Gender equality is an essential part of the decent work agenda. Reaching the informal economy is tough, but there are many examples of successful policies and projects that show it is possible. There is a universal floor to decent work, but no ceiling . Above the floor, what is seen as decent embodies universal rights and principles, while reflecting the circumstances in each country. The threshold of decent work advances with economic and social progress.
Decent work is relevant for the poor .
Basic rights, employment, security, representation and dialogue are ends in themselves, but also a means of enhancing the capabilities of the poor to allow them to climb out of poverty. And all play a part in achieving broad goals such as poverty eradication. Because it is an integrated agenda, we cannot selectively pursue decent work objectives without undermining the concept. National circumstances mean that the weights placed on one or other aspect of the agenda may differ, but it is always necessary to take into account the interaction between different objectives. Feasibility in the new global economy 18.