A core mission of the OECD is to enhance the contribution of international investment to growth and sustainable development worldwide, by advancing investment policy reform and international co-operation. This mission has been entrusted to the Investment Committee.

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Grim outlook for FDI and shifting global investment patterns

18-Nov-2008

As the financial crisis has evolved into a global economic crisis, the outlook for FDI has likewise darkened. On current trend, inflows will be down 13% and outflows by 6% by the end of the year. But, given the speed with which the global economic crisis deepened during Q3 and into Q4 of 2008, it seems likely flows will fall sharply in the second half of 2008 and continue to decline into 2009.

OECD and Central Asian countries join forces to improve regional investment climate

06-Nov-2008

OECD and Central Asian countries are to work together on a regional initiative to boost the business climate, drawing on OECD countries’ experience in policy reforms aimed at spurring investment and competitiveness.

OECD guidance on recipient country policies towards SWFs

29-Oct-2008

First presented at the IMF/World Bank meetings on 11 October 2008, the OECD guidance, together with the Santiago Principles for SWFs, provides the international community with a robust framework for promoting mutual trust and confidence and reaping the full benefits of SWF investments 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.

Investment in Russia rising but policy concerns remain, says OECD

31-Jul-2008

Russia’s international investment flows reached record levels in 2007, with USD 52 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, but more needs to be done to improve the investment climate, according to a new OECD report.

FDI from OECD countries jumps 50% in 2007 but set to fall in 2008

25-Jun-2008

Foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows from OECD countries in 2007 leapt to a record USD 1.82 trillion from USD 1.2 trillion in 2006 but are projected to fall sharply in 2008, according to estimates from the OECD.

Monthly Update of Commercial Interest Reference Rates (CIRR)

05-Nov-2008

The Commercial Interest Reference Rates valid from 15 November to 14 December 2008 have been published (Ctrl-F5 to obtain the latest rates).

Country Risk Classification

24-Oct-2008

The Country Risk Classification and the Multilateral/Regional Financial Institutions Risk Classification as of 24 October 2008 are available.

2008 Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits

02-Jan-2008

The 2008 version of the Arrangement text contains new provisions applicable to local costs, Ships and Aircraft sectors; this new Arrangement text came into effect on 1st January 2008.

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