Investment policy reform in Mauritius

This Investment Policy Review examines Mauritius's achievements in developing an open and transparent investment regime and its efforts to reduce restrictions on international investment.

Lessons from investment policy reform in Korea

This study documents the liberalisation of the FDI regime in Korea between 1990 and 2010 and examines how and why it came about. The paper focuses on the lessons can we draw from the Korean experience about how to achieve rapid and sustainable reforms.

FDI in Figures - July 2013

Preliminary estimates in the July edition of FDI in Figures show that Russia recorded its highest-ever level of FDI outflows, making the country the second largest investor worldwide in the first quarter of 2013.

Central Asia Competitiveness Outlook and Policy Handbooks

This Competitiveness Outlook examines the key policies that would increase competitiveness in Central Asia. Accompanying Policy Handbooks outline practical steps to help policymakers improve the business climate.

Inaugural Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct

This meeting will address high-level systematic approaches to responsible business conduct and identify priority areas for future action. In the wake of the Rana Plaza tragedy, Her Excellency Dr. Dipu Moni, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Bangladesh, will open the Forum and participate in a special session on Bangladesh and the textile industry.

Southeast Asia: Training seminar on designing, developing and implementing sound investment policies

Training seminar for government officials from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Viet Nam on how to design, develop, and implement sound investment policies to attract investment which will contribute to sustainable development.

Déclaration du Secrétaire général concernant les événements survenus au Bangladesh

L’OCDE est profondément attristée par la tragédie de l’effondrement du Rana Plaza qui s’est produite au Bangladesh. Nous sommes de tout cœur avec ceux qui sont concernés par cette catastrophe.

Also Available

• OECD Secretary-General statement on events in Bangladesh

OECD Investment Committee

The OECD Investment Committee is a leading forum for international co-operation, policy analysis and advice to governments on how best to enhance the positive contribution of investment worldwide. This page describes the responsibilities of the Investment Committee.

OECD-SADC-IFC-JICA seminar on private sector participation in Africa's infrastructure

This seminar focused on overcoming challenges to private sector participation in infrastructure in Southern Africa.

China Investment Policy Update

This paper examines China’s investment policy since the publication of the 2008 OECD Investment Policy Review of China and recommends that the Chinese government continue its efforts to liberalise and increase the transparency and predictability of the framework for both inward and outward FDI. OECD Working Papers on International Investment - No. 2013/1.