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News & Events
News
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20-May-2010
The Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) and Trade Union Advisory Committee (TUAC) to the OECD issued their statements to the OECD’s Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), addressing the main areas to be discussed by ministers: Employment and Fiscal Consolidation; Sources of Growth; Propriety, Integrity, and Transparency; and Global Co-operation. The BIAC and TUAC statements can be found on the website of the MCM, taking place on 27-28 May 2010.
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06-May-2010
The 42 governments adhering to the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises have agreed on the terms of reference for carrying out an update of the Guidelines. The update aims to ensure their continued role as a leading international instrument for the promotion of responsible business conduct.
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26-Mar-2010
15 - 16 avril 2010, Paris
L'atelier étudiera le rôle des gouvernements et autres parties prenantes dans le renforcement de la valeur et l'efficacité des allégations environnementales à l’égard des consommateurs qui souhaitent prendre en considération les impacts environnementaux dans leurs décisions d'achat. L'atelier est sur invitation. Si vous souhaitez y assister, veuillez contacter consumer.policy@oecd.org.
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25-Mar-2010
Several events and meetings involving civil society took place since January.
I. Secretary-General Gurría meets civil society in Chile
II. UK hosts stakeholder meeting on CbC at OECD
III. Global Forum on Development
IV. Agriculture Ministerial Meeting Consultations
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23-Mar-2010
I. OECD establishes tax and development task force
II. Update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
III. Wikiprogress - A new interactive site for societal well-being invites civil society to the community
IV. Have your say on Green Growth
V. Civil Society and OECD – Recent Meetings
Also find out on a number of select upcoming events and recent OECD Publications.
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25-Feb-2010
Introductory remarks by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General at a meeting with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Economics and Security Committee, 17 February 2010, OECD Conference Centre, Paris, France
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25-Jan-2010
U.S. President Barack Obama’s plans for financial reform could help to avoid a new financial crisis by resolving some major risks inherent to the current financial system, according to OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.
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17-Dec-2009
A series of consultations and other meetings and events with participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) took place in the past few weeks on issues ranging from development and aid effectiveness, food security, export credits, and tax issues.
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Events
OECD Secretary-General at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Strasbourg
on 01-Oct-2008
Angel Gurría gave a keynote speech on "The Global Economy and OECD: Distilling Lessons from a Financial Crisis" at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. He also took part in bilateral meetings with several national delegations and high level representatives from the Council of Europe.
Watch the live webcast .
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Eastern European and Central Asian countries gather in Tbilisi to step up their fight against corruption
Senior government officials, non-governmental and business groups from almost 30 countries will meet on 25-27 June 2008 in Tbilisi, Georgia, at the 7th General Meeting of the OECD Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ACN) to step up their fight against corruption.
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from 15-May-2008 to 16-May-2008
OECD Forum partners Les Echos Conférences are organising a conference entitled Propriété industrielle : Les Entretiens de Paris.
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from 03-Jun-2008 to 04-Jun-2008
The Forum contributes to the openness of the OECD to civil society; enhances the visibility of the OECD's work; and constitutes a "multi-stakeholder consultation" for the annual meeting of OECD ministers
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on 21-Feb-2008
Financial markets issues have recently risen to the top of the international policy agenda attracting widespread media attention. The OECD has been very active in conducting research and analysis, much of which has been published in Financial Market Trends. This seminar provides an opportunity for an exchange of views with colleagues and OECD experts on recent financial market trends, the subprime crisis, the private equity boom and sovereign wealth funds.
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on 04-Oct-2007
Obstacles to strengthening innovation performance and productivity, and the policies most likely to improve the adjustment capacity of the economy will be identified. In view of the persistence of growing inequalities and the risk of job loss, discussion will include the impact of globalisation on wage and income distribution, and analysis of necessary adjustment costs and why governments need to take them seriously. Relevant recent OECD reports: Staying Competitive in the Global Economy: Moving Up the Value Chain and Offshoring and Employment: Trends and Impact, etc.
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on 22-Feb-2007
Immigration pressures are increasing in most OECD countries, with some countries experiencing unprecedented waves of immigration and others tightening their entry policies. Governments are faced with the task of achieving a balance between openness to international migration and the implementation of effective policies to ensure immigrant integration. To do this requires the right mix of selected and non-selected migrants, of temporary and permanent migrants, of high-skilled and low-skilled, and of openness and control.
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on 01-Dec-2006
A meeting jointly organised by OECD and CEPII in Paris. What new kinds of risks are societies facing? How are the public and private sectors reacting to them? How are these risks affecting the insurance market? Can the risks be mitigating? What kind of government regulation is advisable? Speakers include OECD and CEPII analysts, representatives of the private and public sectors and academia. Participation is by invitation only. For further information, contact meggan.dissly@oecd.org
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OECD debates “Migration and Development: What Role for the WTO?” at the WTO Public Forum 2006 "What WTO for the 21st Century?"
on 26-Sep-2006
Globalisation and the increased mobility of goods and services require a fresh look. The extension of the provisions governing freedom of movement of people, including unskilled labour, can result in substantial gains for developing and transition countries. Extending provisions for the movement of unskilled workers in the Doha Round under Mode 4 could provide powerful incentives for progress in other areas.
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