Publications

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.

The role of trade, FDI and strategic partnerships in global value chains

25/04/2019-Global value chains (GVCs) have sharpened the interdependencies between trade and foreign direct investment (FDI). Using a novel micro-level dataset covering about 27 000 corporate relationships of 147 multinational enterprises (MNEs) in 13 sectors, new evidence is provided on how firms organise their production globally by combining trade with investment, and on a range of non-equity, contract-based partnerships.

Financial markets, insurance and pensions: Inclusiveness and Finance

This publication compiles a series of articles that focus on the impact of digitalisation and technology in the areas of financial markets, insurance, and private pensions. It also discusses the tools and policies needed to ensure that the challenges posed by digitalisation result in better outcomes and better management of the risks involved.

Anti-Corruption Reforms in Uzbekistan: 4th Round of Monitoring of the Istanbul Anti-corruption Action Plan RUS

This report was adopted at the Anti-Corruption Network meeting in March 2019 at the OECD in Paris.

The contribution of international business investment to the Sustainable Development Goals

The Addis Ababa Action Agenda recognises domestic and international private business as critical for the achievement of the SDGs. The OECD advises governments and business on actions they can take to ensure that these and other important development benefits of private business investment are fully realised.

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