Competition Assessment Toolkit

20-nov.-2009

To eliminate barriers to competition, governments can use the approach developed in the OECD’s Competition Assessment Toolkit. The Toolkit is a method for identifying unnecessary restraints on market activities and developing alternative, less restrictive measures that still achieve government policy objectives.

Peer Review of Competition Law and Policy in Colombia

20-nov.-2009

In 2009, Colombia celebrates 50 years of competition law. The Peer Review of Competition Law and Policy in Colombia , jointly published by OECD and the IDB, assesses the development and application of Colombia’s law over the last few years and the expected outcomes of its reform earlier this year. The report also provides recommendations for further reforms. This report is available in Spanish .

Competition Law and Policy in El Salvador: Peer Review

30-oct.-2008

El Salvador’s first competition law took effect on 1 January 2006. Jointly published by OECD and the IDB, this report reviews competition laws and policies in El Salvador since that date and provides recommendations for further reforms. This report is also available in Spanish.

Competition brings prosperity

21-févr.-2008

Opening the 100th meeting of the competition committee, Mr. Gurría reminded that competition is vital for economic growth. It stimulates efficiency and higher productivity, it disciplines managers, it reinforces incentives for innovation, and it speeds up the adjustment to change. He also mentioned OECD countries that have implemented pro-competition reforms have seen higher growth rates and lower unemployment than those who failed to reform. They have also proved to be more flexible and resilient to economic shocks.

Competition: The rules of the game

22-juin-2007

In presenting the Competition Assessment Toolkit, Angel Gurría noted Mexico's substantial progress in developing competition in its economy over the past 15 years, and that there are strategic sectors still insulated from a competitive environment and in which undue restrictions prevail.

Suisse: Le rôle de la politique de la concurrence dans la réforme de la réglementation

La loi et la politique de concurrence en Suisse ont été renforcées par des réformes récentes mais restent entravées par des traditions de coopération sur un marché intérieur non compétitif, l'absence de réseaux formels avec les autorités concernées et un manque relatif de ressources.

Le Secrétaire général de l’OCDE participera à un symposium à Delhi et présentera à cette occasion l’Examen des politiques d’investissement de l’Inde

du 03-déc.-2009 au 04-déc.-2009

Le Secrétaire général de l’OCDE, M. Angel Gurría, se rendra en Inde les 3-4 décembre pour y rencontrer de hauts responsables politiques, participer à un symposium consacré aux perspectives économiques mondiales et à l’économie indienne et présenter un nouvel examen de l’OCDE sur les politiques de l’Inde en matière d’investissement.

9th Global Forum on Competition

du 18-févr.-2010 au 19-févr.-2010

Taking place in Paris, the 9th OECD Global Forum on Competition will focus on competition, state aids and subsidies, as well as on collusion and corruption in public procurement. Participants will also discuss a peer review of competition law and policy in Brazil.

8th meeting of the Global Forum on Competition, 19-20 February 2009 - Paris, France

du 19-févr.-2009 au 20-févr.-2009

The 8th OECD Global Forum on Competition brought together senior competition officials from around the world to discuss the importance of competition and the role of competition authorities in the global economy, including: potential conflicts between competition policy and national champions; the impact of the informal economy on competitive markets; the balance between the public interest and competition policy in times of economic crisis; and how young competition agencies can best learn from more experienced colleagues.