Signs of further slowdown of the global economy. As business, the only way out is through finding the right policy mix between fiscal policy and structural reforms. International cooperation is critical to this goal. Read our dedicated comments.

The OECD is actively supporting this process by providing data, analysis and a multi-stakeholder platform to develop national implementation strategies. Business at OECD contributes to these discussions to improve the business environment, mobilize greater private investment and strengthen public-private dialogue.

Drawing on the practical experience of a wide and regionally diverse business constituency, this paper provides Business at OECD’s considered assessment of priority issues that need to be addressed to get trade back on track2. As such, we strongly encourage the OECD to examine these priorities as part of its trade agenda in 2021-22 and beyond.

On October 1-2, Business at OECD contributed with several speakers and a large delegation to the first OECD Trust in Business forum, highlighting the importance of trust as a strategic consideration for companies.