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15 Apr 2011

Complaints filed with OECD about Glencore and First Quantum

NGOs have filed a complaint with the OECD against commodities giant Glencore and First Quantum Minerals, based on tax evasion allegations.
14 May 2010

Agencies concerned about the impact of Israel joining the OECD

Israel joining the OECD at a time when civil society in the country is increasingly under threat is a matter of real concern, say development and human rights NGOs.
6 Nov 2009

Reducing poverty means fighting corruption, say global faith leaders

Over 100 faith leaders have written to the United Nations Secretary-General ahead of a crucial international meeting on corruption. They insist that corruption is underming attempts to reduce global poverty.
21 Oct 2008

International watchdog raps UK on arms corruption case

An international watchdog which monitors corruption says the UK breached its obligations under international law when it cancelled a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation into arms deals between BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia.
11 Sep 2008

OECD report deploys facts against anti-migrant alarmism

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, a research body bringing together the world's richest developed countries, has suggested that fears about migration and hostility towards migrant workers are unjustified.