Inter-American Network for Labor Administration (RIAL) Results and Update 2006–2009 Meeting of WG2 at XV IACML – 21 May 2009, Washington, D.C.

Background XIII IACML, 2003–2005: Feasibility study – IACML mechanism for strengthening labor administration. OAS–ILO proposal. XIV IACML, Mexico, 2005: OAS charged with seeking out funding and exploring operation of RIAL. 2006: Creation, with funding from Canada’s Labour Program. XV IACML, Trinidad and Tobago, 2007: Increased support for RIAL. Dec. 2007: IACML Authorities adopt Operation Guide.

Description The IACML’s mechanism for cooperation and technical assistance Goal: To strengthen the institutional and human capacities of Ministries of Labor (MOLs) Coordinated by the OAS Dept of Social Development and Employment (IACML Technical Secretariat) Priorities and activities: Set every two years by IACML authorities (troika, chairs and vice chairs of WGs) Funded chiefly by the Government of Canada, with contributions in cash and kind from several ministries (Argentina, Brazil, United States and Mexico)

Activities Identifies, systematizes, and disseminates MOLs programs and projects Fosters the critical transfer of experiences and lessons learned Facilitates communication between MOLs and other stakeholders Improves the ability of MOLs to identify their needs and to formulate proposals for technical and financial assistance Strengthens coordination and collaboration among organizations and cooperation agencies

Tools IACML Working Groups Workshops Studies Portfolio Coop. Fund Bulletin Web & Forums Video-conf.

Results Portfolio: On line Permanently updated 79 programs, 13 countries, 6 areas

Results (cont.) 11 Hemispheric Workshops: Occupational Health and Safety Youth Employment Social Dialogue Employment Services Labor Migration Technical Assistance Labor Dimension of FTAs and Integration Labor Inspection

Results (cont.) 11 Hemispheric Workshops: More than 400 MOL officers 14 International organizations 27 NGOs and research centers ALL the OAS Member States

Results (cont.) Two Technical Studies – Gender Two News Bulletins

Results (cont.) RIAL Cooperation Fund Bilateral activities: On-site / expert visits Three calls for proposals issued: 2007, 2008, 2009 More than 130 proposals received Selection: 49 activities – 23 carried out

Results (cont.) RIAL Cooperation Fund – selected impacts Development of Labor Market Observatory in Honduras (Argentina) Design of OSH Agency in T&T (United States) Compliance with ILO reports in El Salvador (Dom. Rep.) Reorganization of MJT of Paraguay (Brazil) Conciliation bill drafted in Dominican Republic (Argentina)

Lessons Learned Indispensable: Conviction / commitment toward cooperation Focal point defined within each MOL Socialization within MOLs Participation of technical staff and area heads Greater impact in Cooperation Fund: Pertinence/relevance Adapted to specific needs Involvement of technical staff from the onset

Challenges Follow-up – joint responsibility of MOLs and OAS Funding – sustainability Greater socialization within MOLs Use of new technologies (ICTs)

Department of Social Development and Employment SEDI – OAS Thank you very much Contact information: María Claudia Camacho RIAL Coordinator Department of Social Development and Employment SEDI – OAS mcamacho@oas.org www.sedi.oas.org/ddse/rial