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Programmes and projects

The ILO operates a wide range of programmes and projects in Asia Pacific focusing on relief and development challenges. The overall purpose of this technical cooperation is to support implementation of the Decent Work agenda in each country.

  1. Enhancing Rural Access (ERA) Project - EEC (Timor-Leste)

    1 September 2011 - 31 August 2015

    To substantially improve the quality of life of its people and to reduce the incidence of poverty, the Government has therefore prioritized the accelerated development and improvement of a well-connected and coherent road network and other key infrastructure, which is seen as being fundamental to the country’s development.

  2. Promoting Decent Work through Integrating Employment in Industrial Policies and Sectoral Strategies in Southeast Asia

    1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012

    As countries across the Asia and the Pacific region recover from the global economic crisis, many countries are looking to strengthen the foundations for a more inclusive and sustainable future through the promotion of job-rich growth. In Indonesia, the Government is taking forward a pro-growth, pro-poor, pro-job and pro-environment development strategy.

  3. Reducing HIV Vulnerabilities of Men Who Have Sex with Men in Saunas (Bangkok, Thailand)

    1 April 2011 - 30 June 2012

    The main objective of the project was to contribute to the reduction of new HIV infections and risk behaviours among men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) in Thailand by addressing HIV and AIDS prevention through workplace programmes in Bangkok sauna enterprises.

  4. Promoting Decent Work Across Borders: A Project for Migrant Health Professionals and Skilled Workers

    1 February 2011 - 31 January 2014

    The International Labour Organization (ILO), with funding support from the European Union (EU), is to implement a programme called Promoting Decent Work Across Borders: A Project for Migrant Health Professionals and Skilled Workers.

  5. Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Project - 2

    3 January 2011 - 31 December 2013

    The Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) programme is a global technical assistance programme developed by the ILO to support small and medium sized enterprises’ (SMEs) development and create decent work. The SCORE programme aims to solve problems faced by SMEs through a short-term training for managers and employees, along with on-site expert consultations and guidance.

  6. Promoting and Building Unemployment Insurance and Employment Services in ASEAN

    31 December 2010 - 31 December 2013

    The project seeks to promote, build and strengthen social security schemes and employment services for un- and underemployed workers in the ASEAN countries. The project aims at disseminating policy-oriented research findings and documented experiences; providing technical assistance to one pilot country, Viet Nam; and building an unemployment insurance (UI) expertise network among ASEAN countries by enhancing policy makers’ capacity.

  7. Combating the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Shrimp and Seafood Processing Areas in Thailand

    30 December 2010 - 31 December 2014

    The project aims to create an industry that is free of child labour and offers decent working conditions and opportunities.

  8. Business Opportunities and Support Services (BOSS) Project - IRL (Timor-Leste)

    1 October 2010 - 30 September 2014

    The Timorese Government, in particular the Ministry of Economy and Development (MED) understands well that Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) is the engine for growth and poverty reduction. This project will support relevant public and private institutions to deliver need/market oriented services to entrepreneurs, promote a better coordination and alignment of private sector initiatives and contribute to “private-sector-sound” rural development strategy

  9. Green Jobs in Asia Project

    11 August 2010 - 30 June 2012

    The project aims to assist five Asian countries in shifting to a low-carbon, environmentally friendly and climate resilient economy that helps accelerate the jobs recovery, reduce social gaps, support development goals and realize decent work.

  10. Better Work Indonesia

    1 July 2010 - 30 June 2015

    The Project aims to improve working conditions and productivity in targeted employment-intensive sectors by improving compliance with international core labour standards and Indonesian labour law. In tandem, the project will promote productivity and competitiveness of enterprises linked to the Indonesian global supply chain.

  11. Tripartite Action to Protect Migrants within and from the GMS from Labour Exploitation (TRIANGLE Project)

    1 July 2010 - 30 June 2015

    The TRIANGLE project aims to reduce the exploitation of labour migrants by contributing to the development of legal and safe recruitment channels and improved labour protection mechanisms.

  12. Investment Budget Execution Support for Rural Infrastructure Development and Employment Generation (TIM Works) Project - AUS (Timor-Leste)

    1 June 2010 - 29 February 2012

    The Project addresses the enormous twin challenges of job creation and the need for infrastructure improvement in Timor-Leste, contributing to employment generation, poverty reduction, economic growth and peace building through the rehabilitation, construction and maintenance of rural infrastructure using labour-based (equipment supported) work methods.

  13. Community Mobilization for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion in Service Delivery (COMPASIS) Project (Timor-Leste)

    1 March 2010 - 28 February 2013

    The UN agencies implementing this project sought the support of the UN Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) to enable a multi-agency response to the social and economic needs of the vulnerable poverty-stricken local population within the Ermera and Oecusse districts of Timor-Leste. This multifaceted project meets the criteria for the Human Security approach, and is integral to the UN's input into the human security and sustainable development of Timor-Leste

  14. Combating Child Labour through Education

    1 January 2010 - 31 December 2014

    The Project aims to strengthen the policy level linkages between work on child labour and education, leading to action which will improve the opportunities for those in or vulnerable to child labour to benefit from education.

  15. Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in Sri Lanka

    1 January 2010 - 2 May 2011

    The Project will contribute to improving labour-relations in Sri Lanka.

  16. Nias Islands Rural Access and Capacity Building Project (RACBP)

    1 October 2009 - 31 March 2013

    This project aims to support the residents in targeted areas on Nias Islands by improving rural transport infrastructure in order to enhance access to economic and social services and facilities.

  17. PEPDEL Promoting the Employability and Employment of People with Disabilities through Effective Legislation

    23 September 2009 - 31 July 2011

    The ILO works in partnership with Irish Aid, the Government of Ireland’s programme of development assistance, to create greater opportunities for women and men, including people with disabilities, to secure decent work and income.

  18. Timor-Leste Labour Market Information Systems Project – Phase I Extension (Timor-Leste)

    30 July 2009 - 31 December 2011

    Irish Aid has been providing funding for ILO’s technical assistance to the Government of Timor-Leste in the area of Labour Market Information during December 2006-December 2008. During this period, a Labour Market Information Department (LMI) was created within the Secretariat of State for Vocational Training and Employment (SEFOPE).

  19. Investment Budget Execution Support for Rural Infrastructure Development and Employment Generation (TIM Works) Project - IRL (Timor-Leste)

    1 July 2009 - 30 June 2011

    The 2006 Timor-Leste and Development Partners Meeting displayed the commitment of the Government to promote accelerated economic growth under its Combating Poverty as a National Cause Plan, and progress towards the objectives defined by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly in areas related with the Eradication of Extreme Poverty, and the Development and Implementation of Strategies for Decent and Productive Work.

  20. Greener Business Asia

    1 June 2009 - 31 December 2012

    Building capacity to achieve greener workplaces and sustainable enterprises through worker-employer cooperation.

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