decent work and sustainable development 13 september 2007 lene olsen, ilo/bureau for workers’...

Decent Work and Sustainable Development

13 September 2007

Lene Olsen, ILO/Bureau for Workers’ Activities


No Sustainable Development

Without Decent Work


Sustainable Development

Development that

"meets the needs of the present

without compromising

the ability of future generations

to meet their own needs”.


Inter-relationship with the three pillars of development:


Change Cleaner production

Adaptation measuresAdjustment of agricultural crops, cultivation patterns, coastal protection, improved weather forecasts, etc.

Mitigation measuresEnergy efficiency, new sources of energy, consumption reductions, etc.

Just TransitionWorkers involvement for a fair and effective transition


Employment tools for a fair and effective transition

– Standards and fundamental principles and rights at work

– Greater opportunities for women and men to secure decent employment and income

– Coverage and effectiveness of social protection for all

– Tripartism and social dialogue


The Decent Work concept includes several characteristics:– it is productive and secure work – it ensures respect of labour rights – it provides an adequate income – it offers social protection – it includes social dialogue, union freedom,

collective bargaining and participation


Pollution

- a Major Source of Discontent in China

Strengthening of the Social Pillar - the ILO’s comparative advantage:

– Tripartism, social dialogue

– Standard setting activities

(International Labour Standards)



Bring Decent Work to policy foras – World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002– International Labour Conference 2007

Cooperation within the UN “family”– Organizations and Programmes (UNEP, WHO, etc.)– UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF)– ILO Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCP)

Technical cooperation – ACTRAV and other departments

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