Working Party on the Social Dimension of Globalization

UNDP Administrator to address the ILO on the global jobs crisis

UNDP Administrator Helen Clark will address the ILO Governing Body on Monday, 22 March to discuss the ILO’s Global Jobs Pact and policy issues concerning employment in countries affected by the global economic crisis. The meeting will be followed by a conference organized by the ILO International Institute for Labour Studies (IILS) on “Overcoming the Global Jobs Crisis: what do we know about experiences that work?”.

• Recovering and sustaining growth and development: The contribution of the Global Jobs Pact

Sectoral impact of the crisis

Economic sectors at a glance: Economic recovery yet to be translated into jobs

The path for labour markets to return to pre-crisis levels remains long and signs of recovery in the economy are yet to be translated into jobs, says a new study by the ILO. The paper also shows how job losses are unequally distributed across regions and economic sectors, and between developed and developing countries. ILO Online spoke with Elizabeth Tinoco, Director of the ILO Sectoral Activities Department.

• Report on the sectoral impact of the global economic crisis

307th Session of the Governing Body, 11-26 March

ILO Governing Body

The Governing Body will discuss implementation of the Global Jobs Pact adopted by the International Labour Conference in June 2009, including policies providing an effective response to the economic crisis. The meeting will also look at the impact of the crisis on various sectors, particularly on tourism, public services, education and health, as well as fundamental rights at work, including the latest report of the Committee on Freedom of Association.

Special guest

ILO honours internationally-acclaimed recording artist Shakira for her work promoting social justice

Internationally-acclaimed recording artist and humanitarian Shakira was honoured by the International Labour Organization for her work promoting the advancement of children and youth around the world.

• Video: Watch the visit of Shakira to the ILO

Remarks by ILO Director-General

ILO Director-General addresses Brookings Institution on achieving and sustaining an employment-based recovery

ILO Director-General Juan Somavia addressed a panel discussion on Achieving and Sustaining an Employment-Based Recovery: U.S. and Global Strategies for Governments, Businesses, Workers and Families, at Brookings institution in Washington DC.