With a growing integration via trade and investment, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that have traditionally been oriented towards domestic markets increasingly compete with private firms in the global market place.

The OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises give concrete guidance to help policy makers evaluate and improve the legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the ownership and governance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) play an important role in economies worldwide, often providing key public goods and services. Over the past two decades, their share in the global economy has nearly quadrupled.

Good governance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is essential for efficient and open markets at both the domestic and international level. In many countries SOEs are the main providers of key public services, including public utilities.

The OECD Working Party on State Ownership and Privatisation Practices is the only international forum for government officials charged with the oversight of state-owned enterprises. The Working Party is responsible for the implementation of the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises (the “SOE Guidelines”).

Over the last 15 years the prevailing attitudes toward state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have changed. The privatisation waves of previous decades have mostly run their course and policy makers’ focus has shifted toward enhancing the efficiency …

OECD has issued a report on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises 2024 that provides easily accessible and updated information on ownership and governance practices of state-owned enterprises across 59 jurisdictions. Its main goal is to promote greater awareness and implementation of the OECD Guidelines

During 2023-2024, the OECD has revised its foundational set of internationally-recognised corporate governance standards - the G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance (2023) (Principles), and the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises (2024) (Guidelines).

This working paper summarises the main findings of a data collection exercise documenting the size of the national state-owned enterprise (SOE) sectors in OECD countries (in terms of number, employment and economic value of enterprises), and provides a breakdown by main sectors and types of incorporation.

Nov 15, 2024 · For countries looking to align their SOE management with international best practices, the updated guidelines offer a roadmap that navigates the intricacies of SOE governance and the need for a future-focused approach.