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Year 9: Geography Interconnections

Welcome

Electronic Industry

2016 Electronic Industry Trends

Where do the raw materials used in the manufacture of mobile phones and laptops come from?

Amnesty International Report : This is what we die for

Responsible Raw Materials Initiative : Responsible Business Alliance
Lists Electronic Companies involved. Links also to Trafficked and Forced Labour and Working Hours.
Shop Ethical : Conflict minerals
Amnesty International : Exposed - Child labour behind smart phone and electric car batteries
Amnesty International : Is my phone powered by child labour?

South Korea

Japan

2016 Electronic Industry
This report (includes Toshiba & Sony) is prepared by Baptist World Aid Australia and grades a number of companies from A to F on the strength of their labour rights management systems to mitigate the risk of forced labour, child labour and exploitation in the supply chain.

Databases

Global Issues in Context

Country Profiles

Global Education: Country Profiles

CIA World Factbook

World Bank Countries

US Department of State: Countries Background Notes

Office of the United States Trade Representative - Country Profiles

Trade Relationships

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Scroll down to information on Trade & Investment to view information on the relationship between the country you have chosen and Australia.

Digital Divide

Agriculture

Cocoa Value Chain : from farmer to producer

Garment Industry : Bangladesh & China

Choice Magazine : Ethical Clothing – the story behind the garment

2017 Ethical Fashion Report

Bangladesh

China

Globalisation & Trade