Decent Work Country Program (DWCP) DWCP – an operational framework for the policies and programmes of the ILO. DWCP - a management tool to organize ILO work in collaboration with its tripartite constituents. DWCP - the main programming and delivery mechanism for the ILO services at country level. DWCP - a results-based management (RBM) tool to articulate ILO policies and strategies.

Designing the DWCP: Logical framework Step I → Problem analysis through consultations with the tripartite constituents Step II → Identifying national priorities, outcomes and outputs (activities), linking to the UNDAF and a national economic development plan Step III → Drafting and adopting the DWCP document Step IV → Resource identification and mobilisation (implementation with shared responsibilities among the tripartite constituents) Step V → Reporting and monitoring of the DWCP Step VI → Evaluation of achievements and adjustment of implementation strategies

Role of trade unions in the DWCP 1.Awareness-raising for union members on the concepts of Decent Work and the DWCP 2.Setting up national priorities and outcomes together with the employers and the government 3.Effective and timely delivery of the DWCP on the basis of tripartism and the national ownership 4.Monitoring the progress of the DWCP and evaluation on its results

Challenges in the process of the DWCP Capacity of the tripartite constituents – misconcepts, which result in a lack of efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of programmes and projects How to ensure the national ownership How to enhance the partnership with UNDAF, development agencies and donors Resource constraints Delay of timely delivery Weak reporting and monitoring mechanism Sustainability of programmes and projects

ILO four strategic objectives Decent and productive employment Social Protection Standards and Rights at Work Social Dialogue Gender equality as a cross-cutting issue

Strategic Objective1: Int’l labour standards  System of: Conventions as of 2010 (binding once ratified)‏ Recommendations (non-binding guidance) and - Codes of practice, covering a wide range of labour and employment issues  1998 ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work: - Freedom of Association & the right to collective bargaining; - Elimination of child labour; - Elimination of forced labour; - Elimination of discrimination in the workplace.

Strategic objective 2: Decent and productive employment  Employment policies and economic analysis > Including youth employment  Job creation and enterprise development - SME policies and programmes - Cooperatives - Microfinance - Corporate social responsibility  Skills and vocational training > Including disability issues at work

Strategic objective3: Social protection  A social protection floor - extending the coverage of social security schemes, Including social protection in the informal economy  Occupational safety and health – safe work  Migration – safe and well managed  HIV/AIDS prevention and services at the workplace

Strategic objective 4: Social dialogue  Strengthening tripartite institutions  Knowledge sharing and  Strengthening the capacity of workers’ and employers’ organisations  Promoting better representation and voice in decision making on the DWCP and national development plans

Priority Area 1: Industrial relations Priority Area 2: Employment Promotion Priority Area 3: Rights & social protection Strengthening union capacities to negotiate Good faith bargaining for all parties Increasing participation and representation of women in unions Improving labour inspection Implementation of Trade Union Law Strengthening IR / promoting industrial harmony (all sectors) National Employment Strategy – including Greater employment focus in eco-social policies Skills development and employment services; SME development; Public works programs (linked to social protection); Combating labour market discrimination Labor migration managmentt Promoting youth employment OSH and HIV/AIDS in the workplace Extending coverage of social protection (NSSF, NSSFC, NSPS, etc) Promoting the rights of vulnerable groups Elimination of child labour & its worst forms Gender equality in TVET & employment Improved compliance in labour-related Laws and regulations Priorities and Outcomes of Cambodian DWCP,

Current Issues Rights at Work: Ratification and Implementation of C87 & C98 Labour Law Reform Minimum Wage, Collective Bargaining and Unemployment Insurance & other social protection Job-centred Economic Growth Capacity building of Trade Union Organisations