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Tripartism and social dialogue

Decent work and responsible business practices in Thailand’s automotive manufacturing sector

This research study provides an in-depth analysis of Thailand's automotive manufacturing supply chain and its status vis-à-vis decent work and responsible business conduct, particularly in the evolving context of global requirements for human rights due diligence. Moreover, the study covers the identification and assessment of key forces and trends impacting the sector, while scrutinizing existing and anticipated challenges within the industry concerning decent work and responsible conduct.

Engaging multinational enterprises on more and better jobs

The ILO approach to responsible global business - Sustainable Enterprises

Q2/2023 Update on the implementation of EU-funded projects in Viet Nam

This update covers the period of April to June 2023.

Q1/2023 Update on the implementation of EU-funded projects in Viet Nam

This update covers the period of January to March 2023.

Projects update

ILO Viet Nam’s 2022 second-half update on the implementation of the EU-funded projects in Viet Nam

This update covers the period of June - December 2022.

Sustainable supply chains to build forward better

Viet Nam’s electronics supply chain: Decent work challenges and opportunities

The report assesses the electronics industry in Viet Nam, the largest export sector and one of the largest employers in Viet Nam, with the aim of understanding opportunities and challenges for advancing decent work during the post-COVID-19 recovery period.

ILO Working paper 71

How corporate social responsibility and sustainable development functions impact the workplace: A review of the literature

This report sets out to analyse the emergence and distinctive impact of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development (CSR/SD) functions and professionals within organizations. By evaluating the literature on this topic, it seeks to clarify how leveraging the already established CSR/SD functions and professionals across organizations can contribute to the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) objective of achieving a future of work that provides decent and sustainable work opportunities for all.

ILO Working paper 71

How corporate social responsibility and sustainable development functions impact the workplace: A review of the literature - mobi

This report sets out to analyse the emergence and distinctive impact of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development (CSR/SD) functions and professionals within organizations. By evaluating the literature on this topic, it seeks to clarify how leveraging the already established CSR/SD functions and professionals across organizations can contribute to the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) objective of achieving a future of work that provides decent and sustainable work opportunities for all.

ILO Working paper 71

How corporate social responsibility and sustainable development functions impact the workplace: A review of the literature - epub

This report sets out to analyse the emergence and distinctive impact of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development (CSR/SD) functions and professionals within organizations. By evaluating the literature on this topic, it seeks to clarify how leveraging the already established CSR/SD functions and professionals across organizations can contribute to the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) objective of achieving a future of work that provides decent and sustainable work opportunities for all.

Responsible supply chains

Driving change: A market systems analysis of responsible business practices in Thailand’s automotive parts sector

The study was conducted to generate in depth knowledge and map the automotive sector in Thailand.

Labour practices in Viet Nam’s wooden furniture industry: Challenges and good practices

Original research for the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia Programme.

Infographic: RSCA Programme in action

A summary of the programme's approach and impact.

Summary

Summary of the Report on The contribution of IPAs to achieving SDG 8

Report

The contribution of IPAs to achieving SDG 8 - Report of the ILO-WAIPA Survey of Investment Promotion Agencies on inclusive economic growth and decent work

Self-assessment tool for enterprises

A self-assessment tool for enterprises based on the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration)

Labour Inspection Technical Note on strategic compliance planning for decent work in global supply chains

Supplier guidance on preventing, identifying and addressing child labour

This document provides practical guidance for factories and other production sites to prevent child labour through effective age verification and the protection of young workers, and to effectively respond to it if it does occur.

Mapping interventions addressing child labour and working conditions in artisanal mineral supply chains

This mapping research aims to provide a high-level review of interventions (projects and initiatives) that aim to address child labour and poor working conditions (either directly or indirectly) in the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector across different minerals.

Decent work in a globalized economy: Lessons from public and private initiatives

The hybridization and proliferation of forms and mechanisms of governance is a consequence of the fragmentation of production across national boundaries. The emergence of global supply chains has provided new opportunities for many developing countries to participate in global trade, diversify their economies and generate employment. At the same time, production for global supply chains has raised new concerns about working conditions and the protection of workers’ rights.

For Journalists: An introduction to the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Philippines) programme

This document contains a brief summary of the key features of the RSCA programme