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The OECD
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About the OECD
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Why the OECD Matters to Business
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Policy areas
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Responsible Business
Corporate Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption, Responsible Business Conduct
Skills and Employment
Education, Employment, Labour, Social Affairs, Private Pensions
Innovation and Digital
Consumer Policy, Digital Policy, Innovation, Technology
Emerging Markets
China, Development, Latin America, Southeast Asia
Environment and Green Growth
Biotechnology, Chemicals, Environment, Energy, Nanotechnology
Competitive Markets and Growth
Competition, Economic Policy, Finance, Governance, Regulation, SMEs, Entrepreneurship
Food, Health, and Well-Being
Food, Agriculture, Health, Tourism
Open Markets
Illicit Trade, Export Credits, Investment, Trade
All Policy Areas
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Taxation
Advocacy
Advocacy
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Engagement with Ministers
How we engage with government Ministers
Consultation with the OECD's Leadership and Ambassadors
Our annual meeting with the OECD's member countries and leadership
Representation in the OECD's Bodies
How we interact with the OECD's Committees, Working Parties, and Task Forces
Newsroom and Events
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Our Institutional Role
For more than six decades, Business at OECD has been the OECD’s institutional private sector stakeholder. Following a decision from the OECD Council in 1962, the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) was constituted with “the sole objective of acting as interlocutor for the OECD and facilitating the dialogue between the OECD and the representatives of the business world”. In this unique role, Business at OECD is working closely with the OECD and governments to facilitate dialogue and convey business perspectives, priorities and positions to be reflected in the OECD’s policymaking.
Explore Business at OECD's core values and how they work as an organisation.
Trust
Operating at the interface of the OECD, governments and business, Business at OECD fosters long-term, positive, collective, and un-biased engagement.
Representativeness
Business at OECD represents the private sector in the OECD’s member countries broadly, including companies of all sizes and across all sectors.
Consensus
Business at OECD effectively works with global business representatives from all economic sectors towards coordinated business priorities and positions.
Transparency
As a member-led business organisation, Business at OECD is open about their priorities, positions and activities, fostering accountability.
Professionalism
The reputation and credibility of the organisation and individuals is upheld by the high quality of Business at OECD's work and conduct.
Coherence
Business at OECD ensures cohesive, comprehensive and integrated business messaging across the full range of policy areas.
Impact-driven
Business at OECD’s engagement is based on driving specific outcomes for their constituents, while responding to their mandate with the OECD.
Strengthening Partnership, Driving Competitiveness: 2024 Annual Report
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Building Trust, Shaping Policy, Connecting Globally: Annual Report 2023
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2022 Annual Report
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How we delivered value to our members: 2021 Annual Report
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Virtually connected, results driven: 2020 Annual Report
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Tackling COVID-19, Addressing Business Priorities for Global Governance: 2019 Annual Report
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"Business at OECD serves as a vital bridge to the international business community, helping shape policy discussions in the OECD that support investment, innovation, and strong, sustainable, inclusive growth. Our institutional engagement with the business community reflects the OECD’s founding mission and enduring commitment to democracy, individual freedom, the rule of law, the protection of human rights, and open, market-based economies. We look forward to continuing our close work with Business at OECD to advance better policies for better lives.”
Mathias Cormann
Secretary-General
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
About Us
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Governance
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Business Network
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Global Partners
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Our Team
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