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Supporting Ministry of Labour and Social Development in analysis, policy and capacity development - Final evaluation

eval_number:

3185

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/3185

lessons_learned:

themes:

theme:

COVID-19

category:

COVID-19

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comments:

Public authorities

challenges:

The nature of the deliverables is highly dependent on the KSA government buy-in and support of policies that matches the country’s priority needs, change in the country agenda may affect the level of local government commitment and support to drafted policies.

success:

Keeping open channels with the Saudi government and maintaining active dialogue shall influence the project responsiveness to emerging needs and changing priorities of the Saudi government.

context:

• The project is being implemented in a dynamic environment with serious national commitment to achieving the various objectives set. National efforts to enhancing equality in the Kingdom, along with promoting social dialogue and ensuring a Saudi society free of child labour have been instrumental for the success of the project. The project acted as a learning opportunity to KSA government on the mechanism of policy development. • The Ministry’s staff involved in the project have also been particularly supportive, liaising effectively with ILO staff to ensure optimal delivery of outputs and activities. • The government serious commitment was clear during COVID-19 as work on the Equality Policy, has not been interrupted. Efforts continued to be exerted to ensure finalization and delivery of the Policy as a priority and two no-cost extensions have been agreed upon to ensure successful delivery of remaining activities. This governmental commitment was crucial for the finalization of the Equality policy as well as the success of the social dialogue training programs. Nevertheless, COVID-19 affected the process of consultations and rounds of revalidation of policies.

description:

The national serious commitment including of the ministry staff supported effective implementation of the project despite challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

administrative_issues:

N/A

url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/lessons/248737

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location:

country:

Saudi Arabia

region:

Arab States

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eval_title:

Supporting Ministry of Labour and Social Development in analysis, policy and capacity development - Final evaluation