International Program for Professional Labour Administration (IPPLA)

Project Summary

Andean Initiative of Health and Safety at Work in Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia

Context:

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)/Labour Program and Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) entered into an Administrative Arrangement in January 2009 to implement the International Program for Professional Labour Administration (IPPLA). IPPLA's goal is to assist countries in the Americas to effectively implement commitments arising from their trade-related labour agreements, and deliver on obligations resulting from the Summit of the Americas and the Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labour (IACML). The expected impact is an improved ability of countries in the region to protect and respect internationally recognized labour standards while integrating into, and participating in, regional and world markets.

Project Objective:

The objective of this project is to contribute to the development of the technical capacities of national actors involved in the management of occupational safety and health in the Andean sub-region.

Expected Results:

Impact:

  • Improved technical and management capacities of national actors dealing with occupational safety and health issues in the Andean sub-region (Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru).

Outcomes:

  1. Strengthened occupational safety and health (OSH) administration in the public sector (i.e. Ministries of Labour and Social Protection) in the Andean Region by providing public sector entities with OSH knowledge and technical capacities.
  2. Developed and consolidated an OSH information system that compiles national level statistics on work-related accidents and professional illnesses in the four countries of the Andean sub-region.
  3. Established and consolidated strategic alliances with key organizations to deliver OSH technical training to union organizations in the four countries of the Andean sub-region, thus improving their technical capacities and leadership on OSH.
  4. Raised public awareness on the importance OSH in the Andean sub-region.
  5. Promoted the development of management capacities among entities working on OSH and corporate social responsibility, particularly among mining companies with Canadian links in the Andean sub-region.

Total Canadian Contribution:

CAN $708,415

Project Duration:

May 2009 – March 2011

Executing Agency:

Instituto Salud y Trabajo (ISAT).

Type of Agreement:

Contribution Agreement between HRSDC/Labour Program and ARD Inc.

Signature date:

Expected in May 2009

IPPLA is funded by the Canadian International Development Agency and the Labour Program/HRSDC.

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Date Modified:
2012-05-04