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Capital flows and the Code of Capital Movements

24-May-2011

Money flooding into emerging economies in search of high returns can damage local currencies and markets if it suddenly flows out again. This has triggered renewed interest in the use of capital controls. The OECD Code of Capital Movements provides a balanced framework for countries progressively to remove barriers to the movement of capital, while providing flexibility to cope with situations of economic and financial instability

International Law Moot Court Competition: 2011 Jessup Compromis

08-Mar-2011

The OECD and the International Law Students Association (ILSA) have joined together to develop the compromis for the 2011 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. For the first time, the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises form part of the dispute.

Combating the illicit trade in minerals that finance armed conflict

25-May-2011

Ministers sign a Recommendation that clarifies how companies can identify and better manage risks throughout the supply chain, from local exporters and mineral processors to the manufacturing and brand-name companies that use these minerals in their products.

Industry: OECD Steel Committee says market remains fluid and challenging

16-Dec-2010

3/12/2010 - The world steel industry is emerging from the worst slowdown in more than half a century although the overall situation remains fluid and challenging, according to industry and government officials at the OECD’s Steel Committee meeting in Paris on 2 -3 December 2010.

OECD-GRI announce partnership to help multinational companies operate responsibly

13-Dec-2010

Companies worldwide will be given greater guidance and support on how to conduct their business responsibly and report on their sustainability performance thanks to a partnership between the Global Reporting Initiative and OECD.

2010 annual report on the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

03-Dec-2010

Work is underway on an update of the Guidelines to ensure their continued role as a leading international instrument for the promotion of responsible business conduct.  The 2010 annual report focuses on 3 core issues for consideration during the update - supply chains, human rights, and climate change.

Helping companies make the shift to a low-carbon economy

26-Nov-2010

This OECD report - Transition to a low carbon economy: Public goals and corporate practices - highlights action companies are taking to fight climate change and recommends government actions to encourage them.

High-Growth Enterprises: What governments can do to make a difference

26-Nov-2010

High-growth enterprises, that frequently drive job creation and innovation, are getting increasing attention from policy makers.  A study by the OECD WPSMEE, conducted in 2008, looked at the challenges faced by high-growth enterprises and reviewed the programmes that policy makers in 24 countries have put in place to support the growth of enterprises.

International Mergers and Acquisitions surge in 2011

27-Oct-2011

Latest figures show international M&A investment in 2011 at high levels despite the economic turmoil, including the unfolding sovereign debt crisis in Europe and persistent economic weakness in the United States.

Report on environmental and climate change issues in the shipbuilding industry

09-Nov-2010

This report covers the analysis of environmental and climate change issues affecting the shipbuilding industry. It suggests and that a more holistic, “whole of life” approach to the production, operation and eventual recycling of ships could produce better environmental outcomes as well as potentially positive commercial outcomes. 


Events

High-Level Policy Roundtable on International Investment Policies in Asia

from 07-Apr-2011 to 08-Apr-2011

This roundtable looked at how investment policies can contribute to the recovery from the global crisis and improve the development prospects across Asia. It also considered how the G20 Seoul Development Consensus for Shared Growth can promote private sector involvement and innovation.

Latin America and Caribbean: Conference on investing in infrastructure for jobs and development

from 06-Jul-2011 to 08-Jul-2011

This conference, which took place in Bogotá, Colombia, focused on investing in infrastructure for jobs and development in Latin Ameria, with a particular emphasis on the role of private investment and on how to have successful public-private partnerships.

Africa: Conference on mobilising investment in infrastructure and agriculture

from 26-Apr-2011 to 27-Apr-2011

African Ministers called on the G20 to accelerate development of infrastructure and boost agricultural investment for food security during the NEPAD-OECD Africa Investment Initiative ministerial conference in Dakar, Senegal.

Conference on new building blocks for jobs and economic growth

from 16-May-2011 to 17-May-2011

This conference in Washington, DC, aimed to raise public awareness about the growing importance of intangibles in driving economic growth and provide a roadmap for identification of key research and policy areas that can help governments and businesses develop growth strategies that adopt a broad concept of innovation and thereby better utilise intangible assets.

70th Session of the OECD Steel Committee

from 12-May-2011 to 13-May-2011

The 70th Session of the OECD Steel Committee took place in Paris on 12-13 May 2011.

Workshop on Green Growth in Shipbuilding, 7-8 July 2011

from 07-Jul-2011 to 08-Jul-2011

This workshop, which was attended by non-OECD economies and industry, considered best practices applied in shipbuilding to address environmental, climate change and sustainable development issues. Documents and presentations are available here.

Workshop on market distorting factors, 3-4 December 2009

from 03-Dec-2009 to 04-Dec-2009

This workshop, which was attended by non-OECD economies and industry, addressed market distorting factors from the perspective of the proposed OECD Shipbuilding Agreement. Documents and presentations are available here.

 

69th Session of the OECD Steel Committee

from 02-Dec-2010 to 03-Dec-2010

The 69th Session of the OECD Steel Committee meeting was held on 2-3 December 2010 at the OECD Headquarters in Paris. The presentations at the meeting can be found here.

Consultation on the update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

on 13-Dec-2010

Discussions at this special consultation with stakeholders focussed on human rights, employment and labour, due diligence, supply chains and procedural provisions, including those relating to the functioning of National Contact Points.

Symposium on international investment agreements and investor-state dispute settlement

on 14-Dec-2010

International investment agreements as well as the number of investment disputes have increased over the last decade. Symposium participants shared their perspectives on emerging issues in this field and explored areas where further work is required.



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