All publications: multinational enterprises
RBCLAC Proyect
Key messages of the International Instruments Brochure
Ending child labour, forced labour and human trafficking in global supply chains [Executive Summary]
World Trade Organization Public Forum 2019
Strengthening Support for Trade Through Decent Work
Policies, initiatives and tools to promote women’s economic empowerment in the world of work in Canada
This mapping document covers legislation, policies and initiatives on women’s economic empowerment undertaken by or of relevance to governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations of Canada, in the areas of the gender pay gap; women in business,...
Policies, initiatives and tools to promote women’s economic empowerment in the world of work in the United States
This mapping document covers legislation, policies and initiatives on women’s economic empowerment undertaken by or of relevance to governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations of the United States, in the areas of the gender pay gap; women in...
Policies, initiatives and tools to promote women’s economic empowerment in the world of work in Japan
This mapping document covers legislation, policies and initiatives on women’s economic empowerment undertaken by or of relevance to governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations of Japan, in the areas of the gender pay gap, work-life balance...
Responsible Business: Key messages from International Instruments
Three instruments have become the key reference points for responsible business: The ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (ILO MNE Declaration), the OECD Guidelines for Multinational...
Research Department Working Paper n°47
Decent work in global supply chains: An internal research review
This article provides an inventory of the research carried out by the ILO on decent work in GSCs between 2014 and 2019 and helps to identify the challenges and remaining gaps in terms of research.
International Labour Standards
Social Dialogue, Collective Bargaining and Responsible Business Conduct: Promoting the Strategic Use of the International Instruments for...
The aim of this report is to map and analyse the various International Instruments to promote social dialogue, collective bargaining and responsible business conduct to address the main challenges raised by the ILO Resolution concerning Decent Work...
Fair recruitment initiative
General principles and operational guidelines for fair recruitment and definition of recruitment fees and related costs
This document brings together the ILO general principles and operational guidelines for fair recruitment (“principles and guidelines”) and the definition of recruitment fees and related costs.
Responsible Supply Chains in Asia: Project Fact Sheet
The Responsible Supply Chains in Asia programme is funded by the European Union (EU), and jointly implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Brochure: Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (Japan)
The project promotes corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.
ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles Concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration)
The ILO MNE Declaration: What’s in it for workers?
The ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) was negotiated and adopted by governments, employers and workers in 1977. It is the only ILO instrument that provides direct...
Multinational enterprises and social policy
Tripartite declaration of principles concerning multinational enterprises and social policy
The principles laid down in the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) offer guidelines to multinational enterprises, governments, and employers’ and workers’ organizations in...
Factors affecting technology spillovers from Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) in backward linkages in the Turkish manufacturing sector:...
The objective of these studies is to stimulate It is widely accepted by developing countries that technology and knowledge can spill over from Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) to local firms. However, this outcome is not automatic; a broad range of...
Case study: Colombia investment, export promotion and workers’ rights
This case study evaluates the policies and practices that the Colombian government has initiated in order to attract investment, and promote exports based on improved respect for workers’ rights. It seeks to assess to what extent the Colombian...
Statistics on the contribution of multinational enterprises to inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment...
Multinational enterprises (MNEs) are prominent economic actors in both developed and developing economies, and are estimated to account for about a third of global output. MNEs are also uniquely placed to help accelerate sustainable development and...
International Framework Agreements in the food retail, garment and chemicals sectors: Lessons learned from three case studies
With a focus on three recent IFAs in three economic sectors, this working paper is a contribution to the growing body of knowledge on international framework agreements. It complements existing and ongoing research on national and cross-border...
Multinational Enterprises
The ILO MNE Declaration: What’s in it for Workers?
The ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles Concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) was negotiated and adopted by governments, employers and workers in 1977. It is the only ILO instrument that provides...
18th American Regional Meeting
Report on Multinational Enterprises, Development and Decent Work
Report on the promotion and application of the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy in the Americas