Media information

Media accreditation

For further information about the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting, journalists should contact the OECD Media Division (tel: [33] 1 45 24 97 00 or fax: [33] 1 45 24 80 03).

Schedule, Briefings and News Conferences

Items listed in bold were open to accredited journalists.

Monday, 14 May

• 19:15 - Ministerial Bureau Consultations with BIAC and TUAC

Tuesday, 15 May

• 10:45 - Photo opportunities
• 11:00 - Opening remarks by the Chair and adoption of the agenda
• 11:10 - Secretary-General's statement on global issues
• 11:45 - Globalisation, Growth and Equity (session1)
• 13:00 - The current economic situation (working lunch)
• 15:00 - Press conference with the MCM Chair and the Secretary-General (Room E)
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• 15:15 - Globalisation, Growth and Equity (session 2)
• 16:15-18:15 - Innovation and Growth
• 18:30 - End-of-day briefing (Room E)
              More info on phone broadcast opportunities in the practical information section below
• 20:00 - The political economy of reform (working dinner)

Wednesday, 16 May

•  8:15 - Photo opportunities
•  8:30 - Enlargement and Enhanced Engagement
• 10:15 - Photo opportunities
• 10:30 - Future challenges for an open global trading system
• 12:00 - Summary by the Chair and conclusions
• 12:30-13:00 - Final Press Conference with the MCM Chair, the Vice-Chairs and the Secretary-General (Roger Ockrent Room)