Codes of conduct: New report examines their effectiveness & points to need for greater U.S. government support
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[PDF] full report: "Promoting International Worker Rights through Private Voluntary Initiatives: Public Relations or Public Policy?" - A Report to the U.S. Dept. of State
Author: Elliot J. Schrage, commissioned by University of Iowa Center for Human Rights (UICHR)
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UICHR Report Explores ‘Code Of Conduct’ Effectiveness
Author: Elliot J. Schrage, commissioned by University of Iowa Center for Human Rights (UICHR)
The report...identifies how the effectiveness of such codes could be significantly enhanced by greater coordination with and support from the U.S. government...The report uses four case studies... – soccer ball production in Pakistan, coffee production in Central America, toy production in China and cocoa production in Côte d’Ivoire.