The OECD and the Russian Federation

Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development

CURRENT EVENTS

OECD Economic Outlook No. 86 - Russian Federation
pdf, 79Kb, English | View long abstract
19-Nov-2009
Summary of developments and projections for the Russian Federation, taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook.
OECD Economic Outlook No. 86, November 2009 (English)

OECD Economic Survey of Russia 2009
English | View long abstract
15-Jul-2009
The global crisis put an end to a decade of rapid growth. Russia needs to minimise the downturn and establish a sounder long-term growth model. Growth-friendly product market regulation and a more efficient and resilient banking system will be key.
The Policy Brief (pdf format) can be downloaded in English. It contains the OECD assessment and recommendations.

Russia takes key step forward in OECD membership negotiations
English | View long abstract
24-Jun-2009
Russia formally launched negotiations for its future accession to the OECD by submitting a detailed “Initial Memorandum” setting out where it stands in relation to the policy standards and practices that are basic criteria for membership of the Organisation.

OECD Economic Outlook No. 85 - Russian Federation
pdf, 8Kb, English
24-Jun-2009
Summary of developments and projections for the Russian Federation, taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook.
Related documents: OECD Economic Outlook No. 85, June 2009 (English)

OECD Steel Committee sees market recovery beginning end 2009 at earliest
English | View long abstract
09-Jun-2009
The gobal economic crisis has led to a sharp contraction in steel production, consumption, prices and jobs. According to industry and government officials at the OECD’s Steel Committee meeting in Paris on 8-9 June 2009, conditions for a recovery in demand could begin to be seen towards the end of the year.
The meeting was attended by representatives from OECD countries as well as Argentina, Brazil, China, Russia, Malaysia, Romania, Slovenia, Chinese Taipei and Ukraine.

Interim Economic Outlook, Mar 2009: Country Note - Russian Federation
pdf, 156Kb, English | View long abstract
31-Mar-2009
Summary of economic developments and projections for Russian Federation taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook Interim Report.
Related documents: OECD Interim Economic Outlook, March 2009 (English)

Crisis is an opportunity to revive trade reforms, says OECD report
English | View long abstract
19-Mar-2009
Resisting protectionism and reviving stalled trade reforms would help the major emerging economies build on the progress achieved over the past two decades and emerge from the crisis with their trade performance strengthened, says a new OECD report.

Globalisation and Emerging Economies
English | View long abstract
19-Mar-2009
OECD countries still dominate the world economy, but their share of world trade dropped and some of the world’s most important economies are not members of the OECD. Foremost among these are the so-called BRIICS: Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China and South Africa.
Globalisation and Emerging Economies (Policy Brief, PDF)

Agricultural Policies in Emerging Economies: Monitoring and Evaluation 2009
English | View long abstract
17-Mar-2009
The years 2006-08 were marked by a significant increase in world prices for most, but not all, agricultural commodities. This report analyses policy developments during this period in seven emerging economies: Brazil, Chile, China, India, Russia, South Africa and Ukraine.

OECD Main Economic Indicators: Enhanced Engagement Countries
pdf, 167Kb, English | View doc
06-Mar-2009
OECD Main Economic Indicators for Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, the Russian Federation and South Africa

Senior budget official country reviews of budgeting systems
09-Dec-2008
The objective of senior budget official country reviews is to provide a comprehensive overview of the budget process in the country under examination, to evaluate national experiences in the light of international best practice and to provide specific policy recommendations.
Russia, 2008 (Volume 2008/2)

Implementing Regulatory Impact Assessment in Russia: Expectations and Practical Steps
04-Dec-2008
This page presents the workshop “Implementing Regulatory Impact Assessment in Russia: Expectations and Practical Steps" that took place in Moscow on 4 December 2008.
This workshop brought together the World Bank, the OECD and the Centre for Strategic Research of Moscow to discuss the existing proposals for the development of Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) in the Russian Federation. The goal of this event was to present the international experience with RIA and to provide the Russian audience with an introduction to comparative RIA methodologies.

The OECD made available some of its publications in Russian:
Introductory Handbook for Regulatory Impact Analysis (English, Russian)
Determinants of quality in Regulatory Impact Analysis (English, Russian)
Evolution of regulatory policy in OECD member countries (English, Russian)

Russian Corporate Governance - Roundtable Meeting
Moscow, 27. October 2008
Roundtable Presentations

OECD Economic Outlook No. 84 - Russian Federation
pdf, 21Kb, English
25-Nov-2008
Summary of developments and projections for the Russian Federation, taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook.

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008: Profile of the Russian Federation
pdf, 145Kb, English | View long abstract
27-Oct-2008
This country profile highlights the strengths and challenges for science and technology performance and describes recent policy responses.

ROADMAP for the accession of the Russian Federation to the OESD convention
(adopted by the Council at its 1163rd session on 30 November 2007)

This roadmap implements the Council decisions referred to below and provides a process to enable Member countries to assess the willingness and ability of the Russian Federation to assume the obligations of membership. The roadmap aims ultimately at assisting Council in coming, at the end of the accession process, to a decision on the terms and conditions of the invitation to accede to the OECD Convention that it may wish to extend to the Russian Federation. (read more...)

OECD Economic Outlook No. 83 - Russian Federation
pdf, 22Kb, English | View long abstract
04-Jun-2008
Summary of developments and projections for the Russian Federation, taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook.

OECD ministers discussed climate change, trade and global economy at annual meeting,
Paris, 4-5 June 2008
The economic impact of climate change, rising food prices and a broad range of other trade, growth and development issues were discussed at the OECD’s annual ministerial meeting in Paris on 4-5 June 2008. Ministers from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa have been invited to attend the ministerial meeting, as have ministers from Chile, Estonia, Israel, Russia and Slovenia, the five candidate countries for accession to OECD. (read more...)

OECD countries stay open to commercial investments by sovereign wealth funds
09-Apr-2008
OECD countries are committed to keeping their investment frontiers open to sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) as long as these funds invest for commercial, not political ends. That is the message in a letter from OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria to G7 Finance Ministers detailing a common OECD position on policies towards sovereign wealth funds. (read more...)

OECD Statistical Profile of the Russian Federation 2008
08-Apr-2008
More than 100 indicators covering a wide range of areas. Click on the red i beside each indicator to obtain the unit of measure, a definition of the indicator and a list of references. To compare Russia ... (read more...)

Russia - Agricultural Policies in Non-OECD Countries: Monitoring and Evaluation 2007
pdf,283Kb,English | View long abstract
01-Apr-2008
This report monitors agricultural policy developments in Brazil, Bulgaria, China, India, Romania, Russia, South Africa and Ukraine following the same approach applied to OECD countries, providing a common benchmark for evaluating reforms and for facilitating international dialogue.

OECD-Russia Expert Meeting on Russia’s Investment Policy: Recent Trends and Spotlight on Energy
09-Apr-2008
Organised in Moscow on 9 April 2008, this meeting focused on recent developments in Russia’s international investment flows and policies, corporate responsibility practices and initiatives of listed ... (read more...)

Message to the Conference of State Parties to the UNCAC from the OECD Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions
29-Jan-2008
The OECD Working Group on Bribery in International Business Transactions congratulates the Conference of State Parties on the occasion of its second session for its important accomplishments so far in combating corruption, including through the ratification of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) by over one hundred countries and the substantial work of its various working groups. (read more...)

Corruption - A Glossary of International Criminal Standards
25-Jan-2008
This Glossary (English/Russian available) examines the key standards for criminalisation of corruption established by the 3 major international conventions: the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, the Council of Europe Criminal Law Convention on Corruption, and the United Nations Convention against Corruption. (read more...)

Specialised Anti-Corruption Institutions - Review of Models
25-Jan-2008
International anti-corruption treaties, including the UN Convention against Corruption, require from the member states to establish – or to ensure existence – of two types of anti-corruption institutions: one of them to prevent corruption and the other to combat corruption through law enforcement. (read more...)

ROADMAP FOR THE ACCESSION OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION TO THE OECD CONVENTION
03 December 2007
pdf, 268kb, English
OECD countries have given a green light for the start of accession talks with five prospective new members, notably Russia, signaling a new stage in the Organisation's drive to broaden and deepen its involvement with emerging new players in the global economy.

OLD EVENTS

On top