Ensuring minimum working conditions in global supply chains – a German-Congolese perspective on „decent work“

• Applicant: Professorin Dr. Lena Rudkowski
• Subject Area: Private Law ; Principles of Law and Jurisprudence ; Economic Policy, Applied Economics
• Term: from 2020 to 2023
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 456281967

The German legislator is considering to make "sustainable", i.e. decent, working conditions in global supply chains subject of regulation, convinced that certain working conditions are indispensable minimum standard for all workers around the world. In collaboration with scientists from the DRC, the project examines the idea of "decent work" in global supply chains and searches for a legal approach to the concept, involving both sides of the supply chain. It will draw conclusions regarding the enforcement of minimum working conditions under Congolese labour law and identifies methods of implementation of decent working conditions in global supply chains under German law.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants
• International Connection: Republic of the Congo
• International Co-Applicant: Professor Dr. Yves-Junior Lumingu Manzanza