OECD has published an Investment Policy Review (IPR) of Thailand examines the business climate and proposes reforms to attract the Foreign Direct Investment that supports inclusive, sustainable growth and COVID19 recovery. The IPR is implemented as part of the OECD-Thailand Country Programme and studies investment climate reform opportunities that support Thailand’s development ambitions and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The full report is available in this link Investment Policy Review of Thailand. EABC had an opportunity to attend and contribute in the process of OECD stakeholder consultation and drafting in February 2020. In this regard, EABC and OECD would like to cordially invite you to  join the high-level launch of the review on Wednesday, 24th February, 2021 from 14.00-15.00 via Zoom.

In addition, EABC draws members attention to the WTO Trade Policy Review (TPR) materials from September 2020,which are provided in the attached file.

Date: 24 February 2021

Time: 14.00-15.00

Registration: Webinar Registration – Zoom

Agenda

Moderator: Stephen Thomsen, Head of Investment Policy Reviews Unit, OECD

Opening remarks:
Masamichi Kono, Deputy Secretary-General, OECD
Chutintorn Gongsakdi, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand
Pirkka Tapiola, Ambassador of the European Union to Thailand (tbc)
Key findings and recommendations
Martin Wermelinger, Project Manager, Investment Policy Reviews, OECD
Tihana Bule, Project Manager, Centre for Responsible Business Conduct, OECD
Discussion 
Closing