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Regionally-focused activities are a necessary complement to the OECD Global Forums, attracting smaller and more homogeneous constituencies. They permit a sharper focus on region-specific issues and the monitoring and implementation of the principles dealt with by the Forums.
OECD's regional approaches aim to support regional relays in implementing OECD’s policies and practices. Regional partners, such as regional development banks and other international organisations therefore play an important role in the implementation of OECD’s regional activities.
In May 2007, the OECD’s Council meeting at Ministerial level invited the Secretary-General to explore and develop recommendations to Council on how to expand the OECD's relations, including through enhanced engagement, with selected countries and regions of strategic interest to the OECD, identified by Council. In the light of its growing importance in the world economy, priority was given to South East Asia, with a view to identifying countries for possible membership.
OECD Directorates work together with governments in the region and regional partners in the context of existing or emerging regional initiatives. The following regions are currently involved in OECD’s regional activities:
Strategic Priority Region:
Other Regions:
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