The aim of the OECD’s Global Relations is to create a community of economies which are committed to best policy practices and to finding joint solutions for common challenges, guided by the Organisation’s evidence-based policy advice and standards. This engagement serves a mutual benefit, giving a platform to learn from each other’s policies. more
On 28 April 2020, Colombia became the 37th country to join the OECD.
The OECD brings together Member countries and a range of partners that collaborate on key global issues at national, regional and local levels. Through our standards, programmes and initiatives, we help drive and anchor reform in more than 100 countries around the world, building on our collective wisdom and shared values.
SME Policy Index: Eastern Partner Countries 2020 – Assessing the Implementation of the Small Business Act for Europe
Discover how SME-supportive policies have progressed in the Eastern Partner region & what governments can still do to create a thriving SME sector.
Regional approaches
The OECD works closely with many governments around the world through regional initiatives and activities in order to facilitate policy benchmarking and the exchange of good practices within and across regions.
More on our regional activities
Africa, Eurasia, the Middle East and Northern Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and South East Europe.
Participation in OECD work
Beyond the Organisation's 37 members, countries and economies may be invited to participate in Committees and other bodies through different types of partnerships.
Country-specific co-operation
Partner countries' involvement in OECD work is mutually beneficial and essential for keeping the OECD inclusive and relevant.
More on the Key Partners: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia & South Africa
International Organisations
The OECD co-operates closely with a large number of international organisations. The form of this co-operation varies, depending on the issues and circumstances, from jointly financed activities or publications, through formal or informal participation in each other’s events, to exchange of information and statistics.
