Responsible Business Conduct Project in Latin America and the Caribbean (RBCLAC - Phase II)
Duration
1 July 2024 - 30 June 2028
Development partner(s)
European Union
Reference
RLA/24/50/EUR
Location
Latin America and the Caribbean
Contact
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The second implementation phase of the project Responsible Business Conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean (CERALC) aims to promote smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. This will be achieved by supporting responsible business conduct (RBC) practices in line with internationally agreed principles set out in instruments of the UN, the ILO, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), while also taking into account regulatory developments from the European Union (EU) regarding RBC and due diligence.
The ILO, in particular, bases its work on the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration), providing guidance to companies, governments, employers, and workers on the labor dimension of RBC.
The project also emphasizes multi-stakeholder partnerships and is coordinated with ongoing initiatives in the countries and the region, including those supported by the EU, to ensure maximum effectiveness.
What is the project looking for in its second phase?
Key activities of the Project
Analysis & research
Advanced analytics to improve understanding and inform stakeholders about RBC issues.
Support and dissemination
Awareness-raising, advice and guidance to promote responsible practices among key actors.
Best practices
Learning and exchange in RBC for implementation at national, sub-national and sectoral levels.
Where is the project implemented?
International Instruments on Responsible Business Conduct
Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
News and articles
Due diligence
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Learn more about the scope and results obtained during phase I of the RBCLAC project (2019-2022) in nine countries in the region (available only in Spanish).
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