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African governments look to strengthen investment reforms in response to the global financial crisis

16-Dec-2008

Led by the President of the Republic of Uganda, African ministers and high-level representatives from African and OECD countries met to discuss strengthening investment policy reform in Africa and enhancing private investment in transport infrastructure.

Pension fund losses highlight need for private pension reform, says OECD

11-Dec-2008

The ongoing financial crisis has dealt a heavy blow to private pension systems. The latest issue of Pension Markets in Focus takes a close look at the impact of the crisis and discusses possible policy interventions, both immediate and longer term.

Israel joins OECD Working Group on Bribery

09-Dec-2008

Israel has officially joined the OECD Working Group on Bribery, an important step in its accession to OECD membership. OECD has also launched a partnership with the African Development Bank (AFDB) to support the efforts of African governments and business to fight bribery and corruption and boost corporate integrity.

OECD guidance on recipient country policies towards SWFs

05-Dec-2008

“OECD and partner countries welcome investments from SWFs as a positive force for development and global financial stability”, Mr. Gurría said in Washington on 11 October. “Taken together, the OECD guidance for recipient countries and the Santiago Principles for SWFs provide the international community with a robust framework for promoting mutual trust and confidence and reaping the full benefits of SWFs for home and host countries.”

OECD and the EC release a report on the Euro-Mediterranean Charter for Enterprise

03-Dec-2008

The report on the Implementation of the Euro-Mediterranean Charter for Enterprise: 2008 Enterprise Policy Assesment offers a fresh look at  policies that promote entrepreneurship and enterprise development in the Mediterranean partner countries.

OECD Investment Policy Review China 2008 - Encouraging Responsible Business Conduct

01-Dec-2008

Analysis of the Chinese government's efforts to encourage responsible business conduct in China and by Chinese enterprises operating abroad, highlighting in particular efforts to strengthen environmental protection and respect for core labour standards.

Public and Private Sector Cooperation to Combat Corruption in Asia - Pacific

26-Nov-2008

The 6th Regional Anti-Corruption Conference for Asia-Pacific tackled the issue of how corruption in business transactions decreases competition, deters investment, and increases the cost of goods and services in the Asia-Pacific region. Participants discussed strategies and mechanisms for addressing the “supply side” of corruption from the perspectives of the public sector, private sector and civil society.

Coopération des secteurs public et privé pour lutter contre la corruption en Asie-Pacifique

26-Nov-2008

La 6è Conférence régionale anticorruption pour l’Asie-Pacifique a abordé la question de la manière dont  la corruption dans le cadre des échanges commerciaux porte atteinte au jeu de la concurrence, participe à la fuite des investissements, et augmente le coût des biens et services dans la région Asie-Pacifique. (Suite en anglais)

OECD publishes investment policy review of Peru

21-Nov-2008

This Review, undertaken as a part of Peru's adherence process and in co-operation with Peruvian authorities, shows the country's achievements in establishing an open and transparent investment regime with a limited number of restrictions, enabling Peru to rank among the most open economies.

Grim outlook for FDI and shifting global investment patterns

18-Nov-2008

As the financial crisis has evolved into a global economic crisis, the outlook for FDI has likewise darkened. On current trend, inflows will be down 13% and outflows by 6% by the end of the year. But, given the speed with which the global economic crisis deepened during Q3 and into Q4 of 2008, it seems likely flows will fall sharply in the second half of 2008 and continue to decline into 2009.


Events

Fourth OECD Workshop on Housing Finance in Transition Economies

from 14-Dec-2004 to 15-Dec-2004

This workshop, held in Paris, France, focused on five issues: overview of mortgage markets in the region; effective housing finance systems for the low-income market; safety and soundness of mortgage markets;  innovations in mortgage insurance; and development of different secondary mortgage markets and instruments.

Global Forum on International Investment: Investment for Development - Forging Partnerships

from 19-Oct-2004 to 21-Oct-2004

New Delhi, India.  Hosted by the Government of India and supported by the Confederation of Indian Industry, the conference advanced the role of international co-operation in enhancing the investment environment in developing countries. 

South East Europe Corporate Governance Roundtable held its 5th meeting in Ohrid, Macedonia

from 10-Jun-2004 to 11-Jun-2004

The Roundtable meeting included a workshop on transparency and disclosure and related issues in implementation and enforcement; a presentation of the revised 2004 edition of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance; and reviews of corporate governance reform in Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Romania.

OECD presented its report: 'Corporate Governance in Eurasia: A Comparative Overview' in Kyiv, Ukraine

from 17-May-2004 to 18-May-2004

The OECD presented the draft of a new report on corporate governance in the region which provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework, actual practice and reform priorities. The meeting discussed the 2004 OECD Principles of Corporate Governance and corporate governance reform in Ukraine.

2nd EIR/OECD Conference on Pensions and Long-run Investments, Paris, 2 April 2004

on 02-Apr-2004

The 2nd EIR/OECD Conference on Pensions and Long-run Investments was organised at the OECD Headquarters in Paris on 2 April 2004. Over 50 guests were present, including private sector, researchers and pension regulators. The event was opened by William Witherell, Director of DAFE, OECD. The focus of the event was on pension fund investment in both DB and DC systems. The first part of the meeting focused on DB plans. Asset-liability modelling models and the implications of ageing for defined benefit plans were discussed in detail. The second half of the meeting looked at the new DC plans in Ireland, the OECD on-going work on statistical data collection and regulatory policies for private pension systems.

Third International OECD Conference on Private Pensions in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 3-4 May 2004

from 03-May-2004 to 04-May-2004

The Third International OECD Conference on Private Pensions in Brazil will  be held in  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the 3rd and 4th of May at the Hotel Intercontinental. This seminar is jointly organised by the OECD and the Brazilian Ministries of Finance and of Pensions under the aegis of the OECD programme of the Centre for Co-operation with Non-Members. The event is co-sponsored by the government of Japan and by the National Association of Private Pension (ANAPP) of Brazil.

Third OECD/INPRS Conference on Private Pensions in Asia and 2004 Asian-Pacific Regional INPRS Meeting, 30 March - 1 April 2004, Manila, Philippines

from 30-Mar-2004 to 01-Apr-2004

The 3rd Conference on Private Pensions in Asia was held in Manila, the Philippines from 30 March – 1 April 2004. These events were jointly organised by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) under the aegis of the International Network of Pension Regulators and Supervisors (INPRS) activities. The events were also part of the OECD programme of the Centre for Co-operation with Non-Members, and were co-sponsored by the Government of Japan.

Conference on Mobilising Investment for Development in the Middle East and North Africa Region

from 11-Feb-2004 to 12-Feb-2004

Istanbul, 11-12 February 2004.  The primary purpose of this meeting was to better assess the needs of MENA countries, identify priorities in the field of investment, both domestic and foreign, and to develop an outline of what the OECD could offer in these areas in close co-operation with other international and regional partners. 

International Seminar on Pension Schemes for Civil Servants and Pension Funds

from 01-Oct-2003 to 02-Oct-2003

The conference was held in Brasilia on 1-2 October 2003 in co-operation with the Brazilian Government, namely the Ministry of Social Security as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and was conducted in the framework of the Brazilian Programme of the OECD Centre for Co-operation with Non-Members with the sponsorship provided by the Government of Japan. Click on the title to download the summary record of the meeting, which includes the agenda.

OECD-Africa Investment Initiative for Growth and Development

on 08-Sep-2003

8 September 2003, Geneva.  Hosted by the government of Switzerland, the first inaugural meeting of the OECD-Africa Investment Advisory Board will discuss issues related to attracting and utilising investment as a vehicle for growth and development in Africa and guiding the design and implementation of the OECD-Africa Investment Initiative, as well as to achieving synergies with bilateral and multilateral organisations already working in Africa.



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