Promoting Labour Relations and Social Dialogue in Georgia

Overall objective: The overall objective of this project is to contribute to improve the governance of the labour market through the application of sound and harmonious labour relations. Specific objectives: 1. Tripartite and bipartite dialogue in Georgia is effectively promoted at national, regional and enterprise levels. 2. Effectiveness of employers’ organisations in addressing labour relations issues and in servicing the needs of their constituencies is improved. 3. Effectiveness of workers’ organisations in addressing labour relations issues and in representing workers’ rights and interests is improved. Estimated results: 1. The national Tripartite Social Partnership Commission (TSPC) is fully operational and capacitated in addressing core labour and employment issues. 2. Pilot programmes implemented at workplace level on bipartite dialogue for improving working conditions, reducing labour disputes and enhancing organisational climate and efficiency. 3. The Georgian Employers Association (GEA) has adopted a strategy and action plan to improve its effectiveness in addressing labour and employment issues. 4. GEA capacities in providing effective services in labour and employment to its members are reinforced. 5. The awareness and capacity to respect International Labour Standards (ILS) and national labour law have significantly increased among Georgian firms, more especially small and medium-sized enterprises. 6. Capacities of GTUC staff and elected officials at national, regional and branch levels enhanced. 7. GTUC’s representation base increased with a special focus on unorganized sectors.

Project symbol

GEO/14/01/EEC

Admin unit

DWT/CO-Moscow

Start date

01/01/2015

End date

30/06/2017

Total allocation

467217

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

461286

Development Partners

Delegation of the European Union to Georgia

Country/Countries

Georgia

Outcomes

Promoting workplace compliance through labour inspection