About us
Discover Business at OECD's core values, their institutional role, their membership, and more.
About us
About us
Discover Business at OECD's core values, their institutional role, their membership, and more.
The OECD
The OECD
Browse how Business at OECD and the OECD works together, including its importance to the private sector.
Why the OECD matters to business
Find out how the OECD impacts the private sector
What makes the OECD unique
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Policy areas
Explore how Business at OECD champions business diplomacy for competitive economies in various policy areas.
Responsible Business
Integrity and Anti-Corruption, Corporate Governance, Responsible Business Conduct
Skills and Employment
Education, Employment, Labour, Social Affairs, Private Pensions
Innovation and Digital
Consumer Policy, Digital Policy, Innovation, Technology
Environment and Green Growth
Biotechnology, Chemicals, Environment, Energy, Nanotechnology
Taxation
Competitive Markets and Growth
Competition, Economic Policy, Finance, Governance, Regulation, SMEs, Entrepreneurship
Food, Health, and Well-Being
Food, Agriculture, Health, Tourism
Open Markets
Illicit Trade, Export Credits, Investment, Trade
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Advocacy
Advocacy
Explore how Business at OECD interacts with Ministers, the OECD, and in global fora.
Newsroom
Newsroom
Discover Business at OECD's recent activities, mentions in the media, upcoming events, and more.
Need to contact our communications department?
For interview and comment requests, send an e-mail to our Communications Manager, Max Jablonowski, jablonowski@biac.org.
Business network
Business at OECD is driven by its network of private sector organisations. The National Member Organisations are at the core of Business at OECD's constituency, and represent the leading business and employer groups from the OECD’s member countries. These also nominate companies of all sizes to directly engage in our work, and may also support Business at OECD’s activities as Friends. In addition, Business at OECD liaises with several Observer Organisations, which are prominent business groups from the OECD’s non-member countries committed to the same business principles as the constituents. Business at OECD’s expertise is further enriched by Associate Expert Groups, which contribute unique insights of international sector organisations.
National Member Organisations
The National Member Organisations are the leading business and employers’ organisations in all the OECD’s member countries, representing Business at OECD’s core constituents. They provide strategic guidance on overarching policy orientations and shape Business at OECD’s positions. The National Member Organisations nominate their staff, national associations and company representatives to engage in Business at OECD’s work.
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
iv: Federation of Austrian Industries
VBO FEB: Federation of Belgian Enterprises
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
CPC: Confederation of Production and Commerce of Chile
ANDI: National Business Association of Colombia
UCCAEP: Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector
CICR: Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica
SP: Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic
DA: Danish Employers Confederation
Dansk Industri: Confederation of Danish Industry
Estonian Employers' Confederation
EK: Confederation of Finnish Industries
MEDEF: Movement of the Enterprises of France
BDA: Confederation of German Employers' Associations
BDI: Federation of German Industries
Hellenic Federation of Enterprises
MGYOSZ: Confederation of Hungarian Employers and Industrialists
VOSZ: National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers
Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise
Ibec: Irish Business and Employers Confederation
Manufacturers' Association of Israel
assonime: The Association of Italian Joint Stock Companies
CONFINDUSTRIA: General Confederation of Italian Industry
Italian Banking Insurance and Finance Federation
Keidanren Japan Business Federation
FKI: Federation of Korean Industries
LDDK: Employers' Confederation of Latvia
Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists
FEDIL: The Voice of Luxembourg’s Industry
COPARMEX: Employers Confederation of the Mexican Republic
VNO-NCW: Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers
BusinessNZ
NHO: Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise
Polish Confederation Lewiatan
CIP: Confederation of Portuguese Business
RÚZ: National Union of Employers of Slovakia
ZDS: Association of Employers of Slovenia
CEOE: Confederation of Employers and Industries of Spain
Svenskt Näringsliv: Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
economiesuisse: Swiss Business Federation
Swiss Employers Confederation
TİSK: Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations
TOBB: Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye
TÜSİAD: Turkish Industry and Business Association
CBI: Confederation of British Industry
USCIB: U.S. Council for International Business
Observer Organisations
The Observer Organisations are leading business and employers’ organisations from the OECD’s non-member countries. They are national in scope, driven by the private sector and dedicated to the same general market economic principles as Business at OECD’s core constituents. If their country accedes to the OECD in future, an observer may also qualify for Business at OECD’s membership.
Argentine Chamber of Commerce and Services
CNI: National Confederation of Industry of Brazil
Bulgarian Industrial Association
HUP: Croatian Employers' Association
Federation of Egyptian Industries
CII: Confederation of Indian Industry
FICCI: Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
KADIN: Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
CONFIEP: National Confederation of Private Business Institutions of Peru
Concordia Employers’ Confederation of Romania
SBF: Singapore Business Federation
BUSA: Business Unity South Africa
JSCCIB: Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking of Thailand
Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
SUP: Union of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs
Associate Expert Groups
Business at OECD also features a robust network of international sectoral organisations that participate in Business at OECD’s policymaking efforts. A wide range of leading industry sectors are actively engaging in Business at OECD’s activities, and are constantly expanding Business at OECD’s sectoral coverage and expertise.
ACCA: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
AESGP: Association of the European Self-Care Industry
ALAMI: Latin American Association of Private Health Systems
ASIET: Inter-American Association of Telecom Enterprises
BIR: Bureau of International Recycling
ccia: Computer & Communications Industry Association
cecimo: European Association of the Machine Tool Industries and related Manufacturing Technologies
Ceemet: European Tech and Industry Employers
cefic: European Chemical Industry Council
CEWEP: Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants
COCIR: European Coordination Committee of the Radiological Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry
Connect Europe
Cosmetics Europe
CropLife International
EBF: European Banking Federation
ECGA: European Carbon and Graphite Association
eurima: European Insulation Manufacturers Association
Eurometaux: European Association of Metals
EuropaBio
European Aluminium
euromines: European Association of Mining Industries Metal Ores & Industrial Minerals
efpia: European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries' Associations
EIRMA: European Industrial Research Management Association
EPRA: European Public Real Estate Association
EuRIC: European Recycling Industries' Confederation
FIATA: International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
FIEC: European Construction Industry Federation
FIFARMA: Latin American Federation of the Pharmaceutical Industry
FoodDrink Europe
Global Self-Care Federation
Global Travel Tech
GS1
GSMA: GSM Association
Health and Fitness Association
IADC: International Association of Drilling Contractors
ICAIE: International Coalition Against Illicit Economies
ICI: Investment Company Institute
insurance europe
International Chamber of Shipping
ICMM: International Council on Mining and Metals
IFAC: International Federation of Accountants
ifa: International Fertilizer Association
IFPMA: International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations
ifpi: International Federation of the Phonographic Industry
ifra: The International Fragrance Association
ISF: International Seed Federation
ITMF: International Textile Manufacturers Federation
medicines for europe
MedTech Europe
Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association
Plastics Europe
SpiritsEUROPE
TFWA: Tax Free World Association
TIC Council
Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade
Uehp: European Union of Private Hospitals
WBA: Worldwide Brewing Alliance
World Employment Confederation
World Federation of Advertisers
World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry
World Pharmacy Council
WSBI ESBG: World Savings and Retail Banking Institute and The European Savings and Retail Banking Group
World Spirits Alliance
World Steel Association
Friends
Business at OECD greatly benefits from the active support of a number of multinational corporations that provide financial contributions and secondments to help fulfil Business at OECD’s mission as the global business voice in all aspects of the OECD’s policymaking. Participation in this corporate engagement program is selective and subject to strict eligibility criteria, as interested companies must be supported by Business at OECD's National Member Organisations.
Do reach out to us if you and your organisation can help our mission at the OECD and beyond.