Evaluation of the NHO programme in China

Abstract

This report is an evaluation of the NHO Programme in China. The objectives of the NHO Programme is to support the further development of democratic institutions within Chinese working life, through development of organisations and businesses within a developing tripartite system. The Programme was initiated in 1986, and re-established on a new platform in 1993. Origi­nally the focus had been on management training. With establishment of the Human Rights Dia­logue between Norway and China in 1993, the NHO Programme was given a new direction and focus on development of democratic institutions within Chinese working life. In 1996 the Programme was expanded to include both major Chinese employers association: China Enterprise Con­federation (CEC) and All China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC). From 2003 both form and content was somewhat changed. The Programme is organised in two parallel processes in China, one NHO-CEC and one NHO-ACFIC. As today’s organisation of the Programme seems to work very well and meet Chinese needs, we see no reason to suggest changes made in this area.