Final Report: Norway-ILO Programme Cooperation Agreement (PCA) 2016-17

This report provides an overview of the ILO programmes supported by the ongoing Norway-ILO PCA, as well as an update on progress made in 2016-2017 towards the achievement of the ILO's biennial goals.

The Norway-ILO Programme Cooperation Agreement (PCA) 2016-17 is based on common objectives and principles shared by Norway and the ILO, underpinned by a rights-based approach to development and support for increased effectiveness and results-based management. The overall objective of the PCA is to strengthen the efforts of the ILO in promoting opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. The PCA reflects a common desire to promote UN system-wide coherence and coordination, in line with national development strategies. The report provides a short overview of the ILO's results-based management system, programming framework; a detailed account of programme financed under the PCA; and certified financial statements.