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The MNE Declaration and the Business and Human Rights agenda
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The MNE Declaration and the Business and Human Rights agenda

The ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy is part of the Sustainable Transformation Diploma
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The ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy is part of the Sustainable Transformation Diploma

Training action held within the framework of the collaboration agreement signed between the International Labour Organization (ILO) office for Spain and CEOE Campus.

Empowering Investors: ILO at the 27th World Investment Conference in New Delhi
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Empowering Investors: ILO at the 27th World Investment Conference in New Delhi

The ILO participated in the 27th World Investment Conference in New Delhi, India, from 11 to 14 December 2023. During this event, the ILO launched the KPIs for measuring the impact of FDI on decent work, aligning with the guidance provided in the ILO MNE Declaration.

ILO at the 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights Forum
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ILO at the 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights Forum

The ILO participated extensively in the 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, held from 27 to 29 November 2023 under the theme 'Looking at the past, anticipating the future'.

Regional Seminar advances dialogue on responsible business and decent work in Latin America
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Regional Seminar advances dialogue on responsible business and decent work in Latin America

The III Regional Seminar on Responsible Business Conduct and Decent Work (Lima, Peru, 21-23 November 2023) presented a valuable platform for governments, employers, and workers representatives from Latin America to enhance dialogue on the labour aspects of responsible business conduct (RBC).

From local roots to global heights: MSMEs lead the way
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From local roots to global heights: MSMEs lead the way

Policymakers and government officials from Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Korea and South Africa, along with other stakeholders integral to the MSME value chain and the ILO’s tripartite constituents, attended the event.

ILO at COP28: Events on sustainable enterprises, financing and just transition
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ILO at COP28: Events on sustainable enterprises, financing and just transition

ILO hosts Conclave to promote sustainable enterprises and local sustainable development in India
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ILO hosts Conclave to promote sustainable enterprises and local sustainable development in India

Policymakers and government officials from Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Korea and South Africa, along with other stakeholders integral to the MSME value chain and the ILO’s tripartite constituents, attended the event.

Joint Press Release on Conclave on Promotion of Sustainable Enterprises for Local Development by ILO and Ministry of MSME, GoI
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Joint Press Release on Conclave on Promotion of Sustainable Enterprises for Local Development by ILO and Ministry of MSME, GoI

The conclave brought together policymakers, industry leaders, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders from India and other emerging economies with the primary objective for sustainable, resilient and inclusive development and Decent Work for All.

VIII Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean
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VIII Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean

More than 300 representatives of governments, business, workers’ organizations, civil society and indigenous peoples gathered in the VIII Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss concrete actions to advance respect for human rights in business operations.

VIII Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean
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VIII Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean

Nigeria Hosts Tripartite Workshop on Sustainable Business Practices and Decent Work: A Collaborative Initiative for Economic Growth
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Nigeria Hosts Tripartite Workshop on Sustainable Business Practices and Decent Work: A Collaborative Initiative for Economic Growth

In partnership with the Federal Government, the International Labour Organization (ILO), with funding from the Government of France, orchestrated a pivotal tripartite workshop on the ILO MNE Declaration and other instruments and initiatives to foster sustainable, responsible, and inclusive business practices, nurturing sustained economic growth and the realization of decent work.

ILO Symposium advances integration of labour market policies into macroeconomic framework for high-quality economic development
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Labour market policy and high-quality development

ILO Symposium advances integration of labour market policies into macroeconomic framework for high-quality economic development

National Workshop on Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices for the realization of decent work
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National Workshop on Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices for the realization of decent work

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The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights comes to ILO for technical exchanges on the business and human rights agenda
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The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights comes to ILO for technical exchanges on the business and human rights agenda

Towards a sustainable and responsible mineral supply chain
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Towards a sustainable and responsible mineral supply chain

ILO joins hands with key stakeholders of the mining sector in China in promoting socially responsible labour practices in the mineral supply chain

ILO and METI to co-host event promoting Business and Human Rights in Jakarta, Indonesia
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ILO and METI to co-host event promoting Business and Human Rights in Jakarta, Indonesia

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan are jointly hosting a dialogue event in Jakarta, Indonesia, to boost human rights initiatives in Asian countries.

ILO Joins World Investment for Development Alliance (WIDA)
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ILO Joins World Investment for Development Alliance (WIDA)

In June 2023, the International Labour Organization (ILO) joined the World Investment for Development Alliance (WIDA), a network of organizations from the investment-for-development community launched at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in May 2022.

2023 UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia Pacific
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2023 UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia Pacific

The ILO is co-organising the 2023 United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific (Bangkok, Thailand, 6-9 June 2023).

ILO emphasizes MSME development at UN-Habitat’s New Urban Planning Agenda launch in Belize
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ILO emphasizes MSME development at UN-Habitat’s New Urban Planning Agenda launch in Belize

Innovative toolkit can be adapted to include sustainable enterprises to achieve decent work