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Joint Programme on Local Governance and Service Delivery Phase II After decades of warfare, Somalia has been undergoing a peace and national recon¬ciliation process creating a ‘development moment’ with an unique opportunity to consolidate and extend the significant development achievements that have been made in many parts of the country especially in northern areas, as well as to seize the opportunity to bring lasting peace and stability to the many areas made accessible in southern Somalia, thus opening up development space there. Somalia’s international partners have expressed robust commitment to assisting the Somali people in seizing the development moment, encouraging a new Somali-owned and led partnership, which will work towards a compact between the Somali authorities and the international community inspired by the principles outlined in the New Deal agreed in Busan, 2011. With UN being one of the largest and most persistently engaged partners to Somalia it has a special responsibility to deliver on this promise and is increasingly doing so as one UN, empha¬sised by UN’s Secretary General. The UN Joint Programme on Local Governance and Decent¬ralised Service Delivery for Somalia (JPLG) has established an important platform for seizing the development moment and is also a programme that has translated many of the ambitions of the ‘One UN’ principles into tangible improvements in aid and wider development effectiveness. It is against this background that JPLG, launched in 2008 for a period of five years, is to be continued fora second phase of five years running from 2013 through 2017 referred to as JPLG II. The Joint Programme, which has five partners including ILO, UNCDF, UNDP, UN-HABITAT and UNICEF, is aligned with the UN Somali Assistance Strategy (UNSAS), 2010 – 2015 and contributes to at least five of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). JPLG II will build on the successes achieved during the past five years and will maintain the same focus of strengthening local government as a means of enhancing the delivery of services to citizens and restoring confidence and credibility in the state. It will also improve state-citizen relations by linking local governments to their constituent communities and will engage the private sector transparently and accountably.
UNICEF contribution to the Out-of- school children Initiative (OOSCI) Child labour and out-of-school children Rationale 68 million children of primary school age and 74 million of lower secondary school age were still out of school in 2008, despite sizeable reductions in the out-of-school population over the past 10 years (UIS Data Centre, October 2010). Furthermore, based on current trends an estimated 56 million children of primary school age will not be in school in 2015 (UNESCO 2010). Participation in pre-primary education, although on the increase, also remains very low (UNESCO 2010). In addition, out-of-school children (OOSC) often face deep-rooted structural inequalities and disparities linked to income-poverty, exposure to child labour, conflict and natural disasters, location (urban or rural area, geographic sub-national regions), gender, HIV and AIDS, disability, ethnicity, language, religion, and caste. These represent major barriers to schooling and put even those countries able to improve access to and completion of education at risk of not achieving universal primary education (UPE). Underlying the problem of OOSC are key data, analysis and policy gaps. More information is needed on profiling children out of school and on the multiple and overlapping forms of exclusion and disparities that affect them. In this regard UNICEF and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) launched a Global Initiative on Out-of-School Children at the beginning of 2010, involving 25 Countries , to improve statistical information and analysis on OOSC and to scrutinize factors of exclusion from schooling and existing policies related to enhanced participation. Child labour and out-of-school children project In the framework of the Global Out of School Children Initiative, UCW will provide technical guidance to the 25 countries participating in the Global Out of School Children initiative (OOCSI) on the production and analysis of data on child labour and contribution to the global analytical work. In particular, UCW will develop: (i) a set of Child Labour tables for the 25 countries in order to build a statistical profile of child labourers and out-of-school children. Such a profile is an essential starting point for the design of effective policy strategies for achieving the goals of EFA and child labour elimination. The descriptive indicators contained in the profile are designed to provide not only robust estimates of how many child labourers and out-of-school children there are, but also detailed information on who they are, how they overlap, where they live, what they do and the characteristics of the households they belong to; (ii) generic guidance questions for countries on data analysis and technical contribution to the child labour part of the OOSC Conceptual and Methodological Framework; (iii) review of the child labour part of the 25 country studies; and (iv) child labour chapter of the OOSCI Global study.
The Global Database Project on Slavery (the pilot phase) The overall objective of this project is to build a prototype database containing a comprehensive set of country-based information, including reliable estimates on slavery, risk factors related to socio-economic conditions and an overview of national responses against this crime. The ILO and Walk Free will collaborate to design the architecture of the prototype and to test its usefulness by producing a limited set of country profiles.
Strengthen the enabling environment for scaling up HIV prevention in the world of work to combat HIV-related stigma and discrimination The immediate objective of the project is to improve HIV and AIDS legal and policy frameworks to ensure the effective protection of rights of people living with HIV based on the ILO Recommendation No. 200 The specific outcomes of the project, guided by the principles the ILO Recommendation No. 200, will be: - Labour inspectors integrate HIV and AIDS issues in their advisory services and regulatory functions, in accordance with international standards on HIV and AIDS. - Existing legal and policy frameworks improved to ensure the protection of rights of people living with HIV
Ensuring that working conditions in the textile and apparel sector of Cambodia comply with internationally recognised core labour standards & Cambodian labour law - Ministry contribution The expected outcome of the Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) multi donor programme (comprised of 11 donors and TC project budgets) is to that working conditions in factories in the garment industry are improved through monitoring and documenting compliance with national labour law and ILS and through remedial training and capacity building of workers and employer organizations The BFC started in 2001 benefits workers, employers and their organizations as well as consumers in Western Countries while helping reduce poverty in the country. It does this by monitoring and reporting on working conditions in Cambodian garment factories according to national and international standards, by helping factories to improve working conditions and productivity, and by working with the Government and international buyers to ensure a rigorous and transparent cycle of improvement. The project grew out of a trade agreement between the US and Cambodia. Under the agreement the US promised Cambodia better access to US markets in exchange for improved working conditions in the garment sector.
Promoting Rights and Equality for Persons with Disabilities Following consultation with key stakeholders during January and February 2012, China was selected for participation in the second ILO/IA PP for two main reasons. Firstly, the Government is paying increased attention to policies, programmes and services catering to persons with intellectual disabilities, as reflected in part in support requested in Phase 3 of the first ILO/IA PP. PROPEL-China will provide technical support to and arrange capacity building for the China Association of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families, a member of the CDPF, and staff of the recently introduced Sunshine Home Programme for persons with intellectual disabilities, to strengthen their capacity to promote training and employment opportunities for both women and men in this group, in two selected provinces. In this regard, PROPEL-China will build on work carried out in Phases 2 and 3 of the first ILO/IA PP relating to persons with intellectual disabilities both in China and internationally, and will collaborate, to the extent possible, with the ILO Global Business and Disability Network. Secondly, measures to eliminate discrimination in employment and occupation are being prioritized by the Government, following on China’s ratification of the ILO Convention No. 111, in addition to China’s obligations following the ratification of the UN CRPD in 2008. Building on achievements and materials and publications produced in Phase 3 of the first ILO/IA PP, PROPEL-China will arrange capacity building, technical advice and awareness-raising in the area of discrimination and disability inclusion, including a focus on the additional disadvantages faced by women with disabilities. More broadly, ILO will support the Government of China in measures to eliminate discrimination against women and men with disabilities in employment and occupation, in line with the provisions of the ILO Convention No. 111. In support of both of these factors, PROPEL-China will continue to work with the media, to build capacity to report accurately on the legal rights and the working capacity of persons with disabilities in general, with a particular focus on people with intellectual disabilities.
Facilitating and Supporting the Design of an Unemployment Insurance System in Malaysia The project aims at enhancing workers’ protection by exploring the introduction of unemployment insurance in Malaysia. The project will be rolled out in two phases and will deliver on three aspects: (1) Research study on unemployment insurance and other income-security measures for unemployed workers as well as employment services; (2) A national tripartite dialogue on the introduction of unemployment insurance; (3) A feasibility study including options on the design, an actuarial assessment, a legal review and draft law, and an implementation plan for an unemployment insurance system in Malaysia. The long term impact of the project will be a better social protection for the working age population by securing income, enhancing employability of male and female workers and ensuring stable employment in Malaysia. The expected outcome of the project will be a reliable basis for policy making, design and resource allocation decisions to implement UI in Malaysia. The project seeks to increase information and improve capacity among the government agencies and social partners on UI benefits, design options, resources allocation decisions, and the importance to link with employment services Outputs Output 1: An international comparative and benchmarking study for protection and proactive measures for unemployed workers is conducted in Asia and worldwide. Output 2: Labour market analysis and stocktaking of existing legal and institutional framework to protect the unemployed Output 3: Capacity building and national consensus building on the development of a UI system in Malaysia Output 4: A feasibility study including actuarial assessments of UI system (various scenarios), legal framework review, and recommendations on institutional set up and linkages with employment services and vocational training
Promotion of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority The project on "Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work" in the Jordanian Aqaba zone will contribute to the socio-economic development of Jordan by promoting social justice and expanding decent work opportunities through better compliance with fundamental principles and rights at work and enforcement of the national labour legislation.
Project development, awareness raising and support for the implementation of the global action plan to eliminate the worst forms of child labour by 2016 - Linked to Umbrella INT/08/01/USA
Support the design, development and implementation of a master program on Labour Relations for high level enterprises' executives in Panama
Decent Work Deficit of Women/Children from Afghan Refugees and Host Communities in Pakistan Decent Work Deficit of Women/Children from Afghan Refugees and Host Communities in Pakistan Start Date: October 1, 2011 End Date: February 29, 2012 Total Budget: USD 153,866 P&B Outcome: 19 (021225.10) - Member States place an integrated approach to decent work at the heart of their economic and social policies, supported by key UN and multilateral agencies RBS Outcome: PAK 126 - The Decent Work Agenda mainstreamed into the One UN Reform Pilot Programme Objectives 1. Rapid assessment surveys to develop knowledge base regarding decent work deficit for women and children from Afghan refugee/Host Communities in Pakistan. Two video documentaries will be developed depicting employment situation of these target groups. The information compiled would result in increased awareness of policy makers, donors, media and general public about the importance and functions of adult literacy and NFE programs, and to overcome decent work deficits of migrant workers; and 2. Advocacy for policy reforms with parliamentarians, government officials, employers and workers organizations, and media for mainstreaming educational and vocational/skill training services with special focus on Afghan women and child labourers and awareness raising to promote their educational and decent work needs.
Support the development of a National Policy and Programme framework (NPPF) on child labour
A Programme to reduce the worst forms of child labour in tobacco-growing communities in Zambia Programme Overview The proposed project is designed to support the implementation of JTI’s strategy to reduce child labour in tobacco growing communities in Zambia and the JTI ARISE (Achieving Reduction of Child Labour in supporting of Education) program, implemented in collaboration with Winrock International. In promoting access to quality education, awareness raising and social mobilization, and economic empowerment in tobacco-growing communities, as well as improved regulatory frameworks, the project will draw on ILO-IPEC’s long experience in ZAMBIA in promoting community and country-led, sustainable social progress to eliminate child labour. The strategy of this project is aligned with the JTI ARISE Programme strategies as outlined in Annex 3 of the Agreement between the ILO and JTI. The purpose of this concept note is to present the specific context of Zambia and the related strategies that will be implemented within the framework of the ILO-implemented part of the ARISE programme in Zambia.
Debris management in support to the return of the earthquake affected population to their communities in Port au Prince (Haiti)
Promotion of Gender-sensitive Labour Migration Policies in Costa Rica, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama and the Dominican Republic “Promotion of Gender-Sensitive Labour Migration Policies in Costa Rica, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama and the Dominican Republic” Countries covered are Nicaragua-Costa Rica-Panama, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic Overall objective: To strengthen the capacity of policy-makers and social partners to adopt and implement gender-sensitive labour migration policies, legislation and administration Specific objectives: 1) To promote the adoption and implementation of gender-sensitive labour migration policies, legislation, and administration for the better regulation of labour migration flows in consultation with social partners; 2) To promote and support strategies to enhance social security coverage of migrant workers and their families; 3) To support the improvement of skills’ matching between sending and receiving countries and to reduce de-skilling by promoting the recognition of migrant workers’ certificates, diplomas and competencies. Estimated results are 1a) Adopted and/or strengthened gender-sensitive labour migration legislation, policies and administration based on a rights-based approach; 1b) Created or strengthened inter-ministerial and/or tripartite mechanisms on labour migration; 2a) Strengthen capacities for the formulation and implementation of social security agreements and other policy options to extend social security coverage to migrant workers, 2b) Social security agreements assessed and negotiated; 3a) Improved availability of employers to an adequate migrant workforce, observing national and international labour legislation; 3b) Signed and implemented bilateral agreements on recognition of diplomas, skills and competencies. Target groups are National and local governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, migrants’ organizations. Final beneficiaries will be Migrant workers (especially women in the domestic sector, and men in the construction and agricultural sector), and their families; employers; national/local communities. Main partners are Workers’ and Employers’ Organizations, relevant Ministries, Organization of American States (OAS), Spanish Foundation Trade Union Institute for Cooperation to Development (ISCOD) IOM.
Support constituents to implement conventions on freedom of association, labour inspection and labour administration
Support the mainstreaming of the DWA in the UNDAP and preparation of the EDPRS II for Rwanda
Monitoring and Evaluation in the ILO Sweden Partnership Agreement 2009-2013 Phase II
Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work The proposed project will seek to address these challenges in both law and practice by facilitating an improved legal framework in conformity with ILS and in particular C87 and C98; enhancing the freedom and capacity of workers and their representatives to exercise their rights in practice; and improving labour-management cooperation at the enterprise level. The implementation of this project will contribute to build a solid ground that will ensure the successful implementation of a potential fully fledge Better Work programme in Bangladesh.
Support sensitization of constituents and social dialogue for the establishment of policies and laws consistent with fundamental rights at work and based on ratified conventions
Strengthening labour administration and labour inspection services in selected countries Within this project, the Office will assist beneficiary countries to strengthen and modernise their labour administration machinery and labour inspectorates, building on earlier advice given and reforms already envisaged. In particular, the project will target the following strategic interventions relating to outcome 11, which will be carried out in the countries mentioned under 1.2: 1. Capacity development for labour administration/inspection systems. Work already undertaken at the national level in countries covered by previous TC projects (in particular, funded by Norway) will be reinforced and expanded to consolidate the impact already achieved. This primarily includes the training of labour inspectors and labour officers based on the outcome 11 Global Product (ITC-ILO training package for labour inspectors). 2. International knowledge networks. The Office will continue to facilitate the exchange of sound labour administration and inspection practices between national experts by strengthening or building communities of practice through exchanges and dialogue (e.g. South-South cooperation) on topics of mutual concern. This will in particular, include the exchange of good practices and the provision of mutual assistance. 3. Coordination, planning and evaluation. The Office will assist member States in strengthening the capacity of governments to improve coordination of national systems of labour administration and inspection as well as in enhancing the ability of institutions to plan, program and evaluate their activities, including the development or improvement of data collection and management systems. These activities, conducted at the national level, would be technically coordinated from the HQ level, and supported with the help of components developed at the global level. Additionally, if there are available, specialists in the field office, they would contribute to the work. Synergies with other TC projects on these areas will also be developed.
Action Programme for Protecting the Rights of Women Migrant Domestic Workers (WMDWs) in Lebanon The proposed project aims at consolidating an ongoing ILO initiative by improving the situation of women migrant domestic workers in Lebanon and ensuring favourable working conditions and a better regulated and monitored environment that protects their rights. It is framed within the regional and global priorities of the ILO that meet the priorities of regulation and monitoring of international labour migration and the protection of the rights of domestic workers. The action proposed aims at building on the momentum created by the adoption of unified contract and the decree on regulating and monitoring private placement agencies. The provisions of the unified contract and the decree on regulating and monitoring private placement agencies constitute a great improvement in the legal situation of the women migrant domestic workers. However, prejudice and negative attitudes with regard to this group of workers prevails, making it necessary to intervene at the policy, institutional and grassroots levels in order to contribute to changing the preconceived notions on women migrant domestic workers in the country. Within this context, the specific objective of the project is: Improved working conditions of women migrant domestic workers in Lebanon.