Tax havens - Paradise lost?

Interview (French). In April, the G20 decided to fight bank secrecy and the lack of transparency of financial networks. Pascal Saint-Amans, OECD expert defends the plan. For Eva Joly, former anti-corruption judge and Green candidate in the European elections, it doesn't go far enough. Discussion.

Statement by OECD Secretary-General and DAC Chair to the World Bank-IMF Development Committee

This statement outlines OECD's response to the crisis and OECD perspectives on the Development Committee agenda. It was presented at the joint World Bank-IMF Development Committee meeting in Washington on 26 April 2009 by Mr. Angel Gurria, OECD Secretary-General, and Mr. Eckhard Deutscher, Chair of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC).

Tax Havens: Nothing New?

Interview with Pascal Saint-Amans, Head of the International Co-operation and Tax Competition Division (in French). France24, 6 April 2009

Financial crises: Past lessons and policy implications

This overview paper examines the financial crisis in light of past country experience and economic theory and draws preliminary policy recommendations.

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Tax and development

Why tax is important for development. Article by Jeffrey Owens, Director of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration. Tax Justice Focus, Volume 4 no 4, January 2009.

Joint Statement by the South African Minister of Finance, Trevor A. Manuel, and the OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, regarding Enhanced Engagement between South Africa and the OECD

The world is rapidly transforming and a number of dynamic emerging economies,including South Africa, have become major players and trading partners with the members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD). In this context, the OECD Members have recognised the need for theOrganisation to become more open and relevant in order to realise its strategicgoal of becoming an important hub for dialogue on globally

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Fourth Meeting of the OECD Forum on Tax Administration: opening statement

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Meeting the Challenges posed by Business Restructurings: The OECD Response

Presentation by Jeffrey Owens, Director, Centre for Tax Policy and Administration for the OECD/BIAC Conference held in Stockholm on 28/29 May 2007.

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Tax Reform: An International Perspective

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Fair Tax Competition - A Pillar of Positive Economic Reform

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