All news: Belize
New ILO Caribbean report analyzes how EMBOs can benefit from digitalization that enhances data management
Publication examines opportunities and challenges related to use of digital tools.
NTUCB launches new strategic plan and website with support from ILO
Both products seek to prioritize and amplify workers’ issues in national development.
Over 20 representatives from Government, employers and trade unions in Belize graduate from ILO Gender Entrepreneurship Together Programme
Training contributes to wider vision to build a more resilient Belize.
ILO Caribbean holds meetings in Belize to prepare new Decent Work Country Programme
Constituents agree to prioritize achieving a just transition using social dialogue.
ILO facilitates stronger partnerships in Belize to improve national TVET and skills development systems
Support will contribute to strengthening access to decent jobs for all.
ILO providing expertise on costing of unemployment insurance and social protection system for Belize
Results expected to serve as basis for social dialogue process to reach consensus.
ILO hosts strategic planning meetings with the National Trade Union Congress of Belize to strengthen worker social protection and...
The main results are centred on poverty reduction and economic growth.
Belize newest country to join Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour
The signing by Belize comes 19 days ahead of World Day Against Child Labour (12 June) and at a time when the estimated number of children participating in child labour in the Caribbean stands at 1.1 million.
ILO emphasizes MSME development at UN-Habitat’s New Urban Planning Agenda launch in Belize
Innovative toolkit can be adapted to include sustainable enterprises to achieve decent work
ILO joins other UN agencies in Belize to deliver training for prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment
Participants included representatives from Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the National Trade Union Congress of Belize.
Government of Belize and ILO hold value chain analysis validation session with stakeholders for the growth of decent jobs through MSMEs
The Government of Belize and the ILO presented draft value chain analysis findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a validation session. The two sector results presented were the manufacturing of handcrafted food (dried fruits) and...
ILO participates in the Belize Child Labour Sensitization Training Session for Frontline Workers
This event was imparted by the Child Development Foundation Attorney at Law and Legal Consultant and Facilitator, Ms. Diana Shaw, who sensitized and educated participants responsible for monitoring and reporting on child laws.
ILO and JICA exchange information on value chain analysis in Belize
The exchange was very meaningful and both the ILO and JICA are working with the Government to identify and complete high potential value chain analysis considering the country’s current investment and potential investment direction.
ILO addresses the closing ceremony of HIV/AIDS Training held in Belize
An MoU was signed at the event, with the drive to create and implement workplace programmes within the organizations present.
ILO and WB engage in discussions on BOOST+ Programme and women entrepreneurship
Participants had a deeper dialogue on ILO’s tested tools and approaches to develop interventions to support women's entrepreneurship, organized groups, cooperatives, and the most vulnerable.
Belize Joint SDG Fund Programme convened its 1st meeting of 2023 for Result 2 Task Force Working Group
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment and the ILO are the co-chairs of this task force working group on strengthening local economic development (LED) and livelihoods in targeted municipalities, through a gender and youth...
ILO assists Caribbean EBMOs in harnessing CRM software to improve processes
The ILO assisted Antigua and Barbuda Employers’ Federation (ABEF), the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC), the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), the Grenada Employers’ Federation (GEF), the Jamaica...
ILO participates in Belize’s Post Disaster Needs Assessment
This assessment commenced on 16 January 2023 and is expected to be completed by 24 February 2023. The main purpose of this PDNA is to jointly work with the national teams to ensure a transfer of knowledge in terms of estimating damages, loss,...
Caribbean trainers successfully complete ILO Youth Entrepreneurship Academy
The Academy, held from 30 November to 6 December 2022, was conceived to build the capacity in supporting youth entrepreneurship in the areas of business planning, general entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship for young women, digital innovation and...
ILO and UNRCO discuss partnership and resource mobilization strategies to support the work of the UNCT in Belize