AIM-Progress Supplier Capability Building Programme – Thailand

Empowering Supply Chain Actors in Thailand:

We are excited to announce the launch of AIM-Progress Supplier Capability Building Programmes in Thailand (YEAR 2) as part of the regional hubs. The Thailand supplier programmes are done in collaboration with our technical partners Embode and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Thailand with Quizrr contributing on the Monitoring and Evaluation front.

Objective: This programme aims to equip suppliers with essential knowledge and tools for implementing human rights due diligence (HRDD), including the understanding of responsible recruitment, working conditions, grievance mechanisms, remediation in those countries.

Setup: This will include a blend of 4-5 very practical virtual trainings and one in-person event in those countries featuring guest speakers from government, the private sector and civil society and brand-supplier networking opportunities. All training sessions and materials will be in Thai to ensure clarity and engagement
Timeline: The programme will run from November 2025 to April 2026.

What will suppliers get out of it?  

1. Deeper understanding on the concept, business case, and implementation of HRDD
2. Insights into the countries’ regulatory context in relation to global expectations on human rights.
3. Practical tools to achieve decent working conditions, such as working hours trackers, payslip templates, and Health & Safety policy checklists.
4. Access practical examples, best practices and lessons learned on HRDD, grievance and responsible recruitment worke dialogue to inspire learning and action

Training Schedule & Some of the topics covered:

Onboarding and Launch Event	5-Nov-25
Webinar 1: Worker Engagement/ Social Dialogue	3-Dec-25
Webinar 2: Recruitment Agencies	21-Jan-26
Webinar 3: Remediation	25-Feb-26
In-Person Event Legislative developments on HRDD and labour migration in Thailand●       HRDD in action: walk-in recruitment in supply chains●       Recruitment fees and related costs●        Access to Remediation●       Worker engagement: How to engage with migrant workers before, during, and after the walk-in recruitment? Third-party intermediaries: how should the contracting and monitoring look like in the context of evolving regulations related to in-country registration?	4th Feb- 26 Location:  Bangkok, Thailand
Webinar 4: Contracting Standards	1-Apr-2026

The Thailand Supplier Capability Building Programme is kindly sponsored by Unilever, Nestle, Mars, Kerry, and Danone. The Malaysia

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