Namaste and welcome to the ILO Country Office for Nepal. The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the tripartite UN agency that brings together governments, employers and workers in common action to promote decent work. Nepal joined the ILO in 1966. After the provision of technical assistance through its Liaison Office and the Office of the Senior ILO Adviser during the early time, the CO-Kathmandu office was established in 2000.
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ILO Country Office in NepalP.O.Box No: 8971, Dhobighat - Nayabato, LalitpurKathmanduNepalTel:+ 977-1-5555777, 5550691Fax:+ 977-1-5550714Website:www.ilo.org/kathmanduEmail:kathmandu@ilo.org
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What's new
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Labour and Social Trends in Nepal 2010
15 November 2009 to 15 November 2010 - Kathmandu, NepalThis report is the first issue of the Labour and Social Trends in Nepal. The report was produced by Professor B. Pyakuryal with technical inputs from the National Planning Commission (NPC) and ILO. It presents the socioeconomic and labour market trends in Nepal and examines some of the key opportunities and challenges in the labour market situation. It is in line with the ILO Global Jobs Pact's policies. The report contributes to the constructive policy for a sustainable and inclusive development in Nepal.
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Youth unemployment at highest recorded level - ILO report; 36 million Asia Pacific young people unemployed – A possible “Lost generation”
12 August 2010The global unemployment rate for young people has risen to its highest recorded level, and is expected to continue increasing until the end of 2010, a new report issued by the International Labour Organization (ILO) says.
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Jobs for Peace Project Nepal launches Requests for Proposals for Youth Employment Fund and Youth Empowerment Fund
02 April 2010Funded by the UNPFN, the FAO and ILO are jointly implementing the Jobs for Peace (J4P) Project in Parsa and Rautahat districts. The overall objective of the project is “to contribute to national peace building and poverty reduction through engaging youth in productive employment activities and empowerment”. FAO and ILO have launched a Youth Employment Fund for youth-led projects and request proposals from interested applicant organizations, and facilitating organizations if relevant. ILO has also launched a separate Youth Empowement Fund for youth for youth-led projects and requests proposals from interested applicant organizations, and facilitating organizations if relevant.
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Regional experts discuss impact of financial crisis on jobs and global production networks
13 October 2009New research into the effects of the economic crisis on jobs in global production networks has been highlighted at an international meeting at Thammasat University. The meeting brought together experts and researchers from 14 countries in Asia and the Pacific to discuss their research findings and the impact of the crisis. The aim was to contribute to the policy debate on economic recovery and decent jobs in Asia and the Pacific. The International Seminar on Jobs in Global Production Networks – Crisis and Recovery was held at Thammasat’s Tha Prachan campus on Tuesday, 13 October 2009. It was attended by members of the Network of Institutes for Labour Studies from Australia, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam.
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Implementation guide for Nepal on community infrastructure development in urban areas
15 November 2009 to 15 November 2010 - Kathmandu, NepalThis guide provides a framework for implementing community infrastructure development in urban areas in Nepal, aimed at creating jobs whilst improving low-income settlements.
