This report provides an overview of national practices towards performance evaluation and management of state-owned enterprises in 11 Asian economies: Bhutan, People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Viet Nam.

This report covers the activities undertaken to promote the effective implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises by governments and National Contact Points from July 2014 to December 2015.

17 September 2016, Washington DC - This event brought together legal practitioners and experts to focus on how international standards on responsible business conduct are impacting legal practice as well as how legal tools can be used to strengthen ethical business practices throughout global supply chains.

Responsible business conduct (RBC) is recognised as an important part of the investment climate and is increasingly integrated within public policies aimed at attracting better investment and enhancing sustainable development.

The 9th meeting of the Asia network on corporate governance of state-owned enterprises took place in Seoul, Korea, on 6-7 December 2016. Participants discussed measures to strengthen transparency and disclosure in the state-owned enterprise sector.

19 December 2016, Paris: On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, this roundtable convened a wide range of stakeholders from international organisations, governments, business, civil society, and academia involved in working with the Guidelines.

Promoting responsible business conduct in the financial sector is vital to building a sustainable global economy. This paper will help institutional investors implement the due diligence recommendations of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in order to prevent or address adverse impacts related to human and labour rights, the environment, and corruption in their investment portfolios.

Surprised looks with colleagues or students are commonplace when I observe that the OECD plays an important part in the promotion of responsible business conduct (RBC), not just in OECD countries, but also globally. RBC is OECD “speak” for corporate social responsibility, corporate sustainability and other terms indicating an expectation that businesses take responsibility for their impact on society.

Drawing on data presented in the 2017 OECD Business and Finance Outlook, this article looks at some of the forces influencing recent economic developments and asks what can be done to ensure a “fairer” global economy.

Globalisation has failed to create a level playing field in trade, investment and corporate behaviour, being one of the factors contributing to a backlash against openness in many countries and a decline in confidence in government institutions.

More and more governments are introducing or enhancing screening mechanisms for inbound investment projects to identify and address perceived threats to national security, particularly investments by state-owned enterprises. What can be done to allow home and host societies to reap the benefits of international investment while addressing the security concerns that inhibit certain investments proposed by SOEs today?

This report provides an overview of national approaches to disclosure and transparency in the state-owned enterprise (SOE) sector in nine Asian economies: Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam.

This report provides an overview of national practices to professionalise boards of directors by examining relevant legislation, policies and practices applicable to state-owned enterprises in a sample of OECD countries and developing and emerging economies.

This report provides an overview of national approaches to risk management in the state-owned enterprise (SOE) sector in seven Asian economies (Bhutan, India, Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam). It examines risk management requirements and practices at both the level of the state and at the level of individual enterprises.

This report evaluates the corporate governance framework for the Argentinian state-owned enterprise sector relative to the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises. The report was prepared at the request of Argentina. It is based on discussions involving all OECD countries.

Governments adhering to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are required to set up a National Contact Point (NCP) that functions in a visible, accessible, transparent and accountable manner. This report contains a peer review of the Chilean NCP, mapping its strengths and accomplishments and also identifying opportunities for improvement.

Governments adhering to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are required to set up a National Contact Point that functions in a visible, accessible, transparent and accountable manner. This report contains a peer review of the French NCP, mapping its strengths and accomplishments and also identifying opportunities for improvement.

Governments adhering to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are required to set up a National Contact Point (NCP) that functions in a visible, accessible, transparent and accountable manner. This report contains a peer review of the German NCP, mapping its strengths and accomplishments and also identifying opportunities for improvement.

The annual reports on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises provide an account of the actions the adhering governments have taken over the previous 12 months to enhance the contribution of the guidelines to the improved functioning of the global economy.

This study explores the role of the National Contact Points in dealing with cases relating to the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises with a particular focus on labour issues and social dialogue.

20 June 2018 - This Liber Amicorum was prepared for Roel Nieuwenkamp. It offers a wide-ranging and comprehensive message to governments, business, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to collectively widen and deepen the adherence and practice of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises worldwide.

The OECD works with Asian economies and regional partners to raise awareness and promote corporate governance and capital market development in the region.

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Climate change affects lives and livelihoods everywhere. We can and must act now to tackle climate change and make a better world for our children. We have the knowledge, the tools and the financial resources. Now our countries must deliver on commitments. Here are 25 climate actions to get us on track by 2025.

The OECD advises countries on how to meet future demand for health professionals and how to manage the supply of health workers. This report describes recent trends in the international migration of doctors and nurses in OECD countries.

External Debt in Algeria decreased to 3858 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019 from 4042 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. External Debt in Algeria averaged 4336.82 USD Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5859 USD Million in the third quarter of 2010 and a record low of 3021 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015. This page provides - Algeria External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Change in Portugal increased to 28199 in March from -4996 in February of 2020. Unemployment Change in Portugal averaged -285.64 from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 35638 in January of 2010 and a record low of -31613 in May of 2014. In Portugal, unemployment change measures the change in the number of registered unemployed compared to the previous month. This page provides - Portugal Unemployment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Construction Pmi in Ireland decreased to 28.90 points in March from 50.60 points in February of 2020. Construction Pmi in Ireland averaged 57.09 points from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 68.80 points in February of 2016 and a record low of 28.90 points in March of 2020. The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® is a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity in Ireland. Data are collected at mid-month, asking respondents to compare a variety of business conditions with the situation one month ago. A reading of below 50.0 indicates that the economy is generally declining, above 50.0 that it is generally expanding and exactly 50.0 indicates no change on the level recorded the previous month. This page provides - Ireland Construction Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Internet Speed in Gabon decreased to 1754.73 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 1913.05 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Gabon averaged 958.05 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1961.36 KBps in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 297.35 KBps in the third quarter of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for GabonInternet Speed.

External Debt in Maldives increased to 1389.50 USD Million in 2018 from 1190.30 USD Million in 2017. External Debt in Maldives averaged 925.36 USD Million from 2010 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1389.50 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 696.20 USD Million in 2015. This page provides - Maldives External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Maldives increased to 3.66 percent in 2018 from 3.57 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Maldives averaged 6.11 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9.09 percent in 1985 and a record low of 3.57 percent in 2017. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Maldives.

The benchmark interest rate in Maldives was last recorded at 7 percent. Interest Rate in Maldives averaged 6.62 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7 percent in March of 2012 and a record low of 4.46 percent in December of 2010. In the Maldives, interest rate decisions are taken by the Maldives Monetary Authority. The official interest rate is the 1-week Reverse Repo Rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Maldives Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Terrorism Index in Afghanistan increased to 9.60 in 2018 from 9.39 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Afghanistan averaged 8.09 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9.60 in 2018 and a record low of 5.70 in 2002. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

The benchmark interest rate in Afghanistan was last recorded at 14.84 percent. Interest Rate in Afghanistan averaged 15.30 percent from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 21 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of 14.84 percent in the first quarter of 2017. In Afghanistan, the Afghanistan Bank does not set an interest rate. Instead, we use the average lending rate. This page provides - Afghanistan Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Namibia remained unchanged at 5.90 percent in 2018 from 5.90 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Namibia averaged 7.80 percent from 1991 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12.94 percent in 1998 and a record low of 3.98 percent in 2013. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Namibia.

External Debt in Namibia increased to 32155.60 NAD Million in 2018 from 26425.90 NAD Million in 2017. External Debt in Namibia averaged 13691.42 NAD Million from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 32155.60 NAD Million in 2018 and a record low of 2873.30 NAD Million in 2007. This page provides - Namibia External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Qatar decreased to 0.03 in 2018 from 0.06 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Qatar averaged 0.34 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2.23 in 2005 and a record low of 0 in 2003. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

The benchmark interest rate in Qatar was last recorded at 2.50 percent. Interest Rate in Qatar averaged 4.77 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.85 percent in May of 2006 and a record low of 1.53 percent in March of 2004. In Qatar, interest rates decisions are taken by The Qatar Central Bank. The official interest rate is the QMR Lending. This page provides the latest reported value for - Qatar Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Macedonia was last recorded at 1.75 percent. Interest Rate in Macedonia averaged 5.46 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.21 percent in December of 2002 and a record low of 1.75 percent in March of 2020. In Macedonia, interest rates decisions are taken by the National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia. The National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia official interest rate is the Central Bank bills rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Macedonia Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Internet Speed in Botswana increased to 2552.88 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 2208.73 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Botswana averaged 890.56 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2552.88 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 298.93 KBps in the second quarter of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for BotswanaInternet Speed.

Internet Speed in Mozambique decreased to 2364.38 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 2690.05 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Mozambique averaged 1207.75 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2690.05 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 235.88 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for MozambiqueInternet Speed.

The benchmark interest rate in Ghana was last recorded at 14.50 percent. Interest Rate in Ghana averaged 17.90 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27.50 percent in March of 2003 and a record low of 12.50 percent in December of 2006. In Ghana, interest rates decisions are taken by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana. The official interest rate is the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR). This page provides - Ghana Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Internet Speed in Cameroon increased to 2292.39 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 2047.60 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Cameroon averaged 826.50 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2292.39 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 160.58 KBps in the third quarter of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for CameroonInternet Speed.

Terrorism Index in Cameroon remained unchanged at 6.62 in 2018 from 6.62 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Cameroon averaged 2.75 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7 in 2015 and a record low of 0 in 2003. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Deposit Interest Rate in Solomon Islands increased to 0.34 percent in 2018 from 0.31 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Solomon Islands averaged 4.69 percent from 1981 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12 percent in 1991 and a record low of 0.21 percent in 2016. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Solomon Islands.

Terrorism Index in Tunisia decreased to 3.94 in 2018 from 4.09 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Tunisia averaged 2.85 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4.96 in 2015 and a record low of 0.92 in 2006. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

The Central Bank of Tunisia lowered its benchmark interest rate by 100bps to 6.75 percent on March 17th, aiming to support growth amid the expected negative impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Interest Rate in Tunisia averaged 4.94 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.75 percent in February of 2019 and a record low of 3.50 percent in September of 2011. In Tunisia, interest rates decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) Executive Board. The Central Bank of Tunisia official interest rate is the Rate of call for tender (TAO). This page provides the latest reported value for - Tunisia Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports of Kcs - Computer in South Korea decreased to 1052000 USD THO in April from 1183000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports of Kcs - Computer in South Korea averaged 789348.84 USD THO from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1336000 USD THO in October of 2007 and a record low of 116000 USD THO in February of 2011. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Exports of Kcs - Computer.

Internet Speed in Burkina Faso decreased to 1006.45 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 1133.26 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Burkina Faso averaged 489.34 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1133.26 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 221.08 KBps in the third quarter of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Burkina FasoInternet Speed.