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The Footwear Industry in Vietnam is expanding rapidly and is recognised to be one of the key industries leading Vietnam's economic development. It already employs some 400,000 people and this number is expected to rise significantly over the next few years. It is important, therefore, that the industry can participate fully in the international market, for which it will need to meet exacting workplace standards.
During 1999 a report was published on the use ofchemicals in the Vietnam Footwear Industry. Commissioned by the British Government's Department for International Development and supported by an alliance of the major international sportswear companies, the report highlighted the need for a comprehensive action plan to improve the selection, storage, use and disposal of the chemicals used in the industry.
The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum was asked to consult with all the interested parties - representing a wide range of interests, including government, commerce, the Footwear Industry, worker representatives, research bodies, health and safety agencies, multilateral agencies and non-governmental organisations. The objective was to draw up a workable action plan to improve working conditions in the Footwear Industry, which would be actively supported by all of the interested parties. The consultation process was carried out in September 1999 and a Proposed Action Plan was published during October 1999.
On 7th December 1999 a launch Workshop was held in Hanoi. This brought together the key stakeholders for consultation and sought to enlist their commitment to participate in the Proposed Action Programme of the Vietnam Footwear Industry - Business Links Initiative. During the Workshop the Proposed Action Programme was discussed in detail and welcomed by the Participants, who all expressed their wish to articipate in it. This paper sets out the Confirmed Action Programme, taking account of the findings of the Workshop.
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Vietnam Business Links Initiative International Relation Dept. - Vietnam Chamber of
Commerce and Industry
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