Today OECD membership has grown to 30 countries and after almost four decades, it has moved beyond a focus on its own Members and is involving the world in its work. The OECD’s global reach includes active relationships with more than 70 other countries, NGOs and civil society.

The Organization is particularly interested in putting the benefit of its accumulated experience to the service of emerging market economies, particularly those countries that are making their transition from centrally-planned to capitalist systems.

The OECD plays a key role in fostering good governance in public service and in corporate activity. It helps governments ensure their responsiveness in key economic areas and by analyzing emerging issues and identifying policies that work. It also helps policy makers adopt strategic orientations for the benefit of their citizens.

The OECD is best known publicly for its publications and statistics, and its work covers economic and social issues from macroeconomics to trade, education, development and science and innovation.

The OECD produces internationally agreed instruments, decisions and recommendations to promote rules of the game. As a result of this work, corporate America can be assured a level playing field when doing business abroad.

Sharing the benefits of growth and the work of the OECD in sustainable development and aid is crucial for emerging economies. With this in mind, OECD members are turning their attention to potential candidates and eventual enlargement of the Organization.