Insolvency Systems in the Middle East and North Africa

This survey covers 11 MENA jurisdictions exploring the legal framework for creditor rights, risk management and corporate workouts, the legal framework for insolvency, cross border recognition issues, re-oganisation proceedings, and the implementation of insolvency systems.

4th Middle East Corporate Governance Conference, 9-10 November 2009

The OECD, in co-operation with the Hawkamah Institute of Corporate Governance, has organised its fourth annual conference on "Emerging Middle East Markets and the Corporate Governance Imperative" on 9-10 November 2009, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Temporary government control or ownership of commercial entities: Report on recent experiences

The corporate governance landscape changed significantly during the financial crisis through increased state ownership as governments had to recapitalize financial and other institutions. The OECD monitored these developments as the crisis unfolded, examined national practices and published its conclusions in November 2009.

The OECD and the G20 – An evolving relationship

Speaking at the Institute of International and European Affairs, Mr. Gurría emphasized the OECD’s continued support of the G20, outlining our work on trade and investment, unemployment, and climate change in the wake of the financial crisis.

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• OECD Secretary-General visit to Ireland (Dublin, 4 November)

Conference on corporate responsibility in Asia: Why responsible business conduct matters

Co-organised by OECD and ESCAP in Bangkok, this conference focused on OECD and Asian country responses to the main challenges in responsible business conduct, with a special focus on climate change, finance and education.

Policy Brief on Improving Corporate Governance of Banks in the Middle East and North Africa

The Policy Brief is designed to provide practical recommendations on corporate governance practices in the banking sector.

UN Global Compact and OECD intensify collaboration

(New York/Paris, 27 October 2009) – The United Nations Global Compact and the OECD have recently begun to enhance their collaborative efforts, particularly in countries that have both Global Compact Local Networks and National Contact Points NCPs on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

The First Abu Dhabi Corporate Governance Conference, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 October 2009

The first corporate governance conference organised by the Abu Dhabi Center for Corporate Governance, part of the Abu Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the OECD served to advance the discussions on corporate governance challenges and progress in the UAE, and in particular in Abu Dhabi.

The Financial Crisis: Reform and Exit Strategies

The financial crisis required governments to make massive interventions in their financial systems. This book sets out priorities for reforming incentives in financial markets as well as for phasing out these emergency measures.

Task Force meeting on Corporate Governance of Banks in the MENA, 11 October 2009, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

On 11 October 2009, the Task Force gathered to discuss a revised version of the Policy Brief on Improving Corporate Governance of Banks in the Middle East and North Africa region.