at Supporting responsible business conduct and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in Ukraine By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:49:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at OECD-India work on corporate governance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:46:00 GMT This policy dialogue aims to deepen policy discussions between the OECD and key decision-makers in India. The first phase of the programme provides policy options on improving monitoring and prevention of abusive related party transactions. Full Article
at 9th meeting of the Asia network on corporate governance of state-owned enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:24:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at Roundtable on Corporate Liability for Foreign Bribery By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 19:13:00 GMT 9 December 2016, Paris: Held on International Anti-Corruption Day, this roundtable provided an opportunity for governments, the private sector, civil society, and the media, to reflect on the liability of legal persons following more than 15 years of work by the OECD Working Group on Bribery to promote its application for foreign bribery. Full Article
at Roundtable on 40 years of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:04:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at OECD Survey of Corporate Governance Frameworks in Asia - 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:23:00 GMT This Survey provides a unique consolidated snapshot of the legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the corporate governance of listed companies across 14 Asian economies: Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei and Viet Nam. Full Article
at Ukraine signs OECD agreement to strengthen investment climate By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:31:00 GMT 27/03/2017 - Ukraine has become the 47th country to adhere to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. The Declaration commits Ukraine to provide an open and transparent environment for international investment and to encourage the positive contribution foreign investment can make to economic and social progress. Full Article
at Responsible business conduct for institutional investors: Key considerations for due diligence under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2017 23:08:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at OECD Corporate Governance Factbook - 2017 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2017 09:50:00 GMT The 2017 edition of the Factbook describes corporate governance practices in 47 countries by providing an easily accessible and up-to-date, factual underpinning for understanding countries’ institutional, legal and regulatory frameworks. It complements the G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance by tracking how countries are actually implementing them. Full Article
at Statement of OECD Secretary-General on the death of two members of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2017 17:04:00 GMT “I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic deaths of Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan, members of the UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On behalf of my Organisation, I wish to convey our condolences to their families and colleagues from the UN and beyond, who had the pleasure of working with them." Full Article
at Responsible business conduct and competition: The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and responsible supply chain management By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 18 May 2017 16:05:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at Corporate accountability is essential to human rights in the network society By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 29 May 2017 18:47:00 GMT The truth is that human rights are not sustainable, or in some places even possible, in today’s networked society unless public and private actors take responsibility. Governments and corporations alike must commit to design, manage, and govern technologies in a manner that is consistent with international human rights standards. Full Article
at Can better international co-operation help build a fairer global economy? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 14:12:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at Increased international co-operation on financial and corporate issues essential to making globalisation work for all By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 15:17:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at For globalisation to work for all, you have to level the playing field first By oe.cd Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 18:15:00 GMT 30/05/2017 - Adrian Blundell-Wignall, Special Advisor to the OECD Secretary-General on Financial and Enterprise Affairs, argues that key corporate and financial issues must be addressed if globalisation is to work better for all. These issues are examined in the new 2017 OECD Business and Finance Outlook. Full Article
at Corporate Governance for Asian Publicly Listed Family-Controlled Firms By www.cfapubs.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 08:28:00 GMT This report describes the economic landscape of publicly listed family firms in Asia and looks at the importance of these entities to the region and beyond. It highlights how an effective corporate governance system can improve performance and create value by reducing the cost of equity and reducing capital waste. Full Article
at Living up to expectations on responsible business conduct By bit.ly Published On :: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:09:00 GMT 21 July 2017 - Recent noteworthy developments have created a new momentum on responsible business conduct worldwide, confirming the prominence of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and their in-built implementation mechanism, the National Contact Points. This article by Roel Nieuwenkamp looks at the expectations that come with this heightened recognition. Full Article
at State-owned enterprises, international investment and national security By bit.ly Published On :: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:03:00 GMT 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? Full Article
at Disclosure and Transparency in the State-Owned Enterprise Sector in Asia: Stocktaking of National Practices By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:05:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at Beer, conflict and compensation: Heineken-Congo agreement By bit.ly Published On :: Fri, 15 Sep 2017 16:58:00 GMT 15 September 2017 - A complaint submitted in 2015 by former workers of Heineken’s subsidiary Bralima in the Democratic Republic of Congo was successfully resolved recently. This article by Roel Nieuwenkamp explains the circumstances and why this agreement is being hailed as historic. Full Article
at 2017 OECD Asian Roundtable on Corporate Governance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:27:00 GMT Tokyo, Japan - 19-20 October 2017: The 2017 roundtable took place on 19-20 October in Toyko, Japan. This event provides a unique platform to analyse progress and address remaining challenges with respect to the corporate governance framework in Asian economies. Full Article
at OECD Workshop on corporate disclosure and responsible business conduct By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:14:00 GMT 7 December 2017, Paris - This workshop addressed the growing demand for transparency and information on how companies deal with human rights, environmental, social and other "non-financial" issues with a particular focus on how companies are identifying and addressing impacts in their supply chains. Full Article
at Imagining the life of a Fearless Girl: Gender diversity in corporate leadership By bit.ly Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 20:35:00 GMT Drawing inspiration from 'Fearless Girl', the diminutive and plucky bronze statue that’s been staring down the 3-ton ‘Charging Bull’ on Wall Street for the past year, OECD’s Mathilde Mesnard and Bill Below highlight the importance of gender diversity in corporate leadership. Full Article
at Treaty shopping and tools for investment treaty reform By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:12:00 GMT Paris, 12 March 2018 - The fourth annual OECD Investment Treaty Conference addressed treaty shopping -- a controversial investment treaty issue of policy interest for many governments and stakeholders -- and explored tools to help interested governments improve their investment treaty policies. Full Article
at Professionalising Boards of Directors of State-Owned Enterprises: Stocktaking of National Practices By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:44:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at Managing Risk in the State-Owned Enterprise Sector in Asia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:54:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at Appointing authorities and the selection of arbitrators in investor-state dispute settlement By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:46:00 GMT The consultation on appointing authorities and the selection of arbitrators in investor-state dispute settlement paper and comments received are being made available in order to foster informed public and inter-governmental debate. Full Article
at OECD Review of Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises in Argentina By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 16:57:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 16:06:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises National Contact Point Peer Reviews: Chile By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:20:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises National Contact Point Peer Reviews: France By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:23:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises National Contact Point Peer Reviews: Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:07:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at OECD-Latin American Roundtable on Corporate Governance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:27:00 GMT The Latin American Corporate Governance Roundtable was established in April 2000 in order to facilitate public and private sector policy dialogue by providing a forum for the exchange of experiences. Full Article
at Annual reports on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:50:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at Facilitating social dialogue under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 15:21:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at A nudge or a shove? What will it take to push responsible business conduct? By Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:55:00 GMT On the occasion of the release of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance on Responsible Business Conduct, the OECD’s Tyler Gillard looks at how governments can encourage international standards of responsible business conduct in business activities and supply chains. Full Article
at OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises: a Glass Half Full By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 10:45:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at Survey on the sourcing practices of SMEs operating in the garment and footwear sector supply chain By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sat, 30 Jun 2018 16:43:00 GMT As part of the implementation strategy for the recently adopted OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector, the OECD is conducting a series of surveys that target SMEs operating within the sector. Full Article
at Corporate Governance in the Middle East and North Africa By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Jul 2018 14:53:00 GMT This regional network for policy dialogue on corporate governance provides a platform for discussing corporate governance priorities in the Middle East North Africa region, sharing best practices and evaluating their implementation. Full Article
at Foreign Direct Investment Statistics: Data, Analysis and Forecasts By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 11:33:00 GMT Latest statistics for global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows and international mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Analysis, trends and forecasts from the OECD using FDI statistics collected in accordance with latest international guidelines. Full Article
at Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises in Asia By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:18:00 GMT The OECD works with Asian economies and regional partners to raise awareness and promote corporate governance and capital market development in the region. Full Article
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at Opportunity For Hotel Management / Aviation Graduates -2020 Passout By jobs.monsterindia.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 14:18:27 Company: Nanu India Recruitment CoQualification: Bachelor in Hotel Management (B.H.M)Experience: 0 to 2Salary: 1.70 to 3.70location: Delhi, Hyderabad / SecunderabadRef: 24826067Summary: We have Good Opportunity For Hotel Management / Aviation Graduates -2020 Passout. Full Article
at Airport Ground Staff Vacancy For Kolkata By jobs.monsterindia.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 13:52:04 Company: Nanu India Recruitment CoQualification: Bachelor of Arts (B.A)Experience: 0 to 2Salary: 1.50 to 3.00location: KolkataRef: 24826023Summary: We have New opening for Airport Ground Staff Vacancy For Kolkata. Freshers also can apply. Full Article
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at AIRLINES CABIN CREW, GROUND STAFF, TICKTING ,PASSPORT CHECKING, COMPUTER OPERATOR FOR Odisa By jobs.monsterindia.com Published On :: 2020-01-04 11:37:53 Company: Z Plus ZoneQualification: Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A), Bachelor Of Computer Application (B.C.A), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), 12th Class (XII), Diploma, Masters in Arts (M.A), Master OF Business Administration (M.B.A), Master in Computer.... Full Article
at What are the OECD Principles on AI? By www.oecdobserver.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT Artificial intelligence is still in its early days and policymakers are still finding their feet. To what extent can they, and should they, encourage this powerful new technology, and how can they address any risks? The OECD Principles on AI can help. They promote artificial intelligence (AI) that is innovative and trustworthy and that respects human rights and democratic values. Full Article
at OECD Environment at a Glance Digital Platform | Climate Change By www.oecdobserver.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT Full Article
at These 25 climate actions can change our lives for the better By www.oecdobserver.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
at Africa's Urbanisation Dynamics 2020 By www.oecdobserver.org Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT Africa is projected to have the fastest urban growth rate in the world: by 2050, Africa’s cities will be home to an additional 950 million people. Much of this growth is taking place in small and medium-sized towns. Africa’s urban transition offers great opportunities but it also presents major challenges. Full Article