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Beer, conflict and compensation: Heineken-Congo agreement

15 September 2017 - A complaint submitted in 2015 by former workers of Heineken’s subsidiary Bralima in the Democratic Republic of Congo was successfully resolved recently. This article by Roel Nieuwenkamp explains the circumstances and why this agreement is being hailed as historic.

Living up to expectations on responsible business conduct

21 July 2017 - Recent noteworthy developments have created a new momentum on responsible business conduct worldwide, confirming the prominence of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and their in-built implementation mechanism, the National Contact Points. This article by Roel Nieuwenkamp looks at the expectations that come with this heightened recognition.

OECD Investment Policy Reviews: Lao PDR

Abolish modern slavery!

29 June 2017 - On the occasion of the 5th Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct, Gabriela Ramos, OECD Chief of Staff and Sherpa to the G20, draws attention to the human rights abuse of modern slavery and makes a plea for reinforced international coordination and cooperation to help fight this unacceptable reality.

For globalisation to work for all, you have to level the playing field first

30/05/2017 - Adrian Blundell-Wignall, Special Advisor to the OECD Secretary-General on Financial and Enterprise Affairs, argues that key corporate and financial issues must be addressed if globalisation is to work better for all. These issues are examined in the new 2017 OECD Business and Finance Outlook.

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining

One of the main areas of OECD's work in the responsible sourcing of gold is to ensure that international standards do not further marginalise workers of the informal sector. This implies working on the formalisation of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector.

Responsible business conduct for institutional investors: Key considerations for due diligence under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Promoting responsible business conduct in the financial sector is vital to building a sustainable global economy. This paper will help institutional investors implement the due diligence recommendations of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in order to prevent or address adverse impacts related to human and labour rights, the environment, and corruption in their investment portfolios.

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (Chinese translation - 3rd edition)

《经济合作与发展组织受冲突影响和高风险区域矿石负责任的供应链尽职调查指南》（下文简称《指南》）是首个有关来自冲突区域矿石的负责任供应链管理的倡议计划，多国政府共同支持，各利益相关方参与。其目的是帮助企业尊重人权、避免矿产采购活动助长冲突。《指南》旨在建立透明的矿产供应链以及可持续的公司参与矿业的机制，使矿产国从本国的矿产资源中获益，防止矿产开采和贸易引发冲突、侵犯人权和造成不稳定。经合组织的《指南》及有关锡、钽、钨、金等矿产的增补文件为企业提供了一份完整的指南，可籍此负责任地采购矿产资源，使矿产贸易支持和平与发展而非助长冲突。

Responsible Business Conduct in Georgia

Based on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the chapter on responsible business conduct in the the OECD Policy Framework for Investment, this report provides concise and basic information to investors on the existing responsible business conduct expectations in Georgia. This 2016 edition updates a report first published in 2014.

Supporting responsible business conduct and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in Ukraine

Responsible business conduct (RBC) is recognised as an important part of the investment climate and is increasingly integrated within public policies aimed at attracting better investment and enhancing sustainable development.