Publications Electronics
Up one levelSeries for Responsible Investor (RI) Engagement: NGO Priorities for Mobile Network Operators
Unheard Voices
Unheard Voices reveals how local communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are barely consulted by copper and cobalt mining companies that are taking their land or digging next to their houses. These minerals are being mined in part to satisfy the global demand for the latest high tech mobile phones and computers produced by the electronics industry.
What a Waste
The research for this report has been conducted by researchers from DanWatch on a field trip to Greater Accra Region, Western Region and Ashanti Region in November 2009, where Mike Anane from the League of Environmental Journalists, based in Accra, Ghana, also contributed with research.In July 2010 researchers from DanWatch visited Ghana to carry out the final research on the health consequences and to document new cases of European e-wast exported to Ghana. In addition, desk studies have been carried out by DanWatch.
Out of Focus
MakeITfairs report “Out of focus” on digital camera companies in Vietnam reveals that the major issue faced by workers is the lack of freedom of association and collective bargaining power. Although the Vietnamese labour law only permits one legal trade union, without taking proactive steps, the electronics companies in Vietnam risk wildcat strikes.
