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OECD, Arab countries to enter new phase of co-operation on investment, governance

29-Nov-2007

OECD and Arab countries are to enter a new phase of co-operation on investment and governance policies, following a three-day meeting in Cairo of ministers and senior officials responsible for the MENA-OECD Initiative on Governance and Investment for Development.

Arab, OECD countries launch new initiatives to promote investment in MENA region

27-Nov-2007

Arab and OECD countries are launching new initiatives to promote investment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including a women business leaders' forum and a landmark "MENA 500 Companies" publication presenting the region's leading commercial groups, as part of an ongoing drive to boost economic growth through their MENA-OECD Investment Programme.

More political commitment needed to fight international corruption, says OECD Secretary-General

21-Nov-2007

"Much more needs to be done" to fight international corruption, said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría today at a conference in Rome to mark the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.

OECD Anti-Corruption Division wins “Highly Commended” Award in Smart Regulation category of the 2007 Africa Investor Awards

12-Nov-2007

In his acceptance speech, Patrick Moulette, Head of the OECD Anti-Corruption Division, highlights the benefits that South Africa’s membership of the Convention will bring to the fight against corruption in Africa.

OECD Working Group on Bribery expresses serious concerns about Chile's compliance with key provisions of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

25-Oct-2007

Chile should promptly adopt the necessary national legislation to improve its compliance with its international obligations under the Anti-Bribery Convention, according to a new report by the OECD Working Group on Bribery.

OECD Working Group on Bribery concerned by Argentina's postponement of on-site visit

18-Oct-2007

The OECD Working Group on Bribery has today issued a letter to Argentina, outlining its serious concerns about the postponement by Argentina of a visit to the country by an international team of experts.

2007 Sector Understanding on Export Credits for Ships

11-Oct-2007

This Sector Understanding on Export Credits for Ships which came into force on 8 October 2007; it replaces the previous version of that Understanding, in force since 2002.

Economic survey of the European Union 2007: Ever closer union? Moving forward in the single market

20-Sep-2007

The single market has delivered major benefits for European citizens. But the process of integration is slowing down. A fresh impetus is needed, especially in services and the energy industry.

OECD publishes report on implementation of the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

18-Sep-2007

Adhering governments are committed to promoting the Guidelines and to making them influential among companies operating in or from their territories. This report describes what governments have done improve the effectiveness, transparency and timeliness of  their implementation over the June 2006-June 2007 period and addresses considerations for future action. 




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