17-May-2010
English, , 441kb
This report presents the results of a fact finding survey on how governments seek to establish the identity of foreign investors, with a particular focus on transsectoral, security-related investment reviews. It was prepared for the OECD Freedom of Investment Roundtable to facilitate discussion of the issues by Roundtable participants.
17-May-2010
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Cross-border investment in agricultural production and farmland is not a new phenomenon, but it is growing in importance. This report reviews international initiatives for promoting responsible investment in agriculture and explores what contribution, if any, OECD investment instruments could make to these initiatives. This paper was commissioned for the OECD Freedom of Investment Roundtable to facilitate discussion of the issues by
17-May-2010
English
This working paper provides an overview of recent developments in investment treaty practice with regard to the protection of intellectual property rights (IPRs).
10-May-2010
English
This report examines the relationship between SMEs' management of intellectual assets, innovation and competitiveness.
10-May-2010
English
This publication examines how governments can boost innovation by improving environments for enterprise creation and innovation in SMEs and strengthening the capabilities of entrepreneurs and SMEs.
4-mai-2010
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Les 42 gouvernements adhérents aux Principes directeurs à l’intention des entreprises multinationales ont adopté le mandat pour une mise à jour de ces Principes. La mise à jour vise de faire en sorte que ces principes conservent leur rôle d’instrument international essentiel pour promouvoir un comportement responsable des entreprises.
4-May-2010
English
The 2009 edition of the OECD Structural and Demographic Business Statistics has just been released. It provides information at a very detailed sectoral level including: turnover, value-added, production, operating surplus, employment, labour costs and investment to name but a few.
29-avril-2010
Français
Cet Examen des politiques de l’investissement analyse les résultats accomplis par le Maroc dans la mise en place d’un régime d’investissement plus ouvert et transparent ainsi que ses efforts pour réduire les restrictions aux investissements étrangers.
28-April-2010
English
Governments in the Middle East and North Africa increasingly recognise that gender equality - encouraging the talents, skills, education and productivity of all their citizens, including women - will make their countries stronger.
26-April-2010
English, , 517kb
A new report reviews the factors influencing entrepreneurship among immigrants and how different migration policies may help or hinder.