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Improving the governance and investment of Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund

21-Dec-2010

This paper suggests avenues for strengthening the governance and management of the Japanese Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the largest single pool of pension assets in the world.

OECD-GRI announce partnership to help multinational companies operate responsibly

13-Dec-2010

Companies worldwide will be given greater guidance and support on how to conduct their business responsibly and report on their sustainability performance thanks to a partnership between the Global Reporting Initiative and OECD.

Funding the resolution of systemic financial crises

10-Dec-2010

Systemic financial crises are a recurrent phenomenon. This country comparison highlights the “funding gap” left by deposit insurance arrangements and finds that systemic crisis resolution funds, together with strengthened failure resolution powers, are adequate to help fill the gap.

Private pensions: OECD experts react to recent developments

03-Dec-2010

Some countries are reconsidering their approach to the provision of sustainable and adequate pensions. OECD experts have reiterated several key policy recommendations that should be taken into account during this process.

2010 annual report on the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

03-Dec-2010

Work is underway on an update of the Guidelines to ensure their continued role as a leading international instrument for the promotion of responsible business conduct.  The 2010 annual report focuses on 3 core issues for consideration during the update - supply chains, human rights, and climate change.

Helping companies make the shift to a low-carbon economy

26-Nov-2010

This OECD report - Transition to a low carbon economy: Public goals and corporate practices - highlights action companies are taking to fight climate change and recommends government actions to encourage them.

Asia and Pacific: Analysis of the criminalisation of bribery

24-Nov-2010

Co-published by the Asian Development Bank and the OECD, this thematic review on the criminalisation of bribery analyses the implementation of the main international standards on fighting the bribery of domestic and foreign public officials in 28 Asian and Pacific countries.

TRACE International Anti-Bribery Benchmarking Survey

24-Nov-2010

TRACE Inc. is conducting an anti-bribery benchmarking survey of the private sector. This survey was developed with input from the OECD. The objective of this survey is to advance the dialogue about foreign bribery and efforts to comply with the various treaties and laws proscribing it.

Private pensions in China - Interview with Professor Zheng Bing Wen

24-Nov-2010

In this interview, Prof Zheng, a renowned Chinese expert on pensions, discusses the necessary reforms – in particular tax reforms – that are needed in order to further develop private pensions in China.

Assessing the business climate in Egypt

27-Oct-2010

Egypt is seeking to improve its business climate to attract more investment and stimulate growth and job creation. This book identifies policy priorities and proposes specific reforms and actions to enable Egypt to achieve measurable improvements in its business climate.


Events

Revised recommendations for the 10th Latin American Roundtable on Corporate Governance

from 01-Dec-2009 to 02-Dec-2009

Taking into account corporate governance lessons from the global financial crisis, the Latin American Roundtable on Corporate Governance concluded its 10th annual meeting by agreeing in principle to a revised set of recommendations aimed at encouraging institutional investors to exercise their ownership rights responsibly and promote better corporate governance of companies in the region.

Creating a better pensions system for Chile

on 07-Dec-2009

Solange Berstein, Superintendent of Pensions in Chile, talks about what other countries can learn from Chile's pensions reforms of the past 12 months.

Financial sector reform in transition economies, and policies for SME growth

on 17-Nov-2009

Following the April launch of the South Caucasus and Ukraine initiative, the first meeting of the Working Group on Financial Markets Development and Impact of Central Banks was held on 17 November 2009 in Warsaw, Poland.

Promoting better business regulation in South East Europe through more parliamentary involvement

on 22-Oct-2009

Policy makers and experts from South East Europe and OECD gathered in Sarajevo to assess ways to streamline co-operation between parliaments and legislative branches to develop a more attractive and competitive business environment in SEE.

South East Europe: business climate reform beyond the crisis, and the evolution of the OECD Investment Compact

on 16-Nov-2009

On 16 November 2009, the South East Europe Investment Compact brought together SEE and OECD representatives and experts, including the donor community, to address enhancing regional ownership of investment policy processes and opportunities for further co-operation.

OECD roundtable on fight against bribery and corruption, 9 December 2009, Paris

on 09-Dec-2009

The OECD is hosting a high-level roundtable debate (watch the webcast live here “Foreign Bribery: Who Pays the Price? ”) today on Wednesday 9 December 2009, International Anti-Corruption Day. OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke opened the event via video-link from Washington, D.C.

OECD Global Forum on Investment, Paris, 7-8 December 2009

from 07-Dec-2009 to 08-Nov-2009

The global economy is recovering faster than expected but remains fragile. How quickly will global trade and investment bounce back after the sharp falls of the past year? What role can international investment play in building a stronger, cleaner, fairer global economy?

Consultation on an update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

on 08-Dec-2009

This Consultation sought the views of stakeholders on the priority areas for an update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, including needs and options for specific revisions of both the substantive and procedural provisions of this instrument.

OECD Guidelines for MNEs and UN Framework on Business and Human Rights

on 10-Nov-2009

At the 2009 EU Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Deputy Secretary-General Aart de Geus talks about how the OECD's approach to corporate responsibility and the UN "Protect, Respect, Remedy" Framework on Business and Human Rights support each other.

11th Global Forum on Competition

from 16-Feb-2012 to 17-Feb-2012

Discussions at the Global Forum focused on price volatility in commodities, international co-operation in cartel investigations and state-owned enterprises and competitive neutrality.



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