Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

May 10, 2016 - May 12, 2016 | OECD, International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, and UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo
Paris, France
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The 2016 forum will focus on compliance and implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism, and other initiatives to enable responsible mineral supply chains. Focus areas will include:

• Making an impact – maximising the positive impacts on livelihoods through due diligence

• Innovative models to support cost-effective due diligence

• Viable options for trade in artisanal and small-scale mined gold

• Role of customs and law enforcement to support private sector due diligence

• Identifying and preventing the worst forms of child labour

The Forum is jointly organised by the OECD, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo. This event will be held at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris.