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2013
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Social Dialogue: What works and why? A synthesis review 2002-2012
01 May 2013
This synthesis review examines a range of ILO project and programme evaluations, as well as evidence-based studies from external institutions, to highlight successful interventions and identify challenges in the promotion of social dialogue in the workplace. The study demonstrates that the ILO is a leader in ground-breaking and innovative interventions in social dialogue. Based on the findings of the review, the authors conclude with some recommendations on sustaining the successes achieved thus far, as well as suggestions for addressing the challenges and improvements still to be tackled. [Spanish and French summaries are available]
2012
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Independent evaluation of the ILO's sector-specific approach to Decent Work
01 November 2012
The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the ILO’s strategy for achieving a sector-specific approach to decent work as outlined in the 2010–2015 ILO Strategic Policy Framework. The point of departure for the evaluation was the strategy as described in the 2010–11 and 2012–13 Programme and Budget (P&B) and reiterated in the Outcome-based Workplan (OBW), taking into account the evolution of ILO strategy from the 2006–2007 and the 2008–09 biennia until 2012.
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Independent evaluation of the ILO's sector-specific approach to Decent Work [Case Study Volume]
01 November 2012
The case studies are on Collective Bargaining and Dispute Resolution in the Public Service; and the Decent Work Pilot Programme in Morocco
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Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategy for integrating inclusive employment policies
31 October 2012
The independent evaluation is based on an initial scoping exercise to identify key issues, followed by a thorough desk review of research, reports and programme documentation, a portfolio review organized by country, and interviews with ILO staff, constituents and United Nations (UN) system colleagues. Four country missions and two desk case studies were undertaken. Case studies are contained in Volume 2 (forthcoming)
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Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategy for integrating inclusive employment policies (Volume for the Annexes)
31 October 2012
Case studies for the main report are presented for Bosnia, El Salvador, Indonesia, Malawi, Viet Nam (mission supported). There are also desk case studies of Burkina Faso and Honduras.
2011
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Decent work results and effectiveness of ILO operations: A meta-analysis of project evaluations, 2009-2010
31 October 2011
In mid-2011, the ILO Evaluation Unit (EVAL) synthesized the findings, conclusions and lessons learned from 59 independent evaluation reports completed in 2009 and 2010. The purpose of the study was twofold: to present a summary of evaluation results on ILO performance within the framework of the SPF 2010–15 based on a request from the ILO Governing Body to better synthesize information on Office effectiveness and achievement of results; and to establish a baseline, methodology and information system for reporting such results each biennium.
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Meta analysis of lessons learned and good practices arising from nine Decent Work Country Programme evaluations
28 October 2011
In 2006, the ILO began evaluating the performance of its Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs). Between 2006 and 2009, six such evaluations were undertaken and evaluation reports published - covering Argentina, Indonesia, Jordan, Philippines, Ukraine and Zambia. The ILO commissioned this meta analysis in order to derive lessons learned and identify good practices arising from these evaluations.
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Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategy to address HIV and AIDS and the world of work (Volume 1 of 2)
19 October 2011
The independent evaluation is based on the analysis of key reports and programme documentation, a portfolio review organized by country, project documentation, and interviews with ILO staff, constituents and United Nations (UN) system colleagues.
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Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategy to address HIV and AIDS and the world of work - Annexes (Volume 2 of 2)
18 October 2011
Six desk case studies and three country missions were undertaken covering Cambodia, China, Ethiopia, India, Paraguay, Russia, Senegal, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategy for the elimination of discrimination in employment and occupation (Volume 1 of 2)
15 October 2011
The period under review included two Strategic Policy Frameworks (SPFs), 2006–09 and 2010–15, and three P&B biennia covering the period from 2007 to 2011. The evaluation team assessed the evolution of the ILO’s non-discrimination work from activities responding to the Global Reports (GRs) and Action Plans (APs), to a specific strategic outcome, Outcome 17, under the 2010–11 P&B.
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Annexes: Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategy for the elimination of discrimination in employment and occupation (Volume 2 of 2)
14 October 2011
Case studies: Discrimination and Domestic Workers; Discrimination against Migrants; Discrimination of Indigenous Peoples; Discrimination based on HIV/AIDS; Support the promotion, implementation and application of ILO Convention on Discrimination (Convention No. 111); and Disabilities
2010
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Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategy to extend the coverage of social security (Volume 1 of 2)
28 October 2010
The independent evaluation of the ILO’s strategy to extend the coverage of social security during the period 2005-2009 is based on the analysis of key reports and programme documentation, a portfolio review organized by country, project documentation, and interviews with ILO staff, constituents and United Nations (UN) system colleagues.
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Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategy to extend the coverage of social security - Annexes (Volume 2 of 2)
28 October 2010
Eleven case studies were undertaken covering Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, Cyprus, Ghana, Jordan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mozambique, Nepal, and Senegal, Thailand Zambia.
2009
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Strategy evaluation: Performance and progress in gender mainstreaming through the ILO Action Plan for Gender Equality 2008-09
22 December 2009
This evaluation analyses performance and progress in gender mainstreaming, using the Action Plan as a basis for measuring results and gaps. The main purposes of the evaluation are: internal management learning and decision making; as a reference for drafting the Director-General’s report on results of the Action Plan, to be presented to the Governing Body in March 2010; for advising on the drafting of the next Action Plan; and for sharing lessons learned and good practices with other UN system entities.
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Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategy to support member States capacities to development policies and programmes focused on youth employment
24 October 2009
The evaluation analyses the ILO’s strategy to increase member States’ capacities to develop policies or programmes focused on youth employment. The thrust of this strategy is to strengthen the International Labour Organization (ILO) constituents’ capacities to translate global commitments expressed in the United Nations (UN) (for making productive employment and decent work a fundamental component of economic and social policies and/or development strategies) into national action.
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Independent external evaluation of International Labour Organization Evaluation Function
19 October 2009
When the ILO’s Governing Body adopted the Evaluation Policy in November 2005, it also stipulated that the policy be evaluated at the end of five years and this report commissioned to an external evaluation team is the result.
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2008
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Independent Evaluation of ILO’s Strategy for the Protection of Migrant Workers: 2001-2007 (Volume I: Main Report)
21 October 2008
The purpose of the evaluation is to provide insight into the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the ILO’s strategy, programme approach, and interventions for protecting migrant workers. This includes consideration of whether and how the Office approach should be modified or adapted to the current climate. It is also intended to provide findings and lessons learned for improved leadership and decision-making within the context of results-based management. The period under review is 2001-2007.
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Independent Evaluation of ILO’s Strategy for the Protection of Migrant Workers: 2001-2007 (Volume 2: Annexes)
21 October 2008
This annexes volume contains the evaluation Terms of reference; the Questionnaire; Components of TC projects on labour migration; Strategy’s Components Results Framework; ILO’s collaboration with members of the Global Migration Group (GMG), the International Organization for Migration (IOM)and other Agencies.
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Independent Evaluation of the ILO's Strategy to Support Member States to Improve the Impact of International Labour Standards
21 October 2008
The purpose of this strategy evaluation is to provide insight into the mandate, continued relevance, effectiveness, efficiency of the strategy, programme approach, and interventions in strengthening and broadening national capacities to ratify and improve the application of the International Labour Standards (ILS) by member States, and covering the period 2000-2006.