decent work and sustainable development 13 september 2007 lene olsen, ilo/bureau for workers’...
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Decent Work and Sustainable Development
13 September 2007
Lene Olsen, ILO/Bureau for Workers’ Activities
Decent Work and Sustainable Development
No Sustainable Development
Without Decent Work
Decent Work and Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development
Development that
"meets the needs of the present
without compromising
the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs”.
Decent Work and Sustainable Development
Inter-relationship with the three pillars of development:
Decent Work and Sustainable 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
Decent Work and Sustainable Development
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
Decent Work and Sustainable Development
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
Decent Work and Sustainable Development
Pollution
- a Major Source of Discontent in China
Decent Work and Sustainable Development
Strengthening of the Social Pillar - the ILO’s comparative advantage:
– Tripartism, social dialogue
– Standard setting activities
(International Labour Standards)
Decent Work and Sustainable Development
Decent Work and Sustainable Development
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