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GB.356/INS/INF/7

Developments in the United Nations system

This document presents an update on recent developments in the United Nations (UN) system and key aspects of ILO engagement with the UN since the Governing Body’s last discussion of this topic at its 352nd Session (October–November 2024). It...

GB.356/PFA/INF/4

Update concerning ILO premises in Abidjan and Islamabad

GB.356/PFA/4- Other financial matters

The financial position of the ILO’s regular budget in 2026–27 and potential contingency measures in case of an income shortfall

This document presents the financial implications of the ILO reform on the regular budget approved for 2026–27 and outlines the impact of additional measures that would need to be implemented in the event of an income shortfall of up to 20 per cent...

GB.356/INS/7

The ILO in a changing multilateral environment: Towards better effectiveness and efficiency

This document provides an update of the ILO’s financial situation and further elaborates the vision and strategic objectives of the reform. It presents the framework used to determine proposals for reprioritization in the programme of work for...

GB.356/INS/8

Proposals for improving efficiency in the production of official documents

A more cost-effective approach to recording the proceedings of sessions of the ILO’s governance organs and certain official meetings. In the context of the current efforts by the Office to reprioritize activities and optimize the use of resources,...

GB.356/INS/10

Developments in the application of the resolution concerning the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine from the perspective of...

GB.356/PFA/9

The ILO’s Human Resources Strategy for 2026–29

The Human Resources Strategy for 2026–29 sets out the measures through which the Office will support the effective implementation of the ILO Reform by aligning workforce planning, talent development, leadership expectations and workplace culture...

GB.356/INS/3

Results of the ILO Action Plan for Gender Equality 2024–25 and proposed outline of the Action Plan 2026–29

This document summarizes the results of the implementation of the ILO Action Plan for Gender Equality 2022–25 (Action Plan 2022–25) during the period 2024–25, highlighting progress and areas for improvement; the main findings of an independent...

GB.356/LILS/3

Proposed forms for reports to be submitted under article 19 of the ILO Constitution in 2027, 2028 and 2029 - Selected up-to-date instruments

In this document, the Governing Body is invited to request governments to submit reports under article 19 of the ILO Constitution on selected up-to-date instruments and to approve the corresponding report form (see the draft decision in paragraph 5).

GB.356/INS/INF/4

The ILO’s performance results under the United Nations System-wide Action Plan on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

This document summarizes the ILO’s performance results under the United Nations System-wide Action Plan on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-SWAP 2.0), and the key achievements and areas for improvement emerging from the annual letter...

GB.356/INS/9/1 - Rules concerning the Director-General

Draft rules governing the handling of allegations of misconduct against a Director-General

This document contains proposals for draft rules governing the handling of allegations of misconduct against a Director-General (see the draft decision in paragraph 9).

GB.356/PFA/1

ILO programme implementation 2024–25

This document is submitted for debate and guidance (see the draft decision in paragraph 277).

GB.356/INS/9/2 - Rules concerning the Director-General

Draft rules governing situations in which a Director-General is unable to exercise her or his functions

This document contains proposals for draft rules governing the replacement of a Director-General who is unable to exercise their functions, for the Governing Body’s consideration (see the draft decision in paragraph 13).

GB.356/LILS/1

Ensuring legal clarity on the delegation of authority to the Officers of the Governing Body, including proposed amendments to the Standing...

This document was requested by the Governing Body at its 355th Session (November 2025) following its examination of the outcome of the Tripartite Meeting on the Review of the Functioning of the Governing Body (Geneva, 5–8 May 2025), which had...

GB.356/PFA/5

Report of the Independent Oversight Advisory Committee

This document contains the 18th annual report of the Independent Oversight Advisory Committee, covering the period from February 2025 to January 2026, for debate and guidance (see the draft decision in paragraph 7).

GB.356/POL/1

Possible initiatives that complement the body of international labour standards to ensure decent work in supply chains

In line with the ILO strategy on decent work in supply chains, this document presents options for possible initiatives that complement the body of international labour standards (see the draft decision in paragraph 47).

GB.356/POL/4

The ILO’s Development Cooperation Strategy for 2026–29

This document presents the ILO’s Development Cooperation Strategy for the period 2026–29. It sets out a vision for more effective, innovative and agile development cooperation that advances the Organization’s core mandate and responds to the needs...

GB.356/Agenda(Rev.1)

Agenda of the 356th Session of the ILO Governing Body (March-April 2026)

In version Rev.1 of 25 February, corrections were made to the titles of some items.

GB.356/POL/5

Promotion of the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy and responsible business...

This document provides an overview of the current activities to promote the MNE Declaration in response to an increasing number of constituent requests, and the Office support provided thanks to a growing portfolio of development cooperation...

GB.356/POL/2

Outcomes of sectoral meetings held in the second half of 2025 and other sectoral activities

This document covers the sectoral meetings held in the second half of 2025, including the approval of the outcome of the Technical Meeting on Decent Work in the Railways Sector and the Guidelines for fair labour market services for migrant fishers...