Core Labor Standards and their Implementation in Development Projects
12 April 2018

Philippines

Learn about core labor standards (CLS) and their implementation in development projects.

An introduction to the Standards was presented in this learning event with specific examples of how CLS are applied in projects as part of multilateral banks’ due diligence adhering to international labor standards.

This event was organized by the Environment and Safeguards Division under ADB's Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department.

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Welcoming Remarks Nessim Ahmad
Presentation The International Labour Organization's Core Labor Standards
A tripartite organization, the International Labour Organization (ILO) allows representatives of both employers and workers to participate in…
Alain Pelce
Presentation Core Labor Standards
ADB encounters core labor standards (CLS) in its operations as most of the projects it finances involve some type of employment or labor contracting…
Haidy Ear-Dupuy
Presentation International Finance Corporation's Performance Standards 2 and Case Studies Larissa Luy, Marinela Pascua
Presentation ADB Experience: Private Sector Operations
ADB complies with internationally recognized core labor standards in loan design and formulation as part of its social protection strategy. Projects…
Jocelyn Erlinda Munsayac
Open Discussions
Wrap Up

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Haidy Ear-Dupuy

ADB Organizer/s

  • Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster
  • Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Topics

  • Environment
  • Poverty
  • Social Development and Protection