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Forward-looking agenda ICGLR-OECD-UN GoE Forum 15 November, 2013 - Session
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Objectives of this session Provide context of how the OECD Due Diligence was constructed Understand why 3T and Gold are the focus Explain governance process for the Forum - ultimate decision making lies with the OECD bodies Acknowledge work of the current implementation programme through 2015 Explore and brainstorm possible linkages with other natural resources Stock-taking to inform the OECD Council report in May 2014 Reflect on future Forum meetings
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OECD Due Diligence Guidance: History and context YearDescriptionNatural Resources 2002-2003The UN Panel of Experts on the illegal exploitation of natural resources of the DRC reports that natural resources finance conflict. Alleges that 85 OECD-based companies were acting inconsistent with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in their operations and trade in the DRC 3T, gold, timber, wildlife, fisheries, cocoa and coffee 2003-2005The OECD Investment Committee and OECD National Contact Points interact with the UN Panel and the UN Security Council to address concerns 3T, gold, timber, wildlife, fisheries, cocoa and coffee 2005-2006OECD developed the Risk Awareness Tool for Multinational Enterprises in Weak Governance Zones to enable responsible investment and trade in areas of fragility 3T, gold, timber, wildlife, fisheries, cocoa and coffee 2006ICGLR adopt Protocol against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources Minerals, flora and fauna, fishery products and water 2007G8 Heiligendamm Declaration endorses the OECD Guidelines and the OECD Risk Awareness Tool and supports their wider understanding in the mining sector Mining sector
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OECD Due Diligence Guidance: History and context YearDescriptionNatural Resources 2008UNGoE on the DRC report on 3T and gold financing conflict3T & Gold 2009ICGLR launch “Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources”. ICGLR seeks support from OECD to develop due diligence guidance for the mining sector 2009 L’Aquila G8 Summit encouraged the OECD to co- operate with the ICGLR and “engage with key stakeholders to further develop practical guidance for business operating in countries with weak governance” OECD approves project on developing practical due diligence guidance for mining in areas of conflict; 1 st OECD consultation held determines focus should be on 3T and gold supply chains UN Security Council Resolution calls on UN GoE DRC to develop due diligence with support from other fora, covering “mineral products”, but later emphasis on 3T and gold Mining sector, with gradual focus to 3T & Gold
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OECD Due Diligence Guidance: History and context YearDescriptionNatural Resources 2010OECD develops Due Diligence Guidance (3T and gold focus; 3T Supplement only) with UNGoE on the DRC ICGLR develops Regional Certification Mechanism (harmonised with OECD Guidance) UN Security Council Resolution on the DRC supports due diligence framework for 3T and gold US Dodd-Frank adopted 3T & Gold 2011OECD Due Diligence Guidance included in OECD Council Recommendation; Supplement on Gold developed 3T & Gold
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OECD Implementation Programme Governance Forum Gold and 3T Implementation Programme Activities Multi-Stakeholder Steering Group (MSG) Chair of MSG OECD Bodies – responsible for the Guidance and implementation programme Provide recommendations and suggestions on future activities of the Forum Support the implementation programme Chair of the MSG and OECD Secretariat are primary points of contact with the relevant OECD bodies OECD Council provides high-level mandate to the OECD Investment Committee (IC) and Development Assistance Committee (DAC) to monitor the implementation of the Due Diligence Guidance
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Current implementation programme (3T and Gold only) Implementation in the Great Lakes Region (Regional Certification Mechanism, OECD Due Diligence Guidance) – ongoing, to be scaled-up Outreach and implementation in other conflict-affected and high-risk areas (e.g. Côte d’Ivoire) - early stages Outreach and awareness raising in key markets for 3T and gold (e.g. China, India)– ongoing, more needed Bi-annual meetings of the ICGLR-OECD-UN GoE Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains
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Forward-looking Forum agenda Continue with implementation in 3T and gold: – Strengthen and support initiatives – Understand and assess effectiveness Recognising that other natural resources may be linked to conflict: – Precious stones and other minerals – Timber, wildlife and fisheries – Oil & Gas – Water – Etc.
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Principles for expanding scope of future work of the Forum Align with other initiatives and avoid duplication Seek relevant expertise Foster cross-learning from other initiatives and resources Expansion should not come at the cost of current implementation programme Expanded scope will require resources and time, and must be demand driven Forum can brainstorm and recommend to OECD bodies who decide
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Future Forum meetings and priority work areas Thematic vs. supply chain focus – Option 1: One meeting per year open to all participants (Gold and 3T), and second meeting focused on either Gold or 3T – Option 2: One day of each meeting looking at the issues for both Gold and 3T, and spending the other 2 days on either Gold or 3T issues Upstream vs. downstream – Option: One meeting per year open to all participants (Gold and 3T) full supply chain, and second meeting focused on either upstream (Gold and 3T) or downstream (Gold and 3T) participants Other geographic focus – Option: One meeting in Paris, one meeting in the African Great Lakes region and beyond (e.g. West Africa, Latin America, Asia)
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May 2014 Forum – Save the Date Dates: May 26, 27 and 28, 2014 Location: OECD Conference Centre, In Paris, France November 2014 Forum in Kinshasa, DRC - TBC
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