Online public consultation on corporate governance and the financial crisis

20-Apr-2009

The current crisis has highlighted many corporate governance failures. As part of its strategic response, the OECD sought the contribution of stakeholders as it starts work on a set of recommendations that will address weaknesses in corporate governance that are related to the financial crisis.

Competition Law and Policy in the Czech Republic (Policy Brief)

14-Nov-2008

Competition law and policy in the Czech Republic have converged on European practices. Since the OECD review of Czech competition policy in 2001, the country has joined the European Union, while the Czech Competition Act has been revised and now closely follows the substantive terms and enforcement methods of the European Commission.

Public consultation on the draft OECD Policy Handbook on Natural Hazard Awareness and Disaster Risk Reduction

20-Feb-2009

The OECD invites public comments on a draft OECD “Policy Handbook on Natural Hazard Awareness and Disaster Risk Reduction” from stakeholders in OECD and non-OECD countries. This handbook is aimed at providing policy guidance in the field of natural hazard awareness and disaster risk reduction education.

Financial Market Trends No. 95 to be released Thursday 8 January

06-Jan-2009

The OECD will release Financial Market Trends No. 95 on the OECD's password-protected website at 11.00 a.m. Paris time (10.00 a.m. GMT) on Thursday 8 January 2009 for immediate release (in English only).

Fighting Bribery in International Business Deals (Policy Brief)

19-Sep-2008

Bribing public officials to obtain advantages in international business raises serious moral and political concerns, undermines good governance and sustainable economic development, and distorts international competition.

Draft Good Practices on Financial Education and Awareness Relating to Credit: Public Consultation (deadline: 16 January 2009)

05-Dec-2008

The OECD is inviting public comments on the draft OECD `Good Practices on Financial Education and Awareness Relating to Credit’ from stakeholders with expertise in credit and financial education issues.

Fighting Cartels in Public Procurement (Policy Brief)

15-Oct-2008

Governments devote a large share of taxpayers’ money to public
procurement – purchasing goods and services from road building to school
textbooks. But how can they be sure that they are getting good value for
money, and that companies seeking public contracts are not conspiring to
undermine the principle of competitive bidding?

The global economy and OECD: distilling lessons from a financial crisis

02-Oct-2008

Speaking on the occasion of an annual report to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the outlook for the world economy, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría spoke about the impact of the financial crisis and OECD's work to produce a more inclusive globalisation.

Statement by the Secretary-General of the OECD, Mr. Angel Gurría, on the Financial Crisis and its Aftermath

23-Sep-2008

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomes and supports the systemic rescue plan for financial markets announced by the US Government, which he says will contribute to stabilizing the U.S. and world economies.

OCDE seeks Anti-bribery Specialist (Africa)

06-Aug-2008

The OECD Anti-Corruption Division is looking for an anti-bribery specialist to carry out a stock-taking of business integrity and anti-bribery policies and practices in Africa. Applications close 15 September.

7-8 December 2009 Paris, France

8th Global Forum on International Investment

22-23 November Marrakech, Morocco

2009 MENA-OECD Ministerial Conference

Corporate governance

Lessons from the financial crisis

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