State-owned enterprises (SOEs) play important roles in many economies, often providing public goods and services. They are also prevalent in strategic sectors such as energy, extractives, infrastructure and finance. Managing SOEs responsibly, accountably and with integrity through good corporate governance is important to ensure they contribute to competitiveness, economic resilience and sustainable development. The OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises provide advice to help governments better manage the companies they own.
The event will bring together insights and experiences from high-level panellists on the growing role of state-owned enterprises in the marketplace and the consequences for a global level playing field, including the role SOEs and their owners can play in leading by example on sustainability.
