Objectives of the Meeting

Present the efforts already made in Iraq on the transition from the informal to the formal economy, across enterprise registration, tax administration, labour inspection and enforcement, skills development and social security coverage.

Present an analysis of the composition of Iraq's informal economy by category of worker and economic unit, drawn from existing labour force survey rounds and administrative registers.

Introduce the international framework provided by ILO Recommendation No. 204 and the elements that a national formalization strategy is expected to contain.

Agree the evidence the National Steering Committee requires in order to draft the Strategy, and the sequence in which that evidence will be produced.

The Building Equitable and Inclusive Transformation (BEIT) project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), supports the launch of the Iraq Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) through a high-level event that will bring together all national partners and ILO constituents, including the Government, employers and workers organizations, to participate in the official signing ceremony of the DWCP. The event will provide a platform to formally endorse the Programme, reaffirm the commitment of national constituents and development partners to advancing decent work in Iraq, and highlight the shared priorities and strategic areas of cooperation for the period. It will also strengthen visibility of the DWCP and promote continued coordination and collaboration among national stakeholders in its implementation.

Under the same event management contract, the ILO will also conduct a workshop to discuss the Iraqi Labour Code amendments essential to address key gaps, challenges and support the compliance with international labour standards in line with BEIT project labour governance refrorm agenda at policy level. Both events will be conducted on the 3rd of September in sequence at the same venue. While the launch event of the DWCP will be implemented from 9:00 -12:00, the labour code amendments workshop will be implemented from 01:00 to 03:00.

The objectives of the 2 events on the 3rd of September:

To formally launch and endorse the Iraq Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) through a high-level signing ceremony, reaffirming the commitment of the Government, employers and workers organizations, and other national partners to its implementation.

To strengthen national ownership and partnership around the DWCP by bringing together key government institutions, social partners, development partners, and other stakeholders to promote coordinated action towards advancing decent work in Iraq.

To raise awareness and visibility of the DWCP and its strategic priorities, highlighting its contribution to employment creation, labour rights, social protection, social dialogue, inclusive economic development, and improved labour market governance.

To facilitate policy dialogue on the proposed amendments to the Iraqi Labour Code, providing a platform for government institutions, employers and workers organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss key gaps and challenges and identify areas requiring further reform.

To build consensus and support for Labour Code reforms aligned with international labour standards, while strengthening tripartite dialogue and establishing a shared understanding of the priorities and next steps required to advance labour governance reforms in Iraq.

Purpose for this Service: Workshop on National Efforts in the Transition to the Formal Economy

The ILO is seeking a qualified event management service provider to deliver the following services for 3 key strategic events: the venues, interpretation, catering, printing, media, visibility and logistical services required and others as detailed in the below logistic requirements tables for these series of workshops that will be implemented in Baghdad. The event is expected to be delivered to a high professional standard commensurate with a high-level national event attended by senior government officials, members of the diplomatic community, and senior ILO representatives. The service provider will be responsible for ensuring the smooth organization of the events, including venue arrangements, interpretation services, catering, meeting materials, media and visibility requirements, participant support, and all related logistical coordination in line with ILO standards.

Facilitate a well-organized one-day national workshop on 2nd of September in Baghdad for up to 50 participants, in a four-star or five-star hotel approved by the United Nations Department of Safety and Security.

Facilitate well-organized 2 events on the 3rd of September in Baghdad, the morning event will engage up to 115 participants, while the afternoon workshop will engage 50 participants. The hotel should be Rasheed, Babylon or World Heart.

Support all arrangements for simultaneous Arabic English- Kurdish interpretation, hybrid connection, catering, printing, media coverage, visibility materials, and accommodation for participants travelling from outside Baghdad.

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