OECD – Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises

The OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises provide an internationally agreed benchmark to help governments assess and improve the way they exercise their ownership functions in state-owned enterprises. Good corporate governance of state-owned enterprises is a key reform priority in many countries. Improved efficiency and better transparency in the state-owned sector will result in considerable economic gains, especially in countries where state ownership is important. Additionally, creating a level playing field for private and state-owned enterprises will encourage a sound and competitive business sector.