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Labour market fragilities grow as global shocks intensify, says ILO

World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings 2026

Labour market fragilities grow as global shocks intensify, says ILO

Even as global growth appears steady, structural labour market weaknesses and escalating conflict in the Middle East threaten incomes and jobs for millions, Gilbert F. Houngbo warns at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.

ILO Director-General statement to the IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee

World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings 2026

ILO Director-General statement to the IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee

Strengthening the foundations: Jobs, rights, and democratic values amid global conflict and uncertainty.

ILO Director-General statement to the World Bank Group Development Committee

World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings 2026

ILO Director-General statement to the World Bank Group Development Committee

Strengthening the foundations: Jobs, rights, and democratic values amid global conflict and uncertainty.

ILO and IFIs work toward more coherent approaches to measuring job quality
panel of 3 men and an audience in a meeting room.

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ILO and IFIs work toward more coherent approaches to measuring job quality

ILO and IFIs exchange practical experiences and explore opportunities for joint efforts to strengthen how development finance captures employment quality.

ILO Director-General urges action to strengthen decent work amid global uncertainty
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World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings

ILO Director-General urges action to strengthen decent work amid global uncertainty

In statements to the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, Gilbert F. Houngbo emphasized that decent work institutions are essential for sustainable and inclusive development.

ILO Director-General statement to the IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee
Logo for ILO and IMF Annual Meetings

World Bank / IMF Annual Meetings

ILO Director-General statement to the IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee

ILO Director-General statement to the joint World Bank-IMF Development Committee
Logo for ILO and IMF Annual Meetings

World Bank / IMF Annual Meetings

ILO Director-General statement to the joint World Bank-IMF Development Committee

African Development Bank Group to introduce changes to prioritize investing in Africa’s young people
AfDB Project to Support and Promote Women’s and Youth Entrepreneurial Initiatives in Senegal "PAVIE"

Youth employment

African Development Bank Group to introduce changes to prioritize investing in Africa’s young people

The African Development Bank, with technical support from the ILO, is rolling out the Youth, Jobs and Skills Marker System to systematically integrate job creation, skills development and youth empowerment across all its projects.

STRENGTHEN2 and PARTNERSHIPS organized the 3rd symposium with IFIs

STRENGTHEN2 and PARTNERSHIPS organized the 3rd symposium with IFIs

STRENGTHEN2 hosted the 2nd symposium with IFIs on measuring quality of employment and long-term employment impact

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STRENGTHEN2 hosted the 2nd symposium with IFIs on measuring quality of employment and long-term employment impact