Side Session: 50 Years of the OECD Guidelines: Impact and lessons from regional implementation and engagement
Jun 30, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Room CC2
Description
Since their adoption in 1976, the OECD Guidelines have underlined the importance of international co-operation to promote Responsible Business Conduct (RBC), including with non-OECD economies and developing countries. This session will bring together governments, businesses and stakeholders from across regions to reflect on experiences in promoting and implementing RBC standards. What has worked? What challenges remain? And what should be the priorities for international co-operation on RBC in the years ahead?
To explore these questions, the session will offer a cross-regional dialogue where governments and stakeholders from OECD countries and beyond can share their experiences and perspectives. Sparked by short “firestarter” interventions, participants will first reflect on achievements and challenges and share lessons learned. A second segment will focus on the way forward: identifying priorities for international co-operation on RBC and how the OECD can best support these efforts.
