Actualités & Evénements

Actualités

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.

The OECD examines the issue of proportionality and corporate governance

07-févr.-2008

At its meeting on 14 November 2007, the Steering Group on Corporate Governance agreed on a common position based on the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance about the issue of whether there should be proportionality between ownership and control (also known as one-share-one-vote)  in listed companies. 

Selon l'OCDE, l'Italie devrait améliorer la qualité de sa réglementation pour renforcer sa croissance régionale

08-nov.-2007

L'Italie devrait alléger ses formalités administratives, mettre en place des modalités plus satisfaisantes pour la formulation des nouvelles réglementations régionales applicables aux particuliers et aux entreprises et renforcer la coordination entre l'Etat et les régions. Selon un nouveau rapport de l'OCDE, cela favorisera l'innovation et la concurrence et améliorera la performance économique des régions italiennes.

Latin American Roundtable on Corporate Governance launches initiative to promote more active institutional investors

12-oct.-2007

The Latin American Roundtable on Corporate Governance reviewed institutional investors’ experience and their influence on corporate governance when it met on 10-11 October, 2007 in Colombia.  Finding some promising practice but significant shortcomings, they agreed to develop White Paper recommendations to encourage more engaged and informed ownership. The Roundtable also reviewed experience with voluntary corporate governance codes.

Cutting red tape: comparing administrative burdens across countries

02-oct.-2007

Across the OECD area, governments are placing emphasis on reforming and reviewing regulation. Their efforts are contributing to a transparent administration and a competitive business environment, one where the cost of doing business is low.

Cutting red tape: administrative simplification in the Netherlands

02-oct.-2007

Administrative simplification is becoming a priority of OECD countries seeking
to improve public governance and regulatory quality. Cutting red tape will
improve the framework for doing business, thus stimulating competitiveness and growth. The Netherlands have been a main driver in the trend towards more
evidence-based programmes to reduce administrative burdens on companies
and was among the first to launch a 25% burden reduction programme.

Economic survey of the European Union 2007: Ever closer union? Moving forward in the single market

20-sept.-2007

The single market has delivered major benefits for European citizens. But the process of integration is slowing down. A fresh impetus is needed, especially in services and the energy industry.

OECD releases studies on hedge funds and private equity

23-juil.-2007

The OECD Steering Group on Corporate Governance has released today the studies it requested on the role of alternative investors in corporate governance.

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.

OECD examines the role of hedge funds and private equity firms in corporate governance

05-juin-2007

The OECD Steering Group has concluded that “activist” hedge funds and private equity firms can play a positive role in corporate governance of publicly held companies and that specific issues are best addressed within the framework of the existing OECD Principles of Corporate Governance.




Haut de la page

Publications récentes


Accès aux études pays et Relations mondiales

Mieux Légiférer en Europe - UE15
Examens par pays
Relations mondiales