OECD Guidelines

The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (OECD Guidelines) provide for a set of recommendations on Responsible Business Conduct addressed by governments to multinational enterprises operating in or from adhering countries. They are supported by a unique implementation mechanism – the National Contact Points for Responsible Business Conduct (NCPs).

Scope of OECD Guidelines

As part of their adherence to the OECD Guidelines, Governments engage in promoting the OECD Guidelines including establishing National Contact Points to address Responsible Business Conduct (RBC). RBC deals with standards and recommendations intended to assist government in formulating policies and help enterprises reduce negative impacts across various areas of businesses.

The OECD Guidelines applies to the following business aspects:

disclosure
human rights
employment
industrial relations
environment
anti corruption
competition
taxation.

Mauritius and the OECD Guidelines

Mauritius is committed to fulfilling its role towards the effective promotion and implementation of the OECD Guidelines to foster responsible business conduct.

Leveraging on effective public-private collaboration, Mauritius can learn key lessons and promote policy coherence for economic and social development, in light of the positive impact of the OECD Guidelines on business conduct.

Resources

Read the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 edition).