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OECD offers guidance for multinationals in “weak governance” zones

12-Jun-2006

Multinational enterprises investing in countries characterised by weak or non-existent government need to take special care in handling a range of risks and ethical dilemmas not usually encountered in countries with stronger governance arrangements. A new Risk Awareness Tool for Multinational Enterprises in Weak Governance Zones from the OECD is designed to help them.

Global Corporate Social Responsibility Forum: China

28-Feb-2006

This speech by the OECD Secretary-General outlines the benefits of responsible business conduct and provides an overview of the contribution made by the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.  This speech was delivered during the Global Corporate Social Responsibility Forum held in Beijing on 22 February 2006.

OECD posts responses to the public consultation on a Policy Framework for Investment (PFI)

22-Feb-2006

Private investment is crucial for sustainable economic development. The PFI aims to assist governments in their efforts to create a healthy policy environment for domestic and foreign investments, taking into account the broader interests of the communities in which investors operate. Between 16 January and 22 February 2006, the public’s views were sought through an online consultation on the draft text of the PFI and avenues for future use.

Improving the System of Investor-State Dispute Settlement

10-Feb-2006

This working paper provides an overview of investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms.  It deals with issues related to the quality of arbitral awards; examines issues related to multiple and parallel proceedings and explores the merits of consolidation of claims; and deals with challenges of jurisdictional nature. 

National Treatment for Foreign-Controlled Enterprises

05-Dec-2005

The 2005 edition of this publication describes the main features of the OECD National Treatment instrument and contains a complete survey of adhering governments' measures relating to National Treatment.

OECD posts responses to public consultation on a Risk Management Tool for Investors in Weak Governance Zones

23-Nov-2005

In October 2005, the OECD launched an invitation for public comment on its draft Risk Management Tool for Investors in Weak Governance Zones.  A strong response was received from global and regional organisations, business, labour and other civil society representatives.  These comments can be consulted online and will be used to improve the draft risk management tool which is scheduled for finalisation by Spring 2006.

L’OCDE publie les réponses à une consultation publique sur un outil de gestion du risque destiné aux investisseurs exerçant dans les zones à déficit de gouvernance

23-Nov-2005

Les zones à déficit de gouvernance sont des lieux où les pouvoirs publics sont peu désireux ou incapables d’assumer leurs responsabilités. Elles représentent certains des environnements d’investissement les plus ardus de la planète. C’est dans cette optique que l’OCDE est actuellement en train de préparer un outil de gestion du risque destiné à aider les entreprises à y gérer leurs activités de manière responsable. Le projet de texte a été soumis à la sagacité du public par le biais d’une consultation en ligne.

OECD publishes report on conducting business with integrity in Weak Governance Zones

22-Sep-2005

A recurrent theme of the OECD's work on the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises is that corporate responsibility goes hand-in-hand with government responsibility.  This report summarises the results of a multi-stakeholder dialogue  that has sought to provide inputs to an answer on the following central question:  Do companies have different roles and responsibilities when operating in weak governance zones, where governments are not working well, than in healthier investment environments?

OECD calls for greater transparency in Investor-State dispute settlement procedures

30-Aug-2005

The OECD Investment Committee has released a statement supporting additional transparency in international investment arbitration.  It has also published a study which examines the current rules, steps taken to improve transparency and the perceived advantages as well as the challenges of additional transparency.

G8 communiqué supports OECD work on guidance for companies in weak governance zones

26-Aug-2005

The Communiqué issued following the G8 Gleneagles summit on 6-8 July 2005 calls on OECD to complete its work on guidance for companies working in zones of weak governance.




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