October 2021

1. GB.343/LILS/1

   Report of the sixth meeting of the Standards Review Mechanism Tripartite Working Group (Geneva, 13–18 September 2021) - Report of the Officers

   11 October 2021

   In accordance with the terms of reference of the Standards Review Mechanism Tripartite Working Group (SRM TWG), the Governing Body is invited to note the report of the sixth meeting of the SRM TWG which reviewed five instruments on social security and to take decisions on recommendations arising from it as well as on arrangements for its seventh meeting in 2022 (see the draft decision in paragraph 6).

2. GB.343/PFA/10

   High-level evaluations of strategies and Decent Work Country Programmes

   11 October 2021

   This document presents a summary of the findings and recommendations of three independent high-level evaluations conducted during 2021. Part I pertains to the ILO’s strategy and actions for promoting fair and effective labour migration during the period 2016–20. Part II covers the ILO’s gender equality and mainstreaming efforts during the period 2016–21. Part III concerns the ILO’s programme of work in Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, including its Decent Work Country Programmes. The Governing Body is invited to endorse the recommendations and request the Director-General to ensure their implementation (see draft decision in paragraph 142).

3. GB.343/PFA/5(Rev.1)

   Proposal for the funding of postponed 2020–21 meetings in the biennium 2022–23

   11 October 2021

   This document contains a proposal on the use in 2022–23 of funds unspent in 2020–21 to cover the costs of meetings postponed from the current to the next financial exercise, and seeks endorsement from the Governing Body to refer the request to the International Labour Conference at the resumed part of its 109th Session (November–December 2021) for approval (see the draft decision in paragraph 9).

4. GB.343/INS/13

   Report of the Director-General

   08 October 2021

   This document contains information that the Director-General wishes to bring to the attention of the Governing Body regarding obituaries, membership of the Organization, progress in international labour legislation and internal administration, as set out in the table of contents (see the draft decision in paragraph 11).

5. GB.343/INS/3/1

   Matters arising out of the work of the 109th Session (2021) of the International Labour Conference: Follow-up to the resolution concerning the recurrent discussion on the strategic objective of social protection (social security)

   08 October 2021

   This document proposes a plan of action on social protection for the period 2021–26, to give effect to the conclusions adopted by the International Labour Conference in June 2021. The Governing Body is invited to provide guidance on the proposed plan of action (see draft decision in paragraph 28)

6. GB.343/PFA/8

   Appointments to the Independent Oversight Advisory Committee

   08 October 2021

   In this document, the Governing Body is invited to approve the appointment of two members and the extension of appointment of three members of the Independent Oversight Advisory Committee (see the draft decision in paragraph 13).

7. GB.343/INS/3/2

   Matters arising out of the work of the 109th Session (2021) of the International Labour Conference: Follow-up to the resolution concerning a global call to action for a human-centred recovery from the COVID-19 crisis that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient

   08 October 2021

   The global call to action for a human-centred recovery from the COVID-19 crisis that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient, adopted by the International Labour Conference at the first part of its 109th Session (June 2021), declares that “The ILO […] must play a leadership role with its constituents and in the international system in advancing a human-centred recovery from the COVID-19 crisis that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient. Through focused and accelerated implementation of the ILO Centenary Declaration, it will strengthen its support of Member States’ recovery efforts and leverage the support of other multilateral organizations and international institutions while contributing actively to the efforts of the United Nations system to expedite delivery of the 2030 Agenda.” This document presents, for the consideration of the Governing Body, the follow-up actions that the Office could undertake to support its constituents effectively in their national recovery strategies and to strengthen international support and policy coherence to pursue a human-centred recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic (see the draft decision in paragraph 40).

8. GB.343/LILS/5

   Agreements concluded with other international organizations. Proposed agreement between the International Labour Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization and proposed agreement between the International Labour Organization and the African Union

   08 October 2021

   This document submits to the Governing Body for approval the text of two draft Agreements between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and between the ILO and the African Union (AU) (see the draft decision in paragraph 11)

9. GB.343/INS/13/2

   Documents submitted for information only

   08 October 2021

10. GB.343/PFA/2

    Proposed 2022–23 budgets for extrabudgetary accounts: Inter-American Centre for Knowledge Development in Vocational Training (CINTERFOR)

    08 October 2021

    This document presents a proposal for CINTERFOR’s Programme and Budget for 2022–23. The Governing Body is invited to approve the income and expenditure estimates of the CINTERFOR extrabudgetary account for 2022–23, as set out in Appendix I (see the draft decision in paragraph 31).

11. GB.343/LILS/4

    Report of the fourth meeting (Part I) of the Special Tripartite Committee established under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (19–23 April 2021): Report of the Chairperson to the Governing Body, in accordance with article 16 of the Standing Orders of the Special Tripartite Committee

    07 October 2021

    As required by the Standing Orders of the Special Tripartite Committee (STC), the Chairperson of the fourth meeting of the STC (Part I, 19–23 April 2021), presents her report on the working of the Convention. The Governing Body is invited to: take note of this report; appoint the Chairperson of the STC for a three-year period; approve the establishment of a Joint ILO–IMO Tripartite Working Group to identify and address seafarers’ issues and the human element; take decisions on recommendations concerning 39 maritime labour instruments, including their classification, possible withdrawal or abrogation, and practical follow-up (see the draft decision in paragraph 15).

12. GB.343/LILS/2

    Choice of Conventions and Recommendations on which reports could be requested under article 19, paragraphs 5(e) and 6(d), of the ILO Constitution in 2023

    07 October 2021

    The Governing Body is invited to provide guidance on the instruments that would be covered in the General Survey to be prepared by the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR) in 2023 for discussion at the International Labour Conference in 2024 (see the draft decision in paragraph 27).

13. GB.343/PFA/9

    Annual evaluation report 2020–21

    07 October 2021

    This document provides the Governing Body with a progress report on the work of the ILO’s Evaluation Office covering the reporting period 2020–21, as measured against the indicators and targets in its results-based Evaluation Strategy 2018–21. It also looks at the ILO’s overall effectiveness and includes findings on what lessons are being learned in terms of the ILO’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and its contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals. The Governing Body is invited to endorse the recommendations in this report (see the draft decision in paragraph 95).

14. GB.343/PFA/1

    Update on the headquarters building renovation project

    06 October 2021

    This document provides an update on the headquarters building renovation project and the headquarters security perimeter project. The Governing Body is invited to approve the final budget for phase 2 of the headquarters building renovation project (see the draft decision in paragraph 14).

15. Meeting document

    The future of work in the automotive industry - Note on the proceedings

    05 October 2021

    Technical meeting on the future of work in the automotive industry (Geneva, 15–19 February 2021)

16. GB.343/PFA/INF/1

    Voluntary contributions and gifts

    05 October 2021

    This document contains a detailed list of gifts accepted in support of ILO operational activities since September 2019, not including development cooperation funds.

17. GB.343/PFA/14

    Human Resources Strategy for 2022–25: Diversity, accountability and respect

    04 October 2021

    This document presents the Human Resources Strategy for 2022–25, which takes into account the guidance provided by the Governing Body at its 341st Session (March 2021) on the progress made in the implementation of the Human Resources Strategy 2018–21. The Human Resources Strategy for 2022–25 aims at ensuring a workforce of the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity, with due regard being given to the Action plan for improving the diversity of the ILO workforce (GB.337/PFA/11), including in terms of gender and geographical diversity, and also addressing underrepresentation, experience relevant to the three constituent groups and opportunities for youth and young professionals. The Governing Body is invited to comment on and endorse this Human Resources Strategy for 2022–25 (see the draft decision in paragraph 49).

18. Meeting document

    Liste révisée des participants - Réunion d’experts chargée d’examiner et d’adopter un recueil de directives pratiques sur la sécurité et la santé dans les industries du textile, des vêtements, du cuir et de la chaussure (Genève, 4 – 8 octobre 2021)

    04 October 2021

19. GB.343/PFA/6(Rev.1)

    Other financial matters: Appointments to the Investments Committee of the International Labour Organization

    04 October 2021

    In version "Rev.1" of 4 October, the Appendix has been modified.

20. GB.343/INS/INF/3

    Measures identified by the Office to accelerate progress in respect of specific indicators of the ILO Action Plan for Gender Equality 2018–21

    01 October 2021

    This document describes the concrete measures and steps identified following the 340th Session of the Governing Body (November 2020) to accelerate action in respect of specific indicators of the ILO Action Plan for Gender Equality 2018–21 – including with regard to leadership and staffing – taking into account the targets that were not met in the 2018–19 phase of the said Action Plan.