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G20: International standards on structural policies key to emerging from crisis

25-Sep-2009

Welcoming the adoption of the Framework for Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth by G20 leaders gathered in Pittsburgh for the G20 summit, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said new sources of jobs and growth needed for the global economy to effect a sustained recovery, will only emerge if the right structural policies are adopted by the world’s leading global economies.

The Financial Crisis: Reform and Exit Strategies

17-Sep-2009

The financial crisis required governments to make massive interventions in their financial systems. This book sets out priorities for reforming incentives in financial markets as well as for phasing out these emergency measures.

OECD, WTO and UNCTAD call on G20 for stronger commitment to more open trade and investment

14-Sep-2009

The OECD, World Trade Organisation and the UN’s Conference of Trade and Development have called on the leaders of the G20 countries to make a stronger commitment to open trade and investment as the global economy begins its recovery from the crisis.

Fighting abusive related party transactions in Asia

09-Sep-2009

Where a party in control of a company enters into a transaction to the detriment of non controlling shareholders – is one of the biggest corporate governance challenges facing the Asian business landscape. This Guide provides options for monitoring and curbing such abusive related party transactions. 

Publication of the Practical Guide to Corporate Governance

09-Sep-2009

The Practical Guide to Corporate Governance: Experiences from the Latin American Companies Circle highlights the challenges, priorities and tangible benefits of adopting leading corporate governance practices in the region. The publication offers a first look at Latin American company results during the recent period of financial crisis showing that firms recognized for better corporate governance practices suffered less damage than average listed Latin American companies. It is now available for dowload. 

Refusals to Deal

08-Sep-2009

The term “refusal to deal” describes a situation in which one firm refuses to sell to another firm, or is willing to sell only at a price that is considered “too high” or only under conditions that are deemed unacceptable. RTDs may harm competition by preventing entry that would have eroded or eliminated the dominant firm’s position.  They may also restrict competition in markets where the dominant firm’s product is an input or a complement.

Financing retirement and healthcare in a rapidly ageing world

02-Sep-2009

Demographic trends challenge the financial sustainability of pay-as-you-go pension and healthcare systems, as well as capital-funded systems and risk undermining access and quality. Published by the World Economic Forum, with the support of the OECD and Mercer, this report highlights options to better cater for changing retirement and healthcare expectations.

Privatisation in the 21st Century: Recent experiences in OECD countries

06-Aug-2009

This report on good practices in privatisation is based on OECD country experiences since 2000. It reviews the main challenges during the privatisation process and offers advice to public authorities on how to address them.

OECD adopts guidelines to avoid protectionist use of national security measures

23-Jul-2009

Guidelines for Recipient Country Investment Policies relating to National Security have been adopted by the OECD to help governments maintain fair treatment of international investors while meeting their countries' security needs.


Events

NEPAD-OECD high-level meeting on advancing investment policy reform in Africa

from 10-Dec-2008 to 11-Dec-2008

Organised in Kampala, this meeting explored measures for implementing concrete plans for sustainably improving the investment climates in African countries. An expert roundtable on investment in transport infrastructure and regional integration identified the factors that are holding investment back in African countries’ transport sector, drawing on experience sharing and best practices.

OECD/IOPS Global Forum on Private Pensions, 7-8 November 2006, Istanbul, Turkey

from 07-Nov-2006 to 08-Nov-2006

7-8 November 2006, Istanbul, Turkey. The Forum aimed to inform and enlighten the current policy debate on major issues related to private pension reform and encouraged an exchange of experiences derived from innovative policies and programmes across the countries participating.

OECD Global Forum on International Investment “Enhancing the investment climate: the case of infrastructure”

from 06-Nov-2006 to 07-Nov-2006

Organised in Istanbul, Turkey, the 2006 Global Forum on International Investment focused on international investor participation in infrastructure and investment policy using the Policy Framework for Investment.

OECD International Network on Financial Management of Large-scale Catastrophes: Inaugural meeting

on 08-Sep-2006

The High Level Advisory Board of the OECD International Network on Financial Management of Large-Scale Catastrophes held its inaugural meeting at the OECD Headquarters (opening remarks by the OECD Secretary-General). The Network is a strategic forum for the discussion of key issues related to the financial management of large scale catastrophes at a global level, aiming to provide policymakers with state-of-the-art expertise and policy advice.

Eighth roundtable on Capital Market Reform in Asia

from 11-Oct-2006 to 12-Oct-2006

This year’s Roundtable focused on: Capital Market Reforms in Asia: Issues, Progress and Challenges; Financial Policy Landscape; Competition and Integration of Exchanges and its Implications for Regulators; Corporate Governance: Methodology for Assessment of the Implementation of the OECD Principles and Discussion of Progress; International Convergence of Accounting Standards.

OECD/IOPS Conference on Private Pensions in Latin America: 29-30 March 2006, Santiago, Chile

from 29-Mar-2006 to 30-Mar-2006

The focus was an evaluation of the private pension system in Chile and the lessons that can be drawn from Chile’s experience, for other countries. The following topics were discussed: the challenge of coverage, constraints in payout phase of pension systems, risk management in defined contribution schemes, risk based supervision, the challenge of investment choice and pension fund cost management. The conference also provided an opportunity to present the OECD best principles and practices.

Sixth Meeting of the Latin American Corporate Governance Roundtable, Lima, Peru

from 20-Sep-2005 to 21-Sep-2005

The Sixth Meeting of the Latin American Corporate Governance Roundtable took place in Lima, Peru, on 20 - 21 September, 2005.  The Roundtable reviewed progress in implementing the recommendations of the Latin American White Paper on Corporate Governance, considered emerging practices in strengthening enforcement, and experience in improving board effectiveness.  Participants also exchanged experience regarding the relevance of the new OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises in the Latin American context.

OECD-MENA Working Group 5, meets in Rabat, Morocco

from 14-Sep-2005 to 15-Sep-2005

The OECD-MENA Working Group 5 on Improving Corporate Governance Principles held a plenary session on September 14-15 in Rabat, Morocco to discuss corporate governance of state-owned enterprises and progress in implementation of working group objectives.

APEC-OECD Seminar: Working Together on Investment for Development

from 14-Nov-2005 to 15-Nov-2005

Organised by the OECD Investment Committee in co-operation with APEC, this seminar took place on 14-15 November 2005 in Busan, Korea. Discussions focused on defining investment for development and how to encourage greater investment mobility.

OECD-China Symposium on China’s Policies Towards Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions

from 08-Dec-2005 to 09-Dec-2005

This Symposium, which took place in Beijing, China, focused on specific aspects of policies towards cross-border mergers and acquisitions, namely: ownership restrictions and strategic sectors; streamlining the approval process for cross-border M&As; and, strengthening corporate transparency and disclosure for more effective due diligence.



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