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In an increasingly integrated world economy, the prosperity of OECD member countries depends not only on the development of their own economies but also on global economic development.
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It is therefore essential that the Organisation promotes, on a global scale, those principles, values and policies that lead to sound, sustainable growth and poverty reduction.
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Global reach has been an integral part of the OECD from its beginning in 1961. Its global nature was already expressed in the original OECD Convention. The Convention’s Article 1 states that members “should contribute to sound economic expansion in member as well as non-member countries in the process of economic development.” To do so, Article 12 stipulates that the Organisation may:
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Address communications to non-member states or organisations;
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Establish and maintain relations with non-member states or organisations;
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Invite non-member governments or organisations to participate in activities of the Organisation.
The "Council Resolution on a New Governance Structure for the Organisation" reaffirms the Organisation’s engagement with non-members, in particular large emerging economies, to share best practices and to promote economic development. The OECD offers members and non-members a platform for discussion, and the exchange of experiences and insights.
Recognising that the OECD's relationships with non-member economies are even more fundamental in today's interdependent world than they were when the Organisation was founded, the OECD in 2005 adopted a strategic framework to guide its global relations. This framework allows for flexibility in individual areas of work while encouraging a coherent overall OECD approach to global relations. OECD's co-operative activities with non-members aim to support the following strategic framework:
Contribute to the harmonious functioning of the global economy
- By promoting worldwide policy coherence;
- By engaging major global actors as well as significant actors in specific policy fields outside of OECD membership in the work of the OECD;
- By reducing risks of tensions and preventing conflicts through comparative research and policy dialogue;
Promote shared prosperity
- By facilitating the integration of economies outside of OECD membership in the global economy;
- By capitalising on the comparative advantages of the OECD;
- By enhancing the economic prospects and standards of living of economies outside of OECD membership, taking into account of their desire and capacity to co-operate/benefit from relevant policy dialogue and related activities;
Encourage shared knowledge for better public policy
- By drawing from experiences outside of OECD membership to anticipate significant new issues relevant to the OECD mission;
- By capturing and disseminating good practices that are relevant to the mission of the OECD beyond the OECD membership.
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