OECD Drafts Guidelines for Reducing Conflicts in Mineral Supply Chain

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Saturday, January 1, 2011
Author: 
Sara Harr
Volume: 
27
Issue: 
1
Abstract: 
On September 29-30, 2010, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) in Africa and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) held a Consultation on Responsible Supply Chain Management of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting evaluated the OECD Draft Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chain Management of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas, which provides a framework for companies to recognize and manage risks throughout the mineral supply chain...(more)...