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Sustainability and decent work

Good jobs, strong businesses: productivity and responsible business conduct

Episode 91 | 10 June 2026

Across many parts of the world, growth remains uneven and productivity is slowing. The challenge is not only how to grow, but how to do so in ways that are inclusive and create decent work.

This discussion explores how business practices and productivity can go hand in hand. Responsible business conduct is an important part of that equation, playing a growing role in shaping how firms operate, how they treat their workers, and how they contribute to broader economic and social outcomes.

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Guests

Mark Birrell
Mark Birrell
President, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
Abdul-Moomin Gbana
Abdul-Moomin Gbana
General Secretary, Ghana Mine Workers Union
Githa Roelans
Githa Roelans
Head, Multinational Enterprises and Responsible Business Conduct Unit, ILO

Host

Ibon Villelabeitia
Ibon Villelabeitia
Communication and Public Information Officer, ILO