Understanding DWCPs, tripartite process and role of Trade Unions How the ILO works at a national level Understanding DWCPs, tripartite process and role of Trade Unions

What is Decent Work Agenda What is Decent Work Agenda? What is a Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP)?

DWCP Framework for ILO activities at country level aimed at achieving progress towards Decent Work Agenda and delivery of ILO services to its social partners in a country; Translates Decent Work Agenda into practical actions at the national level - takes into account needs of both women and men through Tripartitism & social dialogue Main vehicle for engagement with other UN agencies at the country level with a view to improving ways of “delivering as one”.

DWCP Time bound & resourced programme - formulated within a results-based framework - specifies the Office's intended results during a specific time period (country programme outcomes); Opportunity for constituents to influence how the ILO works - ILO should work according to the priorities of the constituents.

DWCP Vary from country to country Starts with problem analysis Identifies a limited number of CP priorities in line with national development plans, the views of constituents in the country and the ILO mandate, and Common Country Assessment (CCA) and an UNDAF (takes into account ILO mandate as operationalised by decisions of ILC and GB and reflected in) ILO’s Strategic Policy Framework (SPF) and Programme and Budget (P&B) & SJD & Global Jobs Pact Sets intended Country Programme outcomes (time bound & resourced)

Integrated & coherent approach DWCPs define the ILO strategy for the promotion of decent work in accordance with the specific characteristics and needs of each country. Common principles but differing strategies apply, reflecting the development path of each country in support promotion of - - fundamental principles & rights at work and international labour standards, - employment promotion and enterprise development, - social protection and social dialogue. Social dialogue is the means to further such integration

DWCP in A-P 18 approved DWCPs - developed through a process of consultation with tripartite constituents 8 under drafting process 3 under preparatory phase

ILO supports the member states to achieve the objectives/priorities How does DWCP work? Member states (through tripartite consultations) set specific “Decent Work Objectives/Priorities” (just 2-3 priorities) to be achieved with-in a fixed time frame ILO supports the member states to achieve the objectives/priorities

A six-step cycle Step 1 Defining the country context Step 2 Establishing the country programme priorities Step 3 Defining intended (country) outcomes, indicators, targets and strategies Step 4 DWCP implementation planning (outputs, activities & resources) Step 5 Implementation, monitoring and reporting Step 6 Review and evaluation

DWCP Document Is reviewed by DWCP ILO Regional Support Group through the Quality Assurance Mechanisms of the ILO ACTRAV colleagues are involved in this process to ensure that workers organizations have been consulted and involved in the process of formulation of DWCP Final approved Document is signed by all Constituents at country level (modalities of this can vary) Followed by MOU and the Work Plan

DWCP & Role of Trade Unions Identify & delegate key persons in your organization who can participate & follow the process (focal point, DW Team within unions) Contact ACTRAV Field Specialist in your region to ensure your involvement when DWCP process starts Defining Country Context: Union inputs into this process and the report (to include union views on labour, employment & IR trends and union activities and priorities) - consultation, union reports and feed back into the final report either directly or through Actrav.

DWCP & Role of Trade Unions Establishing DWCP Priorities: Examples of CP priorities ‘Integration of labour and employment policies with other policies that affect quantity and quality of jobs’; ‘Improve the capacity of tripartite constituents to implement labour policies and legislation’. Note: These priorities are not set within a particular time or resource frame. They define the expected medium-term impacts of ILO intervention. So – how can unions finalise and ensure their priorities?

DWCP & Role of Trade Unions Unions’ role in defining Country Outcomes, indicators, targets & strategies: CP outcomes are significant changes that will be achieved as a result of ILO work and/or by constituents, with the ILO's contribution. For example: ’Stopping exploitation at work’, could include CP outcomes such as: Effective progress on the implementation of the Indonesia National Plan of Action on the Worst Forms of Child Labour; Stronger implementation of Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining Agreements that are negotiated in good faith and implemented; Unions should identify possible activities & projects that it can implement to achieve the outcomes

DWCP & Role of Trade Unions Implementation Planning – within the broad plan of implementation, develop & ensure inclusion of union implementation plan as part of implementation of DWCP – ensure resources (from ILO and if need be, supplemented by the Government) TU implementation plan must be – with a realistic time frame, responsibilities and financial & human resources – drawn up in consultation with Actrav Field Specialist (to ensure follow up support)

DWCP & Role of Trade Unions Implementation, monitoring, reporting, review & evaluation – trade union participation in the national tripartite committee set up for this purpose – what role does such a committee play in your country? How is information disseminated to social partners? Do the TUs have the capacity to monitor, review and report on activities implemented & results achieved under DWCP? – role of union DW Teams. Reporting & reviewing within the union movement – strengthening union actions for decent work

Findings & lessons learned Deepening DWCP ownership: need for deeper engagement with ILO constituents throughout all different stages of DWCPs – especially involvement of TUs. Building the capacity of constituents: Deeper ownership by constituents requires strengthening of their capacity for participation and leadership in all stages of the DWCP cycle. Improving the evaluability of DWCPs: need to strengthen the results-based management (RBM) in DWCPs to ensure that DWCPs are evaluable.

Findings & lessons learned Influencing other development frameworks: better integration of DWCP priorities into UNDAFs and Poverty Reduction Strategies. Improving knowledge sharing and widening partnerships are strategic elements to put Decent Work Agenda into practice at national, international and global levels.

5 regional priority areas for A-P Promoting Decent Work in Asia-Pacific 5 regional priority areas for A-P Competitiveness, Productivity and jobs – Promoting Sustainable Enterprises Labour Market Governance The Youth Employment Challenge Protecting migrant workers Local Development for Decent Work

Group Work: Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) Are you aware of DWCP document of your country? Was your union involved in discussions to formulate DWCP in your country? How can process of participation of TUs in DWCP be improved? Why are DWCPs important and why do they affect Unions? What are the main priorities of DWCP in your country? Does DWCP reflect workers/ union concerns or needs?

Group Work: Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) What are the key trade union priorities in your country? (identify 3 - 4 priorities only) How can FoA and right to collective Bargaining be promoted in your country? What capacities do unions need to participate effectively in social dialogue for promotion of Decent Work? How can ILO assist to build trade union capacities to participate and implement DWCP?