Ms. Le Thi Nguyet Minh, Regional Representative for the Partner Program in Asia and the Middle East at Oxfam, stressed the importance of enterprises developing human resource and social protection policies in alignment with both domestic and international labor standards. Such efforts not only contribute to the shared objective of sustainable development and inclusive business but also yield benefits for the enterprises themselves.
On April 18, 2023, the "Decent Work for Employees in the Shrimp and Rice Value Chains" workshop took place in Ca Mau. The event witnessed the participation of nearly 60 delegates from various organizations, including the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, Confederation of Labor, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, as well as enterprises and cooperatives from the provinces in the Mekong Delta region.
During the conference, the following topics were addressed:
1. Presentation of research findings on the implementation of labor policies within the shrimp and rice value chains in the Mekong Delta.
2. Updates on regulations and international labor standards related to the shrimp and rice industries.
3. Discussions centered around developing programs that would assist businesses in the two industries in effectively implementing human resource policies. The objective was to contribute to the improvement of the image and brand of Vietnamese enterprises.
The seminar was jointly organized by Oxfam in collaboration with the Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Ho Chi Minh City branch.
This event is part of the project titled "Improved Social Protection and Labor Rights for Female Farmers and Informal Workers in the Rice and Shrimp Value Chain in Vietnam." The project is funded by the Belgian Directorate-General for Development (DGD) and implemented by Oxfam in partnership with VCCI-HCM and various stakeholders in five provinces: An Giang, Bac Lieu, Ca Mau, Kien Giang, and Soc Trang.
