Investment for Development

The UN Monterrey Consensus ascribes critical importance to mobilising private investment, both domestic and foreign, for achieving the development objectives of the Millennium Declaration. OECD investment policy tools, such as the Policy Framework for Investment (PFI), aim to help any government interested in creating an attractive investment environment and in enhancing the development benefits of investment to society. Permanent url: www.oecd.org/daf/investment/development

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African governments look to strengthen investment reforms in response to the global financial crisis

16-Dec-2008

Led by the President of the Republic of Uganda, African ministers and high-level representatives from African and OECD countries met to discuss strengthening investment policy reform in Africa and enhancing private investment in transport infrastructure.

Mobilising resources for development?

01-Dec-2008

Governments should crack down on tax evasion to raise tax revenues as part of broader efforts to help maintain the flow of aid to developing countries during the global economic downturn, said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría in a speech at the UN International Conference on Financing for Development.

OECD publishes the 2008 investment policy review of China

26-Nov-2008

This publication reviews Chinese government efforts to encourage responsible business conduct against the backdrop of recent regulatory changes and China's increasing outward investment. It assesses the extent to which China's legal and regulatory framework for investment has been improved since the 2006 Review and evaluates recent improvements in China's FDI statistics.

OECD publishes investment policy review of Peru

21-Nov-2008

This Review, undertaken as a part of Peru's adherence process and in co-operation with Peruvian authorities, shows the country's achievements in establishing an open and transparent investment regime with a limited number of restrictions, enabling Peru to rank among the most open economies.

OECD guidance on recipient country policies towards SWFs

05-Dec-2008

“OECD and partner countries welcome investments from SWFs as a positive force for development and global financial stability”, Mr. Gurría said in Washington on 11 October. “Taken together, the OECD guidance for recipient countries and the Santiago Principles for SWFs provide the international community with a robust framework for promoting mutual trust and confidence and reaping the full benefits of SWFs for home and host countries.”

Peru adheres to the OECD Declaration on International Investment

31-Jul-2008

Peru has become the 41st adherent to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises, in recognition of its impressive progress in pursuing investment policy reforms to improve the country's business climate and reduce poverty.

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