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Explore the successful collaboration between ILO, Better Factories Cambodia, and key stakeholders to promote adherence to international labor standards in the Cambodian private sector. Discover the innovative IMS features, capacity-building strategies, and sustainable practices driving positive outcomes. Learn about the progression from challenges to achievements in achieving market-based incentives for ethical labor practices.
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Ros Harvey, ILO Better Factories Cambodia International Labor Standards in the Private Sector Workplace.
Background 1999 US Cambodian Trade Agreement Incentive for compliance MFA expired in 2005 Refocus to align with CSR Strong government, employers, buyer and union support - market niche ILO monitoring a condition of export Tripartite
Continuum – role of incentives Risk mitigation Integration
Monitoring Remediation cycle Capacity Building Suggestions
IMS Features Use tablet PCs or desktops Granulated, time stamped and weighted data Generates multi-lingual on line reports Web-based access with different user profiles Increases transparency Flexible content management system Quantitative analysis showing outcomes over time Supports integration Information to create market-based incentives
Training & Info Modular Training Modular Single Issues Induction Training for New Workers Worker Education on Rights and Responsibilities
Challenges for firms Internal Achieving win:wins Social dialogue Management culture and systems Integration into business model Resistance to change External Predictability and consistency of requirements Duplication Role of the customer Business environment
Original project handover Sustainability timeframes transition 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
ILO and IFC/MPDF partnership for sustainability IFC/FIAS survey of buyers WB/IFC/FIAS helped ILO broker sustainability agreement Sustainability MOU on: Systems (e.g. Business plan, admin, finance, HR) Governance structure Extending buyer engagement