Resources
ICI Analysis23 February 2022ICI Summary of European Commission proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due DiligenceRead MoreOn February 23rd, 2022, the European Commission publishes the long-awaited proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, developed under the leadership of European Commissioners Didier Reynders (DG Justice) and Thierry Breton (DG Internal Market). This summary, prepared by ICI , provides an overview of the main expectations set out in the text. It also includes as high-level comparison with the European Parliament’s legislative initiative of March 10th, 2021, as well as a comparison with ICI’s key messages.
ICI Research and Reports23 February 2022Cash transfers, resilience and child labour in GhanaRead MoreThis study examines the impacts of an unconditional cash transfer programme on cocoa-growing households in Ghana. The pilot project, set up as a randomized control trial, aimed to test whether cash transfers can help reduce hazardous child labour. It also examines what other impacts cash transfers have on children and their families in this context.
Infographic11 February 2022What are the impacts of cash transfers on cocoa households?Read MoreThis infographic summarises key findings from a study to examine the impacts of an unconditional cash transfer programme on cocoa-growing households in Ghana. The pilot project was set up as a randomized control trial to test whether cash transfers can help reduce hazardous child labour. Read the report: Cash transfers, resilience and child labour in Ghana Download the infographic:
Tools9 February 2022Child Labour and Forced Labour Glossary of definitionsRead MoreWhat is the difference between child labour, hazardous child labour, and the worst forms of child labour? ICI's brief glossary provides definitions of key terms and concepts related to child labour and forced labour, together with links to the relevant conventions and guidance.
External Research and Reports1 January 2022What is forced labour of children and how can businesses help to end it? ILO BriefRead MoreThis brief provides an introduction to the topic of the forced labour of children. Prepared by ILO, it seeks to raise awareness of forced labour of children by summarizing and sharing the limited amount of information currently available. It covers the following questions: What is forced labour of children? How many children are victims? What are the root causes? Where does forced labour of children occur? The brief also outlines actions for the business community to help end forced labour of children and meet Sustainable Development Target 8.7. Read the resource: ILO Brief: What is forced