All publications: multinational enterprises
Report
Multinational enterprises, development and decent work – Africa
Report on the promotion and application of the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy in Africa
Employment in multinational enterprises in Mexico: Analysis of economic census
The objective of these studies is to stimulate a dialogue among national bodies —principally national statistics offices but also central banks, investment promotion agencies and other entities involved in collecting such data—to identify good...
Measurement of the employment and labour-related impacts of MNEs in Mexico: an analysis of two different methodologies
The objective of these studies is to stimulate a dialogue among national bodies—principally national statistics offices but also central banks, investment promotion agencies and other entities involved in collecting such data—to identify good...
Measurement of the employment and labour-related impacts of MNEs: a proposal for action
In section 1 the operational definition of MNE as used by different international institutions and databases is discussed and the common components are highlighted. An overview of the availability of statistics on the operation of MNEs is provided...
Measurement of the employment and labour-related impacts of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs)
This report is produced for the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Multinational Enterprises and Enterprise Engagement Unit by Richard Sidebottom . It provides an analysis of how to measure the impact of MNEs, with a particular focus on...
Decent Work in the Platform Economy
This technical note provides a brief overview of recent developments in the platform economy in terms of employment, the nature of work and job quality and then outlines major policy issues. The review draws on the existing empirical literature and...
Moving Up the Global Value Chain: The case of Intel Costa Rica. (ILO Americas 2017/8)
As is natural in these narratives, although 1998 is a milestone, the story did not begin in that year. Nor does it end with the announcement in 2014 of the alleged "withdrawal" of Intel from Costa Rica.
Research Department Working Paper n°22
Uneven practices in voluntary labour commitments: An exploration of major listed companies through the VigeoEiris database
Over recent decades, the emergence of new forms of private governance has been one of the most important features in global labour governance. At the moment, our understanding of private governance is however still fragmented and little is known...
Electronics Business Coalition in Viet Nam pamphlet
The Electronics Business Coalition is an initiative of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) together with the Viet Nam Electronics Industry Association (VEIA) to promote socially responsible labour practices. It is developed with...
More and Better Jobs through Socially Responsible Labour Practices in Pakistan (Project fact sheet)
In partnership with the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan and the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the ILO office for Pakistan is implementing the project that aims to foster a partnership approach between MNEs and their direct suppliers on...
Country case studies
INWORK Policy Brief No. 10
Purchasing practices and working conditions in global supply chains: Global Survey results
Green Business Booklet
Going green is not only good for the environment, but makes business sense too, as the greening of enterprises results in improved access to markets, higher productivity and cost savings. The Green Business Booklet is part of the Green Jobs packages...
Decent Work on Plantations - Brochure
More and Better Jobs through Socially Responsible Labour Practices in the Asia-Pacific Region
The brochure “More and Better Jobs through Socially Responsible Labour Practices in the Asia-Pacific Region” summarizes how the principles of the MNE Declaration are being promoted in Asia and the Pacific.
Does the combination of vocational and business management training produce extra benefits?
Policy Note
Inclusive business practices in Africa's extractive industries
The policy note presents key factors contributing to inclusive growth linked to the extractive industries in Africa, reflecting on the distinctive yet complementary roles of governments and multinational enterprises. The document considers the types...
Global Supply Chains
Global Framework Agreements: Achieving Decent Work in Global Supply Chains
This report conducts a content analysis of the 54 most recent global framework agreements (GFAs) and an evaluation of 29 case studies on the implementation of GFAs to identify effective good-practice examples of GFAs promoting decent work in global...
More and Better Jobs Through Socially Responsible Labour Practices in Viet Nam Project Brochure
Flyer presenting the course "International Labour Standards and Corporate Social Responsibility: Understanding workers’ rights in the...
This five-day course seeks to foster a better understanding of the principles of the international labour standards as they relate to company operations and the implications for CSR policies and practices geared towards decent work and sustainable...