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The aim of this study is to highlight the Business Social Compliance Initiative's (BSCI) development at the occasion of its tenth birthday by reviewing its history, presenting its current activities, investigating its achievements, and providing scenarios on expected developments from a neutral scientific organisation.

For the purpose of this study, we employ qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Formal and informal interviews are conducted with BSCI Secretariat officials, BSCI Steering Committee members, BSCI Stakeholder Council affiliates, BSCI country representatives, participants and auditors. Thereby, we investigate the initiative's nature, scope and challenges as well as the participants' and stakeholders' expectations. Quantitative data is analysed to examine the structure of the participant base and the producers' audit results. Further, the qualitative and quantitative research is accompanied by reviews of supplementary documentation.

The study is available for free download at: http://www.fta-intl.org/sites/default/files/bsciachievementstudy_master_....