SOMO on behalf of 474 CSOs in Myanmar vs. Telenor ASA

The complaint is submitted by the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) on behalf of 474 civil society organisations in Myanmar.

The complainants contend that Telenor ASA has failed to act in accordance with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises when it comes to risk-based due diligence, stakeholder dialogue and disclosure in their disengagement from Myanmar.

The complaint relates to the following chapters of the OECD Guidelines: General Policies (Chapter II), Disclosure (Chapter III) and Human Rights (Chapter IV).

The NCP has determined that the submission merits further consideration.

The NCP’s Final Statement was published on 11 December 2025.

Received:27 July 2021
Status:Concluded
Sector:Telecommunication
Company:Telenor ASA
Complainants:Center for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) on behalf of 474 civil society organisations in Myanmar
Lead National Contact Point:Norway
Other involved National Contact Points:
Relevant chapters of the OECD Guidelines:Chapter II General Policies
Chapter III Disclosure
Chapter IV Human rights

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