A series of meetings led by the CBI at the OECD have helped build networks across Paris for members to influence key global policies.
With 36 member countries from across North and South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, the OECD exists to shape the issues that matter most to business and to society, facilitating dialogue and providing world-leading research and analysis from its hundreds of experts. From delivering new evidence examining the impact of climate change on cities, to supporting new international tax rules, the institution is a vital pillar of the international system.
As the UK continues on the path to leaving the European Union, organisations like the OECD will only become more important for British companies, both to ensure that the voice of the country’s businesses is heard, and to maintain links to key trading partners. The CBI has already seen a surge in interest in institutions like the WTO, the OECD and the B20. We expect this to continue to grow, and the CBI will be supporting members to increase their engagement on the key issues d