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29 September 2018
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In focus
OECD Blockchain Policy Forum
31 sessions, 140+ speakers 1,150+ participants... watch the webcast of the OECD Blockchain Policy Forum, the first major international conference to take stock of blockchain’s impacts across the full range of government activities and public priorities. 
Just released
The OECD Blockchain Primer
What is blockchain? A technology? A currency? The new internet? This primer provides an introduction to blockchain technology, outlines some of the potential benefits it can bring, and considers the risks and challenges it poses. While not comprehensive, it is an overview of the key concepts and terms intended to help people better understand this emerging technology and its growing impact. 
» Download the primer
State-owned enterprises and corruption
Corruption is the antithesis of good governance, and a direct threat to the purpose of state ownership. This report brings a comprehensive set of facts and figures to the discussion about the corruption risks facing state-owned enterprises (SOEs). The report suggests options to help fight corruption and promote integrity in the SOE sector.
» Access the publication
» OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of SOEs
Market studies guide for competition authorities
Market studies are a versatile tool for helping competition authorities to analyse whether competition problems are present in a sector. This document can be used by competition authorities, or policy makers more broadly, to inform the design of market studies frameworks and to help guide the execution of market studies. 
» Download the guide
Supporting the financial literacy of MSMEs
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) make up the majority of enterprises in the world, providing employment and contributing significantly to national incomes. This core competencies framework is a policy tool that highlights a range of outcomes that may be important for maintaining or improving the financial literacy of owners and managers of MSMEs and of potential entrepreneurs in their experience of starting, running or growing a business.
» Download the framework
FDI outflows tumble 44% in the first quarter of 2018 due to US tax reform
OECD analysis of foreign direct investment (FDI) flows in the first quarter of 2018 reveals that global FDI outflows fell to USD 136 billion from USD 242 billion in the previous quarter. This precipitous drop was largely due to a switch to negative outward FDI from the United States. 
» Download the report and data
» Listen to the podcast
Due diligence in agricultural supply chains
The OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains provides a common framework and globally applicable benchmark for the application of responsible business practices in agricultural supply chains. This baseline report assesses how companies and industry initiatives are implementing the guidance and other related international standards.
» Download the baseline report
Fighting corruption in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
The Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ACN) supports its member countries in their efforts to prevent and fight corruption. Regular monitoring and country reviews identify progress achieved and challenges remaining. New country reviews are available for Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine.
Blogs - podcasts - videos
PODCAST The blockchain revolution - Part I

PODCAST The blockchain revolution - Part II

BLOG - How to make infrastructure work for all

PODCAST Do competition authorities need to transform themselves in a digitally transformed world?

VIDEO Competition and the R3 blockchain consortium

BLOG How can responsible business authorities stay ahead of the curve?

VIDEO The potential of global value chains to drive structural change in the global economy 
Events
4-5 Oct OECD-Russia financial literacy symposium
22 Oct Investment promotion agency network workshop
25-26 Oct Global forum on private pensions
7-8 Nov OECD-Asian roundtable on corporate governance
12-13 Nov Financial education in Latin America and the Caribbean
13-14 Nov Green finance and investment forum
26-27 Nov UNEP FI global roundtable and climate finance day
29-30 Nov Global forum on competition
 
 
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