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OECD Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment - Fourth Edition 2008

16-Oct-2009

This publication sets the world standard for FDI statistics. It provides a single point of reference for statisticians and users on all aspect of FDI statistics, while remaining compatible with other internationally accepted statistical standards.

G20: International standards on structural policies key to emerging from crisis

25-Sep-2009

Welcoming the adoption of the Framework for Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth by G20 leaders gathered in Pittsburgh for the G20 summit, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said new sources of jobs and growth needed for the global economy to effect a sustained recovery, will only emerge if the right structural policies are adopted by the world’s leading global economies.

The Financial Crisis: Reform and Exit Strategies

17-Sep-2009

The financial crisis required governments to make massive interventions in their financial systems. This book sets out priorities for reforming incentives in financial markets as well as for phasing out these emergency measures.

Report on "Strengthening Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in East Germany: Lessons from Local Approaches"

14-Sep-2009

The report  is the result of a two-year work programme on the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurship development in East Germany undertaken by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, through its Local Economic and Employment Development Programme (LEED), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs (BMVBS), Angelegenheiten der Neuen Länder department.

Fighting abusive related party transactions in Asia

09-Sep-2009

Where a party in control of a company enters into a transaction to the detriment of non controlling shareholders – is one of the biggest corporate governance challenges facing the Asian business landscape. This Guide provides options for monitoring and curbing such abusive related party transactions. 

Publication of the Practical Guide to Corporate Governance

09-Sep-2009

The Practical Guide to Corporate Governance: Experiences from the Latin American Companies Circle highlights the challenges, priorities and tangible benefits of adopting leading corporate governance practices in the region. The publication offers a first look at Latin American company results during the recent period of financial crisis showing that firms recognized for better corporate governance practices suffered less damage than average listed Latin American companies. It is now available for dowload. 

Currently Recruiting Corporate Governance Expert

07-Aug-2009

The Corporate Affairs Division is seeking a corporate governance expert to join its team in Paris supporting the work of the Steering Group on Corporate Governance.  The job vacancy number is 3296 and the deadline for submitting applications is 9 September 2009.

Privatisation in the 21st Century: Recent Experiences of OECD Countries

06-Aug-2009

The OECD has released a stocktaking of good practices in privatisation, based on OECD member countries’ experiences since 2000. This report reviews the main challenges during the privatisation process and offers advice to public authorities on how to address them.

OECD Key Biotechnology Indicators 2009

30-Jul-2009

The Key Biotechnology Indicators brings together the latest available economic and activity data on biotechnology and innovation, collected by OECD member and non-member countries.

Piracy of Digital Content

28-Jul-2009

This new book covers the piracy of content, such as music, films and software that does not involve the use of physical media; in other words essentially piracy over the Internet. The study highlights the unique market characteristics of digital piracy where large number of suppliers are willing to provide pirated content at virtually zero price. This poses new and difficult challenges to copyright owners and policy makers.


Events

OECD-UK Conference on Innovation for Economic Growth and Sustainability

from 12-Nov-2009 to 13-Nov-2009

Sustainability and Green Growth are high on the political agenda in the run up to the UN Conference on Climate Change in December 2009. But it is businesses which face some of the greatest challenges, and perhaps opportunities, from the move towards a green economy. How can firms incorporate sustainability into their strategies, and what effect will this have on their performance? Will this effect vary between sectors? Can governments effectively create demand for innovation and sustainable demand through regulation and public procurement?

Global Forum on international investment for a stronger, cleaner, fairer global economy

from 07-Dec-2009 to 08-Dec-2009

Taking place in Paris, the 8th Global Forum on International Investment will focus on two core elements of any strategy aimed at ending the crisis and achieving sustainable, long-term economic growth: keeping markets open for international investment and improving investment environments around the world.

Report on "Strengthening Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in East Germany: Lessons from Local Approaches"

on 31-Mar-2009

The report  is the result of a two-year work programme on the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurship development in East Germany undertaken by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, through its Local Economic and Employment Development Programme (LEED), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs (BMVBS), Angelegenheiten der Neuen Länder department.

Corporate governance in Asia – conference and press briefing – Manila, the Philippines, 9 September 2009

on 09-Sep-2009

The financial crisis revealed serious shortcomings in corporate governance around the world. What lessons can companies and regulators learn from the crisis? And what role can they play in improving global governance standards to help rebuild trust and confidence in financial markets?

67th session of the OECD Steel Committee 10-11 December 2009

from 10-Dec-2009 to 11-Dec-2009

The 67th session of the OECD Steel Committee will take place in Paris on 10-11 December 2009. 

More details will follow shortly.

Conference on corporate responsibility in Asia: Why responsible business conduct matters

from 02-Nov-2009 to 03-Nov-2009

Co-organised by OECD and ESCAP in Bangkok, this conference focused on OECD and Asian country responses to the main challenges in responsible business conduct, with a special focus on climate change, finance and education.

2009 Workshop on Trademarks and Trademark Data, OECD Conference Center, 16-17 July

from 16-Jul-2009 to 17-Jul-2009

INNO-tec and the OECD, with the support of the Strike network, are organizing an EPIP conference on Trademarks and Trademark data. The goal of this workshop is to present and discuss current work and analyses conducted on trademarks from various perspectives, so as to better understand their functioning and their effect on firms and markets.



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