Meeting documents
October 2017
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Meeting document
Report
20 October 2017
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Working Paper concerning article 19, paragraphs 5(e) and 6(d), of the Constitution (action 4.3)
20 October 2017
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Partnership and Policy Coherence Strategy
19 October 2017
In follow-up to the programme of work adopted by the Governing Body at its 329th Session (March 2017) to give effect to the resolution on advancing social justice through decent work, this paper proposes a possible strategy for promoting decent work through partnerships and policy coherence, with a special focus on promoting inclusive growth and decent work at the country level with international and regional economic financial institutions. If endorsed by the Governing Body, these proposals will be implemented as part of the ILO’s Strategic Plan for 2018–21, which highlights that partnerships and policy coherence are critical to the realization of the strategic vision for the ILO by 2021. They will also be implemented in conjunction with the Programme and Budget for 2018–19 and the Programme and Budget for 2020–21, and alongside the ILO’s Development Cooperation Strategy
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Information Technology Strategy 2018–21
19 October 2017
This document establishes the ILO’s proposed Information Technology (IT) Strategy 2018–21 and provides a final report of progress on the implementation of the transitional IT Strategy for 2016–17. Paragraph 76 contains the points for decision.
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Knowledge Strategy 2018–21
18 October 2017
This paper presents the Knowledge Strategy 2018–21 and the Governing Body is invited to endorse it and provide guidance on its implementation (see the draft decision in paragraph 45).
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Improving the functioning of the International Labour Conference: Comprehensive review of the Standing Orders of the Conference
18 October 2017
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
ILO cooperation with the tobacco industry in the pursuit of the Organization’s social mandate
18 October 2017
This document provides information on the rationale, strategy, and history of the ILO’s work in the tobacco sector and the impact of its public–private partnerships with the tobacco industry; ILO cooperation with the member agencies of the United Nations Interagency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (UNIATF); potential legal considerations under the model policy of the UNIATF; broader policy considerations and a possible way forward for ILO engagement with the sector. The Governing Body is invited to provide guidance on a strategy for the ILO’s work in the tobacco sector (see an outline of a possible strategy in paragraphs 37–39, and a draft decision in paragraph 41).
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Independent Oversight Advisory Committee (IOAC): Revised terms of reference
17 October 2017
In the present document, the Governing Body is invited to approve the revised terms of reference of the IOAC (see the draft decision in paragraph 6).
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
The Standards Initiative: Implementing the workplan for strengthening the supervisory system
17 October 2017
Report on progress, following consultations with the tripartite constituents, to implement the revised workplan for the strengthening of the supervisory system. The document presents concrete options concerning the actions prioritized for examination by the Governing Body – operation of the article 24 procedure (action 2.2); the streamlining of reporting (action 3.1); and the potential of article 19, paragraphs 5(e) and 6(d) (action 4.3) – and seeks guidance on actions concerning a regular conversation between the supervisory bodies (action 1.2); codification of the article 26 procedure (action 2.1); and further steps to ensure legal certainty (action 2.3) (see draft decision in paragraph 72.)
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Election of new Government Vice-Chairperson of the Governing Body
16 October 2017
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Programme and Budget for 2016–17: Regular budget account and Working Capital Fund
16 October 2017
This paper provides information on the position of 2016–17 income and expenditure as at 30 September 2017 together with the status of contributions by member States at this date. In accordance with established practice, the paper also proposes that the Governing Body authorize its Chairperson to approve transfers between items in the budget, should this be necessary, in order to close the financial period prior to the next session of the Governing Body (see the draft decision in paragraph 11).
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
High-level evaluations of strategies and Decent Work Country Programmes
16 October 2017
This document presents a summary of the findings and recommendations of three independent high-level evaluations conducted during 2017. Part I pertains to the independent evaluation of the ILO’s strategy and actions on creating and extending social protection floors 2012–17. Part II summarizes the findings of the independent evaluation of the ILO’s field operations and structure 2010–16. Part III concerns the evaluation of the ILO’s Decent Work Country Programmes, strategies and actions in the Mekong subregion 2012–17. The final section of each summary contains a set of recommendations requiring follow-up and sets out the Office response. The Governing Body is invited to endorse the recommendations and request the Director-General to ensure their implementation (see draft decision in paragraph 127).
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Annual evaluation report 2016–17
16 October 2017
In Part I of the present document, the Governing Body is provided with a progress report on the ILO’s evaluation work during 2016–17 as measured against its results-based strategy. Part II details the overall effectiveness of the Office from an evaluation perspective. The Governing Body may wish to take note of the present report, endorse recommendations contained therein and confirm priorities for the 2018–20 programme of work for evaluations (see draft decision in paragraph 100).
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Follow-up to the resolution concerning remaining measures on the subject of Myanmar adopted by the Conference at its 102nd Session (2013)
16 October 2017
This document provides an update on the implementation of the Supplementary Understanding and progress made in renewing the Memorandum of Understanding with an updated further phase of the Action Plan for the Elimination of Forced Labour (see the draft decision in paragraph 35).
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Improving the functioning of the International Labour Conference - Analysis of the 106th Session (2017) of the Conference
13 October 2017
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Meeting document
Appointments of the Regional Meeting
13 October 2017
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Meeting document
Registration and information facilities available during the 331st Session of the Governing Body
13 October 2017
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Follow-up to the resolution concerning fair and effective labour migration governance
13 October 2017
The paper proposes the focus, objective and main elements of the plan of action (2018–22) to give effect to the conclusions of the general discussion on fair and effective labour migration governance, adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 106th Session, 2017. The Governing Body is invited to provide guidance on the proposed follow-up plan (see the draft decision in paragraph 19).
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Third Supplementary Report: Documents submitted for information only
11 October 2017
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331st Session of the ILO Governing Body
Second Supplementary Report: Follow-up to Governing Body decisions
10 October 2017
In the present document, the Governing Body is provided with an overview of the action envisaged or already taken by the Office to give effect to the decisions adopted at its previous sessions.