Provision of Translation and Interpretation Services for Responsible Supply Chains in Asia

“Responsible Supply Chains in Asia” is a project developed by the European Union together with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The project will promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) / responsible business conduct (RBC) with regard to the environment, decent work and the respect of human rights.

This initiative is a part of the EU’s long-standing commitment to promote human rights, decent work and sustainable development, a pledge underpinned by the EU Treaties and reinforced in the European Commission’s trade policy strategy of 2015 “Trade for All”. It falls in particular under the Commission’s commitment to identify opportunities for responsible supply chain partnerships and the EU’s strategic approach to responsible business conduct, which is based on internationally agreed principles and guidelines. It will also contribute to the EU strategic approach to CSR/RBC as put forward in the Commission 2011 Communication “A renewed EU strategy 2011-14 for Corporate Social Responsibility.

The overarching objective is to promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by ensuring that investors and businesses have a better understanding and practical examples of responsible behaviour. It is also to create policy environments conducive to promoting responsible conduct and increased opportunities for dialogue. To achieve these objectives, the proposed activities will raise awareness and build capacity on international standards and approaches in relation to CSR/RBC. It will conduct research and disseminate best practices among public authorities, European and Asian business, trade unions and other relevant stakeholders, including NGOs. The project will also foster multi-stakeholder partnerships and ensure coordination with existing policy initiatives and activities in the countries and the region for maximum effectiveness.

The project will be implemented in partnership with six Asian countries, namely China, Japan, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. These countries are key trading partners of the EU. Many imported goods and services in the EU originate from these countries and businesses in the EU and Asia have increasing strong linkages.

Activities and outputs in Thailand under this project include, but not limited to, development and adaptation of training tools/modules and advocacy materials in Thai as well as organizing workshops that require simultaneous translation between Thai- Eng. The project therefore requires a series of translation and interpretation service.