OECD Investment Instruments

The OECD has long been at the forefront in efforts to develop international “rules of the game” relating to capital movements, international investment and trade in services. Countries adhering to the OECD instruments are committed to applying transparent and non-discriminatory treatment of investors.
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Morocco joins the OECD Declaration on International Investment

25-Nov-2009

Morocco has joined 41 other countries in signing the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises, in a move that commits it to supporting an open environment for international investors and encouraging responsible investment by multinational companies as a means to promote prosperity and growth.

Global Forum on international investment for a stronger, cleaner, fairer global economy

from 07-Dec-2009 to 08-Dec-2009

The 8th Global Forum on International Investment focused on two core elements of any strategy aimed at ending the crisis and achieving sustainable, long-term economic growth: keeping markets open for international investment and improving investment environments around the world.

Consultation on an Update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

on 08-Dec-2009

This Consultation sought the views of stakeholders on the priority areas for an update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, including needs and options for specific revisions of both the substantive and procedural provisions of this instrument. It took place back-to-back with the Global Forum on International Investment.

OECD adopts guidelines to avoid protectionist use of national security measures

23-Jul-2009

Guidelines for Recipient Country Investment Policies relating to National Security have been adopted by the OECD to help governments maintain fair treatment of international investors while meeting their countries' security needs.

OECD countries improve their investment commitments under the Codes of Liberalisation

22-Jul-2009

The 30 OECD country positions under the legally binding OECD Codes of Liberalisation of Capital Movements and of Current Invisible Operations, as well as the companion OECD National Treatment instrument, have been revised in a report issued by the OECD Council.

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