The International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) are organizing the “Regional Forum on Trade, Responsible Business Conduct, and Decent Work.” This event will take place on October 29 and 30 in Santiago, Chile, at the headquarters of both institutions: on the 29th at the ILO and on the 30th at ECLAC.
The Forum is presented as a space for dialogue between representatives of the business sector, unions, government officials and academia. Its main objective is to promote a learning platform on policies, practices and initiatives that increase synergies between foreign trade, responsible business conduct and decent work. During the sessions, the connections between trade, employment and decent work will be explored, focusing on value chains and the practices of various companies in promoting quality employment.
The first day will examine how to foster better integration of trade, responsible business conduct and decent work, focusing on the relevance of fostering an environment conducive to compliance with labor regulations and responsible business conduct, and practical experiences in the region to encourage the promotion of decent work in national, regional and global supply chains.
The second day will have a greater emphasis on trade, providing an overview of trade trends and their impact on employment in Latin America and the Caribbean. The links between trade, the environment and decent work that arise from the growing global demand for critical minerals will be addressed, as well as their implications for a Just Transition in the region.
For more information, see the attached preliminary program.
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