Publications & Documents

FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index

The FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index (FDI Index) measures statutory restrictions on foreign direct investment in 68 countries, including all OECD and G20 countries, and covers 22 sectors.

The fiscal implications of strategic investment funds

The role of OECD instruments on responsible business conduct in progressing environmental objectives

This Paper presents an overview of the role of the OECD Guidelines for MNEs and OECD guidance on due diligence for Responsible Business Conduct in progressing environmental objectives. It reflects key priorities and responds to increasing expectations for business to address environment related impacts and risks on people and the planet.

Ownership and Governance of State-Owned Enterprises: A Compendium of National Practices

This report serves as a one-stop-shop of country-by-country, up-to-date information on SOEs’ institutional, legal and governance frameworks.

OECD Global Forum on Competition

Paris, 6-8 December 2021 - Discussions at this event will focus on: Trade, development and competition; Economic analysis and evidence in abuse cases; The promotion of competitive neutrality by competition authorities and a Peer review of the Eurasian Economic Union.

OECD-Latin America Roundtable on Corporate Governance

The OECD-Latin America Roundtable on Corporate Governance was established in April 2000 to facilitate public and private sector policy dialogue by providing a forum for the exchange of experiences. The Roundtable's Taskforce on Latin American Equity Market Development meets to review the state of Latin American equity markets and their corporate governance standards.

Flujos de oro desde Venezuela - Apoyo a la diligencia debida en la producción y comercio de oro

Este nuevo informe de la OCDE examina los riesgos de corrupción, financiamiento de conflictos y lavado de dinero vinculados a los flujos de oro de Venezuela.

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas

The Guidance provides recommendations for responsible mineral supply chains to help companies to respect human rights and avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral or metal purchasing decisions and practices.

Responsible business conduct and trade

International trade and investment have long been powerful drivers of growth and development, enabling convergence in living standards across countries and helping lift millions of people out of poverty. Promoting policy coherence between responsible business conduct, trade and investment can help make GVCs more resilient, sustainable, and ensure that the gains from globalisation are more fairly distributed.

Foreign direct investment in figures

The OECD regularly publishes analysis on key developments and trends in global FDI flows using the most recent FDI statistics and data on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). We also disseminate the results of all investment-related work underway at the OECD.