Share

Speeches / Presentations


  • 10-April-2014

    English

    Global economy and growth strategies

    To achieve higher productivity growth, raise investment and foster job creation, we need to foster competition in our economies, said Angel Gurría in Washington.

  • 24-March-2014

    English

    China Go Global

    Going abroad opens new markets for firms, and helps them to become more productive, innovative and ultimately more successful in their business. International investment is also the fuel that helps run the global economy’s engine. But these positive outcomes will only materialise if appropriate framework conditions are in place that allow all companies to compete in a fair and transparent manner, said OECD's Gurría in Beijing.

  • 28-February-2014

    English

    Global Forum on Competition 2014 - Remarks by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary General

    The Global Forum on Competition is a unique opportunity to bring together competition authorities from the developed and developing world to foster a rich and fruitful debate on how competition policy can enhance the performance of market economies, and contribute to improve overall well-being, and rebuild public trust.

    Related Documents
  • 11-February-2014

    English

    Taxation and Competition Policy

    We need to fight distortions to competition that can arise from tax avoidance, just like we do from other forms of government intervention, such as regulation, said OECD Secretary-General.

    Related Documents
  • 27-November-2013

    English

    Launch of the Competition Policy Assessment of Greece

    We know that Greece is undergoing a profound and painful economic adjustment, but we are convinced that continuing down the path of ambitious reform will ultimately see a return to robust, broad-based growth that will improve the well-being of all Greek citizens, said OECD Secretary-General.

    Related Documents
  • 27-November-2013

    English

    Reforming for the future: Building a stronger, fairer Greek economy

    We understand how much Greek society has endured these past six years. Reform isn’t easy at the best of times, but it can be even more challenging in the face of a weak economy while at the same time trying to correct a budget deficit. But all crises come to an end. Growth does return. Now is the time to maintain the momentum of Greece’s reform drive, said OECD Secretary-General.

    Related Documents
  • 27-September-2013

    English

    “The Future Ain’t What it Used to Be - 20 Years of Competition Law and the Challenges Ahead”

    Strong competition is an optimizer for our economies. First of all, it is the best catalyst to increase our productivity. This is because a strong competition framework generates the right incentives to attract the most efficient firms into our markets.

  • 28-February-2013

    English

    Global Forum on Competition - Closing Remarks

    In his closing remarks to the first day of the OECD Global Forum on Competition, the OECD Secretary-General underlined the importance of tackling the topic of competition and poverty.

    Related Documents
  • 16-February-2012

    English

    Opening of the 11th Global Forum on Competition

    By removing barriers to entry in protected sectors and guaranteeing a level playing field for entrepreneurs, pro-competition reforms can unlock opportunities for investment and for the creation of jobs, said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.

    Related Documents
  • 17-February-2011

    English

    10th Meeting of the Global Forum on Competition

    Vigorous competition stimulates productivity and the innovation that is vital for fostering new sources of growth and competitiveness. It prevents market capture by incumbents or large firms. Competitive markets create new employment opportunities, and increase the access of consumers to cheaper and better quality products. Fair competition is one of the oldest pillars of economic progress, according to OECD Secretary-General.

    Related Documents
  • << < 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 > >>