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Business resilience is a key driver of economic prosperity in the Caribbean
Made up of mostly Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the Caribbean faces multiple vulnerabilities to climate hazards such as hurricanes, flooding, landslides, heatwaves, drought and sea level rise
Pivoting social dialogue to enhance the role of unions in COVID-19 recovery
Greater inclusion can encourage more human-centred approaches to labour solutions in the Caribbean
Prioritizing TVET in COVID-19 recovery efforts for the Caribbean: How CARICOM Member States can address delivery, continuity and resilience
Occupational safety and health is at the heart of COVID-19 recovery: Mainstreaming policies on infection prevention and control,...
51st Anniversary of the ILO Caribbean Office
Message from Dennis Zulu, Director, ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean on the Anniversary of the ILO Caribbean Office
As we observe the 51st anniversary of the opening of the Office, we look forward to a better tomorrow working together as ILO tripartite constituents, the UN family and other partners towards a more resilient and sustainable recovery, which will...
ILO: 34 million jobs lost in Latin America and the Caribbean due to crisis
COVID-19 leaves behind a drastic contraction in employment and income in the region. Signs of an early recovery suggest that millions could return to seek employment in the coming weeks, highlighted the ILO in a new edition of its Labour Overview.
Media Advisory: ILO to launch new Labour Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean in times of COVID-19
The International Labour Organization (ILO) invites journalists to a virtual press conference on the latest employment data for Latin America and the Caribbean.
ILO to host high-level conference on the future of work we want
ILO to hold Technical Training Workshop on Cooperatives in Guyana
Workshop to be opened by the Minister with responsibility for Labour within the Ministry of Social Protection, the Honourable Keith Scott.
The Green Jobs Assessment Model becoming part of the implementation of Guyana’s Green State Development Strategy (GSDS)
As one of the most recent addition to PAGE, the ILO and Guyana are exploring potential partnerships and national support, while collaborating with UN Environment. The preparatory mission for implementation of ILO’s Green Jobs Assessment Methodology...
Media Advisory: ILO hosts workshop on Guyana’s Green State Development Strategy
ILO launches EESE assessment and Action Plan in Guyana
Based on the findings of the EESE assessment, an EESE steering Committee was established to implement changes which would nurture a more conducive environment for business and investment, thereby triggering job creation.
Tripartite constituents sign Decent Work Country Programme for Guyana
On Friday 15 December, Guyana became the first Caribbean country to officially sign on to the second phase of its Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP). The programme, which ran its first phase from 2012 to 2015, is propelled by the joint efforts of...
ILO launches Skills for Green Jobs Study- Guyana
The International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Protection of Guyana launched a comprehensive study report conducted titled “Skills for Green Jobs Study- Guyana”
ILO to launch two key reports in Guyana - Enabling Environment for Sustainable Enterprises (EESE), along with an in-depth study on Skills...
The final report and an action plan for the implementation of recommendations will be presented at a high-level tripartite event on 15 December, 2017 at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown.
CEC and CCL host 2nd Regional Bipartite meeting
This Regional Bipartite Meeting is dedicated to discussion and adoption on joint policy positions which the regional organizations CCL and CEC will advocate and promote within CARICOM forums and their affiliates will champion at the national level.
Media Advisory: ILO hosts workshop to help countries fulfil reporting requirements
ILO Workshop on "Reporting on ILO Conventions and Recommendations" underway in Guyana today, and is attended by representatives from 13 ILO Caribbean member States. Government and workers' and employers' representatives are receiving training on the...
Formation of a Domestic Workers Cooperative in Guyana
ILO and Red Thread to conduct Sensitization Workshop on the formation of a domestic workers’ cooperative in Guyana
“Improving School-to-Work Transition to Prevent Child Labour” - ILO and the Government of Brazil on South-South Cooperation Mission to...
This is the continuation of several planned missions within the framework of a regional capacity-building Project for the Caribbean Countries that are members of the ILO’s Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour.
ILO to implement training programme on Strengthening Trade Unions’ Understanding and Application of Research Methodology
The participants are expected to leave the course with a better understanding of the research process, quantitative and qualitative data, as well as how to conduct research using different methods and tools, and how to include a gender dimension in...