In an increasingly integrated world economy, the prosperity of OECD member countries depends not only on the development of their own economies but also on global economic development. |
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Global reach has been an integral part of the OECD from its beginning in 1961. Its global nature was already expressed in the original OECD Convention. The Convention’s Article 1 states that members “should contribute to sound economic expansion in member as well as non-member countries in the process of economic development.” To do so, Article 12 stipulates that the Organisation may:
The "Revised Council Resolution on a New Governance Structure for the Organisation" reaffirms the Organisation’s engagement with non-members, in particular large emerging economies, to share best practices and to promote economic development. The OECD offers members and non-members a platform for discussion, and the exchange of experiences and insights. |
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Recognising that the OECD's relationships with non-member economies are even more fundamental in today's interdependent world than they were when the Organisation was founded, the OECD in 2005 adopted a strategic framework to guide its global relations. This framework allows for flexibility in individual areas of work while encouraging a coherent overall OECD approach to global relations. OECD's co-operative activities with non-members aim to support the following strategic framework: Contribute to the harmonious functioning of the global economy
Promote shared prosperity
Encourage shared knowledge for better public policy
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