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Overview of references made to MNE Declaration in international and regional policy frameworks

Responsible business conduct in Myanmar agriculture sector

It is estimated that about 2.6 billion people around the world rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. The share of the agriculture sector to global labour has steadily declined largely as a consequence of the advancement of agricultural...

Responsible business conduct in Myanmar fisheries sector

World exports of fish and fish products reached US$ 162 billion, representing 37% of total fish production. The top exporting countries were China, followed by Norway, Viet Nam and India. The European Union was the largest importer with a share of...

Responsible business conduct in China electronics supply chains

Traditionally dominated by vertically integrated firms, the electronics sector moved towards modular industry structures sometime in the 1980s, as the components required to produce electronic goods became more standardized. Under a modular...

Responsible business conduct in China textile industry

The apparel segment accounted for more than 74% of the global textile product market revenue in 2020 (GVR 2021). China is the world’s leading producer and exporter of both textiles and garments. Many workers in the textile sector earn below the...

Responsible business conduct in the Vietnamese aquaculture sector

The labour productivity of small-scale aquaculture producers is lower than that of medium- and large-scale producers. The low labour productivity among small scale aquaculture producers can be primarily attributed to limited access to financial...

Responsible business conduct in Japan electronics supply chains

Traditionally dominated by vertically integrated firms, the electronics sector moved towards modular industry structures sometime in the 1980s, as the components required to produce electronic goods became more standardized. Under a modular...

Responsible business conduct in Vietnam wood processing indistry

The global timber sector is comprised of a wide range of industries. Wood processing is an important downstream activity of the timber sector. It adds economic value to log and increases employment in the timber sector.

Responsible business conduct in global supply chains in Asia

Among the countries covered by the ILO-OECD Responsible Supply Chains in Asia (RSCA) programme in Asia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Philippines had a higher backward participation index than forward participation. On the other hand, Japan, China, and...

Responsible business conduct in Thailand agri-food sector

It is estimated that about 2.6 billion people around the world rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. The share of the agriculture sector to global labour has steadily declined largely as a consequence of the advancement of agricultural...

Responsible business conduct in Philippines agri-food sector

It is estimated that about 2.6 billion people around the world rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. The share of the agriculture sector to global labour has steadily declined largely as a consequence of the advancement of agricultural...

Responsible business conduct in Thailand auto parts supply chains

The automotive industry is comprised of motor vehicle assemblers, and manufacturers of components and parts. Given that a single car has more than 30,000 parts, auto parts manufacturing is the largest subsector of the automotive industry. Migrant...

Responsible business conduct in Japan auto parts supply chains

The automotive industry is composed of the motor vehicle assemblers and manufacturers of components and parts. Given that a single car has more than 30,000 parts, auto parts manufacturing is the largest subsector of the automotive industry. Migrant...

EU, ILO, OECD Project

Action research on working conditions in Supply Chains

Responsible Supply Chains in Asia

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.

ILO multinational enterprises and social policy

What is the ILO MNE Declaration?

The Tripartite declaration of principles concerning multinational enterprises and social policy (MNE Declaration) is the ILO instrument that provides direct guidance to enterprises on social policy and inclusive, responsible and sustainable...

Philippine agriculture sector

Five studies of the Philippine agriculture sector: Summary analysis and policy recommendations

The Responsible Supply Chains in Asia Programme in the Philippines focuses on the agriculture sector, particularly food commodities. This report summarizes and analyses the findings of the following sector-based and thematic studies carried out by...

Workers with disabilities

New guide offers insights to business on employing people with disability in the Asia-Pacific region

Updated ILO resource aims to help companies looking to provide accessible and supportive workplaces.