau in partnership with the OECD Local Economic and Employment Development Programme (LEED) are working on defining and collecting measurable indicators at the regional/ local level that can inform over time of transition to low-carbon economic and industrial activities. Full Article
cor Hermosillo scores high in improving the regulatory quality of formalities By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Hermosillo scores 96% in implementing the recommendations of the Guide on improving the regulatory quality of formalities at the municipal level Full Article
cor Corruption : OECD recognises Norway’s commitment to the fight against foreign bribery and recommends further improvements By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Norway has made significant progress in its efforts against the bribery of foreign public officials in recent years, according to a new OECD report. But more could be done to strengthen enforcement, including by focusing on the confiscation from companies of the proceeds of bribery. Full Article
cor Corruption: Luxembourg must implement without delay its legislation against the bribery of foreign public officials, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Luxembourg must step up its efforts to detect and prosecute cases of bribery of foreign public officials, particularly now that its legal framework has been strengthened, in compliance with the Anti-Bribery Convention Full Article
cor Boosting integrity, fighting corruption By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT This brochure describes the multiple domains where the OECD is engaged in fighting corruption and boosting integrity. It relates how the CleanGovBiz initiative is drawing together for the first time these anti-corruption tools under a single umbrella. Full Article
cor From Corporate Compliance to Collective Action By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:56:00 GMT Promoting anti-corruption compliance measures, to prevent corrupt acts before they take place and to properly address them when they do, and encouraging collective action and sectoral initiatives to share best practices and expertise should be a priority, said OECD Secretary-General in Moscow. Full Article
cor Specialised Anti-Corruption Institutions - Review of Models By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT This report provides a comparative overview of common standards and key features of specialised anti-corruption institutions and comprehensive descriptions of 19 anti-corruption institutions operating in different parts of the world, presented in a comparable framework. Full Article
cor Third Annual High-Level Anti-Corruption Conference for G20 Governments and Business By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Co-organised by the G20 Russian Presidency and the OECD, with UNODC support, this conference focused on promoting transparency and integrity in organising sport and other major events and cutting-edge measures for governments and business to combat corruption. Full Article
cor Georgia should strengthen civil service and independent judiciary to build on anti-corruption progress By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:43:00 GMT Georgia has achieved significant progress in reducing corruption over the past decade. To build on this progress, the Government should focus on strengthening its professional civil service and ensure independence of the judiciary, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cor Azerbaijan should be more proactive against corruption By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:24:00 GMT Azerbaijan must do more to enforce recently introduced anti-corruption laws and to ensure law enforcement has the resources to prosecute complex corruption crimes, says a new OECD report. Full Article
cor Anti-Corruption Ethics and Compliance Handbook for Business By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 19:28:00 GMT Developed by companies, for companies, with assistance from the OECD, UNODC, and World Bank, this Handbook serves as a useful, practical tool for companies seeking compliance advice in one, easy-to-reference publication. It brings together the major business guidance instruments for companies and illustrates them using real-life, anonymised case studies provided by companies. Full Article
cor Combating global corruption: More crucial than ever By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 11:57:00 GMT Global corruption is one of the greatest challenges of our era: it distorts markets, weakens our governments, raises the costs of doing business, promotes inequalities and erodes our sustainable development efforts, said OECD Secretary-General at Chatham House. Full Article
cor Tajikistan should step up its fight against corruption By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 27 May 2014 14:43:00 GMT Tajikistan needs to step up its fight against corruption and turn political declarations of commitment into action, says a new OECD report. Full Article
cor Mongolia should persist with systematic anti-corruption reforms By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 27 May 2014 14:49:00 GMT Mongolia should persist with systematic reforms in its struggle against corruption, says a new report by the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan (IAP). Full Article
cor Fourth Annual High-Level Anti-Corruption Conference for G20 Governments and Business By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:25:00 GMT Co-organised by the Italian Co-Chair of the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group and the OECD, participants discussed progress in advancing the key elements of the global anti-corruption agenda and innovative solutions to address the latest challenges facing countries, business and civil society. Full Article
cor ADB-OECD Conference on fighting corruption and building trust in Asia and the Pacific By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:37:00 GMT 3-4 September 2014, Phnom Penh, Cambodia: This conference focused on the key levers for restoring trust in government and building trust by and in the private sector and civil society. Full Article
cor Webcast on anti-corruption ethics and compliance tools from UNODC, OECD, World Bank By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:43:00 GMT Based on the OECD-UNODC-World Bank Anti-Corruption Ethics and Compliance Handbook, this webcast organised by KPMG offered an opportunity for attendees to learn about and understand the value of anti-corruption and ethics compliance best practices and how to use them to enhance their programmes. Full Article
cor Anti-corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia meetings: October 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:59:00 GMT 8-10 October 2014, Paris, France: Discussions at this meeting will focus on implementing the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan; monitoring reports for Armenia and Kazakhstan; and, progress reports from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Full Article
cor FATF guidance tackles terrorist finance and money laundering risk in banks and corporate entities By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:17:00 GMT New guidance from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will help countries tackle the misuse of corporate entities for money laundering, terrorist financing and other illicit purposes. Full Article
cor Kazakhstan must sharpen its strategy and raise impact of its anti-corruption measures By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:43:00 GMT Kazakhstan’s new anti-corruption strategy must be better defined, involving key stakeholders, with targeted actions and goals that address the key corruption challenges facing the country, says a new OECD report by the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan (IAP). Full Article
cor International Anti-Corruption Day - 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:00:00 GMT As part of the International Anti-Corruption Day, the OECD has joined Member and Partner countries and other International Organisations in raising awareness about the costs and detrimental effects of corruption. Full Article
cor Fifth Annual High-Level Anti-Corruption Conference for G20 Governments and Business By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:15:00 GMT Jointly organised by the Turkish Presidency of the G20 and the OECD, participants discussed cutting-edge compliance challenges faced by companies in their day-to-day operations and innovative solutions to address these risks. Full Article
cor Greece should tackle not only domestic corruption but also foreign bribery By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:51:00 GMT The risk of Greek companies bribing foreign officials is substantial, but Greece has not given the same priority to fighting foreign bribery as it has to domestic corruption. Full Article
cor Anti-corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia: March 2015 meetings By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:54:00 GMT This meeting will focus on the third round monitoring reports under the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan for Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine. The meeting will also include progress reports from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Full Article
cor Kyrgyzstan must implement anti-corruption policies and laws to reduce corruption By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:35:00 GMT Widespread corruption continues to be a major challenge for Kyrgyzstan’s development, despite efforts to streamline its anti-corruption policy and strengthen the institutional framework since 2012. Full Article
cor Ukraine must enforce its new anti-corruption strategy and legislation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:43:00 GMT Widespread corruption was one of the main reasons that led to the change of the political regime in Ukraine in 2014. The new administration pledged to fight corruption, a challenging task in the current context of the economic crisis and military conflict in the East of the country. Full Article
cor Prevention of Corruption in the Public Sector in Eastern Europe and Central Asia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 15:43:00 GMT This cross-country report on prevention of public sector corruption analyses the preventive measures that have proven to be effective and successful in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The review focuses on twenty-one countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia and includes examples from OECD countries. Full Article