Newsletter
of the Trade Union Development Cooperation Network, Issue no. 20, November
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Special issue: High Level Forum on Aid
Effectiveness Trade unions in Busan
With almost 40 delegates, the presence of trade
unions at the HLF4 in Busan is by itself a statement of interest and
commitment to the international processes on development effectiveness. What does the ITUC expect from both events and what contributions do
trade unions make to the both the programmes and the political processes
around HLF4 and BCSF? Special issue: High Level Forum on Aid
Effectiveness BetterAid – a week to Busan
With only a week left to the HLF4, work in
BetterAid is gathering speed. CSOs united in the platform issue new
statements on private sector, climate finance, aid for trade and aid
architecture, which will soon be followed by the reaction to the 4th
Draft Outcome Document. A new blog has also been launched, offering the space
to CSO to present their views on the issues of development effectiveness. Vist the
website of BetterAid >>>
What to the trade unions call for?
Updated with the most recent advocacy
developments, ITUC publishes the final key trade union messages: Development
for a Decent World - key trade unions messages to HLF4. >>> Read “Development for
a Decent World” in English // French // Spanish
Key documents Private sector – in
the focus of attention
The role of private sector actors in development
has been one of the most important and discussed topics in the run up to
Busan. In response to the debates, ITUC has published the trade union
statement on the issue: Private sector in development - trade union
statement for HLF4.
Key documents Trade union
development effectiveness in practice
The first of TUDCN Development Papers
presents the vision and values of trade union organisations on Development
Effectiveness in a form of Principles and Guidelines, elaborated on a
consultative basis by trade union organisation from both the Global North and
the Global South.
>>> Read “TU principles
and guidelines for development effectiveness“ in English // French // Spanish
TU agenda in Busan Development for a Decent World - trade union
preparatory meeting for the HLF4
Workshop at the Busan Civil Society
Forum The
meeting will focus on the preparation of the trade union delegation to the
HLF4 through a detailed briefing, identifying key advocacy issues and
strategizing for an effective participation in the HLF4 sessions. Start
at 2pm on 26th November 2011 in room 180 of the Grand Hotel
Haeundae, Busan. Registration to the BCSF is required. TU agenda in Busan Social Dialogue in East Africa – for Decent
Work and democratic ownership
Debate in the Knowledge and
Innovation Space of the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness Building
upon best practice of the programme in East Africa, the debate will explore
the role of Social Dialogue in addressing challenges of economic and social
development as well as effective means of supporting this model of democratic
ownership in partner countries. Speakers:
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Wellington Chibebe, Deputy General Secretary of the
International Trade Union Confederation ·
Caroline Khamati Mugalla, East Africa Trade
Union Congress ·
Henrik Als, LO-FTF Council, Denmark Moderation:
Kjeld Jacobsen, Trade Union Confederation of Americas The
debate will be supported by an ePoster displayed as a part of the official Knowledge
and Innovation Space of the HLF4. Start
at 12h30 on 30th November 2011 in room 203 of BEXCO Convention
Centre, Busan. Accreditation to the HLF4 is required. |
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In this Issue Special issue Key documents - Private
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TU agenda in Busan 26-27 Nov 2011 A workshop in frame of the Busan Civil Society
Forum 29th Nov 2011 At the Thematic Session on RBA of the 4th
High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness 30th November 2011 A debate in frame of the Knowledge and
Innovation Space at the 4th High Level Forum on Aid
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Key TU documents Development for a Decent World - key trade unions messages to HLF4. Private sector in development - trade union statement for HLF4. Towards a comprehensive paradigm
for decent work and development effectiveness – TUDCN Development Paper 2 Trade union principles and
guidelines on development effectiveness – TUDCN
Development Paper 1 |
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Follow HLF4 online! >>> BetterAid page >>> Open Forum page |
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Contact us! International Trade Union
Confederation Development Cooperation &
Education Bvd du Roi
Albert II 5, B1 1210 Brussels,
Belgium |
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About us The Trade Union Development Cooperation
Network (TUDCN) is an initiative of the International Trade Union
Confederation that brings together affiliated trade union organisations,
solidarity support organisations, regional ITUC organisations and the Global
Union Federations. |
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Supported by This document has been produced with the
financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this document are
the sole responsibility of the ITUC and can under no circumstances be
regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union. |
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© by the International Trade Union Confederation,
2011 |