IPEC actions against child labour 2006-2007: Progress and future priorities

This report is divided into three Parts. Part I is the implementation report for IPEC for the biennium 2006-07. It reflects upon IPAC's work during the fifteen years of its existence and sets out a vision for the next five years. This Part also provides an overview of the worldwide child labour problem, regional perspectives and IPEC's strategy and achievements to eliminate it. Part II is the thematic section, which covers three topics of interest and strategic importance to IPEC and its constituents. Part III provides information on the Programme and Budget 2008-09 and an overview of the resources expected to be available to IPEC during the coming biennium. PART I. Implementation report: Chapter 1, "IPEC at fifteen years: retrospection and forward strategy" marks 2007 as IPEC's fifteenth year of operation. While a great deal remains to be done, IPEC's fifteenth anniversary should give rise to considerable optimism; much h as been achieved in the las fifteen years. The international community now recognizes the paramount need to eliminate child labour. This anniversary is an occasion to reflect upon its work and look forward. Today, in addition to providing technical assistance and policy advice, IPEC also aims to play a facilitating role, by bringing countries together so that they can assist each other. To respond to the ever increasing demand for support, IPEC must reinforce its role as a promoter and facilitator of effective response against child labour in all countries, including those where it is not engaged in targeted intervention through project. Projects remain a key vehicle through which policy support is channeled. IPEC is also to support countries in meeting the target of eliminating the worst forms of child labour by the year 2016, as set out in the Global Action Plan contained in the 2006 Global Report The end of child labour: Within reach. In order to meet these challenges, IPEC envisages in the next five years to consolidate its position.