Implementing and enforcing internationally recognized labour rights in Oman and Bahrain

The project will extend assistance to the Governments of Bahrain and Oman as well as to employers’ and workers’ organizations to implement and enforce internationally recognized labour rights. Such rights include: a) freedom of association; b) the right to organize and bargain collectively; c) the prohibition on the use of any form of forced or compulsory labour; d) labour protections for children and young people; e) acceptable conditions of work and occupational safety and health. The focus of the project will be on developing a fully functioning tripartite system, in full compliance with the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and on promoting social dialogue. The major outputs will focus on training through a series of seminars for trade unions and employers and others concerned; review of the general effectiveness of labour inspection system and dispute settlements systems; revitalize the organization and management of the labour inspection system, improve reporting and monitoring system; and improve the data flow for reporting.

Project symbol

RAB/05/01/USA

Admin unit

RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut

Start date

01/09/2006

End date

30/12/2010

Total allocation

672824

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

672824

Development Partners

USA, United States Department of Labor, Bureau for International Labor Affairs, Office of Trade and Labor Affairs

Country/Countries

Arab States - regional

Outcomes

Labour Administration and Labour Law