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The OECD
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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About Us
Established in 1962, Business at OECD (BIAC) is the officially recognised institutional business stakeholder to the OECD. Business at OECD stands for policies that enable businesses of all sizes to contribute to economic growth, sustainable development, and societal prosperity through global competitiveness. Through Business at OECD, national business and employers’ federations representing over 10 million companies provide perspectives to cutting-edge OECD policy debates that shape market-based economies and impact global governance. Business at OECD’s expertise is enriched by the contributions of a wide range of international sector organisations.
1962
year of establishment
Business at OECD was founded and established as the institutional private sector stakeholder to the OECD.
3000+
business representatives
Business at OECD has over 3000 business representatives that engage in a wide range of policy areas to feed into the OECD’s activities.
10 million+
companies
Business at OECD’s work is enriched by the contributions of more than 10 million companies who are affiliated to their network.
Business at OECD champions the role of business diplomacy in creating a dynamic, competitive global economy. Business at OECD’s network is united by a clear consensus: That is the primary need for the OECD to reinforce the competitiveness of our market-based economies. This is the only way to deliver high, long-term, and truly sustainable growth:
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Receive the OECD’s cutting-edge data, facts and knowledge
Business at OECD’s network receives information about the OECD’s policy priorities, projects and processes, and our network can also leverage the OECD’s insights and outputs in their own work. Business at OECD’s Secretariat provides continuous guidance on projects that impact business, and helps Business at OECD’s network to effectively navigate the OECD.
Build private sector momentum and joint advocacy
Business at OECD’s network convenes in more than 30 policy groups to regularly exchange on policy developments, advance a common agenda, and raise the profile of business priorities - including by developing policy positions, organising joint events, and engaging in closed-door exchanges with the OECD and governments.
Access the OECD and governments at all levels
As part of Business at OECD, selected representatives can gain access to the OECD’s high-level conferences, global events, and many sessions of the OECD’s 300+ Committees, working party and expert groups. This provides valuable opportunities to exchange with governments and public officials on cutting-edge policy issues.
Contribute to the OECD’s decisions, recommendations, and flagship reports
As the institutional stakeholder, Business at OECD constructively contributes business expertise and perspectives to the OECD’s formal policy formulation process. By sharing business recommendations, best practices and principles, Business at OECD's network constructively shapes the OECD’s major decisions, recommendations and releases.
Raise your sector profile and priorities
As a Business at OECD member, you will be provided with regular thematic speaking opportunities at the OECD that will allow you to advocate for your sector’s business priorities, gains greater visibility, and receive recognition. This can also be an opportunity to highlight sector commitments and responsibility.
"Over the years, we have provided business perspectives and thought leadership to the OECD through the active participation of our leading business and employer organisations—and the corporate representatives they appoint to our work. There is no better forum than the OECD to powerfully demonstrate that business is a dynamic solutions partner for international collaboration."
Charles (Rick) Johnston
Chair
Business at OECD
Our Institutional Role
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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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