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Vanuatu trade union takes stock and maps future

The International Labour Organisation (ILO), through the Government of Japan funded Social Safety Net (SSN) Project, supported the VCTU with undertaking an assessment of its members who lost jobs, linking disenfranchised workers to Employment...

ILO provides technical assistance to the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Cyclone Winston Fiji 2016

The ILO has provided technical assistance for the chapter on Employment, Livelihoods and Social Protection (ELSP) as part of the Post Disaster Needs Assessment - Cyclone Winston Fiji

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Youths in Agriculture undergo business training in Kiribati

The ILO in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Kiribati Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) delivered a Start & Improve Your Business (SIYB) training for 20 youths engaged in the national youth in agriculture initiative.

Disaster preparedness and response

ILO starts joint implementation of Cyclone Winston recovery programmes in Fiji

Four months after the category 5 tropical cyclone (TC) Winston struck Fiji, the ILO through its joint programme with government has kick started implementation in two of the top five most effected provinces.

Disaster preparedness and response

ILO participates in Integrated vulnerability assessment in Koro Islands, Fiji

An Integrated Vulnerability Assessment (IVA) and community relocation consultations was carried out in 14 villages on Koro Island

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Young entrepreneurs council launched in the Pacific

The Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF) launches the Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC)

Key note address at the Launch of Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC)

By Mr Satoshi Sasaki, OIC, ILO Office for the Pacific Island Countries at the Launch of Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC)

Ending Child Labour in the Supply Chains, It’s Everyone’s Business

Over 150 students and teachers in Fiji will participate in student leadership seminars to observe World Day Against Child Labour

Capacity building crucial for recovery and reconstruction

ILO facilitated a training on “Job Creation in Fragile States” at the ILO/ITC training centre in Turin, Italy

Life continues for Manu villager despite family tragedy

A Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) Project beneficiary overcomes personal loss after Tropical Cyclone Winston

Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project farmers harvest first crops

The Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project has provided wages and tools to support three villages in Tailevu to clear farm areas that were damaged by the recent cyclone and commence replanting. The immediate objective of the CBEE was to...

Social Protection initiative supports Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project in Fiji

A team from the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) and the Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority (FIRCA) have successfully registered CBEE participating farmers into the national superannuation scheme.

The Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project and ILO staff assist cyclone victim

The Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project has provided wages and tools to support three villages in Tailevu to clear farm areas that were damaged by the recent cyclone and commence replanting. The immediate objective of the CBEE was to...

National employment centre board technical committee on the formulation of the Fiji national employment policy

Speech by Mr. Satoshi Sasaki, OIC, ILO Office for the Pacific Island Countries

Fiji Government, ILO launch employment opportunity For Nailega villagers

The Fiji Government and International Labour Organization Office for Pacific Island Countries has launched a mini pilot project on community based emergency employment.

Interview with Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) expert Ms Asha Kambon

Ms Asha Kambon was the lead consultant for the ILO led Employment, Livelihoods & Social Protection (ELSP) assessment of the Fiji Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA). She is one of 3 developers of the PDNA methodology in the world. She speaks to...

Improving capacities for employment, livelihoods and social protection assessments during disasters

The ILO delivered a first time training in Fiji on Employment, Livelihoods & Social Protection (ELSP) assessment as part of its technical assistance to the government led Post Disaster Needs Assessment.

ILO supports Fiji government lead Post Disaster Needs Assessment

ILO (SUVA) The International Labour Organisation (ILO) delivered a training on the Employment, Livelihoods and Social Protection sectors as part of its technical assistance to the government lead Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA).

International labour standards training delivered to judges, lawyers and advocates in Fiji

The International Training Centre of the ILO has delivered training sessions to legal professionals on International Labour Standards in Suva this week. The training sessions were delivered to lawyers and advocates, as well as members of the...

Disaster preparedness and response

Maximising employment and social protection outcomes in crisis response programmes

Tropical Cyclone Winston