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Bovespa awards OECD for supporting Corporate Governance improvements in Brazil

20-Mar-2007

OECD and the Latin American Roundtable on Corporate Governance were recognized as being among the five main institutional supporters of Bovespa's Novo Mercado in a ceremony on March 1, 2007 . Bovespa was celebrating the 100th company to join the special corporate governance listing segments of the trading board. OECD has been providing advice and support since the first Latin American Roundtable on Corporate Governance was held in Brazil in April 2000, the same year the Novo Mercado was launched.

Establishment of a Network of public and private sector experts for on-going dialogue on insolvency

02-Mar-2007

FAIR partner organisations and participants are in favour of intensifying information sharing and co-operation on capacity building through the establishment of a FAIR Network of public and private sector experts for on-going dialogue on insolvency. 
The proposed regional Network is a key for ensuring sustainability of the outcomes of the FAIR meetings and the relevance of its future work.

Credit Risk and Credit Access in Asia

02-Mar-2007

This conference proceedings discusses progress with Asian insolvency reforms made since 1997-98 and presents summaries of the situation in each country.
Have Asian risk management systems helped in avoiding new non-performing loans? How much progress has been made in improving the law and the practice for addressing the existing stock of bad debts? What are the new initiatives underway? Some answers to these questions can be found in this volume.

Implementing OECD's Policy Framework for Investment

09-Feb-2007

Adopted in May 2006, the Policy Framework for Investment (PFI) was designed as a flexible instrument that governments can adapt to their specific circumstances, objectives and needs while at the same time providing a common platform for dialogue and peer learning.  The PFI is being put into action through regional investment initiatives, investment policy peer reviews, and by international organisations working with developing countries.

Innovation and Growth in Tourism

24-Jan-2007

This publication provides information about the dynamics and characteristics of innovation in tourism, and gives examples of how business models are evolving as a result. The report includes a discussion of the conceptual issues regarding innovation in tourism, it illustrates national and industry practices enhancing innovation in tourism, and provides insights into the potential role of tourism policy in innovation.

Strengthening entrepreneurship and local economic development in East Germany

22-Jan-2007

This co-operative project between the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs and the OECD provides an opportunity for participants in East Germany to stand back and reflect on their overall options, needs and priorities and by facilitating an international exchange of information on innovations and best practices from a range of OECD Member countries.

OECD recommends China to reconsider its new rules on cross-border mergers and acquisitions

11-Dec-2006

China should reconsider some of its new regulations and policies concerning cross-border mergers and acquisitions that were introduced on 9 November 2006 by the National Development and Reform Commission, according to a new OECD report.

OECD calls for improved corporate reporting of business models and intellectual assets

10-Dec-2006

Companies can boost their stock market valuations and lower their cost of capital through improved reporting of intellectual assets and value creation strategies that overcome the limits of accounting standards, according to a report by the OECD. While there is an important role for governments and standard setters in underpinning such improvements, the OECD cautions against rigid standards in this complex and evolving area.

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.


Events

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.

Seminar on Entrepreneurship and SME Development, Trento, Italy

from 13-Dec-2004 to 18-Dec-2004

This one-week seminar has been especially designed for local policy-makers and practitioners from South, Central, and Eastern Europe responsible for job creation and SME promotion. This training was organised by the LEED Programme through the LEED Trento Centre for Local Development. For further information, please contact Alessandra.Proto@oecd.org

Seventh CEI Summit Economic Forum, Portoroz, Slovenia

from 24-Nov-2004 to 26-Oct-2004

The Central European Initiative (CEI) opened its doors to the business and financial community, focusing on the needs of entrepreneurs investing in central and eastern Europe. The event was co-organised with the Slovenian CEI Presidency and sponsored by the Italian Government. The OECD LEED Trento Centre was an active partner of this important event. For more information, please contact Paola.Babos@oecd.org

Seminar on the Restructuring of Tourism Destinations and Enterprise Dynamics, Lisbon (Portugal)

from 28-Oct-2004 to 29-Oct-2004

For technical reasons, this meeting has been postponed to a later date.

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. 

The Fourth Meeting of the Forum for Asian Insolvency Reform (FAIR)

from 04-Nov-2004 to 05-Nov-2004

The fourth meeting of the Forum for Asian Insolvency Reform (FAIR) took place in New Delhi, India on 4 - 5 November 2004. FAIR IV discussed insolvency systems and risk management in Asia.

European Day of the Entrepreneur - Fostering Social Cohesion through Social Entrepreneurship

from 05-Oct-2004 to 06-Oct-2004

The European Day of the Entrepreneur (EDE) aims to built on the experiences of the cities that organise entrepreneurial events at local level. This event is organised by UMIS-SMEA and will be held in the city of Zagreb, Croatia, for the first time.

Youth Employment Summit, Boca del Rio, Veracruz, Mexico

from 04-Oct-2004 to 07-Oct-2004

Youth Employment Summit (YES) Mexico 2004 will be an important milestone for evaluating global progress on youth employment where national strategies will be shared within the context of YES Framework for Action. The LEED Programme has been invited to participate in this event and share its experience in the field of entrepreneurship promotion. For more information please contact Gabriela.Miranda-gallardo@oecd.org

4th International Conference on Entrepreneurship: Contexts, Locales and Values - Paris, France

from 22-Sep-2004 to 24-Sep-2004

The 4th conference of the International Entrepreneurship Forum (IEF) is jointly organised by the OECD LEED Programme, the University of Essex and the University of Paris Dauphine, France. This event will provide for research based insights and a forum for the sharing of experience by policy makers and practitioners.  This is an invitation and the call for papers.

South East Europe Corporate Governance Roundtable held its 5th meeting in Ohrid, Macedonia

from 10-Jun-2004 to 11-Jun-2004

The Roundtable meeting included a workshop on transparency and disclosure and related issues in implementation and enforcement; a presentation of the revised 2004 edition of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance; and reviews of corporate governance reform in Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Romania.



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