2009 MENA-OECD Ministerial Conference

from 22-Nov-2009 to 23-Nov-2009

Hosted by Morocco and opened by Moroccan Prime Minister Abbas El Fassi, the 2009 Ministerial Conference of the MENA Initiative on Governance and Investment for Development is scheduled to take place on 23 November 2009, in Marrakech, Morocco. The conference will be preceded by a Business and Governance Day on 22 November 2009.

Site en français: Conférence Ministérielle MENA-OCDE 2009

2009 Business Forum and Women Business Leaders Summit of the MENA-OECD Investment Programme

on 22-Nov-2009

The 2009 Business Forum and Women Business Leaders Summit of the MENA-OECD Investment Programme continues the commitment of members of both the private and public sector to work together to strengthen public-private dialogue, generate new business opportunities, and foster exchange and learning for entrepreneurship.

Site en français : Forum des entreprises et Sommet des Femmes Entrepreneurs du Programme d’investissement MENA-OCDE

Governance Forum 2009

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15-Oct-2009

This Governance Day 2009 offers the opportunity for debate about the governance pre-conditions for economic recovery and sustainable growth, taking into consideration the needs of citizens, the demands of society, and the environmental challenges.

Regional Conference on Water Governance: Sharing Experiences between OECD and Arab Countries

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08-Jul-2009

The sector of water and sanitation faces tremendous challenges, most of which are linked or derive from governance issues.  This regional conference discusssed these challenges faces by both OECD and Arab countries.

Technical seminar on Workforce Planning and Measurement

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16-Jun-2009

The public sector remains one of the main employers in all Arab countries.  This technical seminar was organised to focus on vital issues related to measuring and planning human resources in the public sector. 

Capacity Building Seminar on “Promoting Expertise in Regulatory Management”

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20-May-2009

Institutions which promote expertise in regulatory management are essential to the preparation of effective regulatory policies.This Seminar was a forum to build capacities through discussions about the different institutions that promote understanding on regulatory management and reform.

Fifth Regional Meeting of the GfD Working Group (WG) IV on Public Service Delivery, Public Private Partnerships and Regulatory Reform

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19-May-2009

The GfD Working Group IV met to analyse their activities of past year and discuss general guidelines for future work.

Financing SME growth in the MENA region

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19-May-2009

The Working Group 2 on SME Policy, Entrepreneurship and Human Capital Development held its 2nd meeting on 19 May 2009 in Barcelona, Spain, to address building capacity for entrepreneurship and SME development.

Meeting on Addressing Gender in Public Management, 18th May 2009, Cairo, Egypt

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18-May-2009

How and to what extent do public administrations in Arab countries allow for the participation of women in decision making and foster a gender balanced environment while considering the specific needs of women? This kick-off meeting on gender in public management addressed these questions.

Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are the focus of OECD business climate development strategies

on 31-Mar-2009

The MENA-OECD Investment Programme, in co-operation with the World Bank, has launched the process of devising comprehensive business climate development strategies for Egypt and Morocco (scheduled for release in November 2009) and Tunisia (2010) to support the reform prioritisation and implementation process in these countries.

Study Visit of Canada’s Regulatory System

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28-Apr-2009

Regulatory modernisation is a priority for the Government of Canada and the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) of Canada plays a central role in the regulatory management and reform process. The TBS’s Regulatory Affairs Sector hosted a study visit regarding Canada’s regulatory management system.

Capacity Building Seminar on the 'Review of the Existing Legislation', 11 & 12 March 2009, Cairo, Egypt

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11-Mar-2009

This capacity building seminar was organised in order to discuss how to create and expand capacities in Egypt, facilitate policy dialogue and exchange good practices among OECD and MENA countries.

OECD, senior policy makers evaluate Middle East and North Africa policy responses to the crisis

from 23-Mar-2009 to 24-Mar-2009

The MENA-OECD Investment Programme’s Steering Group -- an assembly of high-level officials, policy experts and analysts -- met to confirm its commitment to active participation in investment-oriented reform as part of the MENA region’s response to the financial crisis.

High level meeting on Moving forward with the Governance Reform Agenda, 5th March 2009, Cairo, Egypt

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05-Mar-2009

A key challenge for any policy maker is building support for change and ensuring the enduring success of reforms. This high-level meeting united experts from Arab and OECD countries in order for particpants ...

Assessing the tax implications of the global financial crisis

from 28-Jan-2009 to 29-Jan-2009

Senior tax policy officials from the MENA region and OECD countries met on 28-29 January 2009 in Paris at OECD headquarters to dialogue on the implementation of tax policies supportive of economic development, including exchanges of views on alternative approaches, and experience with specific policy measures.

High-level Meeting of the Task Force for Economic Reforms and Private Sector Capacity

from 20-Jan-2009 to 21-Jan-2009

A High-level Meeting for the TFER in the Republic of Iraq was jointly organised by the MENA-OECD Initiative and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on 20-21 January 2009 at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris, France.

First MENA Senior Budget Officials Meeting on 24-25 November 2008 in Cairo, Egypt

from 24-Nov-2008 to 25-Nov-2008

On November 24-25, the MENA SBO was officially launched at a high level meeting in Cairo (Egypt). The meeting was chaired by Mr. Hany Dimian, Deputy Minister of Finance in Egypt. Nearly 50 delegates from thirteen MENA and seven OECD countries as well as representatives from the European Union, World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) participated in the meeting.

Fostering entrepreneurship through proactive policies

from 18-Nov-2008 to 19-Nov-2008

The first meeting of the MENA-OECD Working Group on SME Policy, Entrepreneurship and Human Capital Development was held back-to-back with the 4th meeting of the MENA-OECD Enterprise Financing Network.  Participants discussed horizontal policies relating to SMEs, including policies for high-growth enterprises, access to finance and skills development, in addition to debating the effects of the global financial and economic crisis on the region.

MENA-OECD Working Group on Corporate Governance

on 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).

Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Responsible Business Conduct

on 26-Oct-2008

The first meeting of the Regional Task Force on Responsible Business Conduct took place in Cairo on 26 October 2008. Participants representing governments, businesses and civil society in MENA and OECD countries gathered to discuss concrete initiatives for engaging in responsible business conduct and strengthening partnerships.

OECD Joint Learning Study on Morocco: Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement

22-Oct-2008

This study examines Morocco's progress in modernising public procurement, with a focus on fighting corruption and enhancing integrity. This pilot Joint Learning Study introduces a new and innovative activity to share knowledge on key policy issues between OECD countries and countries in the Middle East and North Africa region to support the implementation of preventative mechanisms of the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

Fourth Special Session of the OECD Working Party on Regulatory Management and Reform, Paris, France

20-Oct-2008

This one day seminar provided the opportunity for delegates from Arab and OECD countries to exchange experiences, ideas and good practices on regulatory quality and management, one of the core public policy topics for OECD and MENA countries.

MENA and OECD countries continue their commitment to strong co-operation

on 06-Oct-2008

The high-level meeting of the MENA-OECD Investment Programme on 6 October 2008 in Paris brought together delegations from MENA and OECD countries and representatives of international organisations to discuss strategic directions for the second phase of the MENA-OECD Investment Programme and the launching of the Business Climate Development Strategies (BCDS).

High-level meeting on economic and governance policy reforms in the Republic of Iraq

from 08-Jul-2008 to 10-Jul-2008

The high-level meeting on economic and governance policy reforms in the Republic of Iraq on 8-10 July 2008 at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris focused on designing and implementing policies to improve the investment climate, anti-corruption and aid management, as well as supporting economic policy reforms and private sector development.

7th High Level Seminar on Improving Take-up of E-Government Services: Challenges, Solutions and Good Practices

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24-Jun-2009

The Seventh “High Level Seminar on Improving Take-up of E-Government Services: Challenges, Solutions and Good Practices” took place in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, on the 24th of June 2009, at the invitation ...