Investment for Development

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A new agenda for the future - 2011 Annual report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

08-Dec-2011

The 2011 annual report outlines the major improvements brought about by the 5th revision of the Guidelines since they were first adopted in 1976 and describes highlights from a multi-stakeholder brainstorming on how best to implement them.

9th Global Forum on International Investment

on 06-Dec-2011

This global forum focused on the new frontiers of investment policy, in particular how to revive private investment in the MENA region, the growing role of governments as sources of international investment and the rapid increase of international investment in agriculture.

Ministerial Conference: Building a 2020 Vision for South East Europe

from 23-Nov-2011 to 24-Nov-2011

Ministers and High-level representatives from South East Europe met in Paris to endorse a new 2020 Vision for South East Europe. They also commemorated 10 years of the Investment Compact for South East Europe and celebrated the transition of its management to regional partners.

International Mergers and Acquisitions surge in 2011

27-Oct-2011

Latest figures show international M&A investment in 2011 at high levels despite the economic turmoil, including the unfolding sovereign debt crisis in Europe and persistent economic weakness in the United States.

G20 members continue to honour their pledge not to retreat into investment protectionism, says OECD-UNCTAD-WTO report

26-Oct-2011

Most investment policy measures taken during the reporting period represent continued moves towards eliminating restrictions to international capital flows and improving clarity for investors, according to the OECD, UNCTAD and WTO.

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