For the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), private investment, both domestic and foreign, is needed to provide new engines of growth and dynamism. The biggest challenge for MENA countries lies in strengthening the process of change, maintaining, supporting and tracking the progress of policy implementation as well as providing capacity-building assistance. [more...]
برنامج الاستثمار لدول الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا

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Middle East and North Africa: Attract foreign investment that boosts jobs, says OECD/WEF study

27-Jan-2012

Foreign investment in North Africa and the Middle East needs to diversify away from the oil and gas industries and be encouraged to focus on areas which have a greater impact on boosting jobs, according to a new joint study by the OECD and World Economic Forum.

The Private Sector's Role in Fighting Corruption: Challenges and Remedies for the Egyptian Business Community

21-Nov-2011

This roundtable provided an opportunity for Egyptian business representatives to come together and engage in an exchange on the measures available to prevent and respond to corruption.

Conference on reviving investment in the Middle East and North Africa

06-Dec-2011

Participants assessed the impact of the recent upheavals in the MENA region on investment and trade-flow trends and discussed policy solutions taking into account the increased risk perception.

Middle East North Africa: High-level Women's Business Forum meeting

from 27-Sep-2011 to 28-Sep-2011

Participants at this high-level meeting focused on how MENA economies can advance private sector development efforts through targeted policies and services to support women entrepreneurs.

Consultation en matière d'intégrité avec les entreprises de Tunisie

on 23-Sep-2011

Dans le but d’identifier les problèmes les plus urgents auxquels les hommes et les femmes d’affaires de Tunisie veulent s’attaquer en cette période de transition, le Centre Tunisien de Gouvernance d’Entreprise, en collaboration avec le Programme MENA-OCDE pour l’Investissement et le MEDEF, appellent à un échange de vue avec les représentants des petites et grandes entreprises du pays.

1st Meeting of the Taskforce of Middle East and North African Stock Exchanges for Corporate Governance

05-Jul-2011

This meeting provided a first opportunity to discuss the role of stock exchanges in introducing and monitoring compliance with corporate governance standards in the Middle East and North Africa region. ...

Corruption: Quick and measurable action needed to tackle bribery and corruption in the Arab region, says OECD and UNDP

09-Jun-2011

Governments in the Arab region should quickly step up their efforts to tackle bribery and corruption in order to boost job creation, improve living standards through achieving the MDGs and promote trust in government.

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The Initiative on Governance and Investment for Development is a regional effort, initiated and led by countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It promotes broad reforms to enhance the investment climate, modernise governance structures and operations, strengthen regional and international partnerships, and promote sustainable economic growth throughout the MENA region. [more...]

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MENA Seminar on Administrative Simplification, Budapest

from 14-Feb-2012 to 15-Feb-2012

The objective of this seminar is to facilitate the implementation of administrative simplification strategies in MENA countries and to deepen the knowledge about the use of ICT-tools and consultation processes with stakeholders.

Public Consultation on the Draft Code of Conduct of the Palestinian Authority

on 11-Jan-2012

The purpose of this Information Day was to bring key stakeholders together and inform them about the consultation process of the Draft Code of Conduct.

Conference on reviving investment in the Middle East and North Africa

06-Dec-2011

Participants assessed the impact of the recent upheavals in the MENA region on investment and trade-flow trends and discussed policy solutions taking into account the increased risk perception.

Women in Government: Engendering Public Policies in the MENA Region

01-Dec-2011

This conference discussed concrete means for engendering public policies in the MENA region, examining international ‘good practice’ in this area.

The Private Sector's Role in Fighting Corruption: Challenges and Remedies for the Egyptian Business Community

21-Nov-2011

This roundtable provided an opportunity for Egyptian business representatives to come together and engage in an exchange on the measures available to prevent and respond to corruption.

Middle East and North Africa: Economic reform efforts needed to fulfil aspirations of Arab populations

21-Oct-2011

Economic reform must accompany political transition if the root causes of the Arab Spring are to be addressed and jobs created for the 2.8 million young people who enter the labour market every year, according to a joint report released today by the OECD and the World Economic Forum.

Middle East North Africa: High-level Women's Business Forum meeting

from 27-Sep-2011 to 28-Sep-2011

Participants at this high-level meeting focused on how MENA economies can advance private sector development efforts through targeted policies and services to support women entrepreneurs.

International Workshop on 'Valuing Diversity and Dialogue: A New Alliance between Citizens and Governments'

on 07-Jul-2011

This International Workshop, organised by the MENA-OECD Governance Programme and the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation (ALF), gathered selected representatives of civil society and governments from MENA and OECD countries active in promoting diversity, social and intercultural dialogue to share experiences and disseminate good practices with a specific focus on the MENA Region.

Corruption: Quick and measurable action needed to tackle bribery and corruption in the Arab region, says OECD and UNDP

09-Jun-2011

Governments in the Arab region should quickly step up their efforts to tackle bribery and corruption in order to boost job creation, improve living standards through achieving the MDGs and promote trust in government.

Morocco: Launch of the business climate development strategy

on 08-Jun-2011

To support Morocco in boosting jobs and investment, the OECD has assessed the country’s business climate and targeted key areas for reform. This report was launched in Rabat, Morocco, on 8 June by the Moroccan Minister of Economic and General Affairs, Nizar Baraka, and OECD Deputy Secretary-General Richard Boucher.

Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on “Putting Anti-Corruption Commitments into Practice: Transparency, Participation and Rule of Law”

from 09-Jun-2011 to 10-Jun-2011

This meeting addressed anti-corruption challenges in the Middle East North Africa region and explored possible solutions through the broader lens of reforms in the public and private sector. This meeting took place under the High Patronage of His Majesty Mohammed VI King of Morocco.

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Moving forward with the MENA investment policy agenda

Key results of private sector development work in the Middle East and North Africa