The new OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises: better but not enough. Issue 6 (17th August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reinert, Kenneth A.; Reinert, Oda T.; Debebe, Gelaye
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 26:Issue 6(2016)
• Page Start: 816
• Page End: 823
• Publication Date: 2016-08-17
• Subjects: Globalisation (inc. trade -- private sector) -- Governance and public policy; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2016.1195795
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This viewpoint addresses the extent to which the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises adequately serve as a system of global governance for MNEs. We argue that, while a 2011 revision has strengthened the Guidelines, their somewhat limited scope, voluntary nature, and less than satisfactory implementation render their potential utility unrealised.