Rationale and Definition:

The ILO core conventions describe key labor standards aimed at promoting opportunities for decent and productive work, where men and women can work in conditions of equity, non-discrimination, security, freedom, and dignity. The proposed indicator tracks countries’ ratification of and compliance with the 8 fundamental ILO conventions, which cover the following issues: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labor; the minimum age for labor and the immediate elimination of the worst forms of child labor; and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation, including equal remuneration.¹

Countries are required to report on ratified conventions every two years. The monitoring system is backed up by a supervisory system that helps to ensure implementation. The ILO regularly reviews the application of standards in member states and makes recommendations.

Disaggregation:

By country and by convention.

Comments and limitations:

The exact measurement method and scoring for this indicator needs to be developed.

Preliminary assessment of current data availability by Friends of the Chair:

A

Primary data source:

International monitoring.

Potential lead agency or agencies:

ILO.