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INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION OF EMPLOYERS

ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DES EMPLOYEURS

ORGANIZACION INTERNACIONAL DE EMPLEADORES

Chemin de Joinville, 26 • P.O. Box 68 • CH-1216 Cointrin / Geneva • Switzerland

Tel.: +41 (0)22 929 00 00 • Fax: +41 (0)22 929 00 01 • e-mail: [email protected] • Internet: www.ioe-emp.org

IOE WORK PLAN 2011

INTRODUCTION

The IOE Work Plan for 2011, elaborated in consultation with the Management Board,

repeats the structure adopted in 2010 of linking activities to the pillars of the IOE

Strategic Framework 2009 – 2014. It is designed to help members better understand

activities as well as, over time, allowing for systematic evaluation of the IOE work

and its impact.

As with previous plans, this document does not attempt to capture all the daily work

of the Secretariat in support of members, nor does it include every detail from the

annual work plans of staff members. Rather, it aims to highlight the key outcomes

sought under each priority area.

Whilst proactively promoting a variety of issues in the work plan, the IOE continues

to operate in a global economic reality that is still reacting to the consequences and

challenges of the 2009 crisis. As such, the IOE has to be capable of responding to

global issues, events and meetings as they arise – such as the summits of the G20 and

other global players. Given, in addition, the IOE’s intrinsic links with the work of the

ILO, flexibility is factored into the work plan to be able to engage in emerging ILO

initiatives that may impact members.

This global nature of the IOE’s work is also captured by the inclusion, which began

in 2010, of four regional work plans covering Africa, America, Asia and Europe,

elaborated by the senior IOE adviser responsible for that region in collaboration with

the respective regional Vice-President. This will ensure that, within the range of IOE

action undertaken, the needs of members in a regional context are also effectively

addressed.

Many IOE activities are by their very nature undertaken in conjunction with, or with

the support of, ACT/EMP and/or the ILO more generally. In both cases, resources

are limited and increasingly rely on donor funding which is not certain to be realized.

That reality can also impact work plan outcomes.

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“EO” throughout denotes Employers’ Organisation(s)

IOE WORK PLAN 2011

PRIORITY AREA

WORK ITEM MEANS OF ACTION EXPECTED OUTCOME(S) TIME-

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REGION SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

Senior Advisers’ elaboration of regional work plans and realization of region-focused activities in collaboration with respective Vice-Presidents and ACT/EMP. (Detailed regional work plans attached.)

Improved IOE response to region-specific needs.

Enhanced regional EO information exchange and cooperation.

Enhanced IOE information provision reflecting regional specificities.

Through-out 2011

MEMBER CAPACITY BUILDING, INFORMATION SHARING AND

NETWORKING.

IOE Web Site architecture update. IOE circulars IOE.net. International Working Groups/ Networks (GOSH, GIRN)

Members’ expectations met to have documents in several languages. Builds member capacity to share IOE documents at national level. Members equipped to respond to evolving issues with IOE background information.

Ongoing

ECONOMIC CRISIS AND

RECOVERY RESPONSE

Organise forums for discussion and exchange of ideas.

Better informed, more resilient EOs. Dates pending

GLOBAL JOBS PACT Influence the effective and appropriate implementation of the Global Jobs Pact at national level, including its impact on Decent Work Country Programmes.

ILO services and expenditure in support of the GJP consistent with its terms and purpose as supported by employers and reflect changing economic and labour market circumstances.

Ongoing

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Support ACT/EMP programmes. Timely response to members’ technical enquiries.

More representative/stronger EOs. Increased IOE visibility .

Ongoing

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MEMBER SUPPORT IN THE ILO

Technical work for the Governing Body through preparation of spokesperson briefs and guidance notes for GB members.

GB Report for members.

Members refer to IOE-prepared GB highlights.

Government coordinators influenced by employers’ views in the committees.

March June

November

Produce an Employers’ Guide to the Employment of Domestic Workers for EOs and households on any new standard(s) arising from the 2011 ILC and on general issues for the employment of domestic workers.

Members well equipped to address ratification issues and implementation at the national level as well as respond to employer queries and to critically evaluate extending membership services to household employers.

By year end

Sectoral meetings: create mechanisms for optimal identification/ selection of employers for specific ILO meetings. Improve functioning and effectiveness of existing mechanisms in conjunction with ACT/EMP.

Effective employer selection mechanisms established.

The ILO works with the most appropriate employers for specific activities at national and regional levels.

Ongoing

Where sectors are unrepresented by an organization: research, identify and maintain contacts with the best qualified employer expert to represent the sector in the realization of ILO activities.

Regardless of whether a sector has a representative organization, it is optimally represented in ILO activities.

Ongoing

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MEMBER SUPPORT IN THE ILO

International Institute of Labour Studies: meet regularly to communicate employer priorities.

IILS cognizant of employers’ priorities and takes them into account in its work.

Ongoing

Meet with Sectoral Employers’ Organisations to both provide updates and communicate relevance of ILO activities and meetings.

Sectoral Employers’ Organisations aware of relevance and benefit of ILO meetings.

Increased effectiveness and influence of Sectoral Employers’ Organisations.

in ILO meetings

Guide employer representation by providing appropriate briefing and coordination for employer experts in

Occupational Safety and Health negotiations in priority sectors and specific topics (e.g. container safety, asbestos).

ILO guidance is relevant and applicable to employers and negotiations have the intended outcome for business.

Publicise outcome, guidance and codes of practice developed in tripartite discussions.

First quarter

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

CHANGE

Climate Change Advisory Committee: Further engage the committee on environment and climate change issues with an employment and social focus.

Encourage members to provide case studies for the green jobs debate.

IOE recognised for providing added value service to members.

Ongoing

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CHANGE

Information exchange with members and use of input to develop and validate IOE positions on climate change issues as they emerge and develop.

Support members’ needs to develop policy positions at national level.

IOE acknowledged as centre of knowledge and relevance by UN bodies.

Ongoing

Information published on policy developments and practical implications for members.

May

Work with ILO/UNEP/World Bank on the green economy initiative and its rollout.

Business imperative is acknowledged.

IOE contribution balances union input in the general climate change debate.

Ongoing

Provide business perspective to UN analysis for their sectoral report and publicise the report’s release.

Business perspective informs the report. Members aware of the report and its content.

February

Seek funding sources to provide OSH services for members.

Members’ needs for OSH information and training met.

Per specific requests

ENTE

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DEFENSE OF PRIVATE

ENTERPRISE

Strengthen collaboration with OHCHR and present cases of abuse.

OHCHR more aware of and responsive to threats to private enterprises.

Ongoing

Visit/assist members, dialogue with governments, publicise cases.

Follow cases individually/regionally and present complaints in the appropriate forums.

Enhanced general awareness of threats to private enterprise. Denounce and resolve cases of government-perpetrated abuse of the rights of business.

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INTERNATIONAL LABOUR

STANDARDS

Monitor the respect of standards by submitting comments to the ILO Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations, CFA, special procedures.

Create a better environment for private sector development by publicizing outcomes.

Ongoing Improve and promote understanding of ILO standards through the Employers’ ILS Toolkit.

Members better informed of employers’ position on standards and their relevance to business.

Encourage and equip members to be actively involved in the respect of international labour standards at national level.

Members better positioned to influence national consultations on ratification of ILO Conventions.

Continue identifying new collaborators for the Employers’ ILS Toolkit, prepare second edition, organise presentations individually/regionally as required.

Elaboration with the Office in the interpretation of ILO standards to respond to business concerns.

Members better equipped to identify business-friendly ways of implementing ILS for an improved business environment.

IOE/ILO publication on Convention 169 on Indigenous People and Enterprise.

By year end.

SME DEVELOPMENT Support ACT/EMP activities in this area through the promotion of its toolkit.

Dependent on ACT/EMP work plan. Through-out

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THE SOCIAL ECONOMY Publish an IOE position paper on the social economy/social enterprises.

Disseminate the paper and advocate in support of employer perspectives on the role and treatment of the social economy and social enterprises.

A strong statement of principle on the relative roles of the market economy and new and emerging forms of enterprise, including a strong restatement of the importance of private enterprise.

By year end.

THE SOCIAL ECONOMY Monitor closely the ILO’s work in this area and provide input/response on activities.

Private enterprise is not weakened by ILO activity. ILO resources for enterprise development work are not diluted.

By Sept.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND

ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

Update existing IOE statements on enterprise and entrepreneurship.

Updated statement on the importance of encouraging private enterprise and the role of entrepreneurship in job creation.

By Dec.

SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISES Pursue review of the 2007 Sustainable Enterprises conclusions being included on the short to medium term work agenda of the ILO.

A firm timetable from the ILO Office for such review.

By Dec.

OCCUPATIONAL AND PUBLIC

HEALTH

Assist WHO develop guidance for SMEs to improve workers’ health and provide occupational health services as appropriate (integrated with OSH guidance).

WHO guidance widely disseminated via GOSH and other forums.

Through- out

Develop initiatives for new areas of guidance for business and sectors.

Publish IOE guidance on managing: health risks for international business travel and occupational and community-health risks arising from operations.

May

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INFLUENCING

EMPLOYMENT/SOCIAL POLICY

Monitor and influence the work of the ILO with other international organizations (e.g. those working under the banner of policy coherence.)

Support employer participation in global debates in international forums.

Ongoing Strengthen collaboration with the Council of Europe.

Acknowledgement by policy makers and thought leaders to a unified and influential global business voice.

Participate actively in the Governmental Committee of the European Social Charter.

Attention of policy makers secured.

Ongoing

Follow up collective complaints under the European Social Charter.

Reinforced impact of the voice of business at the European level.

Enhance cooperation with the World Bank, IMF, OECD , BIAC, BusinessEurope, PEC,CAPE, CEATAL and ICC.

Global discussions affecting employment reflect the business perspective.

Acknowledgement and consideration given by policy makers and thought leaders to a unified and influential global business voice.

IMPROVING THE BUSINESS

ENVIRONMENT

Strengthen partnerships and mobilize funding from the World Bank

Event funded by the WB on “Governance and the Business Environment”

June

Produce a guideline for employers’ organizations on how to advocate for good governance and an enabling business environment.

Guideline published and disseminated to members.

June

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ENVIRONMENT

Reinforce the promotion of the 2008 Social Justice Declaration to reorientate the work of the ILO.

ILO Human Resources strategy aligned with the needs of constituents as identified in the Declaration

Ongoing

Work with the Declaration department to ensure employers’ views are known and acknowledged on the 4 principles of Forced Labour, Child Labour, Freedom of Association and Discrimination.

Employers’ views reflected in the departments’ priorities both for policy guidance and technical cooperation for members.

EMPLOYERS’ VISION OF THE ILO

Lobby for reform in the GB, ILC, ESP, LILS, PFAC, CFA and other committees as appropriate.

P&B better oriented towards employment priorities. Increased ACT/EMP budget. Improved ILO Governance. Improved and effective ILO HR policy. Effective ILO field structure. Consistent Employers’ Group message in formal and informal consultations of employer priorities for the work of the Office. CFA is line with Employers’ Group expectations.

March June and

November

Influence the agenda of the MNE Subcommittee. Influence the GB: ensuring items look to effective means of promoting the MNE Declaration as a voluntary tool for business.

The Helpdesk remains an impartial resource for business, but not become a “Complaints desk” or a promotional tool for the Office.

Ongoing

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EMPLOYERS’ VISION OF THE ILO

Influence the IPEC Steering Committee Employers’ views reflected in IPEC’s priorities.

March

Encourage involvement of members in the Annual Review.

Employers’ views are heard and included in the outcomes of the review.

March

Enhance participation of employer delegates and inclusion of their experiences in the ILC Global Report.

Resulting plan of action reflects employers’ input and responds to employer needs.

June

Develop and promote an IOE note on the IOE position on the status of ILO Standards Policy.

Continue discussions with members on ILO standards-related items and determine and implement a Group strategy to effectively promote the employers’ vision for standards policy within the ILO.

Modernisation of ILO Standards Policy. Ongoing

June

G20 Collaborate with BIAC and MEDEF on organization of business participation in, and communications around, the G20 summit in France.

Business/Employers’position incorporated in the G20 conclusions.

Through-out

SOCIAL SECURITY Prepare 2011 ILC discussion. Cooperation with BIAC.

ILC conclusions which reflect business perspective. Clear framework for ILO work on the social protection floor.

June Ongoing

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DEMOGRAPHIC CHALLENGES ILO/IOE-authored Survey. Presentation and discussion at IOE meetings.

Dissemination of the Survey. First semester

OCCUPATIONAL AND PUBLIC

HEALTH

Work with WHO to assist in delivering the Global Plan of Action on Workers’ Health. Support member engagement by facilitating relevant meetings and access to the WHO.

Increased business influence on WHO work. Business-relevant WHO guidance. Enhanced business credibility as legitimate WHO partners/interlocuters.

Ongoing

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND

HEALTH

Further develop Global Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) network. Organise two meetings, one to coincide with the OSH World Congress in Istanbul.

Income generated.

Growth of IOE identity as a global centre of excellence for employment and social aspects of OSH.

March and Sept

Develop GOSH website and other information and communication channels.

OSH policy papers and guidance published, specifically on accident investigation.

Ongoing/April

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND

HEALTH AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Work with the ILO and WHO to develop guidance on OSH with GOSH- and other members. Promote and assist in piloting HEALTHWISE (OSH project for the healthcare sector).

IOE credibility and mutually supportive relationships built with the ILO and WHO. Increased business capacity through best practice sharing. Increased benefit to companies in ILO and WHO work

May


CHANGE

Consult with members and provide IOE input for ILO Work (Office/regions/ITC) on further development of the green jobs debate, skills for green jobs and training in the context of the green decent jobs agenda.

ILO cognizant of business perspective. Business-relevant Turin Centre training courses (not biased to union needs)

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HIV/AIDS AND THE WORLD OF

WORK

Support the implementation of ILO Recommendation on HIV/AIDS and the world of work with particular focus on expectations vis-à-vis employers’ role.

Hold at least one meeting/workshop for EOs on HIV/AIDS.

Effective implementation of the recommendation and clear employer understanding of expectations.

December


CHANGE

Input the work of ICC, BIAC and OECD on environment issues to reflect the business perspective.

Consistent business position on developing issues.

Provide window for members on to the wider issues.

Ongoing, special focus on April and October

IOE PUBLICATION: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CSR

Author a publication outlining recent developments in CSR, designed for repackaging by members for national distribution as a member publication.

IOE members equipped to interact with and inform their national affiliates on CSR developments, particularly ISO 26000 and the mandate of the UN SG Special Representative.

June

CSR RESOURCE KIT Prepare standard presentation kits for members to use at the national level to inform employers on recent CSR developments.

IOE members equipped as above. Ongoing

CSR WORKING GROUP Continue to articulate the IOE’s position within various CSR debates.

IOE’s position known and acknowledged in all relevant forums.

Ongoing

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COMBATTING CORRUPTION Disseminate IOE Guide to members Undertake project to heighten awareness (under discussion).

Heightened awareness and increased responses amongst members.

Through-out

THE GLOBAL COMPACT Maintain IOE influence and leadership in Global Compact debates.

Clarify the labour principles’ guide.

Global Compact debates that listen to the business perspective.

A guide to labour principles which is business-friendly.

Through-out

HUMAN RIGHTS AND BUSINESS

Continue to ensure employer perspective and priorities considered in the elaboration of John Ruggie’s three-pillared framework for business engagement in human rights.

Guiding principles which are clear, flexible, practical and stable. A final report which avoids regulatory response to the business engagement in the respect of human rights.

Provide follow-up for members on the Ruggie framework.

Members apprised of the guiding principles and their implication for business.

March - December

Publication on SME’s and the Corporate Responsibility to Respect.

EOs and their SME members guided on giving effect to the respect principle.

Organise event with USCIB, American Chamber of Commerce and the Coca-Cola Co.

Event successful in providing exchange of views and updates in this area.

April

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HUMAN RIGHTS AND BUSINESS Clarify for members the OECD guidelines procedures and the MNE Declaration’s promotional nature and implications for business.

Individual purposes of each element clear to members.

Ongoing

THE SECTORAL PERSPECTIVE Keep sectoral organizations informed of IOE CSR activity. Understand the sectoral perspective and engagement in CSR activity and make sure this is injected into all relevant debate in which the IOE is involved.

Sectoral CSR activity is enriched. Sectoral CSR perspective and activity is acknowledged and taken into account in debate.

Ongoing

GLOBAL UNION FEDERATIONS

(GUFS) ACTIVITY

Meetings with sectoral organization, and research, to understand Global Union Federations (GUFs) activities at sectoral level.

Increased IOE knowledge base of GUF activity across sectors.

IOE/ITUC AGREEMENT Finalise discussions with the ITUC on future collaboration on HIV/AIDS. Discuss a way forward on implementation of the new ILO Recommendation on HIV/AIDS. Hold at least one joint activity to implement the Recommendation.

Updated IOE/ICFTU Agreement . IOE/ITUC relations implemented. Enhanced implementation of ILO HIV/AIDS Recommendation through joint activity.

June

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GIRN Advise members of the latest provisions of, and latest signed, International Framework Agreements (IFAs).

Members up-to-date with IFA developments. Ongoing

Prepare promotional material for the network and improve the website.

Network better resourced. Ongoing

Organise two meetings.

Stronger network and enriched exchange between members.

April and October

Recruit an additional 5 corporate members through IOE member organisations.

By Dec.

Undertake GIRN-related administration, invoicing, subscriptions monitoring etc.

Achieve smooth-running of the GIRN. Ongoing

2011 WORK PLAN – AFRICA – FREDERICK MUIA

PRIORITY AREA

WORK ITEM MEANS OF ACTION EXPECTED OUTCOME TIMEFRAME A

FRIC

A

SUPPORT THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF PEC

STRATEGIC PLAN

Mobilize funding from African Development Bank as promised as part of Johannesburg Declaration.

Role of Employers’ Organizations in Regional integration.

PEC and IOE Programme on Sustainable enterprises is funded by African Development Bank.

Prepare a guideline on EOs and regional integration.

April 2011


ENVIRONMENT IN AFRICA

Strengthen partnerships and mobilize funding from World Bank Institute.

One Event funded by World Bank on Governance and Business Environment organized in West Africa.

-Produce a guideline for employers’ organizations in Africa on how to advocate for good governance and an enabling business environment.

June 2011

SOCIAL ECONOMY Ensure that ILO’s work on social economy does not weaken private enterprise.

Finalize a guide for employers on social economy.

September 2011

HIV/AIDS AND THE

WORLD OF WORK

Support the implementation of ILO Recommendation on HIV/AIDS and the world of Work with particular focus on what is expected from employers.

Hold at least one event on HIV/AIDS for Employers’ Organizations in the Caribbean.

December 2011

IOE/ITUC AGREEMENT

ON HIV/AIDS

Finalize discussions between IOE and ITUC on future collaboration on HIV/AIDS,

Discuss a way forward on implementation of new Recommendation on HIV/AIDS

IOE/ICFTU (now ITUC) Agreement is updated.

Relations between IOE and ITUC are implemented.

At least one joint activity at Country level to implement new Recommendation on HIV/AIDS is held.

June 2010

2011 IOE WORK PLAN – AMERICA - MARIA PAZ ANZORREGUY/BRENT WILTON

PRIORITY AREA

WORK ITEM ACTION EXPECTED OUTCOME TIME-

FRAME A

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ICA

SUSTAINABLE

ENTERPRISE

Promote the ILO regional report on sustainable enterprise. Support and promote in cooperation with ACT/EMP the implementation of an ILO regional programme to promote an environment conducive to the development of sustainable enterprises according to the conclusions of the XVII ILO Regional Meeting1at:

- IOE Iberoamerican PresidentS’ meeting - Confederation of Caribbean Employers - ACTEMP TC activities in the region - OAS-XVII IACML- El Salvador –Sept 2011 - IOE web/IOE newsletter Latam/IOE.net - ILGO

High impact programme to positively impact on policy decisions at a national level Clear linkage of the concepts of sustainable enterprise with decent work within and outside ILO sphere

2011

COMMUNICATION OF

EMPLOYERS’ ORGANIZATIONS

Support and promote within the communications program developed by ACT/EMP the implementation of a SWOT analysis

Develop an IOE-ACT/EMP electronic newsletter for Latam and the Caribbean 2 Continue to develop a section in the IOE.net relevant to the region Improve content/promote better use of regional section in IOE web

ACT/EMP study analyzing the communication

situation of Employers’ Organization

IOE-ACT/EMP electronic newsletter for Latam

and the Caribbean

Employers’ Organizations better informed on regional activities, issues, trends, good practices, debates. Increase visibility and involvement of GB regional members. Increase members’ involvement in OAS/CEATAL process- XVII IACML -El Salvador - September 2011

2011-2012

1 Request the ILO Lima Office realization in 2011 of at least one activity in the framework of the programme

2 IOE Regional Vice President for Latin America and ILO GB members of the Region to actively contribute to the development of the newsletter

2011 WORK PLAN - AMERICA - MARIA PAZ ANZORREGUY/BRENT WILTON

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PRIORITY AREA

WORK ITEM ACTION EXPECTED OUTCOME TIME-

FRAME

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ERIC

A

CONTINUE TO

MONITOR THREATS

AGAINST EO, PRIVATE

ENTERPRISE AND

MARKET ECONOMY

Follow cases individually and regionally

- Arrange missions and meetings when the seriousness of the case/topic justifies it

- Present complaints at the CFA, Comments to the CEACR, information to the UN OHCHR for the Universal Periodic Review, other appropriate fora

Publicise situations Solve/Alleviate/ denounce abuses Increase number of complaints and comments from Employers’ Organizations filed with available supervisory bodies

Ongoing

WORKING WITH

MEMBERS/TRAINING

MEMBERS

Request more activities for regional employers in the Turin Center

Support ILGO

Support Cameo programme

Strengthened member capacity Increase the number of activities for regional Employers Strengthened capacity of Caribbean members and increased knowledge between members in the region.

Ongoing

IOE WORK PLAN 2011 – ASIA - SCOTT BARKLAMB


PRIORITY AREA


FRAME A

SIA

ASIAN REGIONAL MEETING (ARM)

KYOTO

Secretariat and policy coordination.

Preparation and circulation of preparatory and background materials.

Coordinating employer pre- and group meetings, speakers and panel participants.

Successful employer participation in the Asian Regional Meeting, including high quality, effective secretariat support in conjunction with ACT/EMP

April 2011

CAPE HIGH LEVEL EMPLOYER

MEETING – KYOTO

Assisting in the delivery of a major business

event prior to the Asian regional meeting (in

conjunction with CAPE Secretariat and

ACT/EMP).

Successful gathering of employer /

business leaders from the region.

April 2011

CAPE MEETING – PRESENTATION

ON THE ASIAN REGIONAL MEETING

Prepare and deliver short presentation to CAPE

members on the pending ARM.

Brief CAPE members in the Asian region

on the pending Asian regional meeting,

and equip Asian members to participate

in the ARM.

March

2011

ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE TO ASIAN

MEMBERS

Assisting various Asia- based IOE members,

particularly through gatherings such as CAPE

(Confederation of Asia Pacific Employers) and

ACE (ASEAN Confederation of Employers)

Greater relevance of the IOE to the

services and organisational development

of members in the Asian region.

Ongoing

IOE WORK PLAN 2011 – ASIA - SCOTT BARKLAMB

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ASEM (ASIA / EUROPE DIALOGUE) IOE nominations of Asian employer participants

in ASEM meetings on employment and social

policy.

Strong Asian employer (and strong

overall employer) representation across

the various employment and social policy

components of the ASEM dialogue during

2011.

Ongoing

CAPACITY BUILDING ASSISTANCE Work with members AT the sub regional level on a critical area of policy concern / organizational development.

Strengthened member capacity at the national and sub-regional level to work with the ILO and to address emerging policy issues relevant to employers.

2011

G20 (7 OF THE 19 INDIVIDUAL G20

COUNTRIES ARE IN ASIA)

Position papers, presentations, consultations, and media releases.

IOE members are aware of the G20 processes and assisted in working with national governments on employment and social policy considerations.

G20 Leaders and Labour Ministers are informed of global employer priorities.

G20 approaches are formulated with due consideration of employer priorities.

G20 discussions take due account of the performance of Asian economies.

Ongoing

2011 WORK PLAN – EUROPE – ERIC OECHSLIN

PRIORITY AREA

WORK ITEM MEANS OF ACTION EXPECTED OUTCOME TIME-

FRAME EU

RO

PE

ECONOMIC CRISIS/DOWNTURN

MANAGEMENT IN EMPLOYERS

ORGANISATIONS

Forums for discussion and exchange of ideas

Follow-up of Malta meeting and on agenda of Tel Aviv meeting

European EOs informed of situation of others EOs in Europe and elsewhere

Dissemination of outcomes of the Malta and Tel-Aviv meetings

2011

IOE’S CSR POSITION IN LINE WITH

MEMBER POSITIONS.

CSR Working Group and IOE networks

ILO (Geneva and Turin) activities

Promotion of the IOE position in European debates and participation of European members in global debates

Enhanced understanding of global and European IR developments

2011

ISO AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEBATES ISO standard (if adopted)

Final report by J. Ruggie

Participation of European members in the follow-up

2011

G20 Cooperation with MEDEF and with BIAC

Input from European members in the G20 meetings in France

2011

BUSINESSEUROPE Improved cooperation on joint EC/ILO matters

Participation in the BusinessEurope Social Affairs committee

2011

DEMOGRAPHIC CHALLENGES ILO/IOE survey - Presentation and discussion at the Tel-Aviv meeting

Dissemination of this survey

Employers’ organizations informed of good practices and trends

January-September

ILO EUROPEAN REGIONAL MEETING

(FEB. 2013) Discussion with the Office, the Workers and European governments

Adoption of an agenda which shows the added-value of the ILO European Regional Meeting

2011


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IOE GENERAL ASSISTANCE IN EUROPE

Cooperation with ACT/EMP

Missions to provide technical and political support

ILO activities/programmes

Better visibility of the IOE

Positive responses to members’ requests

EOs more representative

2011

ADRIATIC REGION EMPLOYERS’ CENTRE

(AREC)

Support from ACT/EMP

Participation in the Board

Technical and political support

Increased number of activities

Better visibility of the Centre

2011

ILO GLOBAL JOBS PACT IOE Guide on the Global Jobs Pact (2009)

ILO (ACT/EMP) activities

Dissemination of the IOE Guide

Support and participation in the ILO activities related to the GJP in Europe

2011

SME DEVELOPMENT Support to AREC and ILO activities on SME

Follow-up of the AREC meeting on SME development (Dec. 2009)

2011


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PRIORITY AREA


FRAME

NO

N-I

OE

MEM

BER

S EU

RO

PEA

N

CO

UN

TRIE

S

FYROM, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

AND KOSOVO

Participation in AREC activities

(see above)

Support to ILO activities in these countries

More representative organizations 2011

ARMENIA, BELARUS AND CENTRAL ASIA

Cooperation with ACT/EMP

Joint missions with the ILO

ILO Regional Conference on social dialogue (if funds available)

More representative organizations

New member(s)

EOs better equipped and more representative

2011

EASTERN PARTNERSHIP FORUM

(IOE AND NON IOE MEMBERS)

Support to employers’ members

Cooperation with BusinessEurope

TC project managed by NordMettal

Activities within the framework of the Eastern Partnership Forum

(depends on available funds)

2011

Documents

IOE WORK PLAN 2011 - payamekarfarmayan.compayamekarfarmayan.com/IMG/pdf/G-2011-01_-_Annexe_-_General_an… · The IOE Work Plan for 2011, elaborated in consultation with the Management