Irish Aid-ILO Partnership Programme, 2012-15: Phase II, 2014-15

Ireland has been an ILO Member State since 1923 and is a long-standing partner in promoting the Decent Work Agenda. The Government of Ireland has ratified a considerable number of ILO Conventions, including the eight fundamental Conventions, three priority Conventions – on labour inspection, tripartite consultation, and employment policy – and 62 of the 177 technical Conventions. Ireland is also a key ally of the ILO in cooperation for development. The Irish Aid-ILO Partnership Programme 2012-15 is based on objectives and principles shared between Ireland and the ILO, underpinned by a rights-based approach and support for increased effectiveness and results-based management. It reflects partners’ common desire to promote UN system-wide coherence and coordination.

This report provides an overview of the ILO programmes supported under Phase II (2014-15) of the Irish Aid-ILO Partnership, as well as an update on progress towards their biennial goals. The first section gives a short overview of the ILO’s results-based management system, programming framework and of how the partnership fits within the overall financing structure of the ILO. The second section offers a detailed outline of Phase II (2014-15) of the Partnership and highlights progress made in 2014 under each of the thematic areas. Each theme is illustrated by a story from the field. The final section presents certified financial statements for each of the thematic areas, as foreseen by the provisions of the funding agreement.