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Achieving decent work and inclusive growth
Statement by Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General, to the International Monetary and Financial Committee of the 2017 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank and the IMF.
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Sluggish SME development hurts jobs and the economy, ILO says
World Employment and Social Outlook 2017
Investing in workers and innovation, and boosting trade and social dialogue are key to stemming rising global unemployment, the latest edition of the ILO's flagship report shows.
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Learning to run a small business in conflict and poverty-wracked Yemen
Our impact, their voices
The conflict in Yemen has robbed millions of people of their livelihoods, particularly in rural areas. A joint ILO-UNDP programme helps vulnerable youth set up their own business.
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How Peruvian quinoa farmers have boosted their income
Our impact, their voices
The Andean Grains Programme – a joint ILO-FAO-UNESCO initiative – not only improved the livelihoods of organic quinoa producers but also contributed to the economic empowerment of women.
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News
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World Employment and Social Outlook: Sustainable Enterprises and Jobs
ILO calls for new strategies to help SMEs get loans
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VCT@WORK
Testing for HIV at the workplace – on the farm, in the mines and at the hairdressers
Programmes and results
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VCT@WORK
More than 4.1 million tested for HIV under VCT@WORK initiative
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ILO's five flagship programmes
The ILO has integrated many of its existing technical projects into five flagship programmes, designed to enhance the efficency and impact of its development cooperation with constituents on a global scale.
Cooperation
ArtWorks
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Artists engagement programme
Artworks brings together artists to raise awareness, promote fundamental rights and advocate for social change on world of work issues.
Campaign
Director-General
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International Day for Disaster Reduction
Disaster Risk Reduction key to saving lives, livelihoods and businesses
World of Work magazine
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Special 2017 issue
Migration should be a choice
This year’s edition of the World of Work magazine highlights themes discussed by the ILO’s 106th International Labour Conference, including migration.
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Trainings and courses
ILO Training Centre
Global provider of training for the world of work
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ILO Helpdesk for business on international labour standards
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Skills for employment knowledge sharing platform