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Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Türkiye

eval_number:

3545

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/3545

location:

country:

Türkiye

region:

Europe and Central Asia

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eval_title:

Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Türkiye

recommendations:

date:

2023-05-30 00:00:00.0

themes:

theme:

Organizational issues

category:

Tripartism & constituent partnerships

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action_plan:

With regard to mapping recommendation articulated in the mid-term evaluation, following to donor organization endorsement project management planned mapping research to be undertaken. Necessary plannings has been finalized and the mapping study have been initiated with relevant researchers. An informative video will be broadcasted where the findings of the developed in-depth monitoring mechanism presented. With the developed monitoring mechanism seasonal, agricultural families and their children are being monitored during their entire migration covering and ending-up in the hazelnut harvesting. Through the informative video seasonal agricultural workers migration pattern and other relevant crop groups will be included and mentioned. As also indicated in the mid-term evaluation report, there is a specific project activity that is “the coordination meeting(s)” which in being implemented. Based on the activity regional meetings in the target provinces with relevant stakeholders is being organized. In line with the evaluation recommendation, mentioned regional coordination meetings will be continued to be organized both in the beginning and end of the harvest season in a more inclusive manner by inviting also other stakeholders such as local municipalities.

management_response:

Completed

progress:

Partially achieved

admin_units:

ILO-Ankara

title:

Further enhance cooperation with other social partners, in particular with the private sector, on the elimination of child labour: The project has taken the first steps to facilitate the coordination of initiatives conducted for the elimination of child labour. Furthermore, the project is in a strategic position to mobilize synergies and resources of both private and public authorities. In order to enhance cooperation, the following activities are noted as need areas by many stakeholders: Mapping existing projects and interventions on child labour: There exist several initiatives focusing on the elimination of child labour in the hazelnut growing areas conducted by different civil society organizations, companies, and public institutions. To avoid double funding and ensure a consistent approach and efficient use of resources, many stakeholders indicated that a mapping study could help them to better target their resources. However, it was also noted was that the study should be conducted in a way to respect the confidentiality of supply chain information. Promote cross-sectoral collaboration and sharing good practices: Migrant seasonal workers also work with other products, and the child labour issue is not specific to hazelnut growing regions. Therefore, to transmit a consistent message to labour contractors and workers as well as provide similar services to children in all places they have been visiting, it is recommended to put more emphasis on cross-sectoral collaboration, communication, and sharing good practices. More frequent coordination meetings with an action-planning agenda: While the great majority of the stakeholders appreciate the initial workshop for private sector activities, they also noted the need for more frequent coordination meetings with a clear agenda of creating a collaborative action plan.

project_symbols:

TUR/20/02/FER

url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/recommendations/16996

information_source:

Country Office

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