Global relations have been an integral part of the OECD mission since its inception over 60 years ago. Article 1 of the OECD Convention states that the Organisation should "contribute to sound economic expansion in member as well as non-member countries in the process of economic development”.
The aim of the OECD’s Global Relations is to enhance co-operation with those economies where there is mutual interest in sharing knowledge and expertise, promoting reform, and finding joint solutions to common challenges. It intends to level the global playing field for more resilient, sustainable and inclusive growth. This co-operation is guided by the Organisation’s evidence-based policy advice and standards. Such engagement serves a mutual benefit by providing OECD Members and Partners with a platform to learn from each other’s policies, while also strengthening the Organisation’s global impact and ensuring its relevance for both Members and Partners.
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The OECD brings together Member countries and a range of partners that collaborate on key global issues at national, regional and local levels. Through our standards, programmes and initiatives, we help drive and anchor reform in more than 100 countries around the world, building on our collective wisdom and shared values.
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Regional approaches
The OECD works closely with many governments around the world through regional initiatives and activities in order to facilitate policy benchmarking and the exchange of good practices within and across regions.
More on our regional activities:
Africa, Eurasia, the Middle East and Northern Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and South East Europe.
Participation in OECD work
Beyond the Organisation's 38 Members, countries and economies may be invited to participate in Committees and other bodies through different types of partnerships.
Country-specific co-operation
Partner countries' involvement in OECD work is mutually beneficial and essential for keeping the OECD inclusive and relevant.
More on the Key Partners: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia & South Africa
More on Country Programmes: Morocco & Thailand
More on Fair Market Conditions for Competitiveness in six OECD partner countries
International Organisations
The OECD co-operates closely with a large number of international organisations. The form of this co-operation varies, depending on the issues and circumstances, from jointly financed activities or publications, through formal or informal participation in each other’s events, to exchange of information and statistics.
Learn more about the OECD's work with international organisations
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