What it is The OECD has played a major role in highlighting the contribution of international investment to growth worldwide by advancing investment policy reform and international co-operation. The OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational  Enterprises constitutes an important policy commitment to improve the investment climate. First adopted in 1976, the Declaration is a […]

What they are The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (OECD MNE Guidelines) are the most comprehensive instrument for promoting responsible business conduct. 46 countries adhere to them, including all OECD member countries and 12 non-member economies. The Guidelines reflect a political understanding of what constitutes appropriate and fair business behavior. They are part of the […]

What it is Trade policy continues to be a cornerstore of BIAC’s engagement with the OECD. In lieu of import tariffs, governments increasingly turn to non-tariff measures (NTMs) to protect local markets from foreign competition. In many economies, NTMs can be more important than tariffs in limiting the ability of foreign companies to participate in […]

What it is  The BIAC project on Gender Equality is an initiative to ensure that business views and actions are reflected in work across OECD on Gender.  Business recognizes that there are important equity and human rights issues associated with economic empowerment of women, but there is also an important business and economic case for […]

What they are The OECD Corporate Governance Principles are widely recognized by policy makers and business as a key international point of reference and form the basis of countless local codes of corporate governance around the world. They offer a principle-based approach to address key corporate governance issues and are one of the 12 key […]