Events and meetings

How global enterprises are responding to the global call for the extension of social protection

14 May 2013, Webinar - ILO

Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
International Research Conference

9 - 10 May 2013, Geneva

Improved working conditions, safety and health, training and performance in SMEs: In search of a win-win scenario in developing and transition economies

Promoting green jobs policies: employment potential and skill needs in a greener economy

29 April - 31 May 2013, Turin

The overall objective of this course is to provide a conceptual and strategic framework for the promotion of green jobs at the national level, by focusing on the social and employment dimensions of the green economy. Special attention will be given to the assessment of employment potential and the analysis of skill needs, through sectoral, cross-sector and country analysis in view of informing national policy initiatives. Target audience: representatives from Ministries of Labour/Employment and social partners, as well as government officials from other line Ministries (e.g. Environment, Planning, Finance, etc.), national and international development agencies, civil society organisations and academia. Deadline for application: 8 April 2013
Course: Promoting Labour Standards through Corporate Social Responsibility - instruments and practices

22 - 26 April 2013, International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC-ILO), Turin, Italy
ILO Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy: an opportunity to enhance youth creativity

8 - 12 April 2013, Agadir, Morocco

The third edition of the ILO Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy will be held in Agadir, Morocco, 8 – 12 April 2013

Enterprise Development through Value Chains and Business Service Markets

18 March - 28 June 2013, Turin

The course is highly relevant for professionals developing and implementing Value Chain and enterprise development projects in rural and urban areas. It offers a unique on-the-job learning opportunity using practical tools and lessons from enterprise development programs that have reached thousands of small enterprises in rural and urban areas.
Inter-Agency Workshop: Employment and Social Inclusion in a Green Economy

4 - 5 March 2013, Turin

The ILO organizes an Inter-Agency Workshop in collaboration with UNEP, UNIDO and UNITAR under the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) and the Green Growth Working Group of the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED). Participants of this workshop will review and compare current approaches, tools and practices to assess and promote jobs and social inclusion in a green economy.

Web Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities: Benefits for All

12 - 12 February 2013, Webinar - ILO and UN Global Compact Office

Tuesday, 12 February 2013 - Webinar convened by the ILO, the UN Global Compact Office and G3ICT
Migrant Workers and Business: Challenges and Opportunities

11 February - 1 March 2013, Webinar - ILO and UN Global Compact Office

Monday, 11 February 2013 and Friday, 1 March 2013 - Webinars convened by the ILO and UN Global Compact Office

Green Jobs Learning Forum. Local Strategies and Actions

3 - 14 December 2012, Turin

This is a practitioners’ Learning Forum. Thus, it provides participants with knowledge, tools and examples of good practices to enhance their skills in the design and implementation of effective local strategies for the promotion of green jobs through private sector development.

International Training of Trainers Forum

12 - 23 November 2012, International Training Center of the ILO (ITC-ILO), Turin, Italy

A three days generic Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop plus a seven days specialist TOT course with elective courses on entrepreneurship education, agricultural cooperative management, women entrepreneurship development and value chain development.

Tapping into Women Entrepreneurs

7 - 8 August 2012, Gauteng, South Africa

7-8 August 2012, Gauteng, South Africa. Workshop on the market potential of financing women entrepreneurs

Green Jobs: Linking the environment, climate change and the world of work

2 - 27 July 2012, Turin

The overall objective of this course is to provide a conceptual and strategic framework for the promotion of green jobs at the national level, by focusing on the social and employment dimensions of the green economy.

ILO at Rio + 20: United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

20 - 22 June 2012, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

ILO member countries and social partners have endorsed a set of key messages for the outcome of the summit in June. They call for a stronger coherence between the three pillars of sustainable development and urge the importance of creating more and better employment opportunities while enabling the transition to a green economy.
Academy on Sustainable Enterprise Development

18 - 29 June 2012, International Training Center of the ILO (ITC-ILO), Turin, Italy

A two-week programme combining master classes and a range of elective workshops. This year the Academy will focus on: (I) policy design and implementation of experiences to create a favourable environment for sustainable enterprise and employment, (II) products and services for enterprise development and the promotion of better working conditions, (III) systemic approaches for sectorial enterprise development through value chains and business service markets.

Managing your Agricultural Cooperative - My.Coop. First official online Training of Trainers course

14 May - 6 July 2012, on-line training

This on-line training will give you additional pedagogical guidelines and advice on how to structure and how to facilitate the My.Coop contents from the general My.Coop training package. After successful completion of this course you will be trained on how to use the My.Coop training package in your own context.

The ILO-IFC Better Work programme: improving working conditions and promoting competitiveness in global supply chains

24 April 2012, Webinar - ILO and UN Global Compact Office

Tuesday, 24 April 2012 - Webinar convened by the ILO and the UN Global Compact Office
Disability in the Workplace and the ILO Global Business and Disability Network

3 April 2012, Webinar - ILO and UN Global Compact Office

Tuesday, 3 April 2012 - Webinar convened by the ILO and the UN Global Compact Office