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OECD Roundtable on Investment and Sustainable Development

· Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD (International)

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ContextOECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann delivered remarks on 5th November at the 8th OECD Roundtable on Investment and Sustainable Development, part of the OECD “Sustainable Investment Days.”.

Why it mattersThe OECD chief notes that investment has fallen sharply since 2008 and lists the policy tools to revive it.

Problems raised
  1. Investment has fallen sharply since 2008.
  2. Uncertainty and trade restrictions weigh on confidence.
  3. Screening rules and weak start-up ecosystems deter investment.
Solutions proposed
  1. Use policy tools to unlock quality investment.
  2. Simplify investment screening and legal frameworks.
  3. Develop start-up and AI ecosystems.
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