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Public-Private Partnership for compliance with national law and respect for fundamental principles and rights at work in the electronics sector of Viet Nam

eval_number:

2290388

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/2290388

lessons_learned:

themes:

theme:

Programme implementation

category:

Organizational issues

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comments:

ILO HQ, BWV, Tripartite Constituents, METI and other development partners and donors.

challenges:

A rapidly expanding industry is encountering significant challenges in attracting and retaining workers. The seasonal fluctuations inherent in the electronics sector pose unique obstacles that can undermine the principles of decent work for employees. Consequently, individuals working in the electronics industry may experience difficulties stemming from employer practices, which can impact job security and overall satisfaction. Addressing these challenges is essential to ensure a more stable and supportive work environment for all workers in this dynamic field.

success:

The significance of the electronics industry in the economy is evident, particularly in its substantial contributions to exports and its capacity to generate employment for a large labour force. However, labour recruitment practices within this sector have displayed notable non-compliance with ILO principles, indicating a critical need for substantial support to elevate standards for decent work. This industry naturally garners significant attention and collaboration from a diverse range of stakeholders, including businesses, trade unions, regulatory agencies, brand representatives, and VGCL and grassroot trade unions. Therefore, if the project focused on the electronics industry successfully promotes decent work and fosters inclusive growth, it is likely to gain the backing of the Vietnamese Government and associated partners. Such success could also pave the way for the ILO Project to expand into other sectors with similar characteristics, such as the textile industry, thereby amplifying its impact on improving labour conditions across multiple industries.

context:

The cluster of four linked project is implemented in the context that the electronics industry in Viet Nam has experienced tremendous growth over the last decade, as evidenced by the rapid rise in the share of electronics exports of total exports from the country from 5 per cent in 2010 to 32.22 per cent in 2021 and 30% in 2022. The electronics industry plays a significant role in balancing foreign exchange and the trade balance for the entire country. For instance, in 2022, the country had a trade surplus of 11.2 billion USD, while the electronics industry had a trade surplus of 11.246 billion USD. In 2021, the country had a trade surplus of 4 billion USD, whereas the electronics industry had a trade surplus of 11.5 billion USD. The electronics industry has also been one of the biggest job creators in Viet Nam in the last decade, employing around more than one million workers.

description:

The selection of the electronics sector, a pivotal contributor to exports, GDP, and employment generation, is strategically targeted due to its unique characteristics such as seasonal production cycles, creating enduring labour relations challenges that necessitate the concerted attention and collaborative efforts of tripartite partners.

administrative_issues:

-

url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/lessons/2352377

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location:

country:

Viet Nam

region:

Asia and the Pacific

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country:

Global

region:

Global

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eval_title:

Public-Private Partnership for compliance with national law and respect for fundamental principles and rights at work in the electronics sector of Viet Nam