From 15 to 26 September 2008, the ILO Summer Academy on Sustainable Enterprise Development took place in Turin and provided 67 participants from 33 countries with an overview of existing tools and methodologies for promoting the development of sustainable enterprises. The ILO’s strategy on promoting sustainable enterprises brings a unique tripartite approach, unlocking the potential of enterprises to meet the economic, social and environmental aspirations of entrepreneurs, workers and their communities. It is based on the conclusions concerning the promotion of sustainable enterprises of the International Labour Conference in 2007.
Academy's participants - Photo © ITC-ILO
The ILO Sustainable Enterprise Academy provided participants with the opportunity to study a rich programme of different topics under the guidance of leading ILO enterprise development specialists plus independent experts and academics, who are familiar with ILO approaches to enterprise development. There were also inputs from UNIDO and two French universities.
This training programme provided participants with a learning experience that combined a choice of topics with the chance to interact with a wide range of professionals working in the field of enterprise development. Thematic Learning Tracks included: Microfinance and the Informal Economy; Enabling Environment and Local Economic Development; Sustainable Enterprise and Corporate Social Responsibility; and Value Chains and Business Service Market Development. The second edition of the ILO’s Sustainable Enterprise Academy will be held in Turin from 22 June to 3 July 2009.
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