Private Sector Development

Supporting development of a vibrant private sector has become an essential component of OECD’s efforts to boost the growth and stability of non-OECD economies. The OECD aims to encourage a sound business climate for investment, enhance productivity and competitiveness, support entrepreneurship and economic dynamism and ultimately raise living standards and alleviate poverty. www.oecd.org/daf/psd

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Session on MENA-OECD Investment Partnerships at OECD Forum 2008

from 03-Jun-2008 to 04-Jun-2008

The OECD Forum 2008, to be held in Paris on 03-04 June 2008, will include a session on partnerships for investments between the MENA region and OECD countries.

OECD, World Bank to step-up co-operation on country frameworks for investment

16-Apr-2008

The OECD and the World Bank have agreed to step up their co-operation in a number of key areas, including the design of comprehensive country frameworks for investment. The organisations have long had extensive co-operation in the field of investment climate and co-operation has intensified in recent years.

OECD launches 2nd evaluation of implementation in Western Balkans of European Charter for SMEs

16-Apr-2008

The OECD has launched a second evaluation of the implementation in the Western Balkans of the European Charter for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. This second evaluation follows a first evaluation conducted in 2006- 2007 and will focus on innovation and the support provided to high-growth and innovative SMEs. The results will be presented in 2009 with the publication of the SME Policy Index 2009 report.

MENA-OECD Investment Programme High-level Meeting

on 27-Mar-2008

A high-level meeting of the MENA-OECD Investment Programme took place in Paris on 27 March 2008, in parallel to the OECD's 7th Global Forum on International Investment.

Arab, OECD countries launch new initiatives to promote investment in MENA region

27-Nov-2007

Arab and OECD countries are launching new initiatives to promote investment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including a women business leaders' forum and a landmark "MENA 500 Companies" publication presenting the region's leading commercial groups, as part of an ongoing drive to boost economic growth through their MENA-OECD Investment Programme.

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Progress in Policy Reforms to Improve the Investment Climate in South East Europe

Investment Reform Index 2006