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The report was created to establish a shared set of principles to unite the sector and assist in aligning policies, strategies, and initiatives towards a circular economy.

This study aims to assist Bangladesh in becoming a viable player in the IT/ITES industry in five years by identifying the strategies, programs and investments needed in order for the country to leverage ICT for economic growth and competitiveness, as well as for social development by increasing gender equality and youth employment.

In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), around three-quarters of private investment in infrastructure is conducted in foreign currencies, most commonly USD, and only a quarter in local currencies. Brazil dominates local currency transactions in LMICs and has driven a trend increase in the share of local currency transactions in LMIC investment since 2016.

Automated fare collection (AFC) systems are a key component of sustainable, high-quality urban transport services. This paper addresses the objectives, challenges and lessons learned from AFC schemes, with a particular focus on emerging markets and second-tier cities with limited resources.

As part of its Public Procurement Toolbox, the OECD developed indicators to measure the performance of public procurement systems.

The OECD Recommendation on the Governance of Infrastructure provides practical guidance for efficient, transparent and responsive decision-making processes in infrastructure investment.

The OECD Recommendation on Public Procurement is the overarching OECD guiding principle on public procurement that promotes the strategic and holistic use of public procurement.

The purpose of these principles is to help government work with private sector partners to finance and bring to fruition projects in areas of vital economic importance, such as transport, water and power supply and telecommunications.

The policy framework for investment provides a systematic approach for improving investment conditions and a comprehensive checklist of key policy issues for consideration by any government interested in creating an enabling environment for all types of investment.

OECD Investment Policy Reviews present an overview of investment trends and policies in the countries reviewed, using the OECD Policy Framework for Investment to assess the climate for domestic and foreign investment at sub-national, national or regional levels. They then propose actions for improving the framework conditions for investment and discuss challenges and opportunities for further reforms.

The guidelines give concrete advice to countries on how to manage their responsibilities as company owners, thus helping the state-owned enterprises to become more competitive, efficient and transparent.

The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises provides recommendations to businesses in the areas of disclosure; human rights; employment and industrial relations; environment; combatting bribery and more.

The OECD DAC Blended Finance Principles for Unlocking Commercial Finance for the SDGs aims to ensure that blended finance is deployed in the most effective way to address the financing needs for sustainable development.

This Primer provides an introduction to blockchain technology, outlines some of the potential benefits it can bring, and considers the risks and challenges it poses.

The report describes eight nutrition-sensitive approaches for achieving greater impacts on early child nutrition. Results framework indicators are proposed to support monitoring and evaluation of nutrition-sensitive investments in water management and irrigation.

Co-financing provide a supportive enabling environment that minimises risk exposures, catalysing private co-financing for infrastructure in middle- and low-income countries.

This chapter discusses the impact of climate events on various types of digital infrastructure.