About Us
Discover how we advance the business voice at the OECD through a clear institutional mandate, robust governance, and a diverse global network.
About Us
About Us
Discover how we advance the business voice at the OECD through a clear institutional mandate, robust governance, and a diverse global network.
The OECD
The OECD
Explore how the OECD shapes market-based economies through its standards, recommendations and analysis that matter to the private sector.
About the OECD
Explore the OECD’s role and unique features
Why the OECD Matters
Find out how the OECD impacts business
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Policy Areas
Explore our policy recommendations to the OECD and governments to foster economic growth, sustainable development, and societal prosperity.
All Policy Areas
Browse our various policy groups
Competitiveness and Growth
Competition, Economic Policy, Finance, Governance, Regulation, SMEs, Entrepreneurship
Emerging Markets
China, Development, Latin America, Southeast Asia
Food, Health, Well-Being
Agriculture, Food, Health, Tourism
Green Growth
Biotechnology, Chemicals, Environment, Energy, Nanotechnology
Innovation and Digital
Consumer Policy, Digital Policy, Innovation, Technology
Open Markets
Export Credits, Illicit Trade, Investment, Trade
Responsible Business
Anti-Corruption, Corporate Governance, Integrity, Responsible Business Conduct
Skills and Employment
Education, Employment, Labour, Private Pensions, Social Affairs
Tax and Fiscal Affairs
Advocacy
Advocacy
Explore how we bring business priorities to the table in our engagement with Governments, the OECD, and the G7, and the G20.
Engagement with Ministers
How we engage with Government Ministers
Consultation with the OECD's Council
How we advise the OECD's Leadership and Ambassadors
Role in the OECD's Bodies
How we contribute to the OECD's Committees and Working Parties
Advice to the G7 and G20
How we support the B7 and B20
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Business Network
                Business at OECD is driven by its network of private sector organisations. Our National Member Organisations are at the core of Business at OECD's constituency, and represent the leading business and employer groups from the OECD’s member countries. They also nominate companies of all sizes to directly engage in our work, and may also support Business at OECD’s activities as Friends. In addition, Business at OECD includes a growing number of Observer Organisations, which are prominent business groups from non-OECD countries committed to the same business principles as the constituents. Business at OECD’s expertise is further enriched by Associate Expert Groups, which contribute unique insights of international sector organisations.
            National Member Organisations
Our National Member Organisations are the leading business and employers’ organisations in all the OECD’s member countries, representing Business at OECD’s core constituents. They provide strategic guidance on overarching policy orientations and shape Business at OECD’s positions. The National Member Organisations nominate their staff, national associations and company representatives to engage in Business at OECD’s work.
                                        Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
                                        iv: Federation of Austrian Industries
                                        VBO FEB: Federation of Belgian Enterprises
                                        Canadian Chamber of Commerce
                                        CPC: Confederation of Production and Commerce of Chile
                                        ANDI: National Business Association of Colombia
                                        UCCAEP: Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector
                                        CICR: Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica
                                        SP: Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic
                                        DA: Danish Employers Confederation
                                        Dansk Industri: Confederation of Danish Industry
                                        Estonian Employers' Confederation
                                        EK: Confederation of Finnish Industries
                                        MEDEF: Movement of the Enterprises of France
                                        BDA: Confederation of German Employers' Associations
BDI: Federation of German Industries
                                        Hellenic Federation of Enterprises
                                        MGYOSZ: Confederation of Hungarian Employers and Industrialists
                                        VOSZ: Confederation of Hungarian Business
Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise
                                        Ibec: Irish Business and Employers Confederation
                                        Manufacturers' Association of Israel
                                        assonime: The Association of Italian Joint Stock Companies
                                        CONFINDUSTRIA: General Confederation of Italian Industry
                                        FeBAF: Italian Banking Insurance and Finance Federation
                                        Keidanren Japan Business Federation
FKI: Federation of Korean Industries
                                        LDDK: Employers' Confederation of Latvia
Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists
                                        FEDIL: The Voice of Luxembourg’s Industry
                                        COPARMEX: Employers Confederation of the Mexican Republic
                                        VNO-NCW: Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers
                                        BusinessNZ
                                        NHO: Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise
                                        Polish Confederation Lewiatan
CIP: Confederation of Portuguese Business
RÚZ: National Union of Employers of Slovakia
                                        ZDS: Association of Employers of Slovenia
                                        CEOE: Confederation of Employers and Industries of Spain
Svenskt Näringsliv: Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
                                        economiesuisse: Swiss Business Federation
                                        Swiss Employers Confederation
                                        TİSK: Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations
                                        TOBB: Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye
                                        TÜSİAD: Turkish Industry and Business Association
CBI: Confederation of British Industry
                                        USCIB: U.S. Council for International Business
Observer Organisations
The Observer Organisations are leading business and employers’ organisations from the OECD’s non-member countries. They are national in scope, driven by the private sector and dedicated to the same general market economic principles as Business at OECD’s core constituents. If their country accedes to the OECD in future, an observer may also qualify for Business at OECD’s membership.
                                        Argentine Chamber of Commerce and Services
CNI: National Confederation of Industry of Brazil
                                        Bulgarian Industrial Association
HUP: Croatian Employers' Association
                                        Federation of Egyptian Industries
                                        CII: Confederation of Indian Industry
                                        FICCI: Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
                                        KADIN: Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
                                        CONFIEP: National Confederation of Private Business Institutions of Peru
Concordia Employers’ Confederation of Romania
                                        SBF: Singapore Business Federation
                                        BUSA: Business Unity South Africa
                                        JSCCIB: Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking of Thailand
                                        Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
                                        Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
SUP: Union of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs
Associate Expert Groups
Business at OECD also features a robust network of international sectoral organisations that participate in Business at OECD’s policymaking efforts. A wide range of leading industry sectors are actively engaging in Business at OECD’s activities, and are constantly expanding Business at OECD’s sectoral coverage and expertise.
                                        ACCA: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
                                        AESGP: Association of the European Self-Care Industry
                                        ALAMI: Latin American Association of Private Health Systems
                                        ASIET: Inter-American Association of Telecom Enterprises
BIR: Bureau of International Recycling
ccia: Computer & Communications Industry Association
                                        cecimo: European Association of the Machine Tool Industries and related Manufacturing Technologies
                                        Ceemet: European Tech and Industry Employers
                                        cefic: European Chemical Industry Council
CEWEP: Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants
                                        COCIR: European Coordination Committee of the Radiological Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry
Connect Europe
Cosmetics Europe
                                        CropLife International
                                        Engineers Europe
                                        EBF: European Banking Federation
                                        ECGA: European Carbon and Graphite Association
                                        eurima: European Insulation Manufacturers Association
                                        Eurometaux: European Association of Metals
                                        EuropaBio
European Aluminium
euromines: European Association of Mining Industries Metal Ores & Industrial Minerals
efpia: European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries' Associations
                                        EPRA: European Public Real Estate Association
                                        FIATA: International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
                                        FIEC: European Construction Industry Federation
                                        FIFARMA: Latin American Federation of the Pharmaceutical Industry
                                        FoodDrink Europe
                                        GCCA: Global Cement and Concrete Association
                                        Global Self-Care Federation
                                        Global Travel Tech
                                        GS1
                                        GSMA: GSM Association
                                        Health and Fitness Association
                                        IADC: International Association of Drilling Contractors
                                        ICAIE: International Coalition Against Illicit Economies
                                        ICI: Investment Company Institute
                                        insurance europe
                                        International Chamber of Shipping
                                        ICMM: International Council on Mining and Metals
                                        IFAC: International Federation of Accountants
                                        ifa: International Fertilizer Association
                                        IFPMA: International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations
                                        ifpi: International Federation of the Phonographic Industry
                                        ifra: The International Fragrance Association
                                        ISF: International Seed Federation
                                        ITMF: International Textile Manufacturers Federation
                                        medicines for europe
                                        MedTech Europe
                                        Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association
                                        Plastics Europe
                                        Recycling Europe
                                        SpiritsEUROPE
                                        TFWA: Tax Free World Association
                                        TIC Council
                                        Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade
                                        Uehp: European Union of Private Hospitals
                                        Wind Europe
                                        WBA: Worldwide Brewing Alliance
                                        World Employment Confederation
                                        World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry
                                        World Pharmacy Council
                                        WSBI ESBG: World Savings and Retail Banking Institute and The European Savings and Retail Banking Group
                                        World Spirits Alliance
                                        World Steel Association
Friends
Business at OECD greatly benefits from the active support of a number of multinational corporations that provide financial contributions and secondments to help fulfil Business at OECD’s mission as the global business voice in all aspects of the OECD’s policymaking. Participation in this corporate engagement program is selective and subject to strict eligibility criteria, as interested companies must be supported by Business at OECD's National Member Organisations.
Do reach out to us if you and your organisation can help our mission at the OECD and beyond.