Publications & Documents

State-to-State dispute settlement and the interpretation of investment treaties

Many governments have expressed concerns about the uncertainty linked to the perceived inconsistency of treaty interpretation in Investor-State dispute settlement. This working paper looks at how governments can take action to improve the interpretation of investment treaties through consideration of the potential role of State-to-State dispute settlement in this area.

Le financement des PME et des entrepreneurs 2016 (Version abrégée) - Tableau de bord de l'OCDE

OECD Steel Committee says urgent structural challenges remain unaddressed

The global steel industry continues to face difficult conditions due to excess capacity, weak global demand and growing trade tensions, the OECD Steel Committee said after meeting this week. While global steel trade remains relatively robust, there has been a sharp increase in steel trade actions by governments, it said, noting that trade actions should respect international obligations.

OECD Reviews of Innovation Policy: Lithuania 2016

81st Session of the Steel Committee, Paris, 8 September 2016

Presentations and main topics discussed at the 81st Session of the Steel Committee held in Paris, 8 September 2016.

SMEs in Libya's Reconstruction - Preparing for a Post-Conflict Economy

Estimating CO2 Emissions Embodied in Final Demand and Trade Using the OECD ICIO 2015: Methodology and Results

In this working paper estimates of emissions embodied in final demand and in international trade were generated to contribute to a better understanding of how CO2 emissions around the world are driven by global consumption patterns. After explaining the methodology in detail, some general results are described and examples given of how to use and interpret the derived indicators.

Les Principes directeurs : 40 ans et toujours cruciaux

Quatre décennies après leur adoption, les Principes directeurs de l’OCDE à l’intention des entreprises multinationales sont plus utiles que jamais pour faire en sorte que les entreprises adoptent un comportement responsable, où qu’elles opèrent.

Pour une révolution optimiste

Le monde a vu plus d’une révolution industrielle, et nous en vivons déjà une nouvelle. Accueillons-la avec optimisme.

Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Europe: Rapid Policy Assessments of Inclusive Entrepreneurship Policies and Programmes

This project is part of a series of rapid policy assessment projects on inclusive entrepreneurship policies and programmes that are conducted by the Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Programme of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission.