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1 Nov 2006

Author:
Alexandra Guáqueta, Fundación Ideas para la Paz

[PDF] Operaciones en zonas de conflicto y gobernabilidad frágil: guías prácticas para empresas en sectores no extractivos

El objetivo de este texto es sentar las bases para un código de conducta empresarial y voluntario inspirado en el que ya existe desde el año 2000 para las multinacionales de petróleo, minas y gas, llamado Principios Voluntarios en Seguridad y Derechos Humanos. La propuesta concreta es diseñar y adaptar un código paralelo para otras industrias...El código deberá contener guías prácticas que le ayuden a las empresas a sortear las complejidades propias de zonas donde la gobernabilidad democrática no se ha consolidado del todo o que tienen conflictos armados...Un código para multinacionales y empresas domésticas en sectores distintos al extractivo podría incluir: - Guías de análisis de riesgos e impactos. - Guías de seguridad. - Compromiso de no pago de extorsión. - Guías de Derechos Humanos y transparencia. - Promoción a la seguridad de la labor sindical. - Compromisos concretos para los gobiernos que hagan parte del proceso. [se refiere a Coca-Cola, Indupalma, Nestle, Talisman, Chiquita]

Part of the following timelines

Human rights guide for non-extractive companies operating in weak governance zones, with examples from Colombia [begins on p. 24]

Talisman lawsuit (re Sudan)

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