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Colombia adheres to the OECD Declaration on International Investment

on 08-Dec-2011

Colombia commits to supporting an open environment for international investors and encouraging responsible investment by multinational companies as a means to promote prosperity and growth by accepting an invitation to adhere to the Declaration.

A new agenda for the future - 2011 Annual report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

08-Dec-2011

The 2011 annual report outlines the major improvements brought about by the 5th revision of the Guidelines since they were first adopted in 1976 and describes highlights from a multi-stakeholder brainstorming on how best to implement them.

9th Global Forum on International Investment

on 06-Dec-2011

This global forum focused on the new frontiers of investment policy, in particular how to revive private investment in the MENA region, the growing role of governments as sources of international investment and the rapid increase of international investment in agriculture.

G20 members continue to honour their pledge not to retreat into investment protectionism, says OECD-UNCTAD-WTO report

26-Oct-2011

Most investment policy measures taken during the reporting period represent continued moves towards eliminating restrictions to international capital flows and improving clarity for investors, according to the OECD, UNCTAD and WTO.

International Mergers and Acquisitions surge in 2011

27-Oct-2011

Latest figures show international M&A investment in 2011 at high levels despite the economic turmoil, including the unfolding sovereign debt crisis in Europe and persistent economic weakness in the United States.

Capital flows and the Code of Capital Movements

24-May-2011

Money flooding into emerging economies in search of high returns can damage local currencies and markets if it suddenly flows out again. This has triggered renewed interest in the use of capital controls. The OECD Code of Capital Movements provides a balanced framework for countries progressively to remove barriers to the movement of capital, while providing flexibility to cope with situations of economic and financial instability

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