Emerging Markets

Development Committee

Business at OECD’s Development Committee outlines opportunities for and obstacles to scaling up private sector engagement in developing countries, including activities that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. Business at OECD’s Development Committee also coordinates with other Business at OECD Committees in order to streamline development issues into their work and outline the interlinkages between different policies areas. Business at OECD’s Development Committee meets at least once per year in Paris or virtually, convenes additional thematic ad-hoc sessions, and organises policy events in partnership with the OECD.

Committee Overview

Discover the functions of Business at OECD's Development Committee.

Why the OECD’s Work on Development Matters

The OECD acts as a leader in international development through the OECD Development Assistance Committee, which provides a forum for the world’s major donor countries to discuss issues surrounding development aid. Based on the OECD’s evidence-based analysis in this area, the OECD develops tools and recommendations to improve the investment climate, foster reform in developing countries, and mitigate risks for private investors through blending to attract the funding necessary for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Our 2025 Priorities

Enabling private sector finance for the promotion of emerging market development

Encouraging investment for the achievement of the sustainable development goals

Developing strategic engagement with the Africa-OECD Partnership

Advancing best practices on leveraging private investment for development

Ensuring coherent responsible business conduct and development policies

Our Engagement with the OECD’s Bodies

OECD’s Development Assistance Committee

MENA-OECD Competitiveness Program and MENA-OECD Business Advisory Board

OECD’s Private Finance for Sustainable Development Conference

OECD’s Roundtable on Investment and Sustainable Development

Publications

mobilising private sector finance and investments

1 October 2021

Mobilising Private Sector Finance and Investments for Affordable and Clean Energy in Developing Countries

This policy paper outlines strategies to attract private investment in clean energy for developing countries. It emphasises enabling frameworks and risk mitigation tools.

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1 September 2021

Business at OECD Calls for Adequate Support of Developing Countries to Address the Covid-19 Crisis

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This statement urges the international community to support developing nations in overcoming the pandemic. It highlights the need for coordinated action and investment.

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1 November 2020

A Roadmap to Broadening Development Efforts 

This strategic paper proposes ways to expand and diversify development cooperation. It calls for stronger private sector involvement and innovative financing.

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1 July 2020

Overview: Development Work at the OECD

This document provides a summary of its engagement in OECD development work. It highlights business contributions to inclusive and sustainable growth.

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1 April 2020

Development Committee Response to Covid-19 

This paper outlines the private sector’s role in supporting developing countries during the pandemic. It stresses resilience, health systems, and economic recovery.

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