Scheduled
Brussels

This panel discussion brings together representatives from government, workers’ and employers’ organizations, and academia to explore how countries can translate political commitment into concrete progress towards ratification and effective implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188).
The discussion focuses on practical experiences, common challenges and enabling factors for advancing decent work in fisheries. Panellists reflect on legal, institutional and operational barriers that countries face and share insights on the coordination, tools and partnerships required to move from commitment to implementation.
Panelists

Floris Wittevrongel
Team Leader, Labour Inspectorate, Control on Social Legislation Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue, Belgium

Chris Williams
Fisheries Section Coordinator, International Transport Workers’ Federation

Cor Blonk
Secretary of Labour Affairs, Pelagic Freezer Trawler Association

Raphael Baumler
Professor, World Maritime University

Auné Mudjanima
Deputy Executive Director, Namibia, Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations

Sureeporn Tuppasoot
Senior Expert on International Cooperation, Thailand, Ministry of Labour
Moderator

Frank Hagemann
Director, Sectoral Policies Department, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Dialog
Dialog

