New Paper: Study of temporary government ownership / control in the Financial Crisis

24-nov.-2009

The corporate governance landscape has changed significantly through increased state ownership as governments had to recapitalize financial and other institutions during the crisis. OECD has examined national practices and published its conclusions. 

Currently Recruiting Corporate Governance Expert

07-août-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-août-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.

Consultation publique sur la crise et le gouvernement d'entreprise

23-mars-2009

La crise financière a mis à jour de nombreuses défaillances des mécanismes de gouvernement d’entreprise. Dans le cadre de sa réponse stratégique face à la crise, l’OCDE recherche la contribution des parties prenantes concernées pour développer des recommandations afin de remédier à ces défaillances du gouvernement d’entreprise liées à la crise financière.
Date limite pour réponse : 16 avril 2009.

OECD publishes study on State-Owned Enterprises in China

03-févr.-2009

This study of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in China examines trends in SOEs shares of the national economy, sectoral distribution, listing on stock exchanges and internationalisation.   

OECD publishes study on State-Owned Enterprises in India

03-févr.-2009

This study of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in India examines trends in SOEs shares of the national economy, sectoral distribution, listing on stock exchanges and internationalisation.

OECD launches Global Network on Privatisation and Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises

06-mars-2008

The OECD launched its Global Network on Privatisation and Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises with an inaugural meeting in Paris on 5 March 2008. Participants from 45 countries agreed that the Global Network will serve as a platform for policy dialogue and exchange of experience in the areas of corporate governance of state-owned enterprises and privatisation. This meeting also provided Network members with the opportunity to discuss the draft Implementation Guide for Transparency and Accountability in State Ownership.

OECD publishes Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-owned enterprises

13-oct.-2005

After their endorsement in April 2005, the OECD has now published Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-owned enterprises. These new Guidelines provide the first international benchmark to help governments assess the way they exercise their ownership responsibilities vis-à-vis state-owned enterprises (SOEs). They are non binding and complementary to the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance

Second meeting of Policy Dialogue on Corporate Governance in Beijing, China

07-juin-2005

The OECD and the Enterprise Research Institute of the Development Research Centre convened a high level meeting to exchange experience on corporate governance of state owned assets.  The OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises were presented for the first time after their official adoption by the OECD in April 2005. 

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

le 09-sept.-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?

4th meeting of the Network on Corporate Governance of SOEs in Asia

du 20-mai-2009 au 21-mai-2009

Taking place in Bangkok, this year's meeting focussed on implementation of the Policy Brief on priorities and recommendations for improving the corporate governance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Asia using case studies on good practice from around the Asia region.

Global consultation on corporate governance and the financial crisis

le 18-mars-2009

This consultation addressed the role of corporate governance in the financial crisis, focusing on monitoring, implementation and enforcement of standards and codes, as well as specific areas for improvement.

Second meeting of the Southern African State Owned Enterprise Network

du 27-mai-2009 au 28-mai-2009

After a successful launch in 2008, the Southern African State Owned Enterprise Network met again on 27-28 May 2009 in Maputo, Mozambique. The substantive issues on the agenda included appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks for SOEs, relations with stakeholders and the equitable treatment of minority shareholders.

Gouvernement d’entreprise et la crise financière

La crise financière a mis à jour de nombreuses défaillances des mécanismes de gouvernement d’entreprise. Dans le cadre de sa réponse stratégique face à la crise, l’OCDE travaille avec les gouvernements et le monde des affaires afin de développer et mettre en place des meilleures normes de Gouvernement d’entreprise.

MENA-OECD Working Group on Corporate Governance

le 10-nov.-2008

Organised in Doha, Qatar, on 9-10 November 2008 as part of the Hawkamah Annual Conference, participants focused on finalising and endorsing the MENA Policy Brief on Corporate Governance of Banks and preparing a Policy Brief on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).

Network on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises in Asia, 19-20 April 2007, Cebu, the Philippines

du 19-avr.-2006 au 20-avr.-2006

The Asia Network on Corporate Governance of SOEs met on 19-20 April 2007 in Cebu, the Philippines. This second meeting focused on the role of the board and the relations with stakeholders (two chapters of the OECD guidelines on corporate governance of state owned enterprises, namely the responsibilities of the boards and relations with stakeholders in chapters VI and IV).