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May 2012

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   Article

   Why have poverty rates decreased in a larger share of developing than developed countries?

   14 May 2012

   According to the ILO "World of Work Report 2012", poverty levels have gone down in the majority of developing countries over the past years, but not as much in developed economies.

June 2011

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   I-News

   Main findings of the ILO study "The Global Crisis: Causes, responses and challenges"

   13 June 2011

   This new report by the ILO shows how well-designed employment and social policies can now play a crucial role in both boosting job creation and making economic growth more solid and equitable.

November 2008

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   Executive summary:World of Work Report 2008

   17 November 2008

   Income inequalities have been growing significantly within countries over the past two decades or so. This new report from the International Institute for Labour Studies presents a timely assessment of this issue, based on new data and economic analysis and with full technical annexes. It looks at the extent of this phenomenon and ...

November 2007

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   Article

   ILO Forum Marking 30th anniversary of the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles on Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy.

   15 November 2007

   This year, the ILO marks the 30th Anniversary of one of its most significant achievements – the adoption of the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy. The anniversary forms the basis for “MultiForum 07” which begins today, and brings together around 200 participants from companies, governments and labour organizations from around the world.

October 2007

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   South Eastern European ministers of labour boost regional cooperation on employment and social policy

   26 October 2007

   High-level government, employers’ and workers’ representatives from nine South Eastern European countries adopted today an agreement, the “Montenegro conclusions”, that puts employment at the heart of economic and social policies.