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10-Oct-2006
The UN Secretary General’s Special Representative on business and human rights has just published a survey of the human rights practices of the Fortune Global 500 companies. The survey results include information on the Global 500 companies’ references to external instruments, including to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
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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.
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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.
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Russia should do more to attract FDI following rouble move, says OECD
05-Jul-2006
Russia needs to do more to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), in the wake of its weekend move to make the rouble fully convertible, with a view to strengthening its economy and reducing its reliance on oil and gas revenues, according to OECD analysts.
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FDI into OECD countries jumps 27% in 2005
28-Jun-2006
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into OECD countries jumped 27% to reach USD 622 billion in 2005, up from USD 491 billion in 2004 and USD 465 billion in 2003, according to the latest estimates from the OECD.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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