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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

Survey Context
Many companies have an escalation procedure to address child labor . However , there are no guidelines in place to ensure the immediate best interest of the child and to prevent the child from ‘ disappearing ’ before the remediation processes kick in . CCR CSR ’ s experience in the field shows that there is no systematic compilation of auditors ’ knowledge and experience that goes beyond collecting auditing data .
A knowledge product that captures the collective experience of a wide network of auditors will help brands and associates have a clearer picture of the child labor situation in the region , identify the gaps and challenges in preventing and responding to child labor from the experiences of the first respondents ( auditors ), and improve the systems in place to address child labor .
In early 2016 , CCR CSR conducted an online survey with a large number of auditors from Asia . Close to 30 professional bodies and international companies with supply chains in Asia supported the process by distributing the survey to their affiliated auditors ( please refer to appendix 4 for the list of contributors ). By mid February 2016 , CCR CSR collected 557 valid responses from auditors from more than nine countries in the region , mostly from China , India , Bangladesh and Vietnam . Many of these auditors expressed their willingness to be interviewed by CCR CSR and to talk more about their experiences with child labor .
Best Response : Auditors ’ Insights on Child Labor in Asia 2