Peru receives OECD invitation to start accession process

Peru receives OECD invitation to start accession process

Peru received the invitation from the Council of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to start the process of accession to this institution Foreign Affairs Minister Oscar Maurtua reported on February 08.

The decision was made by consensus of the 38 current members: Canada, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States

Likewise, Ambassador Maurtua stressed that this is a historic event for the South American country, as the OECD recognizes the efforts made over years to implement the standards and good practices required by this institution.

In addition, the diplomat indicated that Peru’s entry into the OECD will directly benefit its citizens.

The OECD is an international organization that works to build better policies for better lives. Its goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity, and well-being for all.

It is at the heart of international co-operation. OECD members work with other countries, organizations, and stakeholders worldwide to address the pressing policy challenges of current times.