- Registration deadline: 2 June 2025
- Selected participants will be notified. For more information, contact rbcmena&turkiye@oecd.org
- The virtual launch of this training will be on 28 May 10:00-11:00 CEST. This webinar allows participants to decide on registering for the training after the launch. Please join the launch on zoom here. If you registered for the training already, we will be sending a zoom link to you via email.
OECD training on due diligence and responsible business conduct in agriculture supply chains in MENA and Türkiye
- Date
- 28 May - 24 June 2025
- Location
- Virtual

About the training
This free training programme supports businesses operating along the length of agricultural supply chains - from agricultural inputs to consumer facing brands and retail - that have operations in or are sourcing from Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and Türkiye.
The trainings will help companies apply due diligence to:
- assess and address risks, such as human rights and climate change, in their operations and supply chains
- monitor and report on environmental, social and governance risks
- gain a better understanding of emerging due diligence expectations in key export markets
Sessions
Virtual sessions will all start at 10 a.m. (CEST)
- Date: Wednesday 28 May (75 minutes)
- Join the virtual launch of the OECD training on due diligence in agricultural supply chains in MENA & Türkiye on 28 May from 10:00 to 11:15 (CEST).
- Deep Dive 1: Tuesday 3 June (2 hours)
- Deep Dive 2: Thursday 12 June (2 hours)
- Deep Dive 3: Tuesday 24 June (2 hours)
*More information and materials coming soon.
- Date TBC
- More information and materials coming soon.
Who can participate?
- Businesses and industry associations active in the agri-food sector
- All business sizes – small enterprises welcome!
- From, active in, or sourcing from Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, or Türkiye
- Any stage along the supply chain – from farm to retail
Training overview
Why join?
🔍 Stay ahead of regulations!
Gain a better understanding of emerging due diligence expectations in key export markets.
📝 Gain practical knowledge!
Learn about the latest tools and best practices for responsible business. The training is based on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (EN | AR | TR | FR) and the OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains (EN | AR | FR).
🤝 Connect with peers!
Join a network of regional businesses, share experiences, and access training materials.
💡 Strengthen your business!
Improve sustainability and resilience to market changes.
🗣️ Contribute in English or Arabic!
Sessions are provided in English with Arabic interpretation.
🏅 Earn recognition!
Receive an OECD certificate to showcase your commitment to responsible business.

Related publications
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The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises acknowledge and encourage the positive contributions that business can make to economic, environmental and social progress, and also recognise that business activities can result in adverse impacts related to workers, human rights, the environment, bribery, consumers and corporate governance. This Guidance helps businesses to understand and implement due diligence for responsible business conduct. It also seeks to promote a common understanding on responsible business conduct amongst governments and stakeholders.Learn more
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OECD and FAO have developed this guidance to help enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct and undertake due diligence along agricultural supply chains in order to ensure that their operations contribute to sustainable development.Learn more
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Find out more about the regional programme
The training is part of the OECD’s regional programme on Responsible Business Conduct for Sustainable Development: Middle East, North Africa & Türkiye.
Contact rbcmena&turkiye@oecd.org for any questions.
