Building the Capacity of the Philippines Labor Inspectorate

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (USDOL) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) intends to award up to USD 1 million for one or more cooperative agreements to fund a technical assistance project to improve compliance with labor laws and regulations, including those related to occupational safety and health (OSH), in the Philippines through more effective and targeted labor inspections and more constructive and informed engagement by workers and employers. The duration of the project funded by this solicitation is up to 54 months from the effective date of award. The project start date will be negotiated upon award of individual cooperative agreement(s) but will be no later than December 31, 2014.