General Survey on employment instruments International Labour Conference 99th Session, 2010 Report III (Part 1B)

Convention No. 122 Convention No. 122, a significant instrument from the viewpoint of governance, serves as a blueprint for member States to apply as they implement active employment policies in their efforts to recover from the global economic crisis. Convention No. 122

Convention No. 122, a significant instrument from the viewpoint of governance, serves as a blueprint for member States to apply as they implement active employment policies in their efforts to recover from the global economic crisis. The realization of the right to work as a basic human right can be attained through the promotion of full, productive and freely chosen employment as the cornerstone of economic and social policies. Innovative education and training policies should be designed, adopted and targeted at all jobseekers with the aim of better preparing them for those employment opportunities that will arise when the global economy recovers. Consultation with the social partners both at the earliest stages of policy formulation and during the implementation process is essential and will enable governments to fully take into account their experience and views. The realization of the right to work as a basic human right can be attained through the promotion of full, productive and freely chosen employment as the cornerstone of economic and social policies. Convention No. 122

Convention No. 122, a significant instrument from the viewpoint of governance, serves as a blueprint for member States to apply as they implement active employment policies in their efforts to recover from the global economic crisis. The realization of the right to work as a basic human right can be attained through the promotion of full, productive and freely chosen employment as the cornerstone of economic and social policies. Innovative education and training policies should be designed, adopted and targeted at all jobseekers with the aim of better preparing them for those employment opportunities that will arise when the global economy recovers. Consultation with the social partners both at the earliest stages of policy formulation and during the implementation process is essential and will enable governments to fully take into account their experience and views. Innovative education and training policies should be designed, adopted and targeted at all jobseekers with the aim of better preparing them for those employment opportunities that will arise when the global economy recovers. Convention No. 122

Convention No. 122, a significant instrument from the viewpoint of governance, serves as a blueprint for member States to apply as they implement active employment policies in their efforts to recover from the global economic crisis. The realization of the right to work as a basic human right can be attained through the promotion of full, productive and freely chosen employment as the cornerstone of economic and social policies. Innovative education and training policies should be designed, adopted and targeted at all jobseekers with the aim of better preparing them for those employment opportunities that will arise when the global economy recovers. Consultation with the social partners both at the earliest stages of policy formulation and during the implementation process is essential and will enable governments to fully take into account their experience and views. Consultation with the social partners both at the earliest stages of policy formulation and during the implementation process is essential and will enable governments to fully take into account their experience and views. Convention No. 122

Convention No. 122, a significant instrument from the viewpoint of governance, serves as a blueprint for member States to apply as they implement active employment policies in their efforts to recover from the global economic crisis. The realization of the right to work as a basic human right can be attained through the promotion of full, productive and freely chosen employment as the cornerstone of economic and social policies. Innovative education and training policies should be designed, adopted and targeted at all jobseekers with the aim of better preparing them for those employment opportunities that will arise when the global economy recovers. Consultation with the social partners both at the earliest stages of policy formulation and during the implementation process is essential and will enable governments to fully take into account their experience and views.

Convention No. 142 Convention No. 142, as complemented by Recommendation No. 195, is critically related to the attainment of full employment and decent work, and to the realization of the right to education for all. Convention No. 142 also plays an important role in combating discrimination.

Convention No. 142 Convention No. 142, as complemented by Recommendation No. 195, is critically related to the attainment of full employment and decent work, and to the realization of the right to education for all. Convention No. 142 also plays an important role in combating discrimination. Member States should pursue the implementation of human resources development policies by developing open, flexible and complementary systems of education and training. The provision and efficient management of vocational training and vocational guidance through employment services is critical to the implementation of the Convention, thereby reinforcing its close links with Conventions Nos 88 and 181. Consultation with the social partners in both the design and implementation of training policies and programmes is imperative for the full application of Convention No The involvement of local communities and the private sector, including through public–private partnerships, is key to the successful design and delivery of effective training policies and programmes. Member States should pursue the implementation of human resources development policies by developing open, flexible and complementary systems of education and training.

Convention No. 142 Convention No. 142, as complemented by Recommendation No. 195, is critically related to the attainment of full employment and decent work, and to the realization of the right to education for all. Convention No. 142 also plays an important role in combating discrimination. Member States should pursue the implementation of human resources development policies by developing open, flexible and complementary systems of education and training. The provision and efficient management of vocational training and vocational guidance through employment services is critical to the implementation of the Convention, thereby reinforcing its close links with Conventions Nos 88 and 181. Consultation with the social partners in both the design and implementation of training policies and programmes is imperative for the full application of Convention No The involvement of local communities and the private sector, including through public–private partnerships, is key to the successful design and delivery of effective training policies and programmes. The provision and efficient management of vocational training and vocational guidance through employment services is critical to the implementation of the Convention, thereby reinforcing its close links with Conventions Nos 88 and 181.

Convention No. 142 Convention No. 142, as complemented by Recommendation No. 195, is critically related to the attainment of full employment and decent work, and to the realization of the right to education for all. Convention No. 142 also plays an important role in combating discrimination. Member States should pursue the implementation of human resources development policies by developing open, flexible and complementary systems of education and training. The provision and efficient management of vocational training and vocational guidance through employment services is critical to the implementation of the Convention, thereby reinforcing its close links with Conventions Nos 88 and 181. Consultation with the social partners in both the design and implementation of training policies and programmes is imperative for the full application of Convention No The involvement of local communities and the private sector, including through public–private partnerships, is key to the successful design and delivery of effective training policies and programmes. Consultation with the social partners in both the design and implementation of training policies and programmes is imperative for the full application of Convention No. 142.

Convention No. 142 Convention No. 142, as complemented by Recommendation No. 195, is critically related to the attainment of full employment and decent work, and to the realization of the right to education for all. Convention No. 142 also plays an important role in combating discrimination. Member States should pursue the implementation of human resources development policies by developing open, flexible and complementary systems of education and training. The provision and efficient management of vocational training and vocational guidance through employment services is critical to the implementation of the Convention, thereby reinforcing its close links with Conventions Nos 88 and 181. Consultation with the social partners in both the design and implementation of training policies and programmes is imperative for the full application of Convention No The involvement of local communities and the private sector, including through public–private partnerships, is key to the successful design and delivery of effective training policies and programmes. The involvement of local communities and the private sector, including through public– private partnerships, is key to the successful design and delivery of effective training policies and programmes.

Convention No. 142 Convention No. 142, as complemented by Recommendation No. 195, is critically related to the attainment of full employment and decent work, and to the realization of the right to education for all. Convention No. 142 also plays an important role in combating discrimination. Member States should pursue the implementation of human resources development policies by developing open, flexible and complementary systems of education and training. The provision and efficient management of vocational training and vocational guidance through employment services is critical to the implementation of the Convention, thereby reinforcing its close links with Conventions Nos 88 and 181. Consultation with the social partners in both the design and implementation of training policies and programmes is imperative for the full application of Convention No The involvement of local communities and the private sector, including through public–private partnerships, is key to the successful design and delivery of effective training policies and programmes.

Conventions Nos 88 and 181 Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181 complement one another. Public employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market functioning and to the realization of the right to work.

Conventions Nos 88 and 181 Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181 complement one another. Public employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market functioning and to the realization of the right to work. Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and implementation of labour market policies. The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for formulating labour market policy. Private employment services exist in most member States. However, some countries have not yet adopted an appropriate legal framework regulating them. Of those countries that have authorized the operation of private employment agencies, national practice shows that cooperation with public employment services exists and should be further encouraged. Action at national and international levels is essential to eradicate abuses by intermediaries engaging in human trafficking or otherwise violating rights enshrined in the fundamental Conventions. Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and implementation of labour market policies.

Conventions Nos 88 and 181 Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181 complement one another. Public employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market functioning and to the realization of the right to work. Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and implementation of labour market policies. The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for formulating labour market policy. Private employment services exist in most member States. However, some countries have not yet adopted an appropriate legal framework regulating them. Of those countries that have authorized the operation of private employment agencies, national practice shows that cooperation with public employment services exists and should be further encouraged. Action at national and international levels is essential to eradicate abuses by intermediaries engaging in human trafficking or otherwise violating rights enshrined in the fundamental Conventions. The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for formulating labour market policy.

Conventions Nos 88 and 181 Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181 complement one another. Public employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market functioning and to the realization of the right to work. Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and implementation of labour market policies. The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for formulating labour market policy. Private employment services exist in most member States. However, some countries have not yet adopted an appropriate legal framework regulating them. Of those countries that have authorized the operation of private employment agencies, national practice shows that cooperation with public employment services exists and should be further encouraged. Action at national and international levels is essential to eradicate abuses by intermediaries engaging in human trafficking or otherwise violating rights enshrined in the fundamental Conventions. Private employment services exist in most member States. However, some countries have not yet adopted an appropriate legal framework regulating them.

Conventions Nos 88 and 181 Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181 complement one another. Public employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market functioning and to the realization of the right to work. Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and implementation of labour market policies. The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for formulating labour market policy. Private employment services exist in most member States. However, some countries have not yet adopted an appropriate legal framework regulating them. Of those countries that have authorized the operation of private employment agencies, national practice shows that cooperation with public employment services exists and should be further encouraged. Action at national and international levels is essential to eradicate abuses by intermediaries engaging in human trafficking or otherwise violating rights enshrined in the fundamental Conventions. Of those countries that have authorized the operation of private employment agencies, national practice shows that cooperation with public employment services exists and should be further encouraged.

Conventions Nos 88 and 181 Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181 complement one another. Public employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market functioning and to the realization of the right to work. Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and implementation of labour market policies. The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for formulating labour market policy. Private employment services exist in most member States. However, some countries have not yet adopted an appropriate legal framework regulating them. Of those countries that have authorized the operation of private employment agencies, national practice shows that cooperation with public employment services exists and should be further encouraged. Action at national and international levels is essential to eradicate abuses by intermediaries engaging in human trafficking or otherwise violating rights enshrined in the fundamental Conventions.

Conventions Nos 88 and 181 Convention No. 88 and Convention No. 181 complement one another. Public employment services and private agencies both contribute to optimal labour market functioning and to the realization of the right to work. Consultation with the social partners is to be prioritized in the formulation and implementation of labour market policies. The essential duty of public employment services is to take action to achieve and maintain full employment. Public authorities retain the final responsibility for formulating labour market policy. Private employment services exist in most member States. However, some countries have not yet adopted an appropriate legal framework regulating them. Of those countries that have authorized the operation of private employment agencies, national practice shows that cooperation with public employment services exists and should be further encouraged. Action at national and international levels is essential to eradicate abuses by intermediaries engaging in human trafficking or otherwise violating rights enshrined in the fundamental Conventions.

Recommendation No. 189 Recommendation No. 189 provides a specific framework to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises, create jobs in compliance with international labour standards.

Recommendation No. 189 Recommendation No. 189 provides a specific framework to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises, create jobs in compliance with international labour standards. Consultation with the social partners and other stakeholders operating in the micro-enterprises and SME sector facilitates the adoption of policies and measures conducive to economic growth and job creation. Policies and programmes designed to promote full employment and to encourage the creation of productive and sustainable jobs in SMEs should be adopted in line with the ratified international instruments. The promotion of an enterprise culture, and the adoption of measures that ease the burden of starting up a business, as indicated in Recommendation No. 189, are valuable means of integrating more workers into the formal economy. Access to credit and other incentives should be improved to enable people to set up micro-enterprises. Consultation with the social partners and other stakeholders operating in the micro- enterprises and SME sector facilitates the adoption of policies and measures conducive to economic growth and job creation.

Recommendation No. 189 Recommendation No. 189 provides a specific framework to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises, create jobs in compliance with international labour standards. Consultation with the social partners and other stakeholders operating in the micro-enterprises and SME sector facilitates the adoption of policies and measures conducive to economic growth and job creation. Policies and programmes designed to promote full employment and to encourage the creation of productive and sustainable jobs in SMEs should be adopted in line with the ratified international instruments. The promotion of an enterprise culture, and the adoption of measures that ease the burden of starting up a business, as indicated in Recommendation No. 189, are valuable means of integrating more workers into the formal economy. Access to credit and other incentives should be improved to enable people to set up micro-enterprises. Policies and programmes designed to promote full employment and to encourage the creation of productive and sustainable jobs in SMEs should be adopted in line with the ratified international instruments.

Recommendation No. 189 Recommendation No. 189 provides a specific framework to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises, create jobs in compliance with international labour standards. Consultation with the social partners and other stakeholders operating in the micro-enterprises and SME sector facilitates the adoption of policies and measures conducive to economic growth and job creation. Policies and programmes designed to promote full employment and to encourage the creation of productive and sustainable jobs in SMEs should be adopted in line with the ratified international instruments. The promotion of an enterprise culture, and the adoption of measures that ease the burden of starting up a business, as indicated in Recommendation No. 189, are valuable means of integrating more workers into the formal economy. Access to credit and other incentives should be improved to enable people to set up micro-enterprises. The promotion of an enterprise culture, and the adoption of measures that ease the burden of starting up a business, as indicated in Recommendation No. 189, are valuable means of integrating more workers into the formal economy.

Recommendation No. 189 Recommendation No. 189 provides a specific framework to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises, create jobs in compliance with international labour standards. Consultation with the social partners and other stakeholders operating in the micro-enterprises and SME sector facilitates the adoption of policies and measures conducive to economic growth and job creation. Policies and programmes designed to promote full employment and to encourage the creation of productive and sustainable jobs in SMEs should be adopted in line with the ratified international instruments. The promotion of an enterprise culture, and the adoption of measures that ease the burden of starting up a business, as indicated in Recommendation No. 189, are valuable means of integrating more workers into the formal economy. Access to credit and other incentives should be improved to enable people to set up micro-enterprises.

Recommendation No. 189 Recommendation No. 189 provides a specific framework to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises, create jobs in compliance with international labour standards. Consultation with the social partners and other stakeholders operating in the micro-enterprises and SME sector facilitates the adoption of policies and measures conducive to economic growth and job creation. Policies and programmes designed to promote full employment and to encourage the creation of productive and sustainable jobs in SMEs should be adopted in line with the ratified international instruments. The promotion of an enterprise culture, and the adoption of measures that ease the burden of starting up a business, as indicated in Recommendation No. 189, are valuable means of integrating more workers into the formal economy. Access to credit and other incentives should be improved to enable people to set up micro-enterprises.

Recommendation No. 193 Recommendation No. 193 provides a specific framework for the creation and maintenance of cooperatives, which create jobs and contribute to income generation.

Recommendation No. 193 Recommendation No. 193 provides a specific framework for the creation and maintenance of cooperatives, which create jobs and contribute to income generation. Cooperatives, controlled by their members, are democratically structured on the principle “one member, one vote”. The Committee emphasizes the importance of combating “pseudo cooperatives”, which are mainly intended to gain access to tax benefits and to avoid the application of labour legislation. Cooperatives, controlled by their members, are democratically structured on the principle “one member, one vote”.

Recommendation No. 193 Recommendation No. 193 provides a specific framework for the creation and maintenance of cooperatives, which create jobs and contribute to income generation. Cooperatives, controlled by their members, are democratically structured on the principle “one member, one vote”. The Committee emphasizes the importance of combating “pseudo cooperatives”, which are mainly intended to gain access to tax benefits and to avoid the application of labour legislation.

Recommendation No. 193 Recommendation No. 193 provides a specific framework for the creation and maintenance of cooperatives, which create jobs and contribute to income generation. Cooperatives, controlled by their members, are democratically structured on the principle “one member, one vote”. The Committee emphasizes the importance of combating “pseudo cooperatives”, which are mainly intended to gain access to tax benefits and to avoid the application of labour legislation. Policies and programmes designed to promote cooperation should enhance cooperative-specific management, marketing skills and good governance.

Recommendation No. 193 Recommendation No. 193 provides a specific framework for the creation and maintenance of cooperatives, which create jobs and contribute to income generation. Cooperatives, controlled by their members, are democratically structured on the principle “one member, one vote”. The Committee emphasizes the importance of combating “pseudo cooperatives”, which are mainly intended to gain access to tax benefits and to avoid the application of labour legislation. Policies and programmes designed to promote cooperation should enhance cooperative-specific management, marketing skills and good governance.

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