devinitorg/iati-policy-markers huggingface dataset:
Establishment of a Policy & Strategy Unit in the MOL in the KSA This project equips the Ministry of Labour of Saudi Arabia with the capacity to undertake complex analysis of the effects of economic and policy changes on the national labour market and to devise polices or influence the preparation of national policies in the best interests of the Kingdom. The project will also help to develop long-term capacity by establishing systems, processes and developing national capacity within the Ministry of Labour to perform these functions beyond the duration of this project.
Support employers' organizations to develop and influence policies through the application of EESE methodology
Appui aux initiatives de promotion du travail decent au Cabo Verde Cabo Verde DRT-F 2014 OUTCOME (all UN agencies): National institutions at central and local level assure a better mainstreaming of disparity reduction and equity promotion into sectorial and inter-sectorial policies and strategies Policies initiatives with ILO planned interventions: Policy initiative 1.2: Evidence-based policies and programmes on sustainable growth as well as on poverty and vulnerability reduction, with specific focus on women and children, are developed, implemented and monitored Key activity: Technical assistance for pilot implementation of the new social registry system and a new cash transfer programme (SOCPRO). It may include production of manuals, sharing of best practices, management system, and communication materials, among other. Key activity: Capacity building on the new resolution concerning statistics of labour, employment and underutilization of labour adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians [Joint intervention with PAENCE which is a joint programme ILO/UNDP] Policy initiative 1.3: National policy frameworks strengthened to promote youth employment in key driving sectors of the economy in line within the frame of decent work Key activity: Development of integrated public policies and programmes to promote decent youth employment and maximize local/community economic benefits with a special focus on creative economies, agribusiness, fisheries and sustainable tourism (YOUTH) [Joint intervention with PAENCE]. It may include the production of training manuals in some of the above areas mentioned, advocacy work, conference/seminar on the transition to formality, and translation/adaptation of communication materials, reports, or other that may be used as advocacy and knowledge sharing instruments. Key activity: Technical assistance for the design and start-up of a national green jobs initiative, including issues such as climate change resilience and adaptation, with specific focus on youth and women (GREEN JOBS) [Joint intervention with PAENCE]. It may include a green jobs conference (already done late July), the production of training materials, and translation/adaptation of communication materials, reports, or other that may be used as advocacy and knowledge sharing instruments.
Appui à l'entrepreneuriat et l'employabilité des démobilises en processus de réintégration socioéconomique La République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) est fragilisée par des conflits armés depuis plus de deux décennies. En dépit des efforts considérables du Gouvernement dans la signature de plusieurs accords de paix, la situation socioéconomique dans le pays, et particulièrement dans les zones affectées par les conflits reste fragile. La RDC demeure l’un des pays les plus pauvres de la planète malgré d’importantes ressources naturelles. Par ailleurs, la croissance économique de ces dernières années n’a pas vraiment contribué à la création d’emplois dans le secteur privé. Dans le fil de réflexion de l’acte fondateur de l’Organisation internationale du Travail (OIT), selon lequel une paix universelle et durable ne peut être fondée que sur la base de la justice sociale, l’OIT, à travers son bureau de représentation à Kinshasa, a fortement contribué à la réalisation du Programme de Réinsertion et Réintégration des ex-combattants (PRR), dès son lancement, en appui à l’Unité d’Exécution du Programme National de Désarmement, Démobilisation et Réintégration (UEPN-DDR), sous le financement de la Banque Mondiale. Malgré des réalisations importantes des précédentes phases du PRR, la persistance des combats dans certaines zones a conduit le gouvernement de la RDC à demander une troisième phase du projet, le PRR III. Le groupe de la Banque Mondiale a ainsi accordé un don de 21.500.000 USD à la RDC pour mettre en œuvre le PRR III (2015-2019), sous la coordination de l’UEPN-DDR. Au regard de son expérience et sa collaboration dans les phases précédentes, l’UEPN-DDR a sollicité l’OIT afin de contribuer aux activités de la composante « intégration » du PRR III, par la réalisation des formations qualifiantes en faveur de 4.800 femmes et hommes démobilisés en processus de réintégration socioéconomique
Promoting Labour Relations and Social Dialogue in Georgia Overall objective: The overall objective of this project is to contribute to improve the governance of the labour market through the application of sound and harmonious labour relations. Specific objectives: 1. Tripartite and bipartite dialogue in Georgia is effectively promoted at national, regional and enterprise levels. 2. Effectiveness of employers’ organisations in addressing labour relations issues and in servicing the needs of their constituencies is improved. 3. Effectiveness of workers’ organisations in addressing labour relations issues and in representing workers’ rights and interests is improved. Estimated results: 1. The national Tripartite Social Partnership Commission (TSPC) is fully operational and capacitated in addressing core labour and employment issues. 2. Pilot programmes implemented at workplace level on bipartite dialogue for improving working conditions, reducing labour disputes and enhancing organisational climate and efficiency. 3. The Georgian Employers Association (GEA) has adopted a strategy and action plan to improve its effectiveness in addressing labour and employment issues. 4. GEA capacities in providing effective services in labour and employment to its members are reinforced. 5. The awareness and capacity to respect International Labour Standards (ILS) and national labour law have significantly increased among Georgian firms, more especially small and medium-sized enterprises. 6. Capacities of GTUC staff and elected officials at national, regional and branch levels enhanced. 7. GTUC’s representation base increased with a special focus on unorganized sectors.
Rural Employment promoted through local economy and value chains development in pilot areas and selected provinces
Inclusión Económica y Desarrollo Sostenible de Productores y productoras de quinoa en zonas rurales de extrema pobreza de Ayacucho y Puno (PC-Granos Andinos)
Gender mainstreaming: ILO/Norway Partnership Agreement - GLOBAL The gender mainstreaming component of the ILO/Norway Partnership Agreement (PA) is focused on ensuring that the PA per se is implemented in a gender responsive manner. The focus is therefore on working with the other Outcomes being supported so as to ensure that their outputs and activities are implemented in a way that pays attention to the needs of working women and men alike. The work will build upon what has been achieved in Phase I of the PA (2012-13) and will make use of established ILO approaches to promote gender mainstreaming. For example the Participatory Gender Audit will be used to enhance the integration of gender dimension in the staffing structure and outreach of constituents; as will tools on integrating gender concerns into Labour Administration, and the promotion of Freedom of Association. In accordance with the terms of the PA, and as per 2012-13, five decentralized projects will be set up to facilitate gender mainstreaming in ILO interventions in the regions. Where these projects will be situated, and how precisely they will take shape is dependent on what and where the other Outcomes decide to focus their interventions, based on where Country Program Outcomes (CPOs) exist under the relevant Outcome. This will be decided in due course. This document outlines the global component based in the Gender, Equality and Diversity (GED) Branch at HQ. It will provide technical, administrative and financial oversight to the gender mainstreaming component of the PA and provide advice and guidance on gender mainstreaming to constituents and ILO colleagues alike.
Intensification de la lutte contre les pires formes de travail des enfants dans l'exploitation des enfants à des fins commerciales(ESEC) dasn les régions de Diana/NosyBe et Atsimo Andrefana / Toliara et Mangily (BIT/IPEC/LCTE DIAA) La mise en œuvre du programme repose sur les stratégies suivantes : a. Amélioration du système de coordination et de l’application des textes sur des actions de protection des enfants, victimes des pires formes de travail des enfants L’amélioration du système de coordination au niveau local est d’une importance capitale car les compétences respectives des différents acteurs doivent être valorisées et mises en synergie pour une meilleure efficacité des actions de lutte contre la violence et le travail des enfants dans l’ESEC. Des actions de renforcement des capacités des chefs de fokontany et cellule de veille seront organisées en matière des textes existants et les procédures à suivre, les droits des enfants et la lutte contre le travail des enfants, en particulier, contre l’ESEC. b. Accompagnement des enfants, retirées du travail d’ESEC, bénéficiaires des programmes de formations professionnelles et des parents En collaboration avec les partenaires et acteurs locaux : Agences d’exécution, Comité régional de lutte contre le travail des enfants (CRLTE), Réseau de protection social (RPE), Ministère de la Fonction Publique du Travail, des Lois Sociales, Cellules locales de veille/comités de suivi , UNICEF, BIT, le diagnostic sur la situation des enfants après leur formation sera fait afin de connaitre la situation de chaque enfant et d’identifier les besoins d’appui supplémentaires. c. Sensibilisation et mobilisation contre la violence et la lutte contre le travail des enfants (ESEC) Des actions de plaidoyer seront faites au niveau des autorités régionales car il a été constaté lors de la première phase du programme que l’implication de ces autorités n’a pas été ressentie, malgré la présence de quelques autorités aux divers évènements organisés. Un engagement politique fort est nécessaire pour que l’application des textes soit plus effective. Des ateliers de mobilisation des autorités régionales et locales seront organisés afin qu’ils puissent agir et prendre des actions concrètes dans la lutte pour la protection des enfants et contre le travail des enfants, en matière d’application des textes et d’allocation de budget dans leurs programmes régionaux, et d’élaboration de mesures sur l’application des lois.
Supporting a National Employment Strategy that works for Young Syrian Refugees in Jordan At the end of the project, the implementation of the National Employment Strategy will have been improved for young refugees through (a) capacity building of stakeholders for its implementation at national and regional level - in regions affected by the refugee crisis, and (b) the strengthening of workplace based learning practices with the set-up of a national apprenticeship system, and upgrading of informal apprenticeship practices in northern governorates. The two components are mutually reinforcing. The work on apprenticeship will contribute to the component of the NES related to skills-. The project will prioritize areas of high refugee population, and direct services will target young Syrian refugees. The project will have two levels of inter-related outcomes: 1. Capacity for a coordinated NES implementation strengthened The NES implementation has so far suffered from a lack of consultation with social partners and line ministries. Its relevance has also been questioned because of the changing economic and political situation. Moreover, its impact has not been visible yet due to the management structure which is outside the purview of the Ministry of Labour and social partners, and due to the absence of a transparent monitoring and evaluation framework. The Government is currently keen to address the labour market challenges which have been exacerbated by the Syrian Refugee crisis and one way to do so is through expediting the NES implementation. Consequently, this project will implement two interrelated levels of interventions: expanding impact and strengthening policy coordination. 2. A National Apprenticeship System established- with upgraded informal apprenticeship practices for young Syrians There is a strong link between this proposal and the first phase of the SIDA funded project on youth employment: in the first phase, a successful pilot was undertaken to upgrade informal apprenticeships. It generated great interest from national stakeholders, who expressed commitment to partner with ILO for the improvement of their workplace based training programmes. In parallel, the design of an apprenticeship “tool kit” is well under way based on a review of international good practices. It includes detailed guidance on (a) possible legal and policy framework for an apprenticeship system, (b) a contract template based on ILS – being validated by NORMES, (c) social dialogue guidance for designing and managing apprenticeship systems, (d) one week modular course on pedagogical skills for master craft-persons – among other components.
Support the government in application of the C.102 and developing a strategy for the implementation of national SPF
Improving Labour Law Compliance and Building Sound Labour Practices in the Export Oriented Shrimp Sector in Bangladesh The objective of this project is to support government, industry, and labour to improve labour practices and compliance with labour standards in the shrimp processing industry of Bangladesh. The project target’s group include officials from The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE), the Department of Fisheries and Livestock (DoFL), the Chief Inspector of Factory and Establishment (CIFE) and employers’ and workers’ organizations. The ultimate beneficiaries will be the women and men shrimp sector workers of Bangladesh. Immediate Objective 1: Increase awareness and build cooperation among national and international stakeholders on research and processes within the Bangladeshi shrimp supply chain and its labour practices Immediate Objective 2: Employers and workers and their representatives in the shrimp processing industry will have a better knowledge and understanding of labour rights and responsibilities – in law and in practice Immediate Objective 3: The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE), the Department of Fisheries and Livestock (DoFL), the Chief Inspector of Factory and Establishment (CIFE) and labour-management factory level committees will have an improved capacity to perform their labour law compliance functions
Rural Safety Nets through Income Security, Employment and Decent Work Promotion for Poverty Reduction (Phase 2) The project will further support and extend the ongoing rural employment work in Sekong Province and expand activities to one additional district in Savannakhet Province. It will further strengthen partnerships with national and local agencies. The project will work at national, provincial/district and village level. Strengthening of capacity at local level to promote rural employment strategies for poverty reduction is a main aim. The project will work through local partners to strengthen such capacity in the process of implementing activities. Counterparts will be trained in various activities and time will be allocated for local partners to be able to contribute and absorb the new technologies and tools. The capacity of local partners basically will set the implementation pace for the project. At national level the aim is to influence and shape national policies and programmes and to include rural employment promotion strategies and create safety nets for the rural poor. Good progress has been made in partnerships with the MoLSW and PRF/RD and the project will further support and strengthen these partnerships. The latter is the biggest community development and investment programme in the country and has expressed interest in working with ILO to integrate rural employment strategies into their programme. This collaboration will start with joint work in a newly selected pilot district under this project. At village level activities to improve village assets, skills, value chains and create better working conditions have started and will be continued under this project. Various activities have been completed (gender training, entrepreneurship training, mushroom training, motorcycle repair training) but more work and follow-up is needed and new activities to promote employment for poverty reduction will be identified and supported.
Vanuatu Employment Project – Increasing the quantity and quality of employment in recovery and reconstruction after cyclone PAM. Vanuatu is a least developed country in the South Pacific. It remains one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. Vanuatu experiences earthquakes, cyclones and volcanic eruptions. The population of about 260,000 people is spread out over 82 islands. The country’s economy is mostly based on agriculture (including fisheries and livestock) and tourism. Most of the agriculture is subsistence based. Cyclone Pam struck Vanuatu on 14 March 2015. Its impact was devastating for the poor small island nation. Cyclone Pam is possibly the worst natural disaster in the country’s history. Although the confirmed death toll has fortunately been rather low, the cyclone left a trail of destruction across the archipelago and Vanuatu has called for international assistance. Many houses on the worst affected islands were destroyed or are roofless, roads are blocked and landslides have occurred, gardens, crops, livestock and trees were destroyed, fishing boats were lost and schools and health centres have been damaged. Food shortages are looming and many people have lost their source of livelihoods. The country’s president said the disaster had destroyed all the progress from development in recent years. In this context ILO has developed this proposal to boost employment creation in Vanuatu to support poor and vulnerable families to regain a source of income. The ILO Country Office in Suva covering Vanuatu is asking the ILO Japan Social Safety Nets Fund to support the ILO’s medium term response and in particular activities for developing small-scale community and private contractors to increasingly take part in the reconstruction process with the aim to create more local employment and income and boost the local economy. The proposed project will initiate local job generation through established and capacitated local contractors involved with the repair and rehabilitation of infrastructure and environmental and community assets. This would increase the meaningful participation of the affected communities in the reconstruction process in partnership with the Vanuatu Government and social partners. The overall aim is to enhance resilience in local communities and the project can serve as a model for future crisis response.
Skills for productivity and employment Effective community-based training programmes applied in pilot communities in Mozambique. This will support UNDAP Outcome 2: Vulnerable groups access new opportunities, with special focus on decent employment to improve their income and quality of life. 1,000 unemployed or underemployed young women and men (50% women) from rural and semi-urban areas facing decent work deficit will receive training, of whom 700 will secure wage- or self-employment on the basis of training received.
ILO-UNFPA partnership in Iraq: Promote civic, social and economic participation of disadvantaged youth in Kurdistan The Joint Programme aims at empowering 750 disadvantaged young boys and girls in Kurdistan region both socially and economically. Social empowerment will be guaranteed by developing the life skills of the youth through training and strengthening their civic engagement in their local communities through developing their skills and attitude in volunteerism and community leadership and support them to design and implement local initiatives. They will be also trained on health practices and educate them on their health rights and access to health & RH services This will enable beneficiaries to interact with other economic actors while protecting their own interests and rights. An accelerated vocational training programme will be provided to the targeted youth to equip them with technical and employability skills to expand their opportunities in securing decent jobs and income through two programmes, the first is provision of waged employment through “supported employment scheme”. The second, which is targeting most of the disadvantaged youth, will encourage the youth to be entrepreneurs through provision of business training and provide them with soft loans to start their own business. This programme will be a model to KRG and it will be replicated and integrated within the government future development plans
Technical support on ILS in South Africa This project aims at strengthening capacity to ratify and apply international labour standards and to fulfil related reporting obligations in South Africa. ILO support will ensure that tripartite constituents in South Africa are better equipped to ratify, apply and give effect to international labour standards as a means to promote decent work and advance social justice. Technical assistance will be provided to the government and social partners to enhance the quality of reporting on ratified Conventions by ensuring that action is taken to address comments of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations. A time-bound national action plan will be developed and implemented in consultation with employers’ and workers’ organizations as well as other national stakeholders to promote ratification in general and of selected Conventions in particular.
Enhancing sustainable tourism, clean production and export capacity in Lao PDR - Phase II Project phase II is designed as a final phase (follow-up phase with a phasing out) and takes up the recommendation of the ROM evaluation. It has a strong focus on sustainability. It is proposing to consolidate the activities of phase I (pilot project) in order to achieve sustainable results in the specific fields of intervention. Therefore, the planned activities for phase II follow the five outcomes of project phase I, with the overall objectives of enhancing sustainable tourism, clean production and export competitiveness in Lao PDR, to facilitate pro-poor development, income and job creation and to strengthen the value-chains in the tourism, agriculture and handicraft sectors. Outcome 1: Compliance with Food Safety, Service Quality and Environmental Standards improved within the Tourism sector through the introduction of a voluntary National Quality Certification Mark (NQCM). Outcome 2: Management practices, skills and productivity of workers in the tourism sector are improved (ILO) sensibilisation on tourism business at Secondary school. Outcome 3: Enhanced backward linkages of selected handicraft and especially silk and organic agricultural products to the tourism industry Outcome 4: Strengthened coordination, networking and synergies among organic agriculture stakeholders. Outcome 5: Promote cleaner production in hotel industry and contribute to improved productivity in the tourism, silk and organic sectors.