Toolkit on Developing National Action Plans on Forced Labour
This Toolkit aims to support policy-makers, constituents and relevant stakeholders in the development of National Action Plans (NAPs) on forced labour. Building on existing national practices and examples, it provides details on the different steps of the process, from NAP formulation to implementation, as well as governance and evaluation.
SECTION 1
Introduction
This introductive section explains how to use this toolkit, how to navigate through its content and understand its purpose.
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Defining the scope of the NAP
This section helps clarify the definition of forced labour and how it relates to other types of abuse and exploitation. It also introduces some of the main elements provided by the Forced Labour Protocol and Recommendation No. 203.
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Tool No. 1: The international labour standards on forced labour
Tool No. 2: Forced labour and related concepts
Tool No. 3: Mainstreaming forced labour
SECTION 3
Defining the NAP strategy
This section introduces the 4Ps framework, useful for designing NAP strategies that aim to eradicate forced labour.
The section also discusses building capacity for implementing 4Ps strategies.
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Tool No. 4: Developing the knowledge base on forced labour
Tool No. 5: Strategies to address the 4Ps
Tool No. 6: Forced Labour and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (Presentation or PDF)-
SECTION 4
Developing the NAP
This section provides information about the steps involved in formulating a NAP on forced labour. It starts by looking at the assessments that map the context even before the NAP formulation starts. The section also looks at ways to mobilize stakeholders and ensure buy-in and ownership.
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Tool No. 7: Overview of the NAP development process
Tool No. 8: Background studies
Tool No. 9: Capacity assessment checklist
Tool No. 10: Ownership and political commitment
Tool No. 11: Agenda for national consultation workshops
Tool No. 12: Cost estimate checklist
Tool No. 13: NAP table of contents
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NAP governance and implementation
This section presents the governance mechanisms to be put in place in order to ensure the effective implementation of the NAP. These include: oversight mechanisms; coordination; and regular communication and knowledge-sharing among partners.
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Tool No. 14: Implementation framework template
Tool No. 15: Sharing information and knowledgeSECTION 6
NAP monitoring and evaluation
This section provides guidance on how to set up a solid monitoring and evaluation framework, that can both support the implementation of the NAP as well as the formulation of follow-up phases.
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Tool No. 16: Monitoring & Evaluation framework template
SECTION 7
From one NAP to the next
Forced labour is a complex issue and efforts must continue beyond the lifespan of the first NAP. This section looks at lessons for transitioning from one NAP to the next or to other types of initiatives.
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Annex 1: Glossary
Annex 2: List of NAPs consulted for this toolkit
Annex 3: The ILO Forced Labour Protocol
Annex 4: The ILO Recommendation No. 203