Seminar to launch the Investment Reform Index (IRI) 2009

16-17 September 2008, Headquarters of the Regional Co-operation Council, Sarajevo

The Investment Reform Index (IRI) 2009 was launched on 16-17 September 2008 at a seminar attended by representatives from countries in South East Europe (SEE).

This event focused on:

• receiving countries’ feedback on aspects of the assessment frameworks used in the IRI 2009 evaluation process
• agreeing on the frameworks to be used during the IRI 2009 evaluation process
• clarifying procedures and timing

Building on the IRI 2006 process, OECD members of the SEE Investment Committee presented the goals, methodology, and proposed timelines for the IRI 2009 process, as well as the assessment frameworks for the following policy dimensions:

• investment policy and promotion
• trade policy
• human capital development
• infrastructure for investment
• SME policy

Further consideration was also given to the work being developed to assess tax policy and administration, the role of parliaments in economic reform, and anti-corruption.

Documentation

• Summary report 
• Media summary (in cooperation with the Regional Cooperation Council)