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THE REFORM OF ILS The “integrated approach” The “integrated approach” (see GB.279/4, Geneva, November 2000; GB 280/2, March 2001) is a method aimed at increasing the coherence, relevance and impact of ILS and related activities in different areas by developing common plans of action to guide these activities. It will be tested with ILO standards-related activities in the area of occupational safety and health at the ILC in 2003. Consensus-building will be a main feature throughout all phases of the “integrated approach”: l First phase: In-depth analyses by subject-matter of ILO objectives, existing ILS and related activities, including promotional activities and technical cooperation. l Second phase: Discussion and adoption of plans of action by the ILC. The plans of action will identify proposals for standard-setting, for other standards-related activities (revision, consolidation, adoption of other instruments) as well as for the promotion of existing ILS (dissemination of information, awareness raising, technical cooperation, research). l Third phase: Decisions by the GB based on the plan of action. The maritime approach to standards reform The envisaged reform of ILO maritime standards, as agreed by the Joint Maritime Commission in January 2001 and approved by the GB in March 2001, is based on the consolidation of all existing maritime Conventions, as far as possible, in one framework Convention: l this framework Convention will consist of several thematic parts; l each thematic part will assemble the valid key principles of existing maritime Conventions and will be complemented by annexes containing detailed requirements; l whereas the thematic parts can be ratified only altogether, there will be choice of ratification for the annexes; l ratification of the Convention and annexes will automatically involve denunciation of the existing Conventions thematically covered by the annexes; l there will be a facilitated revision mechanism for the annexes. The reform process will extend over several years and involve annual meetings of a high-level tripartite maritime working group (2001-2003), a preparatory maritime meeting (2004) and a maritime session of the ILC for the final adoption of the proposed new Convention (2005). l At its session in March 2001, the GB has started examining the need for changes to the ILS supervisory system. It was decided to focus, as a first priority, on the functioning of the reporting system. 59
60 EMPLOYERS’ HANDBOOK ON ILO STANDARDS-RELATED ACTIVITIES Employers’ views on ILS reform The employers have welcomed the recent initiatives and decisions to reform ILS activities, in particular the “integrated approach” which, in their view, goes in the right direction. However, they also realize that further analyses of the problems involved are needed and concrete steps to translate the “integrated approach” into practicable solutions still have to be taken. Moreover, in the employers’ view, the adaptation of ILS and respective procedures to changing needs should be seen as a constant task and process. The detailed views and proposals of the employers regarding the present ILS reform are contained in the above-mentioned IOE position paper (see Appendix 8). A reading of this position paper is strongly recommended. The following more general questions and issues may be raised in the continuing reform discussions: l Re-evaluation of objectives and functions of ILS In view of the fundamental changes in economic and social structures that have occurred since the ILS system came into being, a detailed re-evaluation of the objectives and functions of ILS seems justified. In this context, the “value added” of labour regulation at international level, i.e. its concrete benefits to economic and social development at the national level, should be studied. Particular attention should be given in this regard to the impact of ILS on economic efficiency, competitiveness and the ability of enterprises to create jobs and income. l Comprehensiveness of the ILS system Given the limited institutional capacity of many member States regarding ratification and implementation of ILS, it could be worthwhile to examine how comprehensive an “ideal” system of ILS, i.e. a system which will have the best possible effect, should be. l Indicators/goals as part of ILS Specific time-bound steps to implement an ILS and some basic indicators/ goals to measure achievements might be included in new ILS. This could make implementation more reliable, simplify supervision and provide valuable feedback. l Diversification of standards-related action/complementary action As alternatives or supplements to ILS, other standards-related action, such as declarations, technical guidelines, codes of practice and benchmarking/best practices should be considered more systematically. In addition, in order to facilitate the implementation of ILS, more targeted use should be made of complementary action, such as manuals, action plans and public campaigns. l Coordination of ILS with action in other disciplines Major obstacles to ILS implementation in many developing countries include a general lack of institutional capacity and low productivity levels. In order to ensure that the necessary framework conditions for ILS implementation are provided and thus to facilitate their implementation, it might be useful if the ILO
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