Fair Market Conditions for Competitiveness in six OECD partner countries

Support the creation of a level-playing field and fair market conditions in the six target countries

This project intends to support the creation of a level-playing field and fair market conditions in the six target countries to enhance competitiveness and integrity in a sustainable and inclusive way. It builds on the experience and demonstrated impact of the ongoing project to create fairer market conditions in the Adriatic region, funded by the Third Funding Round of the Siemens Integrity Initiative.

Although this group of countries is very heterogeneous, with varying institutional capacities, unique legal and regulatory frameworks, and distinct policy priorities, they face significant levels of corruption, a lack of transparency, and anti-competitive behavior. Addressing the most pressing issues and underlying constraints in each country through a joint effort by engaging government officials, business representatives, civil society, and academia will help build mutual trust and reinforce processes toward fairer practices in the economy and society.

This project will address country-specific drawbacks by promoting international standards, exchanging best practices, increasing capacities, and empowering stakeholders. More specifically, through this project the OECD seeks to:

• Raise awareness about effective practices to fight corruption across the economy and society;
• Intensify the policy discussion involving the public;
• Provide tailor-made advice and hands-on recommendations;
• Translate policy guidance into concrete reform actions;
• Integrate the latest knowledge and approaches into academic curricula;
• Strengthen institutional capacities, inter-ministerial cooperation, and stakeholder consultations.