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Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Multi-Stakeholder Conference: Statement by the CIME Chair

17-Jun-2003

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative held a multi-stakeholder conference in London on 17 June 2003. This statement was presented by the Chair of the OECD Committee on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises.

G8 Summit Declaration cites the role of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

03-Jun-2003

Evian, 3 June 2003. In their declaration on "Fostering growth and promoting a responsible market economy", G8 Ministers cited the role of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in supporting sustainable economic growth and creating an environment in which business can act responsibly.

OECD-led Roundtable Presents White Paper on Corporate Governance in Asia, 10 June, Tokyo

02-Jun-2003

The Asian Roundtable on Corporate Governance has presented its White Paper. Key recommendations include: full convergence with international accounting and audit standards, better protection of minority investors, stronger implementation and enforcement of existing laws and regulations..

The Roles of Market Discipline and Transparency in Corporate Governance Policy

16-May-2003

This speech was made by Dr. William Witherell, Director of Financial, Fiscal and Enterprise Affairs, OECD, at the Banque de France International Monetary Seminar held on 16 May 2003.

OECD, UN Representatives Meet to Discuss Co-operation on Illegal Exploitation of Resources in Congo

11-Apr-2003

Representatives of countries adhering to the OECD's Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises met with members of the U.N. Expert Panel on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to consider possible co-operation.

Just Released: LEED Publication Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development: Programme and Policy Recommendations, March 2003

31-Mar-2003

This groundbreaking publication examines how enterprise creation and development impact on local economies providing detailed policy recommendations for both national and local levels of government. For more information, please contact Alistair.Nolan@oecd.org.

OECD Forum for Asian Insolvency Reform (FAIR): A Review of Corporate Restructuring Reforms in Asian Countries, Bangkok, 16-17 December 2002

17-Dec-2002

The burden of bad debts in Asia, estimated at US$ 2 trillion, threatens the region's banks and national economies, slows economic recovery and increases the risk of another collapse.

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises profiled in Time Magazine

01-Dec-2002

Marinus W. Sikkel was interviewed by Time Magazine in his role as Chair of the OECD Committee on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises which acts as the guardian of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

OECD Launches Drive to Strengthen Corporate Governance

15-Nov-2002

The OECD has embarked on a drive to strengthen corporate governance practices world wide in the wake of a series of business scandals that have undermined public trust in companies and stock markets.

OECD releases template "Options for Obtaining Beneficial Ownership and Control Information" October 2002

07-Oct-2002

This new OECD template builds on the report "Behind the Corporate Veil: Using Corporate Entities for Illicit Purposes." It will be especially useful for national self-assessments and for international bodies seeking to prevent the misuse of corporate entities for illicit purposes.