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June 2013

1. Website of the International Co-operative Alliance

   27 June 2013

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   The International Labour Conference ends its 102nd session

   20 June 2013

   In his closing remarks at the 102nd International Labour Conference, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, called for urgent action in a number of critical areas to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world of work.

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   Discussion on Social Dialogue

   19 June 2013

   As the subject of the recurrent discussion at the 102nd International Labour Conference, delegates talked about the role social dialogue plays in addressing the economic downturn, ensuring a job-rich recovery and alleviating social tension.

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   Sustainable development, decent work and green jobs

   18 June 2013

   Achieving environmental sustainability and creating decent jobs for all are both urgent challenges. Delegates at the 102nd International Labour Conference are looking at ways of tackling both issues, which are closely linked.

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   Work sharing can save jobs in times of crisis

   18 June 2013

   Reducing hours of work can have positive effects on employment levels during a severe economic downturn, preserve skills and sustain enterprises.

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   African Union calls for more investment to promote jobs in Africa

   17 June 2013

   Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, the first woman to head the African Union Commission, urged African Member States and international partners to invest more in order to promote job creation in the region.

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   Restoring confidence in the world of work

   17 June 2013

   How to reconnect and restore confidence in jobs and growth as instruments of social progress was the topic of debate during a high-level panel discussion of the International Labour Conference.

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   African Union: Job creation key to achieve prosperity

   17 June 2013

   Addressing the 102nd International Labour Conference, African Union Commission's Chair, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has echoed African leaders' vision that job creation is among the most important factors to achieve growth and prosperity. Dr. Dlamini Zuma also highlighted that Africa is a continent of young people and called for more investment to promote employment and the provision of entrepreneurial skills for youth.

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   Van Rompuy: Growth and jobs are the ultimate goal of all reforms

   14 June 2013

   Ahead of the European Council meeting, European Council President, Herman Van Rompuy, addresses the International Labour Conference and says that the ILO has a key role to play in helping to address the challenges that Europe faces.

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    Employment and social protection in the new demographic context

    14 June 2013

    Demographic change including population ageing is a universal trend in all countries. Delegates at the 102nd International Labour Conference are discussing the implications of this new demographic context on the labour market and social security systems.