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Recent developments in China's policies towards cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

08-Dec-2006

This supplement to the 2006 Investment Policy Review of China  provides an assessment of the latest developments in China's policies towards cross-border M&As. It is a contribution to the OECD’s co-operation with China to promote transparent and non-discriminatory investment policies in support of China’s development.

South East Europe should do more to attract foreign investment, says OECD

09-Nov-2006

South Eastern European countries should step up their fight against corruption, further encourage competition and intensify regional co-operation on trade in order to attract more and better foreign direct investment, according to a new OECD report.

World economy needs transparency and openness in international investment, says OECD’s Gurría

18-Sep-2006

In a statement to the International Monetary and Financial Committee meeting in Singapore on 17 September 2006, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría reviews the world economic outlook and calls on countries to work together to head off a possible resurgence of international investment protectionism.

Making the most of the Policy Framework for Investment

16-Aug-2006

These opening remarks by the OECD Secretary-General at the OECD Tokyo Policy Forum on Investing for Development focus on the two overarching themes that run through the Policy Framework for Investment (PFI) - that the PFI is a statement of good policy for attracting investment and that it aims to contribute to the prosperity of countries and their citizens and the fight against poverty. 

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.

OECD Initiative on Investment for Development: Progress Report

27-Apr-2005

Launched in support of the Monterrey Consensus, the OECD Initiative on Investment for Development supports developing countries' sustained efforts to attract and generate more and better investment. This progress report documents work to date on the Policy Framework for Investment, building policy capacity through peer learning and on using ODA more effectively to mobilise investment for development.

OECD Initiative on Investment for Development: Towards a Policy Framework for Investment

01-Mar-2005

Launched in support of the Monterrey Consensus, the Policy Framework for Investment is intended as a non-prescriptive checklist of issues for consideration by any interested governments engaged in domestic reform, regional co-operation or international policy dialogue aimed at creating an environment that is attractive to domestic and foreign investors and that enhances the benefits of investment to society.


Events

Conference on Investment for Development: Making It Happen

from 25-Oct-2005 to 27-Oct-2005

Hosted by the Government of Brazil with the support of the BNDES and organised under the auspices of the OECD Investment Committee in partnership with the World Bank, this conference aimed to draw lessons from Brazil’s experience with improving the enabling environment for investment and sustainable growth.  It also focused on strengthening developing country perspectives on the Policy Framework for Investment.

Conference on Investment for Asian Development: Lessons so Far, Challenges for the Future

from 05-Jul-2005 to 06-Jul-2005

Hosted by the Government of Indonesia and organised under the auspices of the OECD Investment Committee in co-operation with UNESCAP and ADB, this conference focused on investment for development, improving the investment climate, ODA/investment synergies and the policy framework for investment.

MENA-OECD (Middle East and North Africa) Investment Steering Group Meeting

on 04-Apr-2005

Paris, France.  The Steering Group meeting focused on reviewing progress to date and next steps in implementing the MENA-OECD Investment Programme. The key areas of focus were transparent and open investment policies, investment promotion, a tax framework for investment, policies for financial sector and enterprise development and corporate governance practices.

NEPAD/OECD Investment Policy Roundtable on Investment for African Development: Making it Happen

from 25-May-2005 to 27-May-2005

Organised in the context of the NEPAD/OECD Africa Investment Initiative, this Roundtable held in Entebbe, Uganda, on 25-27 May 2005, focused on the regulatory environment for foreign direct investment in African countries and private participation in infrastructure and the utilities sectors.

Conference on Alliances for Integrity – Government and Business Roles in Enhancing African Standards of Living

from 07-Mar-2005 to 08-Mar-2005

Organised in the context of the OECD/NEPAD Investment Initiative, this conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 7-8 March 2005 focused on an emerging integrity framework for Africa and business perspectives on integrity and transparency in the African context.

G-8 Investment Task Force and MENA-OECD Investment Programme

on 19-Nov-2004

This meeting, which took place in Paris, explored the complementary roles of the MENA-OECD Investment Programme and the G-8 Investment Task Force in promoting key reforms to improve the investment climate and fostering private sector development in the MENA region. 

OECD-India Investment Roundtable on "Opportunities and Policy Challenges for Investment in India"

from 19-Oct-2004 to 19-Nov-2004

Hosted by the Government of India and supported by the Confederation of Indian Industry, this Roundtable launched co-operation between the OECD and India on investment policy transparency and openness, corporate responsibility and experience with internation agreements.

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. 

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. 

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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