This guide:
• presents the functioning of the supervisory system in relation to the application of international labour standards (ILS), which are legal instruments drawn up by the constituents of the International Labour Organization and cover a wide range of subjects in the world of work;
• tries to realize transparency in established practices across the supervisory system, thus ensuring a level playing field of knowledge for governments, employers, workers and their organizations;
• does not only explain the main steps of each procedure, but also provides details on each step from the perspective of each group of constituents;
• is an evolving tool and will be updated regularly to reflect the evolution of the ILO supervisory system for achieving progress and social justice.