The role and impact of economic and social councils and similar institutions in the response to the global financial, economic and job crisis

Since 2006, the ILO and the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS) have developed a solid partnership based on a foundation of shared aims and objectives, namely to promote social dialogue, tripartism and social justice. Throughout this time, the collaboration between the two institutions has led to a number of notable achievements.

In addition, AICESIS has endorsed the concept of the Decent Work Agenda and supported the conclusions of the World Commission for a fair Globalisation issued in 2004. Within this framework of cooperation, the two institutions have successfully and jointly organised a number of events: in Cotonou in 2010, in Senegal, Rome and the Dominican Republic in 2011. These conferences have focused on the role of Economic and Social Councils (ESCs) in promoting the Global Jobs Pact and social dialogue.

Last year, in May 2012 the ILO and AICESIS jointly organized a high-level conference on the issue of social protection floors for inclusive globalization. On that occasion the ILO Director-General and the President of AICESIS signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which reinforced this partnership and ensured mutually beneficial cooperation, based on common values.

In light of this agreement, the ILO and AICESIS, in partnership with Economic and Social Council of Spain, have jointly organised a high-level conference in Madrid on 3-4 December 2013.

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