Multinational Enterprises, Development and Decent Work: the approach of the MNE Declaration

This one-week course looks at the potential of enterprises to contribute to the achievement of decent work for all, a universal goal recognized in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration), and touches upon issues related to Business and Decent Work, Responsible Business Conduct (RBC), sustainable investment and trade and social dialogue amongst others. OBJECTIVES the end of the training, participants will be able to: • Advise on policies, strategies and actions to maximize the positive contribution of MNEs to economic and social progress (foreign direct investment and global supply chains) • Understand the different roles of governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and enterprises in promoting inclusive, responsible and sustainable business practices CONTENT The core learning journey was composed of 5 days of 4 daily sessions of different learning modules on: • The role of MNEs in economic and social development: challenges and opportunities • The ILO Decent Work Agenda and responsible and sustainable enterprises practices • The promotion and application of the ILO MNE Declaration • The role of enterprises in contributing to the realization of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work • Just transition and the MNE Declaration • Dialogue mechanisms for the promotion of sustainable and responsible business practices • Investment, trade and labour standards • The role of employers’ and workers’ organizations