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Persistent and growing inequality threatens global growth
In a statement to the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder warned that high and rising levels of inequality are impeding inclusive and sustainable development. Looking to the future of work, he also called for a focus on decent work to confront the challenges of demography, technology, and climate change.
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Bosnia: A partnership to create jobs
Our impact, their voices
Local employment partnerships have proved to be a promising approach to create jobs for the long-term unemployed and provide businesses with a skilled workforce in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Tackling commercial sexual exploitation of children on Madagascar’s beaches
Our impact, their voices
Poverty and lack of employment prospects make many teenage girls in coastal areas of Madagascar vulnerable to becoming trapped in commercial sexual exploitation. An ILO project supports community efforts to fight against the problem, one of the worst forms of child labour.
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New online ratings help migrant workers avoid unscrupulous recruiters
A new web platform aimed at migrant workers lists user reviews of recruitment agencies. By helping migrants avoid falling for false promises, the website is an important tool to promote fair recruitment.
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Programmes and results
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ILO's 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.
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Promoting Better Work for women in Vietnam’s garment sector
The Better Work programme helps improve working conditions in garment factories, while making the sector more competitive.
Cooperation
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Partnering for Development
With over 50 years of experience in development cooperation, the ILO today has a bigger portfolio than ever with some 600 active programmes and projects in more than 100 countries.
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ILO projects worldwide
Discover the new ILO Development Cooperation Dashboard
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Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme
More jobs and better infrastructure for Lebanon
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
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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
Director-General
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Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF
Persistent and growing inequality threatens global growth
Blog Work in Progress
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Digital labour platforms
On-demand … and organized!
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.