This presentation by Steven Thomsen was made at the special session on the OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar held during the 2nd ASEAN-OECD Investment Policy Conference held on 10-11 December 2014.
Find out more at: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/2014-asean-oecd-investment-policy-conference.htm
Aung Naing Oo from the Myanmar Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development describes how the Investment Policy Review of Myanmar was based on the OECD Policy Framework for Investment. This presentation was made at the Southeast Asia Regional Forum in Bali, Indonesia, on 24-26 March 2014.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/seasia.htm - http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/pfi.htm - http://www.oecd.org/globalrelations/seaforum.htm
These highlights from the OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar were presented by Stephen Thomsen at launch events in Myanmar on the 1 and 4 March 2014. Myanmar's Union Minister of National Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Kan Zaw, praised the comprehensive nature of the report and said that it would help to guide the government in solidifying investment climate reforms and in promoting more and better investment.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/investment-policy-reform-in-myanmar.htm
These highlights from the OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar were presented at launch events in Myanmar on 1 and 4 March 2014. Myanmar's Union Minister of National Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Kan Zaw, praised the comprehensive nature of the report and said that it would help to guide the government in solidifying investment climate reforms and in promoting more and better investment.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/investment-policy-reform-in-myanmar.htm
This presentation by Prof. R Nieuwenkamp was made during the Promoting Responsible Investment in Myanmar Conference (4 March 2014, Yangon) at the session the opportunities for RBC in Myanmar.
Find out more at http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/2014-conference-promoting-responsible-investment-myanmar.htm
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Viet Nam is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/viet-nam-investment-policy.htm
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Viet Nam is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/viet-nam-investment-policy.htm
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Lao PDR is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/lao-pdr-investment-policy.htm
This presentation by the OECD was made during workshop on responsible business conduct held on 17 September 2015 in Kyiv, Ukraine. This workshop was held to share information with the Ukrainian authorities about the obligations of governments under the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises.
For more information, visit http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/ukraine-rbc-workshop-2015.htm
Aung Naing Oo from the Myanmar Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development describes how the Investment Policy Review of Myanmar was based on the OECD Policy Framework for Investment. This presentation was made at the Southeast Asia Regional Forum in Bali, Indonesia, on 24-26 March 2014.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/seasia.htm - http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/pfi.htm - http://www.oecd.org/globalrelations/seaforum.htm
These highlights from the OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar were presented by Stephen Thomsen at launch events in Myanmar on the 1 and 4 March 2014. Myanmar's Union Minister of National Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Kan Zaw, praised the comprehensive nature of the report and said that it would help to guide the government in solidifying investment climate reforms and in promoting more and better investment.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/investment-policy-reform-in-myanmar.htm
These highlights from the OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar were presented at launch events in Myanmar on 1 and 4 March 2014. Myanmar's Union Minister of National Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Kan Zaw, praised the comprehensive nature of the report and said that it would help to guide the government in solidifying investment climate reforms and in promoting more and better investment.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/investment-policy-reform-in-myanmar.htm
This presentation by Prof. R Nieuwenkamp was made during the Promoting Responsible Investment in Myanmar Conference (4 March 2014, Yangon) at the session the opportunities for RBC in Myanmar.
Find out more at http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/2014-conference-promoting-responsible-investment-myanmar.htm
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Viet Nam is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/viet-nam-investment-policy.htm
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Viet Nam is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/viet-nam-investment-policy.htm
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Lao PDR is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/lao-pdr-investment-policy.htm
This presentation by the OECD was made during workshop on responsible business conduct held on 17 September 2015 in Kyiv, Ukraine. This workshop was held to share information with the Ukrainian authorities about the obligations of governments under the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises.
For more information, visit http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/ukraine-rbc-workshop-2015.htm
Hélène François looks at investment law reform in Southeast Asia. This presentation was made at the 2nd meeting of the Regional Policy Network on Investment, on 9 December 2015.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/seasia.htm - http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/pfi.htm - http://www.oecd.org/globalrelations/seaforum.htm
This presentation by Roel Nieuwenkamp was made during workshop on responsible business conduct held on 17 September 2015 in Kyiv, Ukraine. This workshop was held to share information with the Ukrainian authorities about the obligations of governments under the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises.
For more information, visit http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/ukraine-rbc-workshop-2015.htm
This presentation presents the main findings from the 2020 OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar. This publication will be launched at a virtual event in the presence of Myanmar's Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations. The launch was followed by a high-level panel discussion on “Attracting quality investment and building resilience through responsible business conduct and international labour standards". http://www.oecd.org/investment/oecd-investment-policy-reviews-myanmar-2020-d7984f44-en.htm
This presentation by Gioia de Melo (OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration) was delivered during the launch of the OECD Investment Policy Review of Uruguay on 12 July 2021.
Find out more at: https://www.oecd.org/investment/oecd-investment-policy-reviews-uruguay-1135f88e-en.htm
A strong corporate governance framework is essential for MENA economies as they strive to boost economic growth, strengthen competitiveness and build prosperous societies. The G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance and the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises are a reference in order to build such a framework. This report assesses the corporate governance landscape in the MENA region by identifying challenges and proposing policy options for reform. The findings of the report are based on an analysis of policies and practices in four thematic areas: boosting access to finance and capital markets, improving transparency and disclosure, achieving gender balance in corporate leadership and enhancing the governance of state-owned enterprises in MENA. Overall, the report finds that MENA economies have made progress in strengthening corporate governance frameworks in recent years, but that the region still faces challenges in adopting and implementing corporate governance measures that support economic efficiency, sustainable growth and financial stability.
This presentation by Adrian Blundell-Wignall was prepared for a session at COP21 on "Governance of Institutional Investments: Fiduciary standards for addressing green finance and the portfolio impact of climate change".
Find out more:
http://www.oecd.org/finance/COP21session-GovernanceofinstitutionalinvestmentsFiduciarystandardsforaddressinggreenfinanceandtheportfolioimpactofclimatechange.htm
http://www.oecd.org/daf/
The Jordan Competitiveness and Investment project supports the Government of Jordan in strengthening the reform implementation capacity of selected institutions responsible for investment policy, promotion and services.
Promoting responsible business conduct: The OECD Guidelines for Multinational...Pamela Duffin
As part of its work to implement the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the OECD produces country reports that examine the role of responsible business conduct in building healthy business environments. These reports provide concise and basic information to investors on the existing responsible business conduct expectations in the featured countries. This presentation looks at the business case for promoting responsible business conduct and highlights OECD guidance and mechanisms for achieving this.
Find out more about the OECD work on responsible business conduct at http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/
This presentation describes the key findings from the OECD investment policy review of Mauritius and how the Mauritius government is implementing the policy reforms suggested in the review.
Nirmala Jeetah of the Mauritius Board of Investment presented and discussed the Mauritian experience of using the Policy Framework for Investment (PFI) to assess its investment climate with SADC member states in Pretoria on 4 July 2014 at the 2nd meeting of the Task Force on updating the PFI.
Find out more about the investment policy review of Mauritius and the Policy Framework for Investment at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/mauritius-investment-policy.htm and http://www.oecd.org/investment/pfi.htm
This presentation shows the main findings from an OECD publication that takes stock of investment policy trends and reforms in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, and Tunisia, and draws out common challenges, offering suggestions of reform priorities. Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/investment/middle-east-and-north-africa-investment-policy-perspectives-6d84ee94-en.htm
This presentation by Stephen Thomsen was made at the session "Investment policy reform and regional integration" during the 2nd ASEAN-OECD Investment Policy Conference held on 10-11 December 2014.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/2014-asean-oecd-investment-policy-conference.htm
AU Permanent Mission in Brussels
Workshop - Assessing the Progress and Challenges in the Implementation of Addis Ababa Agenda for Action (AAAA)
Wednesday, 21 September, 2016
Luckystar Miyandazi & Faten Aggad
ECDPM
In July 2020, the Investment Committee recommended to Council to invite Uruguay to become the 50th adherent to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. This OECD Investment Policy Review of Uruguay documents the progress made in recent years to align investment policies with the national development strategy in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Review also assesses remaining challenges in improving the business climate, in particular the actions needed to establish an enabling responsible business environment and ensure full application of the Declaration. Uruguay’s success in attracting more and better investment will make its economy more resilient and better prepared to accelerate the recovery after COVID-19.
Find out more at: https://www.oecd.org/investment/oecd-investment-policy-reviews-uruguay-1135f88e-en.htm
Francesco Rampa
Head of Food Security Programme, ECDPM
28 September 2016, Pre-conference workshop at the Annual German Agricultural Economics Conference (GEWISOLA) 2016.
Investment policy reform in Myanmar, presentation by Aung Naing Oo, Director ...Carly Avery
Investment policy reform in Myanmar, presentation by Aung Naing Oo, Director General, DICA, Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, Myanmar. October 2013.
Hélène François looks at investment law reform in Southeast Asia. This presentation was made at the 2nd meeting of the Regional Policy Network on Investment, on 9 December 2015.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/seasia.htm - http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/pfi.htm - http://www.oecd.org/globalrelations/seaforum.htm
This presentation by Roel Nieuwenkamp was made during workshop on responsible business conduct held on 17 September 2015 in Kyiv, Ukraine. This workshop was held to share information with the Ukrainian authorities about the obligations of governments under the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises.
For more information, visit http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/ukraine-rbc-workshop-2015.htm
This presentation presents the main findings from the 2020 OECD Investment Policy Review of Myanmar. This publication will be launched at a virtual event in the presence of Myanmar's Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations. The launch was followed by a high-level panel discussion on “Attracting quality investment and building resilience through responsible business conduct and international labour standards". http://www.oecd.org/investment/oecd-investment-policy-reviews-myanmar-2020-d7984f44-en.htm
This presentation by Gioia de Melo (OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration) was delivered during the launch of the OECD Investment Policy Review of Uruguay on 12 July 2021.
Find out more at: https://www.oecd.org/investment/oecd-investment-policy-reviews-uruguay-1135f88e-en.htm
A strong corporate governance framework is essential for MENA economies as they strive to boost economic growth, strengthen competitiveness and build prosperous societies. The G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance and the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises are a reference in order to build such a framework. This report assesses the corporate governance landscape in the MENA region by identifying challenges and proposing policy options for reform. The findings of the report are based on an analysis of policies and practices in four thematic areas: boosting access to finance and capital markets, improving transparency and disclosure, achieving gender balance in corporate leadership and enhancing the governance of state-owned enterprises in MENA. Overall, the report finds that MENA economies have made progress in strengthening corporate governance frameworks in recent years, but that the region still faces challenges in adopting and implementing corporate governance measures that support economic efficiency, sustainable growth and financial stability.
This presentation by Adrian Blundell-Wignall was prepared for a session at COP21 on "Governance of Institutional Investments: Fiduciary standards for addressing green finance and the portfolio impact of climate change".
Find out more:
http://www.oecd.org/finance/COP21session-GovernanceofinstitutionalinvestmentsFiduciarystandardsforaddressinggreenfinanceandtheportfolioimpactofclimatechange.htm
http://www.oecd.org/daf/
The Jordan Competitiveness and Investment project supports the Government of Jordan in strengthening the reform implementation capacity of selected institutions responsible for investment policy, promotion and services.
Promoting responsible business conduct: The OECD Guidelines for Multinational...Pamela Duffin
As part of its work to implement the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the OECD produces country reports that examine the role of responsible business conduct in building healthy business environments. These reports provide concise and basic information to investors on the existing responsible business conduct expectations in the featured countries. This presentation looks at the business case for promoting responsible business conduct and highlights OECD guidance and mechanisms for achieving this.
Find out more about the OECD work on responsible business conduct at http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/
This presentation describes the key findings from the OECD investment policy review of Mauritius and how the Mauritius government is implementing the policy reforms suggested in the review.
Nirmala Jeetah of the Mauritius Board of Investment presented and discussed the Mauritian experience of using the Policy Framework for Investment (PFI) to assess its investment climate with SADC member states in Pretoria on 4 July 2014 at the 2nd meeting of the Task Force on updating the PFI.
Find out more about the investment policy review of Mauritius and the Policy Framework for Investment at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/mauritius-investment-policy.htm and http://www.oecd.org/investment/pfi.htm
This presentation shows the main findings from an OECD publication that takes stock of investment policy trends and reforms in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, and Tunisia, and draws out common challenges, offering suggestions of reform priorities. Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/investment/middle-east-and-north-africa-investment-policy-perspectives-6d84ee94-en.htm
This presentation by Stephen Thomsen was made at the session "Investment policy reform and regional integration" during the 2nd ASEAN-OECD Investment Policy Conference held on 10-11 December 2014.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/2014-asean-oecd-investment-policy-conference.htm
AU Permanent Mission in Brussels
Workshop - Assessing the Progress and Challenges in the Implementation of Addis Ababa Agenda for Action (AAAA)
Wednesday, 21 September, 2016
Luckystar Miyandazi & Faten Aggad
ECDPM
In July 2020, the Investment Committee recommended to Council to invite Uruguay to become the 50th adherent to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. This OECD Investment Policy Review of Uruguay documents the progress made in recent years to align investment policies with the national development strategy in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Review also assesses remaining challenges in improving the business climate, in particular the actions needed to establish an enabling responsible business environment and ensure full application of the Declaration. Uruguay’s success in attracting more and better investment will make its economy more resilient and better prepared to accelerate the recovery after COVID-19.
Find out more at: https://www.oecd.org/investment/oecd-investment-policy-reviews-uruguay-1135f88e-en.htm
Francesco Rampa
Head of Food Security Programme, ECDPM
28 September 2016, Pre-conference workshop at the Annual German Agricultural Economics Conference (GEWISOLA) 2016.
Investment policy reform in Myanmar, presentation by Aung Naing Oo, Director ...Carly Avery
Investment policy reform in Myanmar, presentation by Aung Naing Oo, Director General, DICA, Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, Myanmar. October 2013.
Investment policy reform in Myanmar, presentation by Aung Naing Oo, Director General, DICA, Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, Myanmar. October 2013.
Visit: www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/investment-policy-reform-in-myanmar.htm
Consultation with APEC Member states and World Bank at APEC-World Bank-Australia Workshop on Investment Promotion and Policy in Kuala Lumpur, 18-19 June 2019
This World Bank Group-OECD presentation was made during their joint meeting on making investment climate reforms happen in April 2015. The presentation focuses on how collaboration between the World Bank and the OECD can enhance positive investment climate reforms.
For more information about OECD and World Bank investment policy tools, visit http://www.oecd.org/investment and http://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/trade/brief/trade-competitiveness
As part of its work to implement the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the OECD produces country reports that examine the role of responsible business conduct in building healthy business environments. These reports provide concise and basic information to investors on the existing responsible business conduct expectations in the featured countries. This presentation looks at the business case for promoting responsible business conduct and highlights OECD guidance and mechanisms for achieving this.
Find out more about the OECD work on responsible business conduct at http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Lao P.D.R. is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/viet-nam-investment-policy.htm
In a precise form we can say that, International Business Environment consists of all internal & external business environmental factors and some other international specific factors also, such as global economic trends, world politic, recent world order, international rules and regulations, host country’s political climate etc.
Stephen Thomsen looks at investment climate reform in Southeast Asia and draws lessons for the update of the OECD Policy Framework for Investment currently underway. This presentation was made at the Southeast Asia Regional Forum in Bali, Indonesia, on 24-26 March 2014.
Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/seasia.htm - http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/pfi.htm - http://www.oecd.org/globalrelations/seaforum.htm
This presentation by Morris Kleiner (University of Minnesota), was made during the discussion “Competition and Regulation in Professions and Occupations” held at the Working Party No. 2 on Competition and Regulation on 10 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/crps.
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This presentation comprises highlights from the publication OECD Competition Trends 2024 published in Paris on 6 March 2024 during the OECD Competition Open Day. The full publication can be accessed at oe.cd/comp-trends.
This presentation by Cristina Camacho, Head of Cabinet and Head of International Relations, Portuguese Competition Authority, was made during the discussion “Use of Economic Evidence in Cartel Cases” held at the 22nd meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/egci.
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This presentation by William E. Kovacic, Global Competition Professor of Law and Policy and Director, Competition Law Center, The George Washington University, was made during the discussion “Ex-post Assessment of Merger Remedies” held at the 22nd meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/eamr.
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This presentation by John E. Kwoka, Neal F. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Economics, Northeastern University, was made during the discussion “Ex-post Assessment of Merger Remedies” held at the 22nd meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/eamr.
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This presentation by Amelia Fletcher CBE, Professor of Competition Policy, University of East Anglia, was made during the discussion “Ex-post Assessment of Merger Remedies” held at the 22nd meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/eamr.
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This presentation by the OECD Secretariat was made during the discussion “Ex-post Assessment of Merger Remedies” held at the 22nd meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/eamr.
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This presentation by John Davies, Member, UK Competition Appeal Tribunal, was made during the discussion “Use of Economic Evidence in Cartel Cases” held at the 22nd meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/egci.
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This presentation by Simon Roberts, Professor, Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development, University of Johannesburg, was made during the discussion “Use of Economic Evidence in Cartel Cases” held at the 22nd meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/egci.
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This presentation by Serbia was made during the discussion “Alternatives to Leniency Programmes” held at the 22nd meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 7 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/atlp.
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This presentation by Italy was made during the discussion “Alternatives to Leniency Programmes” held at the 22nd meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 7 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/atlp.
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This presentation by Daniel CRANE, Richard W. Pogue Professor of Law, University of Michigan, was made during the discussion “Out-of-Market Efficiencies in Competition Enforcement” held at the 141st meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 6 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/omee.
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This presentation by John DAVIES, Member, Competition Appeal Tribunal UK, was made during the discussion “Out-of-Market Efficiencies in Competition Enforcement” held at the 141st meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 6 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/omee.
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This presentation by Nancy ROSE, Head of the Department of Economics and Charles P. Kindleberger Professor of Applied Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), was made during the discussion “Out-of-Market Efficiencies in Competition Enforcement” held at the 141st meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 6 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/omee.
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This presentation by Nicole ROSENBOOM, Principal, Oxera Consulting LLP, was made during the discussion “Out-of-Market Efficiencies in Competition Enforcement” held at the 141st meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 6 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/omee.
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This presentation by Anna TZANAKI, Lecturer in Law, University of Leeds, was made during the discussion “Serial Acquisitions and Industry Roll-ups” held at the 141st meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 6 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/sair.
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This presentation by Sha'ista GOGA, Director, Acacia Economics, was made during the discussion “Serial Acquisitions and Industry Roll-ups” held at the 141st meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 6 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/sair.
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This presentation by Ioannis KOKKORIS, Chair in Competition Law and Economics and Director, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London, was made during the discussion “Serial Acquisitions and Industry Roll-ups” held at the 141st meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 6 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/sair.
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This presentation by the OECD Secretariat was made during the discussion “Serial Acquisitions and Industry Roll-ups” held at the 141st meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 6 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/sair.
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This presentation by Simonetta VEZZOSO, Associate Professor, Economics Department, University of Trento, was made during the discussion “Competition and Innovation - The Role of Innovation in Enforcement Cases” held at the 141st meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 5 December 2023. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/rbci.
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Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
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Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
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With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
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Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
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Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
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Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale war
Steven Thomsen, OECD, 2014 ASEAN-OECD Investment Policy Conference
1. OECD INVESTMENT POLICY
REVIEW OF MYANMAR*
Dr. Stephen Thomsen
Head, Investment Policy Reviews, OECD
*Supported by the AANZFTA Economic Cooperation Support Program
2nd ASEAN-OECD Investment Policy Conference
10-11 December 2014, Jakarta
2. “The recommendations from the Review are candid,
impartial and highly practical.”
Aung Naing Oo, Director General,
Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, Myanmar
Investment Policy Review of Myanmar:
Key themes and recommendations
3. Rule of law, build capacity of judiciary
Streamline government
• Clarify respective roles and responsibilities of ministries
• Consider merging ministries where appropriate
• Improve inter-ministerial coordination
Public consultations
• Help to empower civil society
• Build legitimacy and improve effectiveness by raising compliance
• Improve due diligence
Improve public governance
4. • Rapid pace of legislative activity since 2011
– Outdated laws, some dating to colonial period
• Need to ensure these new laws are mutually
consistent and also consistent with international
commitments
• Build capacity in government to vet draft laws
and to review existing laws
Ensure legal consistency and coherence
5. • Streamline screening under the MIC to remove overlaps and
gaps
• Narrow the scope of screening to only the most important
sectors and largest investments
• Ensure that any environmental or social impact assessment
requirement applies equally to domestic investors
• Minimise the amount of discretion
• Simplify the criteria
• Monitor compliance with commitments by investors
• Evaluate periodically the aims and effectiveness of the
screening mechanism, including through public consultations
Streamline investment approval process
6. Most restrictions involve joint venture requirements:
– Production and distribution of: biscuits, wafers, noodles,
macaroni, vermicelli, other cereal-related products,
candies, chocolates and others, purified drinking water,
beverages (both alcohol and non-alcoholic), food products
except milk and milk products. Also for cotton robes,
ceramic/enamel products, plastic wares, rubber and
plastic, paper and paper products, packaging services
– Industrial chemicals, mass production of minerals,
construction, airline services, shipping, retail distribution
Restrictions on FDI are extensive
(Notifications 1/2013, 11/2013)
7. OECD FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index
• Measures only statutory restrictions on FDI (i.e.
where national treatment is not applied)
• Does not include the degree of implementation,
institutional quality or state ownership
• Covers equity restrictions, screening, restrictions
on key personnel and operational restrictions
• Scores currently available for almost 60 countries,
covering 22 sectors.
Benchmarking FDI restrictiveness
across countries
8. OECD FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index
OECD average
NON-OECD average
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.45
China
Myanmar
SaudiArabia
Indonesia
Jordan
India
Japan
NewZealand
Mexico
Malaysia
Tunisia
Russia
Iceland
Canada
Mongolia
Kazakhstan
Korea
Australia
Israel
Ukraine
Peru
Austria
UnitedStates
Brazil
Switzerland
KyrgyzRepublic
Norway
Turkey
Denmark
Poland
Chile
Morocco
Latvia
Egypt
UnitedKingdom
Sweden
CzechRepublic
SouthAfrica
Italy
Hungary
SlovakRepublic
France
Ireland
Lithuania
Belgium
Greece
Argentina
Colombia
Germany
Estonia
Spain
Finland
Netherlands
Romania
Slovenia
Portugal
Luxembourg
Source: OECD
Closed = 1; Open = 0
9. • The FIL offers some protection to investors but only
weak protection against expropriation and nothing about
the rules for compensation
• Only weak protection of intellectual property rights
• Ratification of New York Convention for the Enforcement
and Recognition of Foreign Arbitral Awards in 2013:
positive step towards better access to international
arbitration
• Promote alternative means of dispute resolution such as
conciliation and mediation
• Consider joining ICSID
• International agreements (ACIA, ASEAN FTAs, BITs)
Provide greater protection for investors
10. • Investment promotion is perhaps less important for
Myanmar at present than investment facilitation.
• Continue to streamline procedures (ease of doing
business)
• Ensure that one-stop shops include single-point
authority.
• DICA should take responsibility for addressing investor
grievances and serve as a policy advocate within
government for the private sector.
• Keeping existing investors happy is the best form of
promotion.
Investment promotion and facilitation
11. Sustaining investor interest can be difficult
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
FDI as a share of total investment (per cent)
China Viet Nam
Source: UNCTAD
12. • Incentives are commonplace worldwide.
• Little evidence that they are effective.
• Stability and predictability more important, together with
fair and efficient tax administration.
• With very low fiscal revenue as a share of GDP,
Myanmar would be better off taxing investment and
spending the revenue on education, health,
infrastructure, etc.
• Regional dimension
Incentives
13. My government is taking steps to build investor confidence and promote responsible
investment in Myanmar.
President U Thein Sein
As sanctions are lifted, investment should be responsible and help the process of
democratisation.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
The EU…would welcome European companies exploring trade and investment opportunities
[in Myanmar]. This should be done [with] the highest standards of integrity and corporate
social responsibility.
Council of the European Union, April 2012
We say to American business: invest in Burma (Myanmar) and do it responsibly; be an agent
of positive change and be a good corporate citizen.
(Former) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, 2012
We welcome the commitment to responsible investment in Burma/Myanmar
G8 Foreign Ministers communiqué, 2013
A business considering investment in Myanmar should carefully examine the risks and
opportunities, as well as applicable international standards for RBC.
Business for Social Responsibility
Responsible business conduct
14. • Host country measures – the primary responsibility for
protecting human rights and the environment in
Myanmar rests with the government
• Home country measures – tying removal of sanctions
and enhanced market access to commitments by both
Myanmar and home country investors. Helping investors
conform to international expectations.
• Investors also have a role, independently of any
measures by home governments. OECD investors
should respect the OECD Guidelines for Multinational
Enterprises and report voluntarily on their due diligence.
Home and host countries and investors
can all play a role
15. • Ratify major international human rights, labour and environmental
conventions
• Enact and enforce domestic legislation consistent with these
standards
• Strengthen the independence and expand the mandate of the
National Human Rights Commission
• Promote transparency, including through the EITI
• Ensure that domestic enterprises, including SEEs, conform to the
new standards of behaviour and prosecute lawbreakers
• Expand the role of civil society (labour unions, local community
organisations) to help ensure that businesses obey the law
• Prepare sectoral master plans which include RBC (e.g. tourism)
• Work with home governments to promote respect for the UN
Guiding Principles and OECD MNE Guidelines
Host country (Myanmar) measures
MIC, Central Working Body for SEZs, line ministries for joint ventures with SEEs not requiring incentives. Multiple approvals in some cases.
Criteria for approval are complex and some might be beyond the likely capacity of MIC to evaluate: e.g. financial credibility, economic viability, appropriateness of the technology of proposed project
Possible capacity constraints of current system in the event of rapid growth in foreign investment
Possible capacity constraints of current system in the event of rapid growth in foreign investment
Even the FIL lists as one of its aims: to allow the commencement of business enterprises and investments meeting international standards.