All publications: responsible business conduct + multinational enterprises + trade + export processing zones + fair trade + free trade + trade liberalization + value chains + supply chains

The MNE Declaration and gender equality

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...

Designing and implementing market-led interventions in forced displacement settings

Factsheet

Forced labour

ILO brief

Promoting gender equality through responsible business conduct: the role of governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations

This brief aims to highlight how responsible business conduct can promote gender equality in the world of work.

Value chain analysis of Suriname’s wood-processing sector

The main objective of the VCA is to identify opportunities for promoting inclusive and environmentally sustainable growth of the wood-processing sector in Suriname in a way that specifically targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs), promotes...

Study

Reducing Waste Towards a Just Transition: Work, Labour, and Value in the Informal Recycling Chain

A compilation of good corporate practices

Businesses leading the way on disability inclusion

This comprehensive compilation includes good corporate practices from 30 multinational enterprises, all members of the ILO Global Business and Disability Network, who share the goal of creating a work culture that is welcoming and inclusive of...

The labour Principles of the United Nations Global Compact – A Guide for Business

A publication of the UN Global Compact Labour Working Group, this Guide aims to help companies better understand and apply the four labour principles into practice (UN Global Compact principles 3-6). In a question and answer format, this Guide...

Responsible Business: Key Messages from International Instruments

Engaging multinational enterprises on more and better jobs

The ILO approach to responsible global business - Sustainable Enterprises

Concept Note: Conclave on Promotion of Sustainable Enterprises for Local Development

Market Systems Analysis of the Cassava, Palm Oil, Vegetables Sectors in the Districts of Port Loko, Bombali, Kenema and Bo of Sierra Leone

The Opportunity Salone Programme is a project implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the framework of the European Union’s Jobs and Growth Programme in Sierra Leone. The objective of the Programme is to contribute to large...

Sustainable enterprises

Infographics: Project overview and results

This infographic provides an overview of PSEI project and its impact.

Sustainable enterprises

Infographics: Project overview and photo results

This infographic provides an overview of PSEI project and its impact.

Decent Work Supply Chain Survey - Pilot on the electronics supply chain in Viet Nam

The survey aims to produce high-quality, replicable data on supply chains to identify decent work deficits as well as provide critical information to create more and better opportunities for employment and growth.

Fact Sheet

Infrastructure component of the Support to Rural Entrepreneurship, Investment and Trade (STREIT) programme in Papua New Guinea

The infrastructure component of the STREIT programme aims to improve the condition of local transport infrastructure, such as provincial, district and local level roads, airstrips and jetties in East Sepik and Sandaun Provinces, to create...

ILO Brief

Assessing the Impact of FDI on Decent Work - Exploring KPIs for Foreign Direct Investment Impact Assessment

Opening remarks at 2023 International Forum on Sustainable Mineral Supply Chain - by Mr Chang Hee Lee, Director of ILO Country Office for...

A sector selection and value chain analysis in Belize - Sustainable tourism and dehydrated fruits processing in the districts of Toledo and...

This publication offers a structured framework for identifying value chains that foster economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction. Furthermore, it enables the identification of constraints and opportunities that may impact value chain...