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5 Sep 16
The G20 have vowed to make the most of flexible fiscal policy to boost sluggish global growth, as well as to strengthen economic governance through transparency and international tax collaboration.
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1 Sep 16
G20 leaders should champion stronger governance and public financial management following the upcoming summit in Hangzhou, China, according to the International Federation of Accountants.
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30 Aug 16
Over 100 countries are now participants in an OECD international cooperation initiative to combat tax avoidance and evasion, the think-tank has announced.
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19 Aug 16
The World Bank unveiled its new procurement framework in Sri Lanka yesterday, which it said will help countries make the most of their public spending, strengthen national policies and improve...
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11 Aug 16
A “crisis of leadership” at the World Bank has been highlighted in an open letter to its executive directors from an influential association of staff members.
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8 Aug 16
Tougher international tax laws around foreign trusts have been proposed in New Zealand in line with recommendations made in an inquiry set up in response to the Panama Papers.
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8 Aug 16
Collaboration both within and outside of government is crucial to successfully building a smart city, the Inter-American Development Bank has stressed.
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3 Aug 16
The OECD has praised the recent introduction of “game changing” anti-corruption laws in Mexico, which it said would substantially transform the nation’s graft-fighting architecture.
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2 Aug 16
Australia, the UK and South Korea are world leaders in using e-government to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, according to a United Nations survey.
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26 Jul 16
The World Bank has suspended its payments to the first phase of what will be the world's largest dam amid concerns over compliance with environmental and social standards.
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25 Jul 16
Public procurement in Bangladesh is to be upgraded and expanded with an additional $10m in World Bank cash.
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22 Jul 16
Pressure on Denmark’s aid budget threatens to undermine the nation’s excellent record as one of the world’s most generous aid providers, the OECD has warned.
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20 Jul 16
Four cities with high HIV/AIDS burdens have started publishing data on diagnosis, treatment and suppression of the virus as part of a global cities initiative to end the epidemic.
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18 Jul 16
The involvement of the private sector is urgently needed to fill the substantial gap left by public money in funding the Sustainable Development Goals, according to the OECD.
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7 Jul 16
The Asian Development Bank has updated its anti-corruption policy to help member countries address the methods of tax secrecy and evasion unearthed in leaks like the Panama Papers.
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6 Jul 16
Citizens across Zimbabwe have “shut down” the country today in response to a call to stay at home in protest against cash shortages and corruption.
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6 Jul 16
The European Commission has announced plans for further measures to clamp down on tax avoidance and secretive companies in response to the publication of the Panama Papers.
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5 Jul 16
Development impact bonds can bring new funds, improve efficiency and provide much-needed flexibility for NGOs that are looking to scale up a proven model, according to a panel discussion at the UK’s...
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1 Jul 16
More than 80 countries convened in Kyoto, Japan yesterday to discuss global efforts to prevent corporate tax avoidance and evasion as part of the OECD’s BEPS project.
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1 Jul 16
The World Bank has launched a new procurement framework today that aims to help countries make the most of their spending and enhance development through effective procurement practice.
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24 Jun 16
A United Nations expert has warned that the European Union may violate international human rights standards if it attempts to push through controversial trade deals without involving national...
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23 Jun 16
The OECD has urged Mexico to encourage the productive use of its wealth of open data, which has yet to have a substantial impact on the country’s economy or society.
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21 Jun 16
New rules to combat corporate tax avoidance by multinational companies are to be adopted across the European Union after member states agreed a package of measures today.
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15 Jun 16
Fighting corruption requires renewed global coordination and more effective mechanisms that make use of novel technology, information and opportunities for openness, the World Bank’s managing...
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15 Jun 16
It is not yet time to implement public country-by-country reporting for multinational firms or public registers of beneficial ownership, the director of the OECD’s centre for tax policy has argued.
5 Sep 16The G20 have vowed to make the most of flexible fiscal policy to boost sluggish global growth, as well as to strengthen economic governance through transparency and international tax collaboration.
30 Aug 16Over 100 countries are now participants in an OECD international cooperation initiative to combat tax avoidance and evasion, the think-tank has announced.
19 Aug 16The World Bank unveiled its new procurement framework in Sri Lanka yesterday, which it said will help countries make the most of their public spending, strengthen national policies and improve...
11 Aug 16A “crisis of leadership” at the World Bank has been highlighted in an open letter to its executive directors from an influential association of staff members.
8 Aug 16Tougher international tax laws around foreign trusts have been proposed in New Zealand in line with recommendations made in an inquiry set up in response to the Panama Papers.
8 Aug 16Collaboration both within and outside of government is crucial to successfully building a smart city, the Inter-American Development Bank has stressed.
3 Aug 16The OECD has praised the recent introduction of “game changing” anti-corruption laws in Mexico, which it said would substantially transform the nation’s graft-fighting architecture.
2 Aug 16Australia, the UK and South Korea are world leaders in using e-government to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, according to a United Nations survey.
26 Jul 16The World Bank has suspended its payments to the first phase of what will be the world's largest dam amid concerns over compliance with environmental and social standards.
22 Jul 16Pressure on Denmark’s aid budget threatens to undermine the nation’s excellent record as one of the world’s most generous aid providers, the OECD has warned.
20 Jul 16Four cities with high HIV/AIDS burdens have started publishing data on diagnosis, treatment and suppression of the virus as part of a global cities initiative to end the epidemic.
18 Jul 16The involvement of the private sector is urgently needed to fill the substantial gap left by public money in funding the Sustainable Development Goals, according to the OECD.
6 Jul 16Citizens across Zimbabwe have “shut down” the country today in response to a call to stay at home in protest against cash shortages and corruption.
6 Jul 16The European Commission has announced plans for further measures to clamp down on tax avoidance and secretive companies in response to the publication of the Panama Papers.
5 Jul 16Development impact bonds can bring new funds, improve efficiency and provide much-needed flexibility for NGOs that are looking to scale up a proven model, according to a panel discussion at the UK’s...
1 Jul 16The World Bank has launched a new procurement framework today that aims to help countries make the most of their spending and enhance development through effective procurement practice.
24 Jun 16A United Nations expert has warned that the European Union may violate international human rights standards if it attempts to push through controversial trade deals without involving national...
23 Jun 16The OECD has urged Mexico to encourage the productive use of its wealth of open data, which has yet to have a substantial impact on the country’s economy or society.
15 Jun 16Fighting corruption requires renewed global coordination and more effective mechanisms that make use of novel technology, information and opportunities for openness, the World Bank’s managing...
15 Jun 16It is not yet time to implement public country-by-country reporting for multinational firms or public registers of beneficial ownership, the director of the OECD’s centre for tax policy has argued.
