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The ECLT Foundation works directly with communities in 6 countries.

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Publications

Here you can find and download any of our publications from over the years.

Check out our annual reports, partner reports, best practices, pledge realisation documents, Social Return on Investment reports and much more below.

47 publications

Ten Years On: Reflecting on the ECLT Foundation Pledge and Defining the Road Ahead

In a world where corporate responsibility to respect human rights is under unprecedented scrutiny, this report Ten Years On: Reflecting on the ECLT Foundation Pledge and Defining the Road Ahead marks a significant milestone for thought leadership, collective action and transparency in the agricultural sector.

Annual Report 2023

2023 was a landmark year for the ECLT Foundation. Our work in research, advocacy, capacity-building, and technical assistance led to significant breakthroughs in tackling some of the systemic issues that perpetuate child labour.

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Malawi's Agriculture Labour Practices Progress Report

When the story of the successful war against human rights violations in the tobacco industry in Malawi is written, the past twelve months will feature highly. This is because it is the period that saw some key milestones achieved and a strong foundation for the elimination of human rights violations in tobacco laid.

Zimbabwe's Agricultural Labour Practices Code in Tobacco

The ALP in tobacco serves as a guide for the minimum standards of working, including family and hired labour, on tobacco farms, in auction floors and factories in Zimbabwe. It also provides a benchmark against which all Zimbabwean tobacco shall be evaluated for global compliance. All stakeholders are expected to apply this Code diligently and transparently to ensure the progressive elimination of child labour and forced labour, improve social and labour conditions and to uphold human rights on tobacco farms.

ALP Code Malawi

This Agriculture Labour Code is a proof and demonstration of Malawi's Tobacco Commission's dedication to producing clean tobacco and tobacco products that are safe. The ALP Code plays an important strategic role in ensuring uniformity and maintaining consistency in human rights programming throughout Malawi’s tobacco supply chain.

Tobacco Working Group on Child Labour 2023 Annual Report

The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) team's dedication to advancing sustainability, enforcing ethical practices, and promoting social responsibility within Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector is reflected throughout this report, and echoes their commitment to aligning with global standards.