Goal
To promote fair and well-functioning labour markets in the Western Balkans by advancing the alignment with the EU acquis and implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights in the areas of undeclared work, health and safety at work and social dialogue.
Expected Outcome
- Enhanced performance of the Western Balkans in tackling undeclared work and preparedness for integration in the European Labour Authority.
- Upskilled and more effective labour market actors in implementation of policies related to the European Pillar of Social Rights.
Beneficiaries
- Employed and job-seekers in the Western Balkans
- Representatives of governments and labour market agencies in charge of employment and social policy
- Enforcement agencies
- Social partners
- Civil society
The Employment and Social Affairs Platform (ESAP) is a regional 5-year (2024-2028) project financed by the European Union (EU) and jointly implemented by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Building on the work of its predecessors, ESAP 1 and ESAP 2, the third phase of the project strives to improve employment opportunities, working conditions and social policy for citizens of the Western Balkans.
