The Transparency Initiative aims to increase openness and accessibility of EU institutions, raise awareness over the use of the EU budget and make the Union’s institutions more accountable to the public.
Improved transparency cannot bridge the divide on its own. But if, through our actions we can show to European leaders, businesses, civil society and citizens that we are making policies in an open and inclusive way, that their institutions are better managed and that they can see where their taxes are going, we will be moving in the right direction.

The ILO's main instrument in the area of Corporate Accountability is the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy, adopted by the Governing Body in 1977. This voluntary code is the result of a consensus between governments, employers and workers.
Download "A Guide to the Tripartite Declaration of Principles Concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy", Publ. by th Internationale Labour Office, Multinational Enterprises Programme

The OECD covers financial issues related to banking, securities and institutional investors, promotes liberalisation in financial services and the development of international financial best practices. It promotes co-operation among governments concerning FDI and other capital movements, helping to improve the domestic policy envorinment for attracting and reaping the full benefits of FDI.

Developed and managed by European Commission Enterprise Directorate General, this website aims to disseminate information on all EU policies, actions and initiatives promoting growth and development, with a view to strengthening the competitiveness of EU enterprises.

UNCTAD aims at the development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy. UNCTAD is the focal point within the United Nations for the integrated treatment of trade and development and the interrelated issues in the areas of finance, technology, investment and sustainable development. Every year UNCTAD publishes the World Investment Report
and offers statistics about FDI worldwide online.

As the learning arm of the World Bank, WBI designs and delivers courses and seminars aimed at reducing poverty and promoting economic opportunity and growth. WBI technology initiatives like the Global Development Learning Network link training centers around the world and promote the exchange of cutting-edge information.
Corporate social responsibility is a crucial element of international efforts to foster sustainable and equitable development worldwide. WBI seeks to address the need for a better understanding of the issues of competitiveness, social responsibilities, and reputational risk management.

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