February 2023

1. GB.347/PFA/14

   Progress report on the implementation of the Human Resources Strategy for 2022–25

   20 February 2023

   At its 343rd Session (November 2021), the Governing Body endorsed the Human Resources (HR) Strategy for 2022–25. The HR Strategy is aimed at ensuring a workforce of the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity, with due regard being given to the Action plan for improving the diversity of the ILO workforce, including in terms of gender and geographical diversity, and also addressing under-representation, experience relevant to the three constituent groups and opportunities for youth and young professionals. This document describes the progress made by the Office in 2022 in respect of the key deliverables of the HR Strategy (see the draft decision in paragraph 36)

2. GB.347/INS/4

   Update on the Global Coalition for Social Justice

   20 February 2023

   This document provides further information on the operational arrangements for the Global Coalition for Social Justice (see the draft decision in paragraph 31)

3. GB.347/PFA/7

   Report of the Independent Oversight Advisory Committee

   20 February 2023

   This document contains the 15th annual report of the Independent Oversight Advisory Committee, covering the period from February 2022 to January 2023, for debate and guidance (see the draft decision in paragraph 4).

4. GB.347/LILS/4

   Report on the implementation of the adjustments made to the procedure for the appointment of members of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations

   20 February 2023

   The Governing Body is invited to take note of measures adopted for the implementation of the adjustments made to the procedure for the appointment of members of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations following the decisions taken at its 343rd Session (November 2021).

5. GB.347/POL/INF/1

   Update on the ILO’s engagement in the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

   17 February 2023

   The present document provides information regarding the ILO’s engagement in the work of the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its follow-up actions in that regard, with a view to keeping the Governing Body abreast of the Office’s work in the area of climate action and jobs.

6. GB.347/INS/2/1

   Agenda of the future sessions of the International Labour Conference

   17 February 2023

   This document is intended to facilitate consideration by the Governing Body of proposals for the agenda of the International Labour Conference for 2025 and beyond, including the strategic approach to be followed (see the draft decision in paragraph 48).

7. Report III(A)

   Report of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (articles 19, 22 and 35 of the Constitution)

   17 February 2023

   Third item on the agenda: Information and reports on the application of Conventions and Recommendations

8. GB.347/PFA/8

   Report of the Chief Internal Auditor for the year ended 31 December 2022

   15 February 2023

   This document contains the report of the Chief Internal Auditor on the activities of the Office of Internal Audit and Oversight, including significant findings resulting from internal audit and investigation assignments conducted during 2022, for consideration by the Governing Body (see the draft decision in paragraph 4).

9. GB.347/LILS/2

   Composition of the International Labour Conference and regional meetings

   15 February 2023

   This document provides up-to-date information regarding incomplete and non-accredited delegations and the proportion of women and men in delegations to the International Labour Conference and regional meetings. It covers the period from July 2017 to December 2022. (See the draft decision in paragraph 35)

10. GB.347/POL/3

    Mid-term review of the ILO Development Cooperation Strategy (2020–25)

    15 February 2023

    This document presents the mid-term review of the ILO Development Cooperation Strategy 2020–25 and its implementation plan. It follows up on the decision taken by the Governing Body at its 340th Session (November 2020), in which it requested the Office to undertake a mid-term review of the Strategy and its implementation plan in 2023. The review allows the Governing Body to assess progress in the four pillars of the Strategy: (i) services to constituents; (ii) partnerships for policy coherence; (iii) partnerships for funding; and (iv) efficiency, decent work results and transparency, and to guide the Office in the Strategy’s continued implementation. The Governing Body is invited to take note of the mid-term review of the Strategy and its implementation plan and to request the Director-General to consider the Governing Body’s guidance in the next phase of the Strategy’s implementation (see the draft decision in paragraph 38).

11. GB.347/PFA/4

    ILO Strategy on knowledge and innovation

    14 February 2023

    This document presents the ILO Strategy on knowledge and innovation, and invites the Governing Body to provide comments and guidance.

12. GB.347/PFA/INF/2

    Update on the headquarters building renovation project

    14 February 2023

    This report provides the Governing Body with a progress update on phase 2 of the headquarters building renovation project and a status update on the building permit request for the headquarters security perimeter project.

13. GB.347/INS/10

    Analysis of measures introduced in Governing Body meeting arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic and their relevance for future sessions of the Governing Body and other meetings

    13 February 2023

    This document analyses the measures introduced in Governing Body meeting arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic with a view to identifying those that could continue to be applied for sessions of the Governing Body and other ILO official meetings (see the draft decision in paragraph 35).

14. GB.347/INS/INF/1

    Approved symposia, seminars, workshops and similar meetings

    10 February 2023

15. GB.347/PFA/INF/4

    First progress report on the implementation of the Information Technology Strategy 2022–25

    10 February 2023

16. GB.347/INS/INF/5

    Report on the work of the tripartite committee to consider further improvements to the approved methodology of Sustainable Development Goal indicator 8.8.2 on labour rights (Geneva, 21 October 2022)

    08 February 2023

    This document contains a report on the work of the tripartite committee to consider further improvements to the approved methodology of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicator 8.8.2 on labour rights.

17. GB.347/INS/9

    Outcome of the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (Singapore, 6–9 December 2022)

    07 February 2023

    This document provides information on the outcome of the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting, which was held in Singapore from 6 to 9 December 2022 and brought together tripartite constituents from both the Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States regions. Appendix I contains the conclusions of the Meeting, in the form of the Singapore Statement, and Appendix II contains the report of the Credentials Committee. The Governing Body is invited to request the Director-General to draw the attention of the ILO constituents to the Singapore Statement by making the text available to them, and to take the Singapore Statement into consideration when implementing current programmes and ensure its effective implementation in the context of future programme and budget proposals (see the draft decision in paragraph 13)

18. GB.347/LILS/1

    Final provisions of international labour Conventions

    06 February 2023

19. GB.347/PFA/INF/10

    Decisions of the United Nations General Assembly on the report of the 72nd session of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board (2022)

    02 February 2023

    This report summarizes the major issues discussed by the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board and the decisions of the United Nations General Assembly on the Board’s report.

20. GB.347/PFA/INF/5

    External audit plan

    02 February 2023

    In this document, the Director-General transmits to the Governing Body the External Auditor’s summary of the annual audit plan for the year ending 31 December 2022, for information.