ORF & OECD Signed MoU to Foster Collaboration on Key Global Policy Issues

Current Context: On 11 September 2025, the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) signed a five‑year MoU at OECD Headquarters in Paris, France.

• The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration on key global policy issues and integrate India’s policy perspectives into OECD’s global dialogue.
• Focus areas include economic diplomacy, trade & investment, climate change & sustainability, digital transformation, infrastructure, and supply chains.
• The MoU will enable joint research projects, policy events, and participation in flagship platforms such as the Raisina Dialogue.
• It marks a step toward enhanced India–OECD engagement and greater knowledge exchange between Indian and global policy communities.
• ORF is a leading Indian think tank, while OECD is a Paris‑based intergovernmental body with 38 member countries.

Question:

Q.1 On 11 September 2025, the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which international organisation?
a) World Bank
b) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Answer: b) ORF signed the MoU with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) at its headquarters in Paris to enhance cooperation on global policy issues and integrate India’s perspectives into OECD dialogues.