Organisation Strategy (light) for
Denmark’s
engagement with ILO
2014-2017
The work of ILO
The International Labour Organization
(ILO) is a UN specialized agency for the
improvement of working conditions. ILO
focuses on monitoring compliance with the
international labour code, and on technical
assistance. ILO Conventions on freedom of
association and collective bargaining are
key international human rights instruments..
ILO has a tripartite structure of governance,
including representatives of workers and of
employers.
Denmark supports ILO with voluntary
funding because
Its
Decent Work Agenda
is key to
poverty alleviation and to securing
decent working conditions and social
justice, i.a. through the promotion of
rights of workers and CSR
In an increasingly globalized world
ILO’s comprehensive approach to
the value chains of production
across industries and countries is
highly needed for global quality job
creation, including green jobs
Key challenges for ILO
Address employment and rights of
workers in the Post-2015 framework
Ensure decent labour standards
within the informal economy of
especially developing countries
Denmark will expect ILO to
Continue its internal reform
process, including reducing field
presence in Europe
Focus even more on worker’s
rights, green jobs and gender
equality as part of its core mission
Broaden its voluntary donor base
Strengthen its analytical and
research capacities
Established
HQ
Regional offices
ILO
1919
Geneva
Addis Ababa (Africa),
Lima (Americas),
Beirut (Arab States),
Bangkok (Asia and
the Pacific), Geneva
(Europe)
58
Approx. 3.000
Country Offices
Human Resources
Approx. 1,3 billion
Financial resources, USD (approx. 2/3
USD (2014)
assessed and 1/3
voluntary)
Assessed:
16,3 million DKK
(Ministry of
Employment)
Voluntary:
Denmark’s
78 million DKK
contribution (2014)
(approx.. USD 14
million), of which
DKK 25 ml. in core
funding and 53 ml.
earmarked
Director General
Guy Ryder (UK)
International
Labour Conference
Governing Board
(GB) Sessions
Denmark member
of GB
June
March, June and
October
2011-14 (Ministry of
Employment)
Denmark will follow-up by
Monitoring Danish priority areas
based on ILO’s own framework
Undertaking a midterm review of
the Danish Organisation Strategy