Newsletter of the Trade Union Development Cooperation Network, Issue no. 29, September 2012
Focus Trade union seminar on the post-2015 framework In a few days trade union and SSO representatives from all around the world will gather in Istanbul to discuss the trade union engagement in the post-2015 development framework process. In a series of debates and working groups involving, among others, speakers from the UNDP, European Commission and the ILO, participants will reflect on the lessons learnt from the MDG framework, the possible shape of the new framework as well as ways to foster trade union engagement in the process. The seminar is organised by the TUDCN. Read more >>> Policies Placing Social Protection at the Heart of the Development Agenda At the upcoming European Development Days (Brussels, October 16-17th) ITUC and the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs will host a high level event on the place of social protection in the development agenda. The event will feature a number of high-level speakers, including ITUC Secretary General Ms Sharan Burrow and the European Commissioner for Development Mr Andris Piebalgs. Read more >>>  Policies ITUC and ETUC respond to the EC consultations on the post-2015 framework In answer to the consultation on the post-2015 development framework, carried out by the Development and Cooperation – EuropeAid DG of the European Commission, ITUC and ETUC advocate a strong focus on full employment and decent work for all, as well as on universal social protection. The submission outlines the trade union perspective on the strong and weak points of the Millennium Development Goals as well as the possible shape of the future framework. Read more >>>  Policies EC releases a communication on social protection in development In the end of August the European Commission published the Communication on Social Protection in European Union Development Cooperation. The document offers a useful perspective on the role and implementation of social protection in development policies and work. Trade unions particularly welcome the support for the Social Protection Floors approach (including the ILO Convention 102 and the newly adopted ILO Recommendation 202 concerning National Floors of Social Protection) as well as the recognition of the role of social partners, decent work and labour standards. Read more >>>  News from the network Seminar on South-South Cooperation and the TUCA Cooperation meeting Two seminars were held in Florianapolis (Brazil) between the 27-30 August where USO-Sotermun was represented by brother Santiago González. One of the seminars on Triangular and South-South Cooperation was organised by the ITUC Trade Union Development Cooperation Network (TUDCN). The other was a Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA) meeting on Cooperation. Read more >>>  News from the network And now the people of Haiti! Second phase of the trade union programme of action In mid-September 2012 the second phase in the TUCA/ITUC special programme of action on Haiti will start. Kattia Paredes Moreno will coordinate it on behalf of TUCA/TUCA. Read more >>>  News from the network Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs approves new Trade Union Co-financing Programme 2013-2016 The end of August brought good news from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs for FNV and CNV. In June 2012 both trade unions submitted a proposal for their new programmes to the Dutch Ministry. The evaluation process took all summer and in the last week of August both organisations received a positive feedback from the Ministry that approved the two programmes. A total amount of €49 million is available for FNV’s and CNV’s activities in developing countries. The new programmes will have a four year duration and start in January 2013. Read more >>>  News from the network LO and Carlsberg join forces to improve conditions for beer promoters in Cambodia The Danish Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) and the Carlsberg group have joined forces in a unique partnership to improve conditions for women sales promoters in Cambodia who have been exposed to harassment and abuse from customers. Read more >>> News from the network Radio Labour interview Anna McMullen, Campaigns Coordinator, Labour Behind the Label Listen to the RadioLabour interview with: Anna McMullen Campaigns Coordinator, Labour Behind the Label about the Play Fair report on Olympic workers in developing countries. Read more >>> News from the network The role of Labour in the development of global society A debate between representatives of International institutions, Italian Government, Local Authorities, Trade unions and NGOs on the possible development model able to combine economic growth, environmental protection, employment promotion, rights and social cohesion in Italy and globally. The seminar is sponsored by the Association of Italian NGOs and ISCOS CISL under the project "Decent Work for all!" Realized with the contribution the European Commission. 26 September 2012 h. 9,30-17,00, Sermig – Piazza Borgo Dora 61 – Torino. More information: [email protected] News from the platforms Open Forum is developing a new Resource for CSO Development Effectiveness To further support country level implementation and strategic planning around the Istanbul Principles and the enabling environment, Open Forum is developing a Practitioners Activity Guide. The aim of this new resource is to train CSO practitioners to transmit the concepts and collective experience behind the International Framework and the accompanying Toolkits, and to help CSOs take those first conceptual and planning steps on the path to improving their effectiveness. At present, the Practitioners Activity Guide is in its pilot testing phase. Between August and October 2012, one testing workshop is planned in each of the following regions: Africa, Asia, Latin America, MENA, North America and Europe. Based on the inputs from these consultations, a finalized version of the Practitioners Activity Guide will be completed by early December 2012. Read more >>>	Not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.
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	In this Issue Focus · TU seminar on post-2015 Policies · Social Protection at the EDDs · EC consultation on the post-2015 framework · EC communication on social protection in development News from the network · Seminar on SSC · And now the people of Haiti! · Dutch Trade Union Co-financing Programme · LO and Carlsberg join forces · Radio Labour interview · Role of labour in the global society News from the platforms · Open Forum is developing a new Resource for CSO Development Effectiveness
	Upcoming events 25-26 September 2012 TUDCN seminar on post-2015 development framework Istanbul, Turkey 15 October 2012 TUDCN WG on EU Policy & Instruments Brussels, Belgium 16-17 October 2012 European Development Days Brussels, Belgium 24-25 October 2012 TUDCN Seminar on TU Development Cooperation Support Mechanisms Paris, France 5-7 November 2012 TUDCN Seminar on Development Education Vienna, Austria 6-7 November 2012 TUDCN WG on TU Development Effectiveness Brussels, Belgium 14-15 November 2012 TUDCN General Meeting Paris, France
	Publications Annual Report 2012 on the EUs Development and external assistance policies and their implementation 2011 European Commission Read more >>> EU Accountability Report on Financing for Development European Commission Read more >>> Trade and Development Report 2012 UNCTAD Read more >>>
	Other newsletters Union View (ITUC) International Development Matters (TUC) Cooperation Sindical al Desarrollo (CCOO) BetterAid Update OpenForum newsletter Solidar Round Up
	Contact us! International Trade Union Confederation Development Cooperation & Education Bvd du Roi Albert II 5, B1 1210 Brussels, Belgium [email protected] www.ituc-csi.org Visit TUDCN website!
	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. The objective of TUDCN is to bring the trade union perspective into the international development policy debates and to improve the coordination and effectiveness of trade union development cooperation activities.
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