18th OECD Roundtable on Freedom of Investment: Summary of discussions

Organised in Paris on 20 March 2013, the 18th Roundtable discussed recent investment policy developments including continued discussions focusing on investor-state dispute settlement and international investment law, and competitive neutrality.

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.

Investment policy reform in Tanzania

The Tanzanian government, in partnership with the OECD and NEPAD, is undertaking a review of its investment policies to support its national strategy for economic reform and to improve the business climate and attract more investment in key sectors, such as infrastructure and agriculture.

Statements by National Contact Points for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

A list of statements or press releases issued by National Contact Points relating to specific instances which have arisen in the implementation of the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

NEPAD-OECD Africa Investment Initiative

The NEPAD-OECD Africa Investment Initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of African countries to design and implement reforms that improve their business climate and raise the profile of Africa as an investment destination.

Working Group on Bribery seeks new Chair

Responsible for monitoring implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, the Working Group on Bribery is seeking to designate a dynamic individual to become its new Chair.

Kyrgyz Republic launches project to boost competitiveness in partnership with the OECD and GIZ

Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek - In a joint effort to attract investment and competitiveness, the government of the Kyrgyz Republic has launched a new project with the OECD and “the Promotion of Sustainable Economic Development in Kyrgyzstan” Program GIZ.

OECD-Latin America anti-corruption programme

The OECD-Latin America Anti-Corruption Programme strengthens implementation and enforcement of international and regional anti-corruption conventions and promotes integrity in the Latin American region.

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The Eurasia Competitiveness Programme is a regional programme that contributes to economic growth and political stability in Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Ukraine through capacity building and the acceleration of reforms to improve the business climate.

Improving the design of retirement saving pension plans

This roadmap identifies elements of good design and public policy to assist countries to strengthen retirement income adequacy in an environment where pension benefits result from assets accumulated during working life.