Presentation by the OECD on scaling up. Day 3 of the 6th ICGLR-OECD-UN GoE Forum on responsible mineral supply chains, 15 November 2013. Visit: http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/icglr-oecd-un-forum-kigali-2013.htm

1. Forward-looking agenda
ICGLR-OECD-UN GoE
Forum
15 November, 2013

2. 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

3. OECD Due Diligence Guidance:
History and context
Year
Description
Natural Resources
2002-2003
The 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
2003-2005
The 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
2005-2006
OECD develops 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
2006
ICGLR adopt Protocol against the Illegal Exploitation
of Natural Resources
Minerals, flora and
fauna, fishery
products and water
2007
G8 Heiligendamm Declaration endorses the OECD
Guidelines and the OECD Risk Awareness Tool and
supports their wider understanding in the mining sector
Mining sector

4. OECD Due Diligence Guidance:
History and context
Year
Description
Natural
Resources
2008
UNGoE on the DRC report on 3T and gold financing conflict
3T & Gold
2009
•
Mining sector,
with gradual
focus to 3T &
Gold
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ICGLR 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 cooperate 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; 1st 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

5. OECD Due Diligence Guidance:
History and context
Year
2010
Description
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OECD 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
Natural
Resources
3T & Gold
2011
OECD Due Diligence Guidance included in OECD Council
Recommendation; Supplement on Gold developed
3T & Gold
2012
OECD Council adopted the Supplement on Gold as part of a
Revised Recommendation on the Due Diligence Guidance.
3T & Gold
2013
OECD Multi-stakeholder Forum continues 3T implementation &
launches gold implementation
3T & Gold
2014
OECD Multi-stakeholder Forum continues 3T & Gold
implementation
3T & Gold
2015
OECD Multi-stakeholder Forum continues
3T & Gold + ?

6. OECD Implementation Programme
Governance
OECD Bodies –
responsible for the
Guidance and
implementation programme
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
Chair of the MSG and OECD
Secretariat are primary
points of contact with the
relevant OECD bodies
Forum
Gold and 3T Implementation Programme
Activities
Chair of MSG
Multi-Stakeholder
Steering Group
(MSG)
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Provide recommendations and suggestions on
future activities of the Forum
Support the implementation programme

7. 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

8. 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:
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Precious stones and other minerals
Timber, wildlife and fisheries
Oil & Gas
Water
Etc.

9. 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
• Any expansion in scope will require resources and time,
and must be demand driven
• Any recommendations will need to be considered by the
responsible OECD bodies

10. 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)

11. May 2014 Forum – Save the Date
• Dates: May 26, 27 and 28, 2014
• Location: OECD Conference Centre, in Paris,
France
• November 2014 Forum in DRC