 1-2 December 2016  Bogota, Colombia
The Government of Colombia and the OECD are hosting this regional workshop to exchange best practices around mineral supply chains in Latin America.
The workshop will enable participants to:
- Learn about international standards and national regulations on responsible mineral supply chains and relevant market expectations, with a focus on responsible gold
- Understand the specific role of government, industry and stakeholders to promote responsible supply chains in Latin America.
- Exchange on best practices and strengthen synergies to enhance implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Minerals Supply Chains in Latin America, including through industry and multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Explore specific solutions to address supply chain challenges, including formalisation of the artisanal and small-scale mining sector, the role of law enforcement, implementation of the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative and meaningful stakeholder engagement in the extractive sector.
ABOUT THE OECD DUE DILIGENCE GUIDANCE
The OECD Due diligence guidance helps companies respect human rights and avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral purchasing decisions. Learn more
RELATED DOCUMENTS
FAQ on sourcing gold from artisanal and small scale miners
Due diligence in Colombia's gold supply chain
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also available in Spanish
Meeting documents
Draft agenda English | Espagnol
Contacts
Registration and visas: tlaguilar@minminas.gov.co
Other issues: sama.altahercucci@oecd.org
Links
OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains
Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractive Sector
Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative
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