Since its drivers are multifaceted, child labour in agriculture requires cross-sectoral measures which need to be adapted to specific contexts and subsectors. To promote collective actions that can unlock results and deliver impact at scale, FAO works with other UN agencies, governments and agricultural stakeholders, creating synergies and leveraging the specific assets and capacities of those who share its mission.

The International Partnership for Cooperation on Child Labour in Agriculture (IPCCLA) was launched in 2007 to foster the participation of agricultural organizations in global efforts to eliminate child labour in agriculture. The partnership was established by the International Labour Organization (ILO), FAO, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF).

IPCCLA members engage agricultural stakeholders in global efforts to end child labour in agriculture and enhance their capacity to address child labour in national policies and programmes. They also participate in awareness campaigns against child labour in agriculture and support national, regional and international meetings to facilitate information exchange among agricultural stakeholders.

Since its creation, IPCCLA has gained recognition for its consistent involvement in international events such as the World Days Against Child Labour and Global Conferences on Child Labour. Advocacy and awareness initiatives, like the FAO Global Solutions Forum, have promoted understanding and underscored the importance of collaboration among agricultural and labour professionals to eradicate child labour.

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