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Improved Compliance with Labour Laws in the Republic of Georgia For the last seven years, Georgia has undergone deep changes in its labour legislation and institutions and practices in managing human resources, which resulted in tense relationships and lack of trust among the tripartite constituents, particularly between the Government of Georgia (GoG) and the Georgian Trade Unions Confederation (GTUC). The 2006 Labour Code was based on the assumption that deregulation of the labour market would attract investment and create jobs even at the price of not complying with International Labour Organization (ILO) Fundamental Conventions ratified by Georgia. Despite ILO’s technical support and guidance to the GoG to amend the labour law, no tangible results could be reached. It is only with the arrival of a new Government late 2012 that Georgian authorities started to take the necessary steps to amend the labour legislation in compliance with International Labour Standards (ILS). However, Georgia has no institutional capacity to ensure compliance with the provisions of the new Code. Within the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs (MoLHSA), there is no labour inspectorate, no conciliation and mediation service and no Occupational Safety and Health agency or institute. Regarding arbitration aspects, judges are not aware the new provisions of the labour code. Also, trade unions have been seriously weakened in the years that followed the adoption of the 2006 Labour Code. GTUC had to face a sharp decline in active membership, and has extremely low expertise and capacity in representing workers’ rights and interests. The work ahead is challenging and implies the development of public institutions aimed at informing and raising awareness of employers and workers on labour laws, enforcing their application when required and preventing and settling labour disputes. Reinforcing the capacity of workers’ organizations to recruit members and adequately negotiate working conditions and resolve disputes on their behalf is also a mean towards better compliance. The ILO has the expertise and the trust of its constituents to ensure the needed continuity between the labour law reform it has contributed to, and the following step of enforcing it. In order to improve compliance with labour law in Georgia, the ILO proposes, in close coordination with its constituents and relevant partners, to (1) enhance the capacity of the GoG to enforce labour laws and respect ILS by: i) supporting the GoG in adopting a 3-year strategy and action plan to enforce the labour legislation; ii) supporting the development and implementation of information and awareness raising tools on the Labour Code for workers and employers; iii) assisting in establishing a Labour
Enabling Communities and Stakeholders to Proactively Address Forced Labour The project’s main objective of reducing communities vulnerability to forced labour can be achieved through the accomplishment of (1) increased awareness of forced labour among stakeholders (awareness component) particularly in remote and conflicts effected areas; and (2) increased both duty bearer and rights holders’ capacity to ameliorate and mitigate and report incidents of forced labour (capacity building component). The results, which are presented in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan will be delivered simultaneously but both components are integrated such that activities under one component will have elements of the other.
Contribution to improved quality of social protection and social welfare services This project aims at increasing national capacity to provide access to quality social protection and social welfare services for poor and marginalised children in Mozambique. It builds on the joint position of the ONE UN delivering as one on the context of Social Protection and the various roles the UN agencies (UNICEF, ILO and WFP) have at macro-meso-micro level: policy support, combined with evidence generation on impact of social protection; and the continued commitment on behalf of the UN to strengthen the systems for both the National Institute of Social Action (INAS) and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Action (MGCAS) to deliver a more effective social system on the ground to the poorest and most marginalized households. More specifically, UNICEF requests financial support from Irish Aid to i) design the Child Grant (0-2 years old) and implement it as a pilot in two districts linked to the case management system and Communication for Development component; ii) assess, develop and implement an alternative payment system for the Social Protection cash transfers, through a third service partner provider; iii) strengthen the social welfare workforce as part of a statutory child protection system; and iv) Partner with the Civil Society Organizations to support their effective participation in the process of the progressive development and consolidation of a Social Protection Floor in Mozambique (to be implemented through ILO).
Agenda de Trabajo Decente en Carajas Carajás es una región que engloba 39 municipios del sur y sudeste del estado de Pará, con una población aproximadamente de 1,7 millón de habitantes y 289 799 km² de área. Es una región con grandes déficits de trabajo decente y altos índices de desigualdad social marcada por la deforestación de la floresta amazónica, y tiene como desafío realizar la articulación entre actores e instituciones clave en el mundo del trabajo de la región entorno a una agenda estructurada cuyo objetivo sea el desarrollo sostenible de la región de manera inclusiva promoviendo el trabajo decente. Por lo tanto, esta iniciativa tiene como propósito la promoción del trabajo decente en la región de Carajás, enfocándose en el desarrollo sostenible y poniendo énfasis en el enfrentamiento a las formas inaceptables de trabajo. Específicamente, lo que se quiere alcanzar es la estructuración de la Agenda Regional de Trabajo Decente (ARTD) de Carajás y de un plan operacional para la implementación de dicha agenda, contribuyendo de esta forma al fortalecimiento de instituciones locales clave, estimulando la creación de sinergias y la implementación de diversas actividades complementarias que garanticen el estabelecimiento de una masa crítica, la apropiación de las tecnologías y conceptos relacionados con la sostenibilidad y con la conformidad laboral y ambiental, además de los beneficios en términos de agregación de valor que supone el combate a las formas inaceptables de trabajo.
ONE UN Joint Programme on Social Protection in Mozambique Social protection is widely recognized as an effective set of policy interventions to reduce poverty, vulnerability and inequality, and promote inclusive economic growth. Over the past decade, Mozambique’s social protection system was consolidated with the 2010-2014 National Basic Social Security Strategy, however, despite numerous improvements the sector has remained fragmented. The new National Basic Social Security Strategy, or ENSSB II, covering the period 2016-2024, endorsed by the Council of Ministers in February 2016, provides a unique opportunity to address this fragmentation and better align those involved to deliver an ambitious set of targets. It has four key objectives: Enhance the level of consumption and resilience of the population living in situations of poverty and vulnerability; Contribute towards the development of human capital through improvement of nutrition, access to basic health and education services of the population segments living in poverty and vulnerability; Prevent and mitigate the risks of violence, abuse, exploitation, discrimination and social exclusion through social services, and Develop the institutional capacity of the government sectors that coordinate basic social security. The Joint Programme.
Measurement, Awareness-raising, and Policy Engagement (MAP) to accelerate action against child labor and forced labor (Phase I)
Technical support on employment in Guatemala This project aims at developing a new National Decent Work Policy based on tripartite consultations. In line with the government’s efforts to improve the conditions for employment creation. The new policy is to fully incorporate the local/territorial perspective. Specifically, the ILO is building the capacities of the tripartite constituents to actively participate in the policy debates, considering their specific interests and needs. The project also includes a knowledge generation component focusing on the impact of trade and wage policies on employment, as an input for the development of employment and economic policy measures in line with the Decent Work Agenda. The project will also build capacity on wage policy management, both at the government level and for workers’ and employers’ organizations, through the National Minimum Wage Council.
Better Work - Disney Workplace Improvement: Creating stronger partnerships with local labour ministries Creating stronger partnerships with local labour ministries The project components put forward in this proposal support an overarching goal to scale Better Work training and advisory services using new technologies and targeting diverse actors in the supply chain to support our efforts to improve working conditions at a sectoral level. The partnership between The Walt Disney Company and Better Work is based on a long standing and positive relationship. Past projects funded by The Walt Disney Company have yielded important impacts already and have reinforced a growing belief in the industry that equipping people with skills to improve themselves and their quality of work and life is what drives workplace transformation. The proposals therefore build on the successes of those projects, expanding training efforts to more audiences and geographies – through the development of a training portal and through training targeting critical actors in the supply chain including labour inspectorates andfactory groups/vendors
Better Work Workplace Cooperation Training in Cambodia, Haiti, Jordan and Bangladesh The present proposal aims at strengthening workplace cooperation in BW factories in Cambodia, Haiti, Jordan and Bangladesh in partnership with Gap Inc. The partnership between Gap Inc. and Better Work is based on a long standing and positive relationship with Gap Inc. since the early days of BW’s first programme in Cambodia. The project will aim at training workers and managers to more effectively address and resolve non-compliance issues and to broaden workplace cooperation beyond the Better Work’s formal worker-manager committee structure (PICC –Performance Improvement Consultative Commitees). The proposal is mainly targeted at Gap Inc. factories, but does also cover non-Gap factories if opportune.
Support to the Labour Law Reform in the Occupied Palestinian Territory The project enhances the capacity of government and social partners on international labour standards and negotiation; and to develop a legislative policy to guide the labour law reform efforts. The ultimate beneficiaries of the project will comprise the workers and employers in the Palestinian labour market. However, given the importance of the reform process, it was agreed that the reform process will not be confined to the tripartite constituents, but also include consultations with concerned civil society groups, academics and other stakeholders. This premise is reflected in the outputs envisaged to be implemented under the project.
Promoting entrepreneurship education and business start-up for Palestinian Youth The main counterpart of the current project is the Palestine for Development Foundation (PsDF) in Ramallah. The project will operate from PsDF/Ramallah, which will be considered the main project office and will provide space and meeting premises for visiting ILO experts. The project does not foresee any international presence in Palestine, and as such, all suggested activities would be jointly delivered by ILO experts on mission with the assistance of PsDF staff assigned to work on the project. It is advised that PsDF assigns/seconds one of its officials to follow-up closely on the implementation of the KAB and SYB programmes to be exposed to all aspects of the Programmes and thus ensure their sustainability. The ILO will report on the project progress to PsDF project manager.
Promoting decent work in tea plantations in Malawi's Thyolo District The project aims at promoting sustainable rural livelihoods and decent work through improved employment opportunities and working conditions in Malawi’s tea sector. Building on the ILO's past experience of rural-focused work in Malawi, as well as on the initiatives targeting the plantations sector in a number of developing countries, the project is based on a two-pronged strategy, combining an institutional development component with a direct support component. The former aims at improving the capacity of the government and the organizations of workers and employers, in addressing the employment and labour challenges in the large agro-food or plantations sector. The latter includes targeted action to address decent work deficits on the ground, i.e. in and around Malawi’s tea estates.
Study on Child Labour in the Arab States The ILO estimates that 13.4 million, or about 15 percent, of all children in the Arab region are child labourers. The ILO also states that the real level of child labour may be much higher especially due to the predominance of child labour in the informal sector, which is usually difficult to measure. Moreover, many of the child labour estimates for the Arab States predate the Arab uprisings and the ensuing political upheaval, armed violence and massive population displacements of which the repercussions have been severe. The humanitarian and development actors are implementing in the region many programmes to supporting livelihoods of vulnerable households, upholding child protection, and preventing negative coping mechanisms hampering the child safety, But this is not enough to tackle comprehensively the concerning share of child labour in the region. Therefore, the aim of this study is to draw a road map to assist member states in formulating their future policies, develop strategies and programs for intervention to curb this seriously developing phenomenon. Its recent patterns include those resulting from Asylum, migration and exploitation of children during armed conflicts. These include but are not limited to children becoming victims of illicit activities like carrying and using arms to extreme exploitation in agricultural works, let alone other informal enterprises. The outcomes of the study should also be linked to the SDG 8.7 and the 2030 UN Agenda.
Technical support on entrepreneurship development in Palestine This project aims at fostering an entrepreneurship culture at the national level through business development services and entrepreneurship education, targeting men and women. There is a clear and urgent need to tackle the multi-faceted dimensions of employment challenges in the Occupied Palestinian Territory through a comprehensive approach that promotes decent work and integrates women, men and youth in the labour market. The project will foster business start-ups and help existing businesses to grow. It will contribute to enterprise creation by promoting entrepreneurship education among Palestinian youth and providing them with the necessary business development services to start sustainable small enterprises and improve the performance of existing businesses to create decent job opportunities. ILO’s tested knowledge products “Know About Business” (KAB) and “Start and Improve Your Business” (SIYB) will be used as tools for implementation. The ILO will join forces with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, which acts as the focal point for the implementation of the KAB Programme and the Palestine Fund for Employment and Social Protection for the implementation of SIYB. Through this intervention, young Palestinians, both in the West Bank and Gaza, will be encouraged to choose self-employment as a potential career option.
Support to re-establish and build resilience among micro and small enterprises in flood affected communities in Sri Lanka The project provides support to micro-enterprises in the worst affected areas by supporting the development and implementation of business refinancing plans, thereby re-establishing jobs and livelihoods. Support activities include developing new business plans, facilitating access to financial support and introducing appropriate mitigation measures to protect their businesses from the worst effects from future floods. Relevant training is being provided in operating their businesses and how increased disaster resilience can be incorporated in their recovery efforts. The support is provided in close collaboration with local authorities and their technical units tasked with providing assistance to local enterprises in two of the most affected districts of Ratnapura and Kalutara.
Strengthened capacity of constituents to promote decent work for migrant workers The project aims at strengthening the capacity of trade unions to promote decent work for migrant workers. ILO will provide support to trade unions to enable them to participate in social dialogue on international and domestic migration patterns. Interventions include an awareness raising component targeting trade union leaders both in Paraguay and in border countries, in order to broaden the understanding of the problem considering the situation both in destination countries and in countries of origin. The work will contribute to the promotion of the Migration for Employment Convention (Revised), 1949 (No.97) and the Migrant Workers (Supplementary Provisions) Convention, 1975 (No. 143).
Programa de Asistencia Técnica para la Seguridad Social - Ecuador The project's main objective is strengthening the Actuarial Direction of the IESS; provide strategies for extending social security coverage for the self-employed; and issue policy recommendations to improve the processes of affiliation, collection and collection management.
Capacity of constituens strengthened to prevent unacceptable forms of work among women and indigenous workers in target sectors The project's objectives are: Improved policies and actions for preventing unacceptable forms of work and improving working conditions for indigenous peoples. Milestones: 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Time frame: Mid-2019); and Capacity building: Enhanced capacities of constituents and indigenous peoples’ organizations on legal and policy processes of relevance to indigenous peoples in the world of work. These include the draft Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Bill, national labour legislation, collective agreement and relevant ILO instruments, as well as the ILO standards-setting on violence and harassment. Milestones: 1 to 7 (Time frame: December 2019).
Applying the G20 Training Strategy (Moscou) In November 2012, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of the Russian Federation signed an agreement to implement a three-year programme of technical cooperation entitled Applying the G20 Training Strategy. This programme was designed to develop global tools, facilitate global knowledge-sharing and strengthen skills development systems through direct interventions in five countries: Armenia, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Viet Nam. That programme was scheduled to close by the end of November 2015 but it was extended until May 2016. The first phase of the project was a response to interest indicated by the Russian Federation to work with the ILO in supporting the application of the G20 Training Strategy to the skills development and employment needs in a range of countries, as committed in the Seoul Multi-Year Development Action Plan. The initiative was in line with Russian's Development Cooperation Strategy, focusing on the development of national vocational training programmes that meet labour market demand and on developing and implementing training programmes for managers of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems. The second and current phase of the project will continue to target the countries that have benefitted from technical and financial support in the first phase, plus 5 regions in the Russian Federation, to provide more focused assistance to regional TVET institutions to better respond to core regional industries’ demand, improve employability, and increase employment and industry development. In all beneficiary countries, skills development has been identified as a priority in their Decent Work Country Programmes. Technical interventions in these countries will be supported by respective ILO field offices in close collaboration with the ILO Skills and Employability Branch.
Support GSP+ beneficiary countries to effectively implement ILS and comply with reporting obligations. Paraguay The project aims at supporting the application of ILO fundamental Conventions and human rights in Paraguay with a focus on the Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29), Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87), Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98) and Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138). The project assists the country in meeting its reporting obligations to the ILO supervisory bodies and strengthening the institutional capacity of the Government particularly with regard to addressing the comments made by the ILO supervisory bodies on the application of ratified Conventions. In order to achieve the project results, activities carried out include tripartite workshops and trainings addressed to the Government, social partners and to different governmental bodies, including the Tripartite National Committee on Fundamental Rights and Forced Labour and the National Commission, to prevent and eradicate the Exploitation of Children in order to develop a long-term strategy on the eradication of forced labour on indigenous peoples and children.
Se refuerza el sistema de administracion y la inspeccion de trabajo para promover el cumplimento de las normas en el lugar de trabajo This project aims at strengthening workplace compliance with international labour standards, national labour laws and applicable regulations. Interventions will focus on promoting compliance with occupational safety and health standards, strengthening labour inspectorate’s capacities and fostering social dialogue to achieve decent work and address inequalities. The project covers the following five areas of work: (1) occupational safety and health, including actions to improve data collection, expand the coverage of occupational safety and health management systems in SMEs, and improve the legal framework through the ratification of the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187); (2) strengthening the labour inspection’s capacity to achieve labour law compliance in rural areas, in line with the Governments’ commitment reflected in the 2016 Peace Agreement; (3) increasing the knowledge base on informal economy by identifying the most affected sectors and regions as well as barriers to formalization; (4) building the capacity of workers’ organizations to contribute to workplace compliance and to the promotion of collective bargaining; and (5) strengthening tripartite social dialogue institutions to enhance their influence on the design and implementation of public policies to promote decent work at national level. This project contributes to the country’s efforts to advance towards the attainment of SDG target 8.8 (Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, and those in precarious employment), including the Voluntary National Review report that Colombia will present to the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in 2018.