Decent Work and Poverty Reduction Strategies -
A reference manual for ILO staff and constituents

ILO (2005)
The Caledonia Centre for Social Development was associated with the production of this document

The Manual draws on the practical experience gained through support to PRSPs in 15 countries from 2000 to 2005.

Section one provides an historical and conceptual overview of PRSs. It also explains the linkages between PRSs and the Millennium Development Goals.
Section two explains the structure and processes of formulating PRSs and indicates the key linkages and areas of influence for the Decent Work Agenda.
Section three highlights the importance of national budgets and finance, and their implications for ILO and constituents.
This national context is also highlighted in Section four which describes implementation and review processes.
Section five highlights the growing need for evidence-based policy formulation in PRSs based on poverty monitoring systems. The role of qualitative and quantitative data, and the need to strengthen research and analysis to inform policy are highlighted.
Section six provides a flavour of initial experience and issues emerging in the revision phase of PRSs.