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The Norwegian NCP has sufficient resources, independence and trust to contribute in line with the intentions. This is not the case everywhere. Norway’s NCP is therefore making active efforts to help to raise the standard of the NCP system internationally.
Text: Marianne Alfsen
‘There are serious shortcomings and differences in the NCP system within the OECD family,’ admits NCP member Frode Elgesem.
‘That said, however, the system is unique,’ he continues, and explains how the OECD guidelines for responsible business conduct constitute the only arrangement that brings the parties to mediation through a grievance mechanism.
‘This makes the NCP system important for setting standards and developing what is required of business and industry,’ says Elgesem.
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