1. PAKISTAN: The Soccer Ball Industry International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC

2. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Country Map

3. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Background Sialkot: Population 2.6 million 1997-98 exported US$ 100 million-worth of soccer balls

4. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Background IPEC Survey 1996 found: 3.3 million children between 5-14 employed full time 7,000 living & working in Sialkot Of these, 66% illiterate

5. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Background MOU 1997 to develop plan of action: Between Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry, ILO & UNICEF Save the Children UK also member of partnership

6. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Objectives MOU aims: To prevent & progressively eliminate child labor in Sialkot To identify & remove children under 14 & provide education To facilitate changes in community & family attitudes

7. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Process Involves 2 components: Prevention & monitoring Social protection

8. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Process Prevention & monitoring: Manufacturers undertake internal monitoring process IPEC carries out external monitoring

9. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Process Social protection & rehabilitation program: Prevention Rehabilitation Awareness raising Undertaken by Bunyad Literacy Community Council

10. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Problems & achievements By March 1999, 39 manufacturers joined the program September 1999, external evaluation recommended a 2 year extension

11. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Problems & achievements 65 manufacturers now involved IPEC monitors more than 1,799 stitching centers IPEC has begun area-based monitoring & issues identification codes to all manufacturers Also monitors neighboring districts

12. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Problems & achievements BLCC: Has set up 185 centers at 113 locations Total of 6,019 children enrolled Developing programs for vocational & skills training Initiated program for credit & savings schemes

13. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Problems & achievements IPEC will: Consolidate internal & external monitoring system Set up independent & credible monitoring agency

14. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Lessons learned Partnership of international agencies, NGOs & business communities essential Voluntary partnership makes stakeholders responsible IPEC monitoring worthwhile & replicable Families & communities seek further education

15. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC