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ILO says long “labour market recession" worsens social outlook in many countries

A new report by the research arm of the ILO says a long “labour market recession” is worsening the social outlook in many countries. The new study entitled “World of Work Report 2010 – from one crisis to the next?” acknowledges that three years...

ILO Social dialogue on informal economy and decent work

Despite the decline in unemployment and poverty in Indonesia, the number of workers in the informal economy increased by about 2 million between August 2008 and February 2009 as a consequence of the recent global financial and economic crisis.

The Inauguration of "Decent Work and Tripartism" ceramic road for Hanoi 1,000 years

The Viet Nam's Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs; Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour; Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Viet Nam Cooperatives Alliance and the International Labour Organization (ILO) inaugurated the mural...

Opening remarks at the Inauguration of the MOLISA, VGCL, VCCI, VCA and ILO “Decent Work and Tripartism” Ceramic Road for HANOI 1000 YEARS,...

By Ms Sachiko Yamamoto, Regional Director, ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

ILO Director-General receives a Lifetime Achievement Award for promoting MDGs and social development

Juan Somavia, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has received a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his work towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and promoting social development.

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Labour and the Global Crisis: Sharing the Burden (!) Shaping the Future (?)

Joint ILO/IMF Conference

Oslo Conference Calls for Commitment to Recovery Focused on Jobs

The heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), along with other leaders, today called for a broad international commitment to a jobs-focused policy response to the global economic downturn.

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IMF and ILO Launch Background Paper on the “Challenges of Growth, Employment and Social Cohesion” for High-Level Conference on September 13...

The International Monetary Fund and the International Labour Organization have issued a stark assessment of the outlook for employment in the wake of the global financial crisis, saying that the world faces major challenges in creating enough...

ILO Forum on Green Jobs for a Better Life, Shanghai World EXPO

The International Labour Organization (ILO), together with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS), All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) and China Enterprises Confederation (CEC), organized a Forum on Green Jobs for a...

RBAP partners with ILO & Gates Foundation to expand microinsurance to millions of low income Filipinos

Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) research and training arm, the Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), will receive a US$ 100,000 grant from the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the...

The Challenges of Growth, Employment and Social Cohesion

ILO and IMF Conference in Oslo to address ways of accelerating a job-rich crisis recovery

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a joint conference to be hosted by the Prime Minister of Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, on 13 September 2010, in Oslo, to explore new ways of forging a...

Social Protection Floor

Former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet heads global panel to promote social protection

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet presided over the first meeting of the Social Protection Floor Advisory Group, held in Geneva on 11 and 12 August and convened by the ILO Director-General, Juan Somavia.

Infrastructure, governance and education, the key to Indonesia's growth

Indonesia needs to tackle its infrastructure, governance, and education deficiencies in order to propel the economy into a higher, more inclusive, and sustainable growth path, a new Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Labour Organization...

Conference on Zero Worst Forms of Child Labour by 2016 Child Sharing experiences to achieve the goal 21-23 June 2010 Colombo

By Ms Tine Staermose, Director, ILO Office in Sri Lanka

Afghanistan adopts first ever Decent Work Country Programme

Afghanistan’s first Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) has been signed during a ceremony at the MoLSAMD (Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled).

Speaking notes at the launch of the Decent Work Country Programme for Afghanistan

By Mr Herve Berger, ILO Senior Coordinator/Representative for Afghanistan, 17 July 2010

A Photo Exhibition on the World of Work in Indonesia: A Reflection and Looking Forward - Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of...

This year Indonesia is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its membership to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations’ specialised agency that was established in 1919 that promotes social justice and labour rights to achieve...

Keynote speech at ILO/ACFTU Workshop on Strengthening Workers’ Education, Promoting Gender Equality and Achieving Decent Work, Shanghai Expo

By Ms Jane Hodges, Director, ILO Bureau for Gender Equality

Opening remarks at ILO/ACFTU Workshop on Strengthening Workers’ Education, Promoting Gender Equality and Achieving Decent Work, Shanghai...

By Ms Ann Herbert, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

New ILO Manila Director backs job creation, decent and productive work in the Philippines

The new Director of the Country Office of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Manila says he supports the Philippine government in its goal to promote decent and productive work. “With the economic crisis we have seen the largest...