From left to right: Our Executive Director Hanni Rosenbaum met with the OECD's Secretary-General Mathias Cormann alongside Anindya Bakrie, the Chairman of our Observer Organization KADIN (Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry).
Update on Accession to the OECD:
Extensive Business Engagement
Business at OECD continues to bring the business voice to the table in the discussions of the accession of future OECD member countries, as the OECD accession process for seven candidates is progressing. With the European candidates – Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria – and Peru well advanced in the OECD review process, Argentina, Indonesia and Thailand are showing progress with their self-assessments vis-à-vis OECD standards. As the OECD accession process offers a unique avenue for the private sector to drive policy reforms in OECD candidate countries, Business at OECD has been actively supporting the OECD and governments with indispensable on-the-ground insights. Liaising closely with our observer organization network, Business at OECD also held a briefing with the Argentinian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CAC) last week; today, our Executive Director Hanni Rosenbaum met with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann alongside Anindya Bakrie, Chairman of our Observer Organization KADIN (the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry). Working with our network, we look forward contributing further to help expand the OECD’s global impact.
Business at OECD responds to G7 Statement
on Global Minimum Tax
Business at OECD welcomes the G7 statement on a proposed path forward for advancing the global minimum tax alongside the U.S. tax system, with shared goals to address base erosion and profit shifting. In this context Business at OECD underlines the role of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework as the forum to preserve international co-operation among sovereign nations to enhance tax policy certainty, mitigate the risk of double taxation, stabilize tax systems and promote a level playing field.
The Untapped 13%: Business joins inaugural OECD Forum on Public Procurement
On 1st - 2nd July, Business at OECD participated in the inaugural OECD Global Forum on Public Procurement, which convened policymakers, business leaders, civil society, and academics to explore how strategic procurement can foster innovation and drive sustainable, inclusive growth. Our Vice Chair for Governance and Regulatory Policy and Ibec's Aidan Sweeney joined a panel highlighting the role of transparency and integrity in building public trust. In this context, our Executive Director Hanni Rosenbaum met with Ireland’s Minister of State for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Emer Higgins, to discuss SME participation, competitiveness, and infrastructure delivery.
Tax Talks: Business at OECD’s Engagement in International Conferences
As the OECD's discussions on international tax continue, Business at OECD actively contributed to the 2025 USCIB-OECD International Tax Conference on 23rd - 24th June in Washington D.C. At the event, our Tax Committee Co-Chairs, Google's Daniel Smith and Siemens' Christian Kaeser, shared perspectives on Pillar Two implementation, tax certainty, growth, and the evolving U.S. tax landscape. Looking ahead, Business at OECD will organize a dedicated Tax Certainty Day with the OECD on 9th July, providing a focused platform to exchange views on dispute prevention tools, resolution mechanisms, and the practical challenges that companies face in the implementation of global tax rules. We will also support the International Tax Conference 10th – 11th July in Munich, co-organized with the International Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope under the theme Tax Coordination vs. Unilateralism – International Taxation in a Fundamentally Changed Environment.
Business Underlines the Need for Fair International Competition in Trade Meetings
On 16th – 17th June, Business at OECD participated in the OECD Working Party of the Trade Committee, which addressed several business priority issues including trade policy readiness for AI adoption (TRADAI), digital tools for trade facilitation, and the business impact of cross-border data flow restrictions. The meeting also discussed services trade restrictiveness, competitiveness in services exports, and the role of mutual recognition instruments. At the meeting, the OECD tabled a proposal for a workshop on trade and jobs to potentially be held the context of the fall Trade Committee sessions.
OECD Competition Week: Strong Business Voice Essential for Competition Policy
In June, Business at OECD participated in the OECD’s bi-annual Competition Committee meetings, now chaired by new representatives from France, the United States, and Austria. Our delegation actively contributed to discussions on evaluating the impact of competition authorities, improving merger control efficiencies, and addressing competition challenges in mobile payment systems. The Chair of our Competition Committee, John Taladay, also underscored the value of corporate engagement in competition policymaking and presented business recommendations to ensure consultation processes remain transparent, accessible, and impactful.
Levelling the Playing Field for Export Credits:
Business at OECD Calls for Ongoing Dialogue
As global competition increases, a transparent and predictable export credit framework is essential to support fair international trade. Last month, Business at OECD released a paper calling on the OECD for continuous dialogue with business on outstanding concerns regarding the proposal to revise the OECD Council Recommendation on Common Approaches for Officially Supported Export Credits and Environmental and Social Due Diligence and on the practicability of the modernized OECD Arrangement on export credits. This underlines that the core purpose of the Arrangement is to establish a basis for international competition and a global level playing field, and that meaningful engagement with business is essential to ensure that the revised framework remains both practical and effective in supporting globally competitive export finance.
Seeking Common Ground: Business Engages in the OECD Working Party on Climate Change
This week, our Australian Board Member, Philip Aiken, participated in the session of the OECD Working Party on Climate Change, which discussed potential ways forward for the OECD Recommendation on the Clean Energy Transition and the future development an OECD Recommendation on Climate Change Adaptation, among others. Contributing to these debates, Business at OECD emphasized the need for technology-neutral, realistic approaches that support private investment, regulatory clarity, and regional flexibility. As our Environment and Energy Committee will also submit comments on these OECD instruments in writing, we welcome member views by 10th July.
Join our New Advocacy Channel:
Business at OECD’s Infrastructure Contact Group
The first meeting of the new Business at OECD Infrastructure Contact Group took place on 26th June with key OECD officials overseeing the OECD’s work on infrastructure. These exchanges provided clarity on the concrete opportunities where the OECD needs input and expertise from the private sector for their upcoming work on infrastructure. Following a discussion on the latest policy developments in the field, members then outlined the priority topics for this new Contact Group. If you are interested in joining Business at OECD’s new Infrastructure Contact Group or for any information about it, you can reach out to our Policy Managers, Emma Brierley and Nathan Munch.
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