Publications & Documents

OECD work on investment promotion and facilitation

Paris, 22 October 2019: This workshop will bring together heads of IPAs, senior investment promotion practitioners and policy makers from OECD and partner countries will meet in Paris on 22 October 2019 for the fourth Meeting of the OECD IPA Network to share their experiences and discuss good practices on investment promotion and facilitation.

New Progress Report on National Contact Points for Responsible Business Conduct

New Progress Report on National Contact Points for Responsible Business Conduct released at the 2019 OECD’s Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris addresses the need for more government support and resources to ensure that National Contact Points for Responsible Business Conduct (NCPs) reach their full potential.

FDI in Figures, April 2019

29/04/2019 – In 2018, global FDI flows decreased by 27% compared to 2017, to USD 1 097 billion. This represents 1.3% of global GDP, the lowest level since 1999. The drop was largely due to the 2017 US tax reform which prompted US parent companies to repatriate large amounts of earnings held at foreign affiliates.

2019 Forum on responsible mineral supply chains

23-26 April 2019 - This annual, multi-stakeholder forum provides the opportunity to review and discuss compliance and implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism and other initiatives to enable responsible mineral supply chains.

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas

The Guidance provides recommendations for responsible mineral supply chains to help companies to respect human rights and avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral or metal purchasing decisions and practices.

Corporate Governance in the Middle East and North Africa

This regional network for policy dialogue on corporate governance provides a platform for discussing corporate governance priorities in the Middle East North Africa region, sharing best practices and evaluating their implementation.

Delivering Better Policies Through Behavioural Insights - New Approaches

Corporate Governance in MENA - Building a Framework for Competitiveness and Growth

OECD Survey of Corporate Governance Frameworks in the Middle East and North Africa

The OECD Survey of Corporate Governance Frameworks in the Middle East and North Africa provides consolidated information on corporate governance in the MENA region focusing on the corporate governance of listed companies.

Resolving Foreign Bribery Cases with Non-Trial Resolutions

Non-trial resolutions, often referred to as settlements, have been the predominant means of enforcing foreign bribery and other related offences since the entry into force of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention 20 years ago. This study by the OECD reviews both the main features of non-trial resolutions and their use to resolve foreign bribery cases.