Investment treaties as corporate law: Shareholder claims and issues of consistency, International Investment Working Paper 2103/3

Many investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) claims are by shareholders for so-called "reflective loss" incurred as a result of injury to “their” company. This paper (i) compares the wide acceptance of such claims in ISDS with their general prohibition in advanced systems of national corporate law; and (ii) analyses policy issues raised by such claims (e.g., risk of double recovery, high legal costs, injury to creditors, etc.).

FDI in Figures, October 2013

Global investment activity fell by nearly a third in the second quarter of 2013, after two consecutive quarters of increases, according to preliminary estimates in the October 2013 issue of FDI in Figures.

Institutional investors and green infrastructure investments

This paper examines how institutional investors can access green infrastructure, the extent to which this is currently happening, and the barriers to scaling up these investment flows. Based on four case studies, broader lessons are drawn for governments on the policy settings which may support investment in green infrastructure by institutional investors.

Conference on sustainable development in Myanmar

This event aimed to highlight the complex transformation taking place in Myanmar and analyse the challenges that the country is addressing in order to achieve strong, sustainable growth. A technical panel analysed how the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises can contribute to this growth.

Myanmar pledges further investment climate reforms; welcomes OECD efforts to promote responsible investment

Deputy Minister of National Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Khin San Yee, presented her country’s ambitious efforts to improve the investment climate at meetings of the OECD Investment Committee and Advisory Group on Investment and Development from 15-17 October 2013 in Paris.

Investment Security in the Mediterranean - October 2013 Newsletter

A newsletter on risk mitigation instruments for infrastructure investment in the Mediterranean

Le Costa Rica adhère aux instruments juridiques de l’OCDE durant la visite du Secrétaire général de l’Organisation

Le Costa Rica a adhéré ce jour aux instruments juridiques de l’OCDE relatifs à la gouvernance de l’Internet et à la conduite des entreprises au plan international, démontrant ainsi sa volonté d’aligner ses politiques sur les meilleures pratiques en vigueur dans ces domaines et de coopérer plus étroitement avec l’Organisation.

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Responsible business conduct along agricultural supply chains

The OECD and the FAO are working together to develop a practical guidance to help investors identify and avoid infringing widely-supported principles of responsible business conduct in the agricultural sector.

Policy guidance for investment in clean energy infrastructure

‌This draft guidance provides host country governments with policy options to maximise investment opportunities in clean energy infrastructure.

Costa Rica’s adherence to the Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises

Today, Costa Rica becomes the 45th country to adhere to the Declaration. This commitment is further evidence of Costa Rica’s strong pledge to create an attractive climate for investment, to build on previous efforts which have already contributed substantially to the country’s economic progress. It is also an important step to strengthen the growing ties between Costa Rica and the OECD, said Angel Gurría.