Natural Resources and Pro-Poor Growth - The Politics and Economics

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05-Dec-2008

This publication demonstrates that natural resources can contribute to growth, employment, exports and fiscal revenues. It highlights the importance of policies encouraging the sustainable management of these resources, while emphasizing the special governance challenges.

Climate Change Mitigation: What do we do?

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27-Nov-2008

This publication summarises recent OECD analyses and it strengthens the main OECD message: that an ambitious and comprehensive strategy to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is economically rational.

OECD Investment Policy Reviews - China 2008: Encouraging Responsible Business Conduct

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24-Nov-2008

This Investment Policy Review of China 2008 reviews Chinese government efforts to encourage responsible business conduct against the backdrop of recent regulatory changes and China's increasing outward ...

OECD Investment Policy Reviews: Peru

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22-Nov-2008

This Review, undertaken as a part of Peru's adherence process and in co-operation with Peruvian authorities, shows the country's achievements in establishing an open and transparent investment regime with ...

Résumé - Politiques de la biodiversité : Impacts socio-économiques, enjeux et stratégies d'action des pouvoirs publics

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07-Nov-2008

Les politiques de biodiversité font prévaloir la protection, la conservation et l’exploitation durable d’écosystèmes et habitats dont la diversité biologique retient l’attention. Elles apportent ainsi ...

OECD Investment Policy Review of Russia: Strengthening the Policy Framework for Investment

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22-Jul-2008

In 2007, Russia’s international investment flows reached record highs, making Russia one of the world’s largest recipients and sources of FDI. Russia's potential for attracting even more international ...

Executive Summary - Economic Aspects of Adaptation to Climate Change

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30-Jun-2008

Shardul Agrawala and Samuel Fankhauser

Environmental performance of agriculture: At a Glance

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16-Jun-2008

This is the short version of the OECD publication (2008) Environmental Performance of Agriculture in OECD Countries since 1990 .

Environmental Performance of Agriculture in OECD Countries since 1990

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16-Jun-2008

In OECD countries, agriculture uses on average over 40% of land and water resources, and thus has significant effect on the environment. This report provides the latest and most comprehensive data and analysis on the environmental performance of agriculture in OECD countries since 1990.

OECD Investment Policy Reviews

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11-Jun-2008

The OECD has published Investment Policy Reviews since 1993. The reviews present the results of peer examinations by the OECD Investment Committee of investment trends and policies in these countries. ...

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