This meeting provided the opportunity to review and discuss implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism. Issues pertinent to the tin, tantalum and tungsten (3Ts) and gold supply chains were addressed during the three-day forum.

Participants at the forum adopted a communiqué calling for companies to confront challenges they encounter openly and transparently by publicly reporting on due diligence in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas

This meeting provided the opportunity to review and discuss implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism, and other initiatives to enable responsible mineral supply chains. Issues pertinent to the tin, tantalum and tungsten (3Ts) and gold supply chains were also addressed during the Forum.

The German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), supported by the OECD, has initiated a study to assess the contribution of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) to due diligence for responsible mineral supply chains. To gather information for this study, SMEs were invited to take part on a confidential survey of due diligence activities by SMEs.

This public consultation was held to gather comments on the draft FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains which is designed to help enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct along their agricultural supply chains. The deadline for comment was 20 February 2015.

Two years ago today, the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka collapsed, killing over 1,100 people and injuring another 2,500. The dead and injured were garment workers. This blog post looks at due diligence in the apparel supply chain.

This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft Chinese Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. They are intended to align Chinese company due diligence with international standards and allow for mutual recognition with existing international initiatives and legislations.

Focused mainly on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this report takes stock of 5 years of implementation of national and international programmes and initiatives designed to operationalise the recommendations of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance on Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas in the Great Lakes Region of Central Africa.

This meeting will provide the opportunity to discuss the role of governments, international partners and businesses in promoting responsible mineral supply chains from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. Participants will learn first hand about international standards and approaches, and be able to ask questions to experts in supply chain due diligence implementation.

10-12 May, Paris: The 2016 forum focused on compliance and implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, including how to maximise the positive impacts on livelihoods through due diligence; viable options for trade in artisanal and small-scale mined gold; and identifying and preventing the worst forms of child labour in the mineral supply chain.

Practical actions for companies to identify and address the worst forms of child labour in mineral supply chains is for use by companies to help them identify, mitigate and account for the risks of child labour in their mineral supply chains. It builds on the due diligence framework of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.

Surprised looks with colleagues or students are commonplace when I observe that the OECD plays an important part in the promotion of responsible business conduct (RBC), not just in OECD countries, but also globally. RBC is OECD “speak” for corporate social responsibility, corporate sustainability and other terms indicating an expectation that businesses take responsibility for their impact on society.

In the wake of the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh in 2013, initiatives to strengthen regulation of global supply chains in the textile and garment sector have multiplied. Tackling the issues involved requires sustained collaboration among industry, government, worker organisations and civil society. This project promotes such collaboration as well as the harmonisation of existing standards in the sector.

30/01/2018 - The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) and the OECD today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out their commitment to intensify co-operation to promote responsible business in global textile and apparel supply chains.

This report is part of a series of assessments on Colombian gold supply chains and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. It analyses conditions of mineral extraction and related risks.

In conflict or high-risk areas, the exploitation of natural mineral resources companies involved in mining and trade in minerals have the potential to generate income, growth and prosperity, but may also be at risk of directly or indirectly fuelling armed conflict, gross violations of human rights, and impeding economic and social development.

This annual, multi-stakeholder forum provides the opportunity to review and discuss compliance and implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism and other initiatives to enable responsible mineral supply chains.

As part of the implementation strategy for the recently adopted OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector, the OECD is conducting a series of surveys that target SMEs operating within the sector.

Money Supply M2 in South Korea increased to 2958283.40 KRW Billion in February from 2926410.10 KRW Billion in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in South Korea averaged 726979.71 KRW Billion from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2958283.40 KRW Billion in February of 2020 and a record low of 590.60 KRW Billion in January of 1970. South Korea Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - South Korea Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Italy increased to 1647897 EUR Million in February from 1628206 EUR Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Italy averaged 725183.05 EUR Million from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1649898 EUR Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 132635 EUR Million in February of 1980. Italy Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Italy Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Gambia decreased to 43029.30 GMD Million in February from 43145.80 GMD Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Gambia averaged 10373.56 GMD Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 43145.80 GMD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 737.75 GMD Million in April of 1993. This page provides - Gambia Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in the United States increased to 16103.90 USD Billion in March from 15535.40 USD Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in the United States averaged 4243.94 USD Billion from 1959 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16103.90 USD Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 286.60 USD Billion in January of 1959. The United States Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - United States Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Japan increased to 1046007.60 JPY Billion in March from 1039844.40 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Japan averaged 428648.14 JPY Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1046007.60 JPY Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 8404 JPY Billion in February of 1960. Japan Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Japan Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Malawi increased to 1289004.59 MWK Million in February from 1273000 MWK Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Malawi averaged 166069.20 MWK Million from 1975 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1293000 MWK Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 90.70 MWK Million in February of 1976. This page provides - Malawi Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Portugal decreased to 238857.30 EUR Million in February from 239239.30 EUR Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Portugal averaged 158972.42 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 239239.30 EUR Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 92238 EUR Million in September of 1997. Portugal Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Portugal Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Switzerland increased to 1025336 CHF Million in March from 1012042 CHF Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Switzerland averaged 510211.07 CHF Million from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1030195 CHF Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 198227 CHF Million in August of 1985. Switzerland Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Switzerland Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Poland increased to 1617386.27 PLN Million in March from 1569329.13 PLN Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Poland averaged 681843.45 PLN Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1617386.27 PLN Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 138755.50 PLN Million in January of 1997. Poland Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Poland Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Brazil increased to 3178116.86 BRL Million in March from 3036684.85 BRL Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Brazil averaged 904877.66 BRL Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3178116.86 BRL Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 0.01 BRL Million in August of 1988. Brazil Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Brazil Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Canada increased to 1855518 CAD Million in March from 1814298 CAD Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Canada averaged 508090.48 CAD Million from 1968 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1855518 CAD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 25523 CAD Million in January of 1968. Canada Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Canada Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Bulgaria increased to 102733.10 BGN Million in March from 102028.70 BGN Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Bulgaria averaged 40796.14 BGN Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102733.10 BGN Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 580.30 BGN Million in January of 1996. Bulgaria Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Bulgaria Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Germany increased to 3273.40 EUR Billion in March from 3173.70 EUR Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Germany averaged 887.43 EUR Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3273.40 EUR Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 34.40 EUR Billion in January of 1960. Germany Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in Greece increased to 185998 EUR Million in March from 184846 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Greece averaged 103122.28 EUR Million from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 259431 EUR Million in December of 2009 and a record low of 3028 EUR Million in February of 1980. Greece Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in Ireland increased to 257893 EUR Million in March from 248536 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Ireland averaged 163886.23 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 257893 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 67270.70 EUR Million in January of 1999. Ireland Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in the United Kingdom increased to 2600176 GBP Million in March from 2472269 GBP Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in the United Kingdom averaged 1235360.38 GBP Million from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2600176 GBP Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 167427 GBP Million in December of 1986. The United Kingdom Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - United Kingdom Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in South Africa increased to 3233262 ZAR Million in March from 3039985 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in South Africa averaged 644255.77 ZAR Million from 1965 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3233262 ZAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2887 ZAR Million in March of 1965. South Africa Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in Luxembourg increased to 337.60 EUR Billion in March from 314.50 EUR Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Luxembourg averaged 199.62 EUR Billion from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 337.60 EUR Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 126 EUR Billion in December of 1999. Luxembourg Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Luxembourg Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Mexico increased to 9763356414 MXN Thousand in March from 9371776319 MXN Thousand in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Mexico averaged 3183229804.14 MXN Thousand from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10147459591 MXN Thousand in August of 2014 and a record low of 15370409 MXN Thousand in December of 1985. Mexico Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Mexico Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Uruguay decreased to 338377 UYU Million in March from 353519 UYU Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Uruguay averaged 125789.49 UYU Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 353519 UYU Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 20697 UYU Million in June of 2002. Uruguay Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Uruguay Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Ukraine increased to 1513997 UAH Million in March from 1473899 UAH Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Ukraine averaged 480251.70 UAH Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1513997 UAH Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 6514 UAH Million in January of 1996. Ukraine Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Ukraine Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Morocco increased to 1093610 MAD Million in March from 1068605 MAD Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Morocco averaged 372265.62 MAD Million from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1093610 MAD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 38311 MAD Million in January of 1985. Morocco Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Morocco Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Angola increased to 10502484.08 AOA Million in March from 10050420.12 AOA Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Angola averaged 5281650.99 AOA Million from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10502484.08 AOA Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2126263.19 AOA Million in April of 2010. This page provides - Angola Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Iraq increased to 103441 IQD Billion in December from 12871.20 IQD Billion in November of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Iraq averaged 56212.70 IQD Billion from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 103441 IQD Billion in December of 2019 and a record low of 6953 IQD Billion in December of 2003. Iraq Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Iraq Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in France increased to 2439829 EUR Million in March from 2332570 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in France averaged 931260.83 EUR Million from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2439829 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 263286 EUR Million in February of 1980. France Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - France Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Turkey increased to 2919332512 TRY Thousand in April from 2666743293.70 TRY Thousand in March of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Turkey averaged 963860562.33 TRY Thousand from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2919332512 TRY Thousand in April of 2020 and a record low of 236620702 TRY Thousand in January of 2006. Turkey Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M1 in Maldives decreased to 14557.80 MVR Million in December from 14777.60 MVR Million in November of 2019. Money Supply M1 in Maldives averaged 8997.14 MVR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15312.50 MVR Million in May of 2018 and a record low of 2347.60 MVR Million in October of 2004. This page provides - Maldives Money Supply M1- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Maldives increased to 36251.10 MVR Million in December from 35621.10 MVR Million in November of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Maldives averaged 20423.30 MVR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 37278.80 MVR Million in April of 2019 and a record low of 5543.50 MVR Million in October of 2004. This page provides - Maldives Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Romania increased to 433934.70 RON Million in March from 423524.20 RON Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Romania averaged 225680.88 RON Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 433934.70 RON Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 62118.30 RON Million in January of 2005. Romania Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - Romania Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in Argentina increased to 2738508.90 ARS Million in December from 2329022.10 ARS Million in November of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Argentina averaged 344746.06 ARS Million from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2738508.90 ARS Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 711.60 ARS Million in January of 1990. Argentina Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Argentina Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Argentina increased to 1942902.30 ARS Million in December from 1686438 ARS Million in November of 2019. Money Supply M1 in Argentina averaged 251460.85 ARS Million from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1942902.30 ARS Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 440.30 ARS Million in January of 1990. This page provides - Argentina Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Czech Republic increased to 4932508.49 CZK Million in March from 4809042.72 CZK Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Czech Republic averaged 2784484.53 CZK Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4932508.49 CZK Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 1326829.94 CZK Million in June of 2002. Czech Republic Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. As of 2016, the central bank has changed the main monetary indicator from the previously used M2 monetary aggregate in the national definition to the harmonised M3 monetary aggregate under harmonised monetary statistics compiled in accordance with E(S)CB methodological guidelines. This page provides - Czech Republic Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.