The Institute of Contemporary Observation (ICO) is a civil society organisation dedicated to labour development and corporate social responsibility. It drives China’s sustainable development by various tiers, such as research, labour rights advocacy, social responsibility consultation, education and training, legal aid, community service, etc.
ICO adheres to principles of justice, independence and professionalism. It monitors labourer’s living conditions and development and attempts to improve labour rights, promote the development of public policy and law, foster civil power for development, advance commerce, improve labour and capital relations and manage the harmonious development of society and economy. At the same time, ICO works with multinational corporations (MNC), international organisations and local institutions intimately to help MNCs enforce international labour standards within their supply-chain factories and to help them build more competitive business solutions.
The webiste is available in English and Chinese.