The OECD is working with stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean to promote smart, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth by implementing OECD standards on responsible business conduct. This work is carried out in partnership with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru (Adherents of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct that have established a National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct), as well as Ecuador and Panama. The activities focus on key sectors in the region – extractives and minerals, as well as agriculture. The work is funded by the European Union, and jointly implemented with the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Responsible Business Conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean
The OECD is supporting governments, businesses and other stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean to promote sustainable supply chains.
About the Programme
How it works
Responsible business conduct is an important means for governments to build sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies. Effective policies that enable and incentivise responsible business conduct can help governments enhance competitiveness and align business activities with social and environmental goals. This requires alignment and coordination across different ministries and levels of government and close dialogue with businesses and stakeholders. The OECD provides analysis and support to assists policymakers in Latin America and the Caribbean in leveraging responsible business conduct across relevant policy areas, with a focus on trade and investment.
National Contact Points for Responsible Business Conduct are government agencies tasked with promoting responsible business conduct and providing access to remedy. The OECD works closely with the National Contact Points in Latin America and the Caribbean to help strengthen their effectiveness through capacity building and regional cooperation.
Business Survey on RBC in LAC
Help shape the future of responsible business in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Join the 2025 OECD Business Survey on RBC and contribute to generating reliable data on due diligence practices across Latin America and the Caribbean. Your input will guide tailored tools, training, and policy efforts. Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Responses are confidential.
Get in touch
- Germán Zarama, Project Manager
- Inmaculada Valencia, Project Coordinator
- Daniela Sánchez, Project Assistant
- Contact: rbclac-project@oecd.org
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