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First Independent Evaluation of the 8.7 Accelerator Lab – 2021 - 2023

eval_number:

3217

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/3217

lessons_learned:

themes:

theme:

Migration

category:

Conditions of work & equality

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comments:

Migrant workers

challenges:

While the needs of migrant workers in terms of their connection to Indonesia, South Africa, and Ghana were addressed, and important steps were taken at the regional level to enhance decent work region-wide, the lack of involvement of stakeholders beyond the project countries led to a less effective approach to the rights of migrant workers.

success:

The involvement and strengthening of regional organisations have proven to be of great importance, particularly in addressing the needs of migrant workers by facilitating equal rights for all workers.

context:

Stakeholders and beneficiaries indicated that issues of forced labour in the fishing sector often have a migration dimension: going abroad to work, getting hired by a foreign manning agency, working on foreign flagged vessels etc. Therefore, the wellbeing of migrant workers depends on the actions of stakeholders in the country of origin, transit, and destination The 8.7 Accelerator Lab focused on the wellbeing of migrant workers in the countries involved in the Initiative through strengthened policy and legislative framework and enforcement mechanisms to demonstrate political commitment. These measures did not involve stakeholders from the countries part of migration corridors but not part of the Initiative.

description:

Specific challenges faced by migrant workers cannot be addressed at the national level alone but require the involvement of stakeholders from countries of origin, transit, and destination.The evaluation found that working at the national level with national stakeholders could not provide a full solution to the challenges faced by migrant workers, which affected the effectiveness of the 8.7 Accelerator Lab. Stakeholders noted the importance of collaboration with stakeholders in countries of origin, transit, and destination, as well as the involvement of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs.

administrative_issues:

To be considered in the design of new projects/activities.

url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/lessons/1680704

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location:

country:

Inter-Regional

region:

Inter-Regional

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eval_title:

First Independent Evaluation of the 8.7 Accelerator Lab – 2021 - 2023