Tripartite partners reach consensus on the Standard Operating Procedure of the TNF
Since the enactment of the Tripartite Negotiating Forum Act on 5 June 2019, there has been need for its operationalization. The ILO provided technical and financial support for the development of the Standard Operating Procedures, which will be the vehicle for its rolling out.
1 March 2021
HARARE (ILO News) In a yearlong process, the ILO has supported its tripartite partners to develop the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Tripartite Negotiating Forum – the TNF. The SOP outlines the rules of engagement of the TNF to ensure that it functions smoothly and adheres to good governance through well-documented protocols and procedures.
Displaying the true spirit of tripartism, the meeting discussed the draft SOP that had been developed by the four-member tripartite technical task team. The members agreed on the protocols and procedures of the TNF, as well as the framework of the TNF Secretariat.
The first step towards implementing it is the recruitment of the Executive Director to lead the TNF and see to the setting up of the Secretariat. It is expected that the ILO will continue providing technical support to ensure its effective functioning.
Ms Phororo, the ILO Director, in her remarks underscored the importance of dialogue in creating a shared national vision, in jointly solving problems and in creating cohesion. She called for renewed faith on dialogue, and reminded the meeting that significant progress had been made in the last two years. She expressed the ILO’s commitment to continue strengthening social dialogue institutions and mechanisms, in line with international labour standards.
In their submissions, the tripartite partners committed to ensuring that the spirit of the founding principles and values contained in the ‘Declaration of Intent Towards a Social Contract,’ signed in 2001 would continue. They further undertook to cultivate a culture of tolerance and restraint, negotiate in good faith and ensure that they are accountable to each other, sharing a common vision for the future development of the country.
Zimbabwe is facing persistent economic and jobs crises and there is need to accelerate change and reforms. Social dialogue and tripartite cooperation between government, employers and workers are therefore tools of sound governance for the labour market and effective instruments that promote recovery from crisis and facilitate adaptation to change.
Displaying the true spirit of tripartism, the meeting discussed the draft SOP that had been developed by the four-member tripartite technical task team. The members agreed on the protocols and procedures of the TNF, as well as the framework of the TNF Secretariat.
The first step towards implementing it is the recruitment of the Executive Director to lead the TNF and see to the setting up of the Secretariat. It is expected that the ILO will continue providing technical support to ensure its effective functioning.
In their submissions, the tripartite partners committed to ensuring that the spirit of the founding principles and values contained in the ‘Declaration of Intent Towards a Social Contract,’ signed in 2001 would continue. They further undertook to cultivate a culture of tolerance and restraint, negotiate in good faith and ensure that they are accountable to each other, sharing a common vision for the future development of the country.
Zimbabwe is facing persistent economic and jobs crises and there is need to accelerate change and reforms. Social dialogue and tripartite cooperation between government, employers and workers are therefore tools of sound governance for the labour market and effective instruments that promote recovery from crisis and facilitate adaptation to change.