OECD-China co-operation in the field of international investment

China is increasingly interested in further advancing its investment co-operation with the OECD. This is in large part due to the fact that China wants to attract more "quality" foreign direct investment (FDI) from OECD-based companies and the perception that the OECD could provide useful best policy practices and experiences for China.

Forum on implementing due diligence in the 3Ts and Gold supply chains

Participants in this multi-stakeholder meeting launched the Gold Implementation programme and advanced implementation of due diligence in the 3Ts supply chain to ensure that companies avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral or metal purchasing decisions and practices.

Inventory of investment measures taken between 15 February 2008 and 15 February 2013

This is a consolidated report covering investment measures taken between 15 February 2008 and 15 February 2013. The present report was prepared for the Freedom of Investment Roundtable 18 held on 20 March 2013.

Panel at the 2013 World Bank/IMF Civil Society Policy Forum

Government, business, trade and civil society representatives came together at this panel session to discuss the first year of implementation following the 2011 Update of the Guidelines.

FDI in Figures, April 2013

Despite a 22% increase in the last quarter, global FDI flows in 2012 declined by 14% to USD 1.4 trillion compared to 2011 figures, according to preliminary estimates in the April 2013 issue of FDI in Figures.

Guide OCDE sur le devoir de diligence pour une chaîne d'approvisionnement responsable en minerais provenant de zones de conflits ou à haut risque 2ème édition

Ce guide constituent une initiative soutenue par les pouvoirs publics pour une gestion responsable de la chaîne d‟approvisionnement en minerais provenant de zones de conflit.

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18th OECD Roundtable on Freedom of Investment: Summary of discussions

Organised in Paris on 20 March 2013, the 18th Roundtable discussed recent investment policy developments including continued discussions focusing on investor-state dispute settlement and international investment law, and competitive neutrality.

Investment policy reform in Tanzania

The Tanzanian government, in partnership with the OECD and NEPAD, has undertaken a review of its investment policies to support its national strategy for economic reform and to improve the business climate and attract more investment in key sectors, such as infrastructure and agriculture. This page describes the review process.

Statements by National Contact Points for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

A list of statements or press releases issued by National Contact Points relating to specific instances which have arisen in the implementation of the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

L'OCDE accompagne la Tunisie dans la réforme de son cadre pour l'investissement et les projets d'infrastructure

L'OCDE, associée à la Banque africaine de développement et à la Société financière internationale, prêtera son concours aux autorités tunisiennes pour la mise en œuvre d'une nouvelle loi régissant les partenariats public-privé (PPP) ainsi que d'un nouveau code de l'investissement qui accroît la transparence, l’ouverture et la prévisibilité du régime de l’investissement.

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