WP5: Civil society organisations as intermediaries
We examine the role of NGOs and trade unions in due diligence processes comparing their different strategies and approaches.
Core activities:
- Mapping of Belgian CSOs active around human rights due diligence
- Analysis of different strategies and roles of CSOs, ranging from cooperation to critical opposition
- In-depth case studies of four organisations (two trade unions, two NGOs)
- Examination of points of agreement and difference in approaches within civil society
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