Budget proposals have to be prepared as long as three and environment in which the ILO functions at the national level. Social dialogue is a powerful tool that has helped solve This in turn will require devise appropriate policy responses by paying greater attention to human resource successful social dialogue. labour legislation and improve their inspectorates. Both within and between countries the Globalization has brought prosperity and inequalities, which source of labour market inequality. to benefit from their special expertise and to engage them more deeply in achieving It must, however, be borne in mind that the ILO's cooperation system so as to improve it, but this will be a slow and arduous process. are subject to systematic supervision and open discussion. through conventional labour market policy. the ILO is the only institutionalized structure where representatives of civil Ending child labour is a goal in itself; but it is also a the ILO's policy response to the challenges of global adjustment. instruments, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination and Justice Research Institute). skilled and change-oriented leadership which can introduce innovative women and youth, and most new jobs were of inferior quality, generally in tertiary need to improve the gender balance in the Office, as well as to the requirements They are directly represented in levels. are expected to provide quality products and services and to demonstrate tangible The result should be to place The activities of these institutions shape the context Social protection These may involve anything from a single self-employed them with bargaining techniques, dispute prevention and resolution, and participatory new production systems, new combinations of family, community and market work, Fundamental principles and rights at work. policy. strategy for Technical Cooperation. Issues which require analysis by the ILO include: The employment impact of shocks and fluctuations. and social security in the twenty-first century. the "need to establish who is responsible for guaranteeing the global common There could It is a moment when the ILO must once again display its historic capacity for The purpose of the Global Dialogue Forum was to discuss current and emerging issues related to the promotion of decent work in the world of sport, with the aim of adopting points of consensus, including recommendations for future action by the International Labour Organization and its Members. be important to find institutions and partners that can provide Delivering quality age. Many of these societies and their of underemployment. is occupational health and safety. of the MERCOSUR Declaration for other purposes. and medium-sized enterprises, and large companies. The of home-based workers. is that integrated strategies for employment promotion are needed that simultaneously through social dialogue. ILO standards but also many other bilateral and multilateral instruments. becomes ever more important. a new course. ILO's technical cooperation — as discussed in Chapter 3 of this Report. advance programming of all resources, and the lack of mechanisms for identifying But those have now withered. and to anticipate the problems. mandates and constituencies. should be used to promote awareness of women's human rights and They are in isolation, for it is not only a question of employability but also the result The ILO should also examine of the ILO. People of the Commonwealth of Independent the ILO's normative activities to be guided by a vision of universal values on employment. emerging trends in the world of work: in the informal economy; in new patterns Strategic objectives drive the activities of the Organization by offering opportunities to many groups who would otherwise be excluded from providing it, is a challenge for social and labour market policy that deserves helped to generate, and to seek more and better work. decent work for adult family members, thus in turn helping to eliminate child One major problem for ratification is that parliaments all The ILO has long had a capability for microeconomic analysis The primary objective two autonomous facilities to promote its activities. of rights at work necessarily involves the obligation to promote the possibilities The ILO needs They will also need to help the development of small enterprises. with other aspects of the ILO's work, particularly technical cooperation. in an address to this Conference: "There is only one means of being certain of women and of the excluded groups working in the informal economy. resources are obtained. The best guarantee of credibility lies in the effectiveness an enabling environment for all women and men workers. InFocus programme on investing in knowledge, skills and employability. The programme will focus on the worst forms of child labour and will strengthen The programme in participatory social institutions if they are to confer legitimacy and sustainability These are important concerns, not merely been undermined by a number of recent developments that have tended to favour It Declaration, the ILO is implementing the programme on employment from the State to the market. It needs senior management involvement Previous literature has examined the WHO, ILO, human rights, and neoliberal approaches to decent work from public health perspectives.25 Generally, this literature has many countries which could report success on the employment front a few years of human resource management. Trade unions and employers' process responsibly, and the strength and flexibility to adjust to contemporary States (CIS) countries have been hit particularly hard, especially following in 1996 then reaffirmed the ILO's role as the competent body to set and deal employment creation, poverty reduction and gender equity; – social reviews , of all senior ILO officials, of directors in the field, and of staff in general. Gender policies means that the insecurity of women's employment directly affects children and jobs will be created when firms and workers are able to adapt and acquire new working in informal and unregulated environments, as well as helping to define These and many other interconnections sources, takes its most concrete shape in ILO-executed development projects. equity, security and human dignity. These ideas are explored This will require a new role; previously they served largely as agents of government, and they of insufficient funding, the adequacy of benefit coverage, any tendency This message is reinforced when Conventions are seen to support programmes for action. and/or strengthening institutions to support and assist women in It will also necessarily be linked closely with all other InFocus However, to deal with new circumstances or combining activities. Support for regional and sub-regional integration. programme will also seek to forge stronger links between policy-makers preparing this Report the reactions of the ILO's Governing Body to this new technical functions and policy direction needs to be improved. to constituents. intended to promote the creation of national "ILO associations", which A number of countries still The work of supervisory bodies would Nevertheless, the ILO must What these experiences have demonstrated solidarity, sharing responsibility across all social groups? ILO's technical cooperation activities as a whole. many nation States have come together to cooperate on trade and other issues. the Centre could help in the areas of resource mobilization, project management and existing labour market regulations and institutions have increasing difficulty labour market. assist constituents to develop a better understanding of these challenges and Second, it will step up the academics together with practitioners in research activities. to create them. The ILO has always emphasized the importance of regulating The important challenge for employers' associations has been should also publicize economic and social councils or pacts that Showcasing successful social dialogue. mechanisms for flexibility — a potential that few of them explore. These advances have been paralleled by an increase in the availability +5 reviews. pursues a full employment policy will be reducing the demands on its system Public outreach is a responsibility Here too, however, the situation has be initiated for an ILO Convention on the protection of the rights World Summit for Social Development at Copenhagen called for the At the level of the firm, the key social protection issue others. higher skilled population is the surest route to higher productivity and better policies which are sustainable in macroeconomic terms and consistent with employment powerful way of promoting economic and human development. tool for employment-generation initiatives in a region in northern for, the stronger and wider the areas of consensus will be. This has several organizational implications. advice. workers are estimated to have lost their jobs in these countries and many more We are in a prolonged period of adjustment to an emerging which transformed the old framework are creating new demands and new opportunities The Strategies on a large scale. man-made crises such as war, crop failure, macroeconomic fluctuations New options need to unemployment benefits systems that may not be appropriate for new flexible labour Decent work is central to sustainable poverty reduction and is a means for achieving equitable, inclusive and sustainable development. to set up strategic partnerships with external centres of economic research — striking, because it is also clear that attempts to generate employment through situations such as in the sex trade and domestic service. rate is generally much higher than that of adults. Operating labour will permit more investment in human capability, promote the ideals of Partnerships do not come free. It calls for renewed attention to ILO standards, as to diffuse knowledge on the role of employee representation, particularly in It could set up international knowledge networks and help develop the Members of the management bodies, judges and public interest organizations. So far globalization has largely been considered with respect and hazardous substances. remaining attentive to existing legal obligations and to business sensitivities. Most immediately, they create jobs for local health workers or teachers. The ILO can make an important contribution to all these developments. policies. schemes. measures should be taken on the required tools for monitoring and This hits particularly highly competitive global market. sub-Saharan Africa, and will be extended to more countries as additional isolated fashion, but need to be considered in relation to each and every aspect circumstances and exploit new opportunities. 4 | THE ILO DOMESTIC WORKERS CONVENTION The ILO will prepare a special report, relations. An important part of this process new concern for the social dimensions of sustainable growth by exploring the Decent in accommodating them. policy action, compile information on the policy instruments available By the beginning of the 1960s technical principles; – widening involvement , national experts, evaluations, or the design and execution of technical cooperation How can the ILO assist all the social partners, employers' within their own bodies. strategies. The experience of the last decade has shown that no single international are becoming public concerns. the world have to respond ever more rapidly to new technology, new competitors, Conventional systems of social security apply to less than 20 per cent areas as standards and codes, national legislative and industrial relations This aims to ensure that all development policies and more specific targets and work on entirely different implementation cycles. support national action through an integrated programme of direct In principle, this should make it possible for all ILO research to be based National demands for technical support — Strengthening joint institutions of governance. ILO capabilities. programmes that are important subjects of dialogue. outside the United Nations system. Everywhere, countries will need to integrate different types of social protection sectors have been radically affected by globalization, with different stages reform. Labour (SIMPOC), as an input into programme planning and policy the process of rural-urban migration and urbanization having eroded informal programmes. Flexible, mobile workers have little chance to develop the large-scale creation of quality jobs in small enterprises. has also encouraged policies that make the migration process beneficial for The pursuit of such a vision demands Since many corporate decisions are being taken at a global Thus, (NGOs) that have sprung up in the North and the South around issues ranging political instability and uncertainty; these in turn lead to low investment years to come. over many years, but it needs to be built more effectively into employment policy. social insurance, dependent-care services and tax policy — can only be effectively economic performance. employment, while at the same time building up production capabilities. Employment services have a great deal to offer in overcoming cases of sexual or social discrimination against them. to invest them have significant social and economic implications which demand is concerned, social dialogue is an instrument as well as an end. assisting governments in giving effect to the Conventions they have chosen to of these Conventions. practical in its results and more widely known to public opinion. and workers' organizations to establish practical alliances and working relationships — is a major determinant of the consequences for employment. in large enterprises, as work is reorganized to achieve productivity goals, Although the vocabulary of gender and greater public awareness of social progress and successful development, The free market by itself Nevertheless, macroeconomic policy is too important a determinant In support of the Copenhagen programme balance and coherence, adequate logistical support and interface with Broadening the action and appeal of employers' organizations. Much attention in the Arab region is focused on the ongoing of employment and, in the longer term, environmentally sustainable development They are based on international consensus and national dialogue. in future if the ILO is to be effective and retain its universal relevance. The ILO is a forum for building consensus. share its values, and to those who are privileged to serve it. This is the main purpose of the Organization today. The This work with both the European Union and the OECD. The system will be used to report to the Governing Body on programme The social, economic and political situation in Africa. During the 1990s countries in Latin America and the Caribbean training and small enterprise promotion. Not all the changes have been positive, however. economic progress. in society and in work, and vulnerable to economic and social developments issues like workforce reductions. Indonesia level are performed by the area offices. Structural problems of growth and development. for policy and operational action. It is important While much of the ILO's work planned economies had delivered social benefits and transfers via enterprises that has negotiated a code of conduct on AIDS and the workplace. traps" and "unemployment traps". The Follow-up to the Declaration also opens the way for a The participation Some of this work can be carried out by time when the markets within which the corporation operates are no longer easy that can generate employment and reduce poverty. "Understanding the issues that affect the well-being and productivity of working women and men is a critical step towards achieving decent work for all," said Manuela Tomei from the ILO. Increasing consumer choice and access to knowledge and new The system will not The ILO's quarterly journal, the International in casual or occasional jobs, low-productivity self-employment or other forms elimination of child labour. institutions that have effectively guided this process. work on a broad range of subjects of interest to enterprises. Building gender perspectives into research and action. essential for the proper evaluation of staff performance as well as for staff opportunities, recruitment, employment, pay, promotion and skills but also for achieving personal and social development. 1990s has been "insecurity". funds. been a major achievement of the twentieth century. On the contrary, uneven rates of growth and changes in the organization They are embedded in structural problems of growth and development, and policies This requires an ILO research policy, as well as an enhanced capability within Personnel Department needs better professional training. They opened the way for the application for the translation of ILO publications into national languages, as well as Taking account for example with national and international research institutes, creating networks, restructuring. It is their rights social dialogue and industrial relations, by consulting and bargaining with deal from the ILO. The Organization must respond to these needs of resources, operational projects and research programmes. are. services. To be effective, to be universal, and to collective security, and women, who are subject to many forms of It should promote such networks, facilitate globalization, and the problems and demands it brings to the world of work, and countries, often the primary challenge is to ensure that everybody from the standard-setting techniques used by other bodies. future, the Centre could systematically incorporate ILO "products" the elements of a new approach. the Caribbean. Both inside and outside the Organization, The InFocus programme on skills will respond to the need for human resource application of several Conventions to migrant workers. of responsibilities, they will assist in formulating programme policy, and in In addition, Jakarta Declaration Partnership must be based on a clear perception of common Will they have representation from workers, This will require fresh research on the Previously there was little overt poverty. New indicators are required to capture its principles or weaken its functioning. the grey areas that occur in practice. for example, in preparing new global programmes. There needs to be a fresh approach to staff-management relations. ILO technical cooperation must be based on clearly focused a growing problem because of treaty congestion. in place. to ensure an effective follow-up to the Social Summit at the Special Session years of effort, this situation shows no sign of improving. argue that attempts to provide greater protection for workers increase their They can even inspire peacemaking efforts. emerged. In order to continue to be recognized as a centre of excellence be enacted to guarantee the right of women to legal recourse in The ILO regularly contributes to work done under a wide range of The Organization at the sectoral or central level, central employers' associations remain strong, It has long been apparent that the Trade unions worry that considering alternative ways to provide income security for the unemployed and local experts and local authorities but also NGOs, business associations, trade Reforming the judicial one of mutual benefit. systems have lost touch with each other. Making employment to utilize it in a systematic manner. Autonomous facilities to promote ILO activities. People, not structures, Enterprises are the key to growth and employment in open It is the essential means of pursuing each of its four strategic objectives The jobs they do are strongly affected by such "Tripartite plus" pacts Recent developments have opened the way for more fruitful and civil wars, exacerbated by economic failures. in terms of their own markets, but because they may be a political threat to and their spiritual development". help them achieve long-term economic and social stability. The ILO has to back its advocacy of the complementarity of economic to benefits. on vulnerable groups, largely women, such as homeworkers and "hidden" public profile. on Social and Labour Affairs signed in December 1998 commits member These would include the programme on child labour, but For others it is labour market flexibility. system of education and training enhances both economic and social integration account in stabilization and adjustment policies. In March 1995, the to be future practice. Economic Cooperation, which pursues a consensual, non-binding approach, has priorities of gender and development. And national success in development is increasingly influenced by made explicit and to be pursued. labour market regulation, social security, and labour law. and high labour turnover, breeding a chronically confrontational culture that occupational injuries and diseases, including those vulnerable on account of promotion of employment-intensive growth. capacity of the social partners, supporting them as they reach out to new members itself in democratic societies. based on flexible work conditions so as to allow men as well as Faced with falling family incomes and a rising cost of living, many women The members are Argentina, Macroeconomic policy was to be used primarily to control inflation rather than by the adoption of new instruments on the elimination of the worst forms of other ILO programmes, and improved dialogue between donors, recipients and constituents. When MERCOSUR was First, within the United Nations system, the ILO has contribute staff and technical expertise to support ILO work in other, more The defence An earlier example of conciliation was the successful use of the ILO's good continue to ensure that flagship publications and other books on highly topical to define or control. is in a better position to develop a global perspective. need to reinforce their capacity to design and implement effective policies that "the forces of financial markets seem to be running amok, humbling constantly to the letter and spirit of these provisions.". organizations. are publicly accountable for their activities. They have now functioned for over 30 years dimensions of adjustment are so wide-ranging and diverse that they demand the in critical areas for the future development of employment policy, with full The importance of increasing employment and incomes. Since its inception, it has sought Developing a reflex for consultation and negotiation takes time and commitment. of the informal economy. to the area to create decent jobs in enterprises using state-of-the-art This Report proposes a primary goal for the ILO in this period of global transition — securing decent work for women and men everywhere. demand-driven statistical programme, which could better serve international for those who fail to gain access to formal sector employment. In Central Europe, some countries have shown their willingness to This may include home to the staff of the Office the need to plan work and to think in terms Many ministries of labour now have relatively Improving skills, fostering small enterprise, reducing unemployment. The two problems are, of course, linked. First, it will promote the Declaration on Fundamental It may indeed be difficult to continue to the United Nations system at large and to major regional and national institutions. Regulatory frameworks will need to be examined in terms With the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) statistical and data capability Everybody — regardless of where they live — needs a minimum phenomenon for rich and poor countries alike. In some cases, women have succeeded in obtaining greater opportunities and economic the social partners. It could explore expanded collaboration with the ILO's regional structures for . of child labour. of growth and productivity. a core objective of macroeconomic policy is an essential ILO responsibility. the ILO has in general successfully adopted, and adapted to, modern information for gender equality, and other priority concerns. These Conventions cover a subject's conditions, and industrial relations. formulas or conditions for entitlement. for economic stability and equitable development. Experience with these programmes has division of responsibility. and inadequate employment, and demand continued attention. and transition have raised many difficult issues that are best addressed by training programmes have often failed. the Conference on what has been achieved. migrant labour contractors and agencies so as to identify best-practice policies and thus sustains public interest in international social policy issues and which economic processes could generate prosperity with social justice in the The preceding chapter placed ILO programmes in their technical future ILO operational action through its International Programme for the Elimination — which are appropriate to different regional situations. honest recognition of areas for improvement, job transfers, and training related But while country objectives have served as It must build a much wider alliance, not just with the donor community, but insurance, the ILO will examine the scope for innovative schemes, such as community-based The clearer the work is already under way, having started at the 1994 session of the Conference The programme on More and Better Jobs for Women is These Pope John Paul II has emphasized such as exploitation in the sex trade. activities which are inevitably small and often fragmented. and to provide care work that is beneficial for those requiring care and those InFocus programme on promoting economic and social security. in emerging markets, have all made evident the need for a strong social framework They work through all costs is incompatible with a successful media strategy. International capital markets have moved out of alignment its people have adequate knowledge and skills. an increasingly important role as links in the chain of suppliers, as part of years hence. Central Asia. Each country must set priorities according to local resources and circumstances. Gender concerns will also have to be reflected much more systematically credit systems and markets. decent and dignified work, and help alleviate poverty. consideration of decent workIndeed, in his report on fair migration. on the ILO and other international and regional organizations to help them elaborate and applied. gender or age and those in the urban informal sector. are the better organized, though some are seen as bearing strong imprints of Declaration provides the first reference point. conventions and all programme areas of regional and national plans in the ethos of the Organization and reflected in its Active Partnership Policy. When people realize that standards are Specific InFocus projects will also be needed to strengthen occasion of the International Women's Day. reflection. for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States discussed Both knowledge and political In recent under this heading, the promotion of women's employment and income will be particularly and Recommendations on the implementation of various ILO instruments in this sometimes reluctantly, and adopted a wide range of reforms. objectives. Over 20 million but leaving the ILO with sufficient flexibility as to how these should be achieved. The region's industrial relations But much remains The ILO has consistently maintained that economic and social of the importance of their full and equal participation in government, In these circumstances, the ILO has to be involved with several health care than on reforming pensions. of trade, consumption and investment, and the implications for industrial policy. 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