Decent Work Country Programme for Albania 2012-2015

The DWCP 2012‐2015 identifies strategic priorities and outcomes to be achieved through joint action of the government and the social partners in Albania on the one hand, and the ILO on the other. Its overall objective is to promote decent work through a coherent policy approach that is made operational by a set of priorities and outcomes. The present country programme is informed by international development agendas such as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2012‐2016 which is based on the national development objectives and the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) with the European Union (EU). It also takes account of the priorities of the ILO constituents in Albania, as expressed in consultations with them. The programme details the policies, strategies and results required to realise progress towards decent work for all. This document reflects the strategic planning of ILO cooperation activities with Albania for the period 2012‐2015. Reflecting the constituents’ as well as the ILO experts’ assessment of past cooperation, the programme aims at ensuring greater synergies and stronger coherence of ILO activities in Albania and thus contribute to achieving sustainable results.