Decent Work Country Programme, Suriname, 2023-2026
The DWCP is intended to represent the tripartite commitment of Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations to achieve Suriname’s national development goals, as well as articulate a programme of action for the key areas in which the ILO’s collaboration with the tripartite partners is expected to lead to positive changes in the world of work.
During the period 2023-2026, the ILO will work in partnership with the Government and the social partners to address national decent work challenges. The ILO’s approach reflects the development of a ‘new generation’ of DWCPs that aim to align closely to both national and international development goals and facilitate partnerships to achieve meaningful change. Activities and results identified in the DWCP are based on clear theories of change, developed through consultations with Surinamese constituents.
Priorities and outcomes
The DWCP (2023-2026) identifies three areas of priority and sets out associated outcomes to be achieved.
1. Jobs, productivity, and sustainable growth.
Environmentally sustainable and diversified economic growth and sustainable enterprise development expands the offer of decent employment.
Outcomes
1.1. Increased offer of decent ‘green’ jobs that are accessible to all.
1.2. Enhanced enterprise productivity and competitiveness.
1.3. More resilient and productive MSMEs and cooperatives.
2. Livelihoods, human capital, and a skilled workforce
Workforce skills development, employment services, and a coherent and universal social protection system ensure a secure livelihood for all Surinamese.
Outcomes
2.1. Education and training programmes are aligned with current and future labour market needs.
2.2. Improved policies, programmes, and services to facilitate jobseekers’ transition into decent employment.
2.3. A coherent, universal, and sustainable national social protection system is progressively established.
3. Labour market governance and labour rights.
Improved labour market governance and institutions ensure the realization of decent work and fundamental rights at work.
Outcomes
3.1. The national legal and policy framework is strengthened to align with international labour standards.
3.2. The labour administration machinery is strengthened, with a focus on labour inspection and dispute resolution.
3.3. Improved labour market information and analysis system.