The OECD adjusted its 2025 global growth projection from 3.1% to 2.9%, attributing the decline to the chilling effects of aggressive US tariff policies under President Trump, an action that highlights the adverse impact of authoritarian trade practices on global economic stability.

The OECD released a policy paper examining regulatory measures and soft law instruments across 17 jurisdictions to shape corporate political engagement. The paper outlines trends, highlights regulatory gaps, and offers recommendations for investor engagement with policymakers and companies, promoting transparency and accountability.

On February 25, 2025, the OECD published an analytical paper that maps worker rights within global supply chains, examining the intersection of economic integration and labor standards. The study assesses the coverage of labor provisions in preferential trade agreements, voluntary sustainability initiatives, and supply chain sustainability laws, highlighting how products consumed in countries with strong labor standards may still incorporate labor from regions with weaker protections.

OECD launched its Reinforcing Democracy Initiative in 2022 to address the rapid rise of mis- and disinformation, enhance transparency, and hold governments accountable in the digital era. The initiative aims to establish global standards for information integrity and build societal resilience to authoritarian influences.

The OECD has issued a revised Recommendation on Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying and Influence, urging member states to increase public disclosure of lobbying activities, donations, and contributions. The measure is designed to curb undue influence in public decision-making and promote a fairer, more transparent political process.

The OECD, in collaboration with PRI, released a report mapping out regulatory frameworks and soft law instruments governing corporate political engagement across 17 jurisdictions. The report examines key areas such as lobbying, political finance, and conflicts of interest, highlighting efforts to minimize risks of regulatory capture and to ensure corporate political engagement aligns with responsible investment and democratic governance.

The OECD, in collaboration with the ILO, IOM, and UNICEF under Alliance 8.7, has presented a report outlining comprehensive measures to address child labour, forced labour, and human trafficking in global supply chains. The report emphasizes the need for responsible business conduct and improved labour standards through enhanced due diligence.

The OECD, alongside international partners such as the ILO, IOM, and UNICEF, released a report on February 20, 2019, detailing instances of child labour, forced labour, and human trafficking in global supply chains. The report aims to highlight and promote pathways to eradicate these severe labor abuses and improve decent work conditions.