Decent work results and effectiveness of ILO technical cooperation: a meta-analysis of project evaluations, 2011–2012

2.1 ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

2.1.1 Global and regional strategies for livelihoods with attention to social inclusion

Recommendation: Promote and facilitate South-South exchange on experience with programming on the IE among target countries as a means toward further capacity development. 

Reference: Mauer, Ralf, 2013, Decent work results and effectiveness of ILO technical cooperation: a meta-analysis of project evaluations, 2011–2012, Meta-analysis of evaluations, ILO, Geneva.

Evidence sample: The evaluation found that the program has raised awareness among regional actors of the importance of promoting women’s entrepreneurship and gender equality using national experience. A bottom-up approach was a major strength of the programme. It was responsive to national priorities and focus on national partners.

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2.1 ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

2.1.3 Supportive legal frameworks development, adoption and implementation

Recommendation: 4. Facilitate capacity strengthening of institutions to develop and revise relevant laws and regulations.

REFERENCE: Mauer, Ralf, 2013, Decent work results and effectiveness of ILO technical cooperation: a meta-analysis of project evaluations, 2011–2012, Meta-analysis of evaluations, ILO, Geneva

Evidence sample: The analysis found that combining institutional capacity building with a demonstration programme was a critical factor in the success of the programme.

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2.1 ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

2.1.7 Institution and capacity strengthening on IE

Recommendation: 4. Ensure that there is great clarity of roles and responsibilities of project partners and other the stakeholders affecting project implementation on IE programming and related social inclusion:

• Promote mapping of relevant institutional stakeholders and their roles, gaps and opportunities with regard to project outputs and outcomes.
• Ensure that training is based on partners’ collective needs and priorities.

Reference: Mauer, Ralf, 2013, Decent work results and effectiveness of ILO technical cooperation: a meta-analysis of project evaluations, 2011–2012, Meta-analysis of evaluations, ILO, Geneva.

Evidence sample: Individual technical cooperation interventions should be more attentive to the risks and opportunities within the relevant institutional environment, including weaknesses in national institutional capacities, for greater sustainability

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2.3 DIRECT ACTIONS IN COMMUNITIES

2.3.5 Micro finance

Recommendation: 12. Promote training on financial education of people dependent on the IE, including on accessing and using micro finance and other financial services to obtain the most economic benefits. Specifically this may include support the training of micro finance and other financial service providers to strengthen their capacities to provide effective services to people dependent on the IE. For example:

• Customer care
• Treasury and credit management
• Internal control
• Check clearing

Reference: Mauer, Ralf, 2013, Decent work results and effectiveness of ILO technical cooperation: a meta-analysis of project evaluations, 2011–2012, Meta-analysis of evaluations, ILO, Geneva.

Evidence sample: The evaluation noted that, when working with migrant workers and their families on, for instance, financial education directly supports migrant workers to better manage their finances when they are overseas. It also helps migrant communities to address the poverty that is such a large factor in why people migrate in the first place.

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2.4 APPROACHES TO ENHANCE LIVELIHOODS, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

2.4.10. Strengthening IE with attention to migrants, refugees, trafficked persons

Recommendation: 3) When implementing projects with migrant workers, include a range of rights-based support mechanisms, both at home and overseas, with economic empowerment efforts in the sending communities.

Reference: Mauer, Ralf, 2013, Decent work results and effectiveness of ILO technical cooperation: a meta-analysis of project evaluations, 2011–2012, Meta-analysis of evaluations, ILO, Geneva.

Evidence sample: The evaluation of a migrant workers project in Indonesia determined that its delivery strategy broke new ground by developing a range of rights-based support mechanisms, both at home and overseas, with economic empowerment efforts in the sending communities.