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Capacity building for local resource-based road works in selected districts in NAD and NIAS The project aims to strengthen the capacity of district governments and small-scale contractors to adopt and undertake local resource-based roadworks.
Promoting Fundamental Rights and Strengthening Labour Market Governance in the Maldives
Support the development of National Plans of Action for the youth in Malawi, Uganda and Zambia and contribute to the Joint Initiative on outh Employment to effectively implement policies and programmes and facilitate knowledge generation...
Decent Work for Egypt's Young People - tackling the challenge of young people in rural areas
Better Work Bangladesh – Design and Beyond Since the 1980s, the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry in Bangladesh has grown exponentially. The industry is now ranked sixth largest in the world, achieved in a very short time span. The number of export-oriented garment factories has grown from a number of 9 in 1979 to today more than 5,200. In addition to the substantial contribution to the economy, socially it has also been significant, primarily as a source of employment for approximately three and a half million workers, mostly women. When the industry grows in such a rapid manner, there exist significant challenges around a range of labor standards compliance issues. While child labor has diminished in recent years, due to concerted efforts from the government and international community including the ILO, evidence indicates that substantial challenges exist with regards to other core labor standards in law and in practice. In addition, industrial relations, social protection standards, occupational safety, minimum wage enforcement and other labor issues will also need to be addressed urgently. There is rising interest of various stakeholders in seeing a Better Work program operating in the RMG industry in Bangladesh, based on the program’s successful interventions in the industry through establishing a number of country programs worldwide. In response, ILO and IFC carried out a feasibility study to assess whether BW can develop a successful full-fledged project in the Bangladesh RMG industry. The outcomes of the study revealed the country’s economic and political complexity as well as other challenging national circumstances, and warned of a range of operational risks to a potential program. However, the study ultimately concluded in favor of establishing a program there, proposing various options for mitigating the key risks. Better Work management therefore decided to proceed to a participatory design stage but advocated establishing a second decision point following the design stage in light of new information learned and a re-assessment of the situation at that time. The current proposal presents in detail the key objectives, outputs and activities of the participatory design phase (the Design Phase). The main objectives of the Design Phase are: 1). Stakeholders will fully understand the Better Work program, endorse its goals and objectives demonstrate their commitment, and concretize their endorsement by actions. Particular attention will be given to establishing a number of thresholds that various stakeholders would need to commit to as Better Work’s entry criteria; 2). Better Work Bangladesh is designed to meet specific and measurable objectives to improve labor standards and competitiveness in the RMG industry; and 3). The technical ground of program implementation will be established.
Improving governance of labour migration and protection of migrant workers' rights in Tunisia, Morocco, Libya and Egypt This project proposal aims at promoting good governance of labour migration and protection of male and female migrant workers’ rights in Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt and Libya with a view to enhance the development benefits of labour migration. The project strategy is designed along institutional strengthening and capacity building interventions targeting Government institutions and social partners. In order to strengthen national institutional capacities to govern labour migration and to reinforce male and female migrant workers protection the project intends to: i) provide national stakeholders with adequate knowledge, capacities and practical tools to elaborate and implement coherent rights-based and gender-sensitive labour migration policies/strategies through a highly participative process of consultation with social partners and relevant civil society organizations ii) support the reinforcement of national laws and practices concerning labour migration and the protection of migrant workers in light of relevant international instruments; iii) support an intra-regional dialogue on labour mobility and protection of migrant workers.
Provision of support for the revitalization of the Palestinian Fund for employment and social protection The aim of the Palestinian Fund for Employment and Social Protection is to provide support for the implementation of active labour market policies and measures in the occupied Palestinian territory. Established with ILO technical assistance, the reactivation of the Fund is seen as a priority for the Palestinian Authority. The Fund will ensure provision of active employment and business-oriented services to support economic activity and promote employment. It will be used as a means for the management of various programmes, promoting synergies between existing Government labour market policies and their instrumental vehicles.
Strengthening Employers’ Organizations for Effective Social Dialogue and Promotion of Gender Equality For effective participation in social and policy dialogue, the parties to dialogue have to be strong, representative and independent. Strong and effective employer organizations are critical for good governance of the labour market and promotion of policies conducive to the creation of decent and productive work. Employer organizations play an important role in influencing the business environment to this effect and strengthening their capacity to represent and serve members to find optimum workplace solutions to international, national and enterprise-level employment is key. The proposal strategy under the PCA is threefold. It will support Outcome 9 by: 1) Strengthening organizational structures and internal management of employers’ organizations enabling them to develop new and improved services for their members; 2) strengthening the institutional capacity of employers’ organizations in policy development and lobbying so that they can influence national, regional and international policy debates; and 3) providing assistance in specific policy areas, such as climate change and sustainable development with particular focus on the needs of women in business and women entrepreneurs. Effective employer organizations attract and retain member enterprises through the delivery of value-added services, representation and advocacy. Therefore this proposal includes the development of capacity building tools, knowledge building and sharing, and the development of partnerships and networks/alliances which will lead to the enhanced effectiveness, delivery of value-added services to members and the strengthened institutional capacity in policy development and lobbying of employer organizations. The proposal also supports the promotion social dialogue at the national level and encourages joint work involving workers and employers through bipartite and tripartite activities. A key element of Outcome 9 strategy is also to promote women in business and women entrepreneurs. The proposal will support greater emphasis in this area by promoting greater gender equality and diversity at the workplace as well as enhancing women entrepreneurship.
Improved Social Protection through reduction of Child Labour in Malawi The ILO, supported by USDOL funding, is implementing a project of support to the National Action Plan to Combat Child Labour in four districts of Malawi (Lilongwe, Mizamba, Mulanje and Kasungu Districts), since September 2009. The ILO, working through various programmes and projects, is focused on contributing to give shape to the “Decent Work Agenda” in Malawi, through ‘Capacity Building’ in such varied areas as Employment, Skills Training, Labour Issues, as well as Women and Child Rights. This USDOL supported project in Malawi is an umbrella project on child labour issues, in close collaboration with other ILO Projects, particularly the JTI, OUF supported Projects, are well positioned to develop effective strategies to combat child labour and contribute to UNDAF Outcome 2.4. “Boys and Girls of school-going age in selected low performing districts enrol, are retained, learn, and complete basic education by 2016.” With funding from the OUF the project “Improved social protection through the reduction of child labour in Malawi" ILO intends to support the existing project achieve their objectives.
Consolidating the legal and institutional foudations of social dialogue in the countries of Western Balkans and Moldova
Promotion of decent work for domestic workers, ratification of ILO Convention 189, and the institutional strengthening of the Ministry of Labour and the trade unions
Nias Island Rural Access Capacity Building Project (Nias-RACBP) The Multi-Donor Fund for Aceh and North Sumatra (MDFANS) is funding two coordinated and conceptually linked projects for the Nias Islands, each with a budget of US$ 10 million. The two projects are administratively independent. Nias-RACBP focuses on the improvement of the strategic rural transport network in the three economic/agricultural clusters in Nias Islands that are targeted by Nias-LEDP (Nias Islands Livelihoods and Economic Development Project). In accordance with MDFANS’ mandate, activities that will be undertaken by Nias-RACBP will contribute to post-disaster economic recovery and poverty alleviation for the communities of Nias Islands that were affected by the tsunami and the earthquake. Nias-RACBP will be implemented through a Fiscal Agency Agreement between the World Bank and the ILO. The Project Development Objective (PDO) of Nias-RACBP is for residents of the participating districts to utilize improved rural transport infrastructure and services and to benefit from enhanced access to economic and social services and facilities. RACBP’s two main components, that will be implemented in an integrated way, are: Construction: The main activity is the improvement of strategic rural access roads, covering the construction of about 80 kilometers of light trafficked, ‘all-weather access’ district roads (3 meter wide) and rural pathways (1.5 meter wide), and the construction of 1,000 running meters of stream crossings and small bridges. Design specifications will reflect the need to minimize the long-term (10-15 years) maintenance requirements. Local resource-based approaches will be used and it is estimated that the construction activities will generate 200,000 worker-days of short-term employment. In addition, a small cultural heritage sub-component is included, aiming at contributing to the preservation of Nias’ public cultural heritage assets, through small infrastructure works in the economic clusters where Nias-RACBP will be implemented. Training and Capacity Building: This component aims at enhancing the capacity of the involved local government agencies at district and sub-district level (Public Works Department and District Planning Offices), small-scale contractors, their staff, potential future supervisors, local communities and ILO’s own newly recruited local project staff, in the planning and delivery of investments in the rural roads network. The main delivery modality will be through on-the-job training and mentorship.
Better Work Asia Pacific region - Cambodia2 Executive Summary Project Name: Supporting BFC Transition to Sustainability CMB/10/50/MUL Project Code: 102459 After having been established in 2001 as a traditional donor funded ILO project, Better Factory Cambodia (BFC) has undergone significant transformation to a market driven, financially sustainable operation with support from the national tripartite constituents as well as international buyers. Since 2006, Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) has been working on a step-by-step transition process to become an independent Cambodian organization operating as part of the Global Better Work programme, a joint initiative of the ILO and IFC. This process implies significant changes in the institutional set up of the BFC, its financing, modus operandi, and the responsibilities of the programme partners. The transitioning requires technical alignment towards using Global Better Work tools and becoming part of the Global quality assurances system of the Better Work programme. The basis for the sustainability strategy lies in the commitment of the industry partners to finance and find ways and means to sustain the programme, formalized in a MOU signed in September 2005. This agreement was extended in December 2008 for a three year period until the end of 2010. BFC will take the final step in this transition in January 2011, and will become an independent Cambodian organization In order to ensure smooth and secure transitioning and build the ground of a solid national Foundation, funds under the Australian Partnership Agreement will be used provide support in 2011 during the start up phase of the new entity. The Government of Cambodia has requested for the initial time-line to be extended so that the programme can under ILO continue to provide support to the still fragile industrial relations improvement process in the country, as well as to allow for the industry to emerge from the economic crisis in a better shape. For the past four years IFC has provided advisory services to BFC to achieve the necessary changes required to undergo transition, while continuing to serve the industry. A feasibility study has been carried out in such key areas as institutional model and governance structure; financial modelling, including cost-recovery based business planning; support to develop additional training products to expand BFC offering, and capacity building on evaluating training impact. At the same time, BFC has started reviewing its internal processes and develop internal technical capacity to adopt and use the Global Better Work tools. The funding will be used to support management and operations cost of the programme for 2011 and especially human resources costs of experienced staff in order to 1). guarantee a smooth transfer of expertise and knowledge to the future organization, and 2). contribute to development of transition strategies and their effective implementation.
Support to establish the National Council of Social Dialogue (CNDS) effectively at both the central and decentralized levels as well as to formulate its strategic plan
Support to the joint Confederetions Secretariat Office to improve the quality of services to TU organizations
Analysis of youth employment policy and dissemination through global database and publications
Labour Inspection Strategies for combatting Undeclared Work in Europe This project encompasses a series of initial national studies to explore the variety of labour inspection approaches within Europe for combatting undeclared work. Based on this research and a resulting comparative study, an experts workshop will be organized to discuss the research outcomes and to consider the production of a set of guidelines on labour inspection approaches to undeclared work that might address the following, and possibly other, issues: · the legal and policy framework required for labour inspectorates to effectively combat undeclared work · detection strategies at both the inspection planning and visiting stages · adequate and effective sanctions for deterrence · awareness raising campaigns and other means for promoting compliance · collaboration with other national agencies · collaboration with inspectorates from other countries · the role of social partners to assist labour inspectors in combatting undeclared work training needs for labour inspectors on undeclared work
Agriculture and infrastructure development project (AIDP) The ILO project will provide: 1. Support to Ministry of Public Works (MPW) to enable them to take full responsibility and continue the work after the ILO project and its training: (i) capacity building for MPW staff and local contractors in feeder road rehabilitation; (ii) capacity building for MPW and local contractors - pilot surfacing of rural secondary roads using labour-based methods; (iii) capacity building for community-based maintenance groups for routine maintenance. 2. Engineering study of roads and preparation of contract packages: involving design review of originally surveyed roads, including inventory and condition survey update, design of newly surveyed additional road length, preparation of bills of quantities, engineer's estimate, packaging of contracts, and preparation of simplified works contract documents. During phase 1 - Pre-construction phase, the ILO project will: (i) carry out field surveys to determine and quantify extent of deterioration of the different road links, determine repair requirements of drainage structures for existing structures and additional drainage structure requirements, identify quarry sites for gravel base materials and determine quantity and quality of available material for each identified quarry, and carry out labour availability surveys to establish the existing labour force for labour-based works taking special precautions to ensure labour will not be diverted from agricultural activities to road works; (ii) estimate quantity of work involved for each of the road work activities by road link; and (iii) develop cost estimates for each rehabilitation activity from basic data, provide cost estimates for each typical drainage structure, and develop total cost for each road link. 3. Supervision of road works: the ILO project shall supervise 200km of road rehabilitation works in Lofa, Bong and Nimba Counties. During phase II - Construction supervision: the ILO project will, among other tasks, ensure that all works are carried out expeditiously and be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the works, providing expert technical advice and skills for the sound inspection and certification of the works. The MPW will delegate to the ILO project the authority to act on its behalf and to make final decisions on certain matters, especially with regard to design, tests, verification of owrk done and preparation of draft payment certificate, acceptance of equipment and certification of completed works.
Support the promotion of freedom of association rights in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region
More and better jobs for women: women’s empowerment through decent work in Turkey The overall objective of the project is to contribute to women’s empowerment in Turkey through increasing their access to decent work opportunities and enhancing awareness on women’s human rights and rights at work.The project will help in integrating gender sensitive approaches into active labour market policies and in identifying those occupations where there are more decent employment opportunities for women to be employed in the project provinces. The project is expected to serve as a model for other provinces in advancing gender equality in employment and providing decent employment opportunities for women.
Promoting the Right to Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining
Appui à la réinsertion economique durable des démobilisés en RDC - Phase 2011-2014
Making decent work a reality for domestic workers in Zambia A study of domestic work patterns, magnitude, conditions and policy issues in Zambia is undertaken. Indicators: Report; study informs tripartite discussions Tripartite meeting(s) on domestic work in Zambia, the national law (SI), C189, R201 and other policy and regulatory frameworks, conducted. Indicators: Number of discussions/forums held; participants (number and groups represented); set of conclusions & recommendations Set of recommendations by tripartite partners for a plan of action to improve working conditions of domestic workers and/or for improvement of national policy, legal and regulatory framework Indicator: Report produced Code of Conduct for Employers of Domestic Workers and Domestic Workers, developed/finalised and disseminated. Indicators: Codes adopted by social partners; number of actual points of dissemination Campaign to raise awareness among domestic workers, employers and social partners, is designed and implemented by social partner(s) Indicators: Number of information/communication materials; number of campaign interventions undertaken through media (print and electronic), community events and/or national events (e.g. Youth Day, IWD, CL Day) Training curriculum and certification framework for domestic workers, developed through a consultative process, in collaboration with training authorities. Indicators: Study on training needs requirements for domestic workers undertaken & informed by domestic workers and their employers; collaboration with training authority established
Effective implementation of the 1612 action plan agreed between the government of Myanmar and the CTFMR
Programme on promotion of sound industrial relations through strengthening the capacity of workers’ and employers’ organizations for social dialogue
Applying the G20 Training Strategy (Global component) This project is 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. The initiative will be implemented 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 partnership between the Russian Federation and the ILO in applying the G20 Training Strategy will deliver an innovative skills development programme in selected countries that aims to bridge education and training to export growth, economic diversification, and the creation of more and better jobs. The assistance provided will improve the quality and relevance of vocational training and education and entrepreneurship in order to better meet the labour market needs of today but moreover to prepare the workforce and enterprises for new market and trade opportunities.