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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20191204T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20191204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013816
CREATED:20191029T052611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T134737Z
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SUMMARY:EEC OFFICE CONSULTATION AND PROMOTION-THE EEC AS THE THAILAND INVESTMENT DESTINATION
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn all details from the experts about investing in Thailand through the Eastern Economic Corridor\, about the 12 target industries\, about how the EEC is attractive for SMEs\, about industry clusters and ecosystems\, and how companies can keep a head office in the CBD while being based in the EEC\, and of course the incentives for being in the EEC. \n  \nVenue:  Centara Grand at Central World\, Bangkok \nDate:  Wed 4 December 0900 – 1200\, followed by networking lunch to 1330 \n  \nTentative Program \nInvesting in Thailand: Exploring Investment Opportunities in the EEC\nWednesday\, 4th December 2019\, 09.15 – 13.30 hrs.  \nCentara Grand at CentralWorld\, Bangkok \n\n\n\n08.45 – 09.15\nRegistration\n\n\n09.15 – 09.25\n(10 min)\nOpening Remarks \n: Mr. Kanit Sangsubhan\, Secretary General\, Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand (EECO)\n\n\n09.25 – 09.30 \n(5 min)\nWelcoming Remarks \n: Mr. Jan Eriksson\, President\, European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) (TBC)\n\n\n0930 – 10.30 \n(60 min)\nBriefing and Government perspective on Attractiveness of the EEC: A Key Means of Participating in Thailand 4.0 \n·     EEC Overall progress  \n      : Mrs. Luxmon Attapich\, Deputy Secretary-General\, EECO \n·           EECi: Progress and Development Plan \n: Dr. Janekrishna Kanatharana\, Executive Director of EECi\, and Executive Vice President\, National Science and Technology Development Agency \n·           Eco Industrial Parks Project in EEC \n: Representative\, Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) \n·            Development of Digital Economy in EEC and Thailand \n: Dr.Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin\, President & CEO\, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) (TBC)\n\n\n10.30 – 10.45\nCoffee Break\n\n\n10:45 – 11:45 \n(60 min) \n \nPrivate Sectors Perspective on Opportunities & Challenges \n[Panelists]: \nMr. Narakorn Ratchapolsitte\, Vice President of the Thai Automation and Robotics Association (TARA) \nMr. Thanawat Koomsin\, Executive Vice President of Thailand Automotive Institute \nMr.Kongkrapan Intarajang\, Chief Operating Officer\, PTT Global Chemical PCL (TBC) \nMr. Remy Maitam\, President\, Asia Pacific Region\, Revima Asia Pacific Ltd. \nProfessor Dr.Thanaruk Theeramunkong\, President of Artificial Intelligence Association of Thailand (TBC) \n[Moderator]: \nMrs. Nongnuth Phetcharatana\, Special Advisor\, EECO\n\n\n11:45 – 12:00 \n(20 min)\nFree Flow Discussion\n\n\n12.00 – 13.30 \n(1.30 hr.)\nNetworking Lunch \nKeynote Remarks \n: Mr. Pirkka Tapiola\, Ambassador of the European Union to Thailand \nParticipating Companies/Associations: Members of EABC/ Thai Companies\n\n\n\n  \nPlease Scan QR Code   or go to   For Registration
URL:https://www.eabc-thailand.org/event/eec-office-consultation-and-promotion-the-eec-as-the-thailand-investment-destination/
LOCATION:Bangkok
CATEGORIES:Co-Partner Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20191107T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20191107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013816
CREATED:20190918T040959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T041124Z
UID:5606-1573113600-1573135200@www.eabc-thailand.org
SUMMARY:ASIA HOUSE CONFERENCE IN SINGAPORE
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 7 November\, Asia House will return to Singapore to host its signature conference – The Asia House Global Trade Dialogue. Bringing together government and industry leaders from across the region and beyond\, this event will serve as a platform to discuss the major themes and trends that are defining the global economic landscape. More information about the agenda and list of speakers can be found here. \nDate     : Thursday 7 November \nTime    : 8.00am – 2:00pm\, followed by networking lunch \nVenue : Mandarin Oriental Hotel\, 5 Raffles Avenue\, Singapore\, 039797 \n  \nA welcome reception will also be held at the Mandarin Oriental on the evening of 6 November. \nTo register for this event please RSVP to singapore2019@asiahouse.co.uk
URL:https://www.eabc-thailand.org/event/asia-house-conference-in-singapore/
LOCATION:Mandarin Oriental Hotel\, Singapore\, 5 Raffles Avenue\, Singapore\, 039797\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Co-Partner Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191101
DTSTAMP:20260418T013816
CREATED:20190820T091026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T030633Z
UID:5125-1572393600-1572566399@www.eabc-thailand.org
SUMMARY:WOMEN CEO SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to the upcoming Women CEO Summit in Bangkok\, The 1st Summit of Women CEOs in ASEAN on 30-31 October\, 2019 Bangkok\, organized by ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN). \nThe Summit would provide a great opportunity for industry leaders and leading CEOs to share their views and thoughts as well as to interact with Summit participants in two focal areas: \n\nThe challenges posed by Globalization 4.0 to government and business\, including but not limited just to women entrepreneurs in ASEAN\nThe needed changes and adaptions to be put in place by government and business to transform disruptive challenges into advantageous opportunities.\n\n\nPlease click here to see the agenda of the event.\n 
URL:https://www.eabc-thailand.org/event/women-ceo-summit/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel\, 494 Ratchadamri Rd\, Khwaeng Lumphini\, Khet Pathumwan\, Bangkok\, Bangkok\, 10330\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Co-Partner Event,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="AWEN":MAILTO:womenceossummit@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191017
DTSTAMP:20260418T013816
CREATED:20191004T034734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T093423Z
UID:5803-1571097600-1571270399@www.eabc-thailand.org
SUMMARY:IP KEY SEA TRADEMARKS CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:IP Key will organize another conference on trademarks on 15-16 October 2019. The Conference aims to promote the improvement of trademark examination\, protection and enforcement\, including the quality and enforceability of trademark applications filed in IP Offices in Southeast Asia.  Some of the topics to be covered include the protection of well-known marks\, prevention of bad faith registrations\, examination of non-traditional trademarks\, improving the quality of examination\, and recent developments in the area of trademarks. Some of the topics cover issues raised in the EABC Position Paper on IPR\, and we hope that the conference will contribute to addressing these concerns. \nPlease find below attachments of information of the conference and draft agenda. \nIPKeySEA_Act.8_TM Conference-Information \nIPKeySEA_Act.8_TM Conference-Agenda_26.09.2019 \nIf you are interested\, please register via the link below.  \nhttps://euipo.blumm.it/event/ar/1/ipkey-sea-conference-on-trademarks \n 
URL:https://www.eabc-thailand.org/event/ip-key-sea-trademarks-conference/
LOCATION:So Sofitel Bangkok Hotel\, 2 North Sathorn Road\, Bangkok\, Bangkok\, 10500\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Co-Partner Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20191007T113000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20191007T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013816
CREATED:20190930T031314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T093440Z
UID:5714-1570447800-1570455000@www.eabc-thailand.org
SUMMARY:LUNCH TALK SERIES ON SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS #1
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Employers’ Confederation of Thailand\, the ILO is pleased to invite you to attend to the first edition of the Lunch Talk Series on sustainable and responsible business. The first event will focus on Dialogue on good practices in improving social performance and job quality in Thailand’s automotive supply chains. The keynote speaker is Ms. Yukiko Arai\, the ILO senior specialist\, who was featured by Forbes Japan as one of the 55 most influential women in Japan\, leads an extensive portfolio in country-level activities engaging with businesses and governments supporting competitive enterprises through the promotion of responsible business conduct by means of social dialogue. The lunch talk will be held on 7 October 2019\, 11.30-13.30\, Courtyard by Marriott Hotel\, Bangkok. \nPlease kindly find below further detail of the event. The registration can be submitted online via this link http://bit.ly/RSCAregister For participation\, please kindly submit the registration by 2nd October and they will confirm your participation by 3rd October.
URL:https://www.eabc-thailand.org/event/lunch-talk-series-on-sustainable-and-responsible-business-1/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Hotel\, Bangkok\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Co-Partner Event,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="ILO":MAILTO:thamparipattra@ilo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20191002T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20191002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013816
CREATED:20190927T073603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T093534Z
UID:5699-1570005000-1570017600@www.eabc-thailand.org
SUMMARY:FITCH THAILAND ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2019
DESCRIPTION:We wish to cordially invite you to Fitch Ratings’ 2019 Annual Conference on “Global Risks & Thailand’s Economic Outlook”. The conference will be held at 08.15-12:00\, 2 October 2019 at Grand Hall\, The Athénee Hotel. \nFitch is honoured to welcome Dr Uttama Savanayana\, Minister of Finance\, to give the keynote opening address. \nThe 2019 conference will include 3 speakers from Fitch: Mr James McCormack\, Global Head of Sovereign & Supranationals; Mr Parson Singha\, Head of Thai Financial Institutions; and Mr Mervyn Tang\, Head of Sustainable Finance\, Asia Pacific. They will speak on the global risks & outlook for Thailand and major economies\, Asia Pacific banking sector outlook\, and assessing ESG risks in corporate and financial institutions\, respectively. Please see below agenda for your reference. \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Grand Hall\, The Athenee Hotel\, Bangkok\nDate: Wednesday 2 October 2019\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n8:15 – 8:50am\nRegistration & Coffee\n\n\n8:55 – 9:00am\nIntroduction \n\n\n9:00 – 9:20am\nKeynote Opening Address \nDr Uttama Savanayana \nMinister of Finance\n\n\n9:25 – 10:10am\nGlobal Risks & Outlook for Major Economies \nMr James McCormack\nGlobal Head\, Sovereign & Supranationals\, Fitch Ratings Hong Kong\n10 minute Q & A\n\n\n10:15 – 10:55am \nKey Risks for Emerging Asia Banking Sectors \nMr Parson Singha \nSenior Director\, Financial Institutions\, Fitch Ratings Thailand \n5-minute Q & A\n\n\n10:55 – 11:15am \nCoffee Break\n\n\n11:15 – 11:55am\nAssessing Sector & Regional ESG Risk Trends \nMr Mervyn Tang \nSenior Director\, Sustainable Finance\, Fitch Ratings Hong Kong \n5-minute Q & A\n\n\n12:00pm \n Closing\n\n\n\nPlease confirm your attendance early by reverting the participants’ names\, positions and contact details (company\, e-mail address and telephone number) via e-mail: lakkana.ngaodeengam@fitchratings.com by Friday 27 September 2019. Please note that all presentations will be in English.
URL:https://www.eabc-thailand.org/event/fitch-thailand-annual-conference-2019/
LOCATION:The Athenee Hotel\, a Luxury Collection
CATEGORIES:Co-Partner Event,Partner Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fitch Thailand":MAILTO:lakkana.ngaodeengam@fitchratings.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20190909T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20190909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013816
CREATED:20190722T092823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T082743Z
UID:4934-1568034000-1568055600@www.eabc-thailand.org
SUMMARY:ASEAN-EU BUSINESS SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:Date: 09 September 2019\nVenue: Okura Prestige Bangkok Hotel \nTime: 1pm (Registration) to 6pm (Reception) \nWe are excited to meet all the delegates and partners to the EU-ASEAN Business Council’s annual flagship event\, held in Bangkok this year. Every year\, the summit is attended by a few hundred business leaders\, thought-leaders and policy makers\, who will present and debate key business and trade issues of the day. \nThis year’s agenda will be focused on Financing ASEAN’s Future and Building a Sustainable Digital Economy in ASEAN – more details on the panel themes can be found in the section below. The programme outline for the afternoon event is as follows: \n \n\nEU-ABC and EABC Thailand Members: THB 1\,250\nGuests and Non-Members: THB 1\,750\n  \n \n  \nDo register yourself early to avoid any disappointment. FINAL registrations close on 23 August 2019\, Friday \n  \nFor pictures taken at the event\, please click our below link; \nhttps://www.eabc-thailand.org/news/eabc/asean-eu-business-summit/
URL:https://www.eabc-thailand.org/event/asean-eu-business-summit/
LOCATION:Okura Prestige Bangkok Hotel\, Park Ventures Ecoplex\, 57 Wireless Road\, Lumpini\, Pathumwan\, Bangkok\, Bangkok\, 10330\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Co-Partner Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190908
DTSTAMP:20260418T013816
CREATED:20190808T042417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T093610Z
UID:5029-1567555200-1567900799@www.eabc-thailand.org
SUMMARY:EU ORGANIC CERTIFIED FOOD & BEVERAGES
DESCRIPTION:The Organic Food & Beverage business mission will be visiting Thailand on 4-7 September 2019 to explore long terms partnerships with South East Asian market players. A wide range of products will be showcased including organic olives and olive oils\, honey\, vinegar\, chocolates & snacks\, wine\, juices\, energy drinks\, condiments & seasonings\, cereals\, and many more. If you are a distributor\, buyer from a supermarket chain\, speciality retail store owner\, café or restaurant chef\, hotel or airline\, or even a manufacturer looking for organic ingredients\, visit the EU pavilion in Food & Hotel Thailand. \nDate         : 4-7 September 2019 \nVenue      : Hall 102\, BITEC\, Bangkok \n  \nRegister now to schedule appointments with the European companies \n \nFor list of exhibitors: http://bit.ly/2ZMq2L2 \nWebsite: www.eubusinessavenues.com/OFB2019
URL:https://www.eabc-thailand.org/event/eu-organic-certified-food-beverages/
LOCATION:Hall 102\, BITEC\, Bangkok\, BITEC Exhibition Centre Bangkok\, Bangkok\, Bangkok\, 10260\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Co-Partner Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20190622T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20190622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013816
CREATED:20190618T104011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T072944Z
UID:4642-1561192200-1561201200@www.eabc-thailand.org
SUMMARY:EU-ASEAN Business Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:EU-ASEAN Business Dialogue\nNon-Tariff Barriers in ASEAN and their Elimination: A Business Perspective\nRoundtable Discussion & Launch of the Report\n22 June 2019\, Four Points Sheraton\, Bangkok\nTIME ITEM / DISCUSSANT AGENDA IN PDF \n08:30 – 09:00 REGISTRATION\n09:00 – 09:15 INTRODUCTORY REMARKS \n» Philipp Dupuis\, Trade Counsellor\, Delegation of the European Union to Thailand (Invited) \n» Arin Jira\, Chairman\, ASEAN Business Advisory Council \n09:15 – 09:30 NTBS IN ASEAN STUDY: PRESENTATION OF KEY FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS  \n» Deborah Elms\, Executive Director\, Asian Trade Centre \n09:30 – 10:15 ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON REPORT FINDINGS \n» Arin Jira\, Chairman\, ASEAN Business Advisory Council \n» Tan Sri Munir\, Chairman\, ASEAN Business Advisory Council Malaysia \n» Chris Humphrey\, Executive Director\, EU-ASEAN Business Council \n» Segsarn Trai-ukos\, Secretary General\, South & Southeast Asia and Oceania / Michelin \n» Kejpiroon Kate Kohsuwan\, Deputy Director General\, Department of Trade Negotiations\, Ministry of Commerce\, Thailand (& Chair of the ASEAN Trade Facilitation Joint Consultative Committee) \n» Aladdin Rillo\, Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN (Invited) \n» Deborah Elms\, Executive Director\, Asia Trade Centre \nModerator: Chris Humphrey\, Executive Director\, EU-ASEAN Business Council \n10:15 – 10:45 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS\n10:45 – 11:00 EVALUATION FORMS & CLOSING REMARKS
URL:https://www.eabc-thailand.org/event/eu-asean-business-dialogue/
LOCATION:Four Points Sheraton\, 4 Sukhumvit Soi 15\, Sukhumvit Road\, Wattana\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Co-Partner Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190623
DTSTAMP:20260418T013816
CREATED:20190611T050747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T072944Z
UID:4570-1561075200-1561247999@www.eabc-thailand.org
SUMMARY:INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES BUSINESS MISSION
DESCRIPTION:EU Business Avenues in SE Asia (ICT stream) will see some 50 European ICT SMEs showcasing their offerings at Marriott Queens Park on Friday 21 June and the morning of Saturday 22 June. \nFor more information and to see the full agenda from 0915\, please register here https://eubusinessavenues.com/form/13/trade-visitor-registration. You can participate in the business networking and the evening event. \nIn addition\, EABC’s Digital Economy/ICT group has also arranged\, for the third year running\, four Thailand-based ICT SMEs with European parentage\, to provide insights on their market entry and launch experiences.  If you would like to attend that slot at 0800 on Friday 21 June\, please provide details to our office email at office@eabc-thailand.org
URL:https://www.eabc-thailand.org/event/information-communication-technologies-business-mission/
LOCATION:Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park\, 199 Sukhumvit Soi 22 Klong Ton\, Klong Toey\, Bangkok\, Bangkok\, 10110\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Co-Partner Event,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20190613T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20190613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T013816
CREATED:20190605T030735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T072944Z
UID:4443-1560430800-1560434400@www.eabc-thailand.org
SUMMARY:JAPAN-EU-OECD SEMINAR ON SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION ON RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CONDUCT/CSR
DESCRIPTION:Japan’s Ministry of Economy\, Trade and Development (METI)\, the European Commission\, and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) are jointly hosting this seminar on the implementation of international expectations on responsible business conduct (RBC) / CSR by European and Japanese businesses. \nWith Japanese and European companies expanding their supply chains across Thailand and the Asia region\, the session will showcase best practices and challenges businesses are facing in addressing supply chain risks\, and explore opportunities to support collaboration on shared risks and implementing globally recognized RBC frameworks and expectations. \nThis Seminar is a side session to the Responsible business and Human Rights Forum (#RBHRForum). The RBHR Forum is a multi-stakeholder event addressing an array of priority issues under the Responsible Business Conduct and Business and Human Rights agendas. It will take place during the Bangkok Business and Human Rights Week (10-14 June 2019) and is co-organised by the Royal Thai Government\, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)\, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)\, International Labour Organization (ILO)\, and with the participation of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights. The RBHR Forum includes the OECD Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct. \nThe Seminar is an open event and is particularly relevant to Japanese and European companies operating in supply chains in Thailand or the Asia region\, as well as participants to the RBHR Forum and additional events being held during the Bangkok Business and Human Rights Week. Click here to register for the Seminar and your attendance at the RBHR. \n \n  \nAGENDA (in PDF file here) \n  \n12:30 – 13:00 Registration \n13:00 – 13:20 Developments related to Japan-EU CSR Policy \nSpeakers  \n\nMr. Shingo Nakano\, Deputy Director\, Corporate Accounting\, Disclosure and CSR Policy Office\, Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau\, METI\nMs. Alexandra Kuxová\, Policy officer\, DG GROW\, European Commission\n\n13:20 – 14:00 Current business practices in implementing international RBC/CSR expectations and addressing supply chain risks (panel discussion) \nModerator  \nMs. Cristina Tébar Less\, Head of the Responsible Business Conduct Unit\, OECD \nPanelists \n\nMr. Hidemi Tomita\, Board Member\, Lloyd’s Register Japan\, Member of the CSR Forum\nMs. Miwa Yamada\, Director\, Law and Institution Studies Group\, IDE-JETRO\nMr. Yann Wyss\, Senior Manager\, Social and Environmental Impact\, Nestlé\nEuropean Association for Business and Commerce (EABC)\, (tbc)\n\nCommentators \nMETI and European Commission \n  \n \nBackground to this event \nWith the globalisation of business activities advancing\, establishing international cooperation and enhancing mutual understanding between countries is crucial for the effective development and implementation of responsible business conduct (RBC) and/or CSR policies. In this regard\, Japan’s Ministry of Economy\, Trade and Industry (METI) and the European Commission Directorate General for Internal Market\, Industry\, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG Grow)\, established the Japan-EU CSR Working Group in 2013 at the 16th Japan-EU Industrial Policy Dialogue meeting. \nMost recently\, METI and DG GROW jointly held the 5th Japan-EU CSR Working Group meeting in November 2018 in Brussels. During this meeting\, METI and DG GROW agreed to hold seminars focused on supply chains in third countries to raise awareness on international expectations on CSR and RBC policies and business practices. \nIn response to this meeting\, and the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) coming into force on 1 February 2019\, METI\, DG GROW togher with DG Trade of the European Commission\, and the OECD are jointly hosting this Seminar to facilitate dialogue with business and governments on RBC/CSR\, and explore opportunities for supporting collaboration and implementation. \nImportantly the EPA includes a comprehensive chapter on trade and sustainable development; encouraging CSR and recognising the importance of internationally agreed principles and guidelines\, and expressly referencing the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on RBC. \nThe OECD is the leading organisation in providing recommendations on RBC and supply chain due diligence. The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (OECD MNE Guidelines) is the most comprehensive set of recommendations from governments to business on RBC\, and are aligned with other key international instruments on business conduct\, including the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the International Labour Organisation Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (ILO MNE Declaration).The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct helps companies understand and implement due diligence in line with the OECD MNE Guidelines and other international instruments and expectations. The Guidance is built on the OECD’s expertise on sector due diligence in supply chains as varied as minerals\, extractives\, agriculture\, garment and footwear and finance; working with business\, governments\, workers and CSOs over the last 10 years. \nThe OECD adopts a multi-stakeholder approach to promoting RBC\, building partnerships and outreach at the global level. The OECD is currenlty working with the European Union (EU) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in promoting “Responsible Supply Chains in Asia” (Asia Programme). This Programme is undertaken in partnership with Japan\, China\, Myanmar\, Philippines\, Thailand\, and Viet Nam. \nThe Seminar is financially supported by METI. \n  \nContacts \nMs Kayo Matsumoto\, METI Matsumoto-kayo@meti.go.jp \nMs Alexandra\, Kuxova\, EU Commission Alexandra.kuxova@ec.europa.eu \nMs Stephanie Venuti\, OECD Stephanie.venuti@oecd.org
URL:https://www.eabc-thailand.org/event/japan-eu-oecd-seminar-on-supporting-international-collaboration-on-responsible-business-conduct-csr/
LOCATION:UN Conference Centre (UNCC)\, Meeting room F\, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue\, Bangkok\, 10200\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Co-Partner Event,Partner Event
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