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Improving workers’ occupational safety and health in the chili pepper and tomato supply chains, with a focus in Jalisco – A Vision Zero Fund Project

eval_number:

2288144

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/2288144

lessons_learned:

themes:

theme:

Occupational safety & health

category:

Governance and Tripartism

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comments:

ILO, USDOL and ILO constituents

challenges:

A key challenge was the time and effort required to navigate the institutional and political complexity in selecting supply chains. The difficulties arose from the need to align interests that are not always convergent and to manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders.

success:

Achievements include the establishment by the ILO and CO-Mexico of an effective tripartite social dialogue process that allowed the active participation of all interested parties. This collaborative approach led to a more informed and conscious selection of supply chains, aligned with the real needs and challenges of the context.

context:

This learning occurred within the framework of a VZF project that seeks to improve occupational safety and health within the chili and tomato supply chains in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The precondition was the identification and selection of specific supply chains that were significant for the ILO, the project, the donor and the different constituents of the ILO in Mexico, taking into account not only technical aspects, but also the institutional and political environment.

description:

In the course of this evaluation, it became evident that the process of selecting the project's target supply chains was not a mere technical exercise, but also institutionally and politically sensitive and time-consuming. The key takeaway from this experience is the paramountcy of engaging in a tripartite social dialogue process, which is informed by solid factual evidence about the supply chains as well as OSH deficiencies and opportunities. Such a process facilitates building trust among all stakeholders involved while securing their buy-in and ownership of the project. This collaborative approach ensures the alignment of the project with the evolving needs of the constituents and its adaptation to contextual challenges.

administrative_issues:

This lesson is important in future processes of identification and design of Vision Zero Fund projects.

url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/lessons/2288826

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location:

country:

Mexico

region:

Americas

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eval_title:

Improving workers’ occupational safety and health in the chili pepper and tomato supply chains, with a focus in Jalisco – A Vision Zero Fund Project