Synthesis reviews and meta-studies
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Decent work results and effectiveness of ILO development cooperation: A meta-analysis of project evaluations 2013-2016
16 April 2018
This meta-analysis represents the findings of an assessment covering final independent evaluations, which were completed between 2013 and 2016. The report is intended to contribute to optimizing the performance and effectiveness of ILO’s development cooperation strategies, approaches and projects.
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Social dialogue interventions: What works and why? Lessons learned from a synthesis review, 2013–2016
19 October 2017
The report presents the findings of a synthesis review of ILO social dialogue interventions from 2013–16. The report is prepared in advance of the 2018 recurrent discussion of the International Labour Conference on Social Dialogue, and is meant as an accompanying piece to the recurrent discussion on the strategic objective of social dialogue and tripartism. It is based on an extensive review of evaluations, project documents and studies related to ILO social dialogue interventions with the aim of contributing to organizational learning. Findings from the analysis will strengthen the evidence base and inform the development and implementation of future social dialogue measures by the ILO and its constituents.
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Effective Labour Protection for All: Lessons learned from a synthesis review, 2004–2014
21 May 2015
Background Paper for the Recurrent Discussion under the ILO Declaration on Social Protection (Labour Protection), 104th Session, 2015.
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Effective Labour Protection for All: Lessons learned from a synthesis review, 2004–2014 - Executive Summary
21 May 2015
Background Paper for the Recurrent Discussion under the ILO Declaration on Social Protection (Labour Protection), 104th Session, 2015.
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Delivering decent work results: A meta-analysis of 15 ILO Decent Work Country Programme reviews
06 October 2014
This is a meta-analysis of internally conducted evaluations of Decent Work Country Programmes carried out by regional offices. Recommendations propose ways to improve the quality of these internal evaluations to better inform on the progress of a DWCP and eventually provide useful data and input for independently conducted evaluations.
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Decent work results of ILO employment promotion interventions: Lessons learned from evaluations, 2003-2013 - Summary of findings
16 May 2014
This is a short summary of the synthesis review which examines a range of ILO project and programme evaluations, as well as evidence-based studies from external institutions to highlight decent work results of ILO interventions in the promotion of employment.
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Decent work results of ILO employment promotion interventions: Lessons learned from evaluations, 2003-2013
16 May 2014
This synthesis review examines a range of ILO project and programme evaluations, as well as evidence-based studies from external institutions to highlight decent work results of ILO interventions in the promotion of employment.
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Decent work results and effectiveness of ILO technical cooperation: A meta-analysis of project evaluations, 2011-2012
18 October 2013
EVAL launched a meta-analysis of independent project evaluations in 2010 to provide feedback on the effectiveness and operational performance of technical cooperation. The istructive results shed light on the ILO’s technical and operational strengths and weaknesses in the design and implementation of technical cooperation. Building on experience from this 2010 study, and following an adjustment of the methodology, a new study was conducted in 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]
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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.