All resources: Colombia

SCORE Colombia Case Study: SCORE Training in regions of armed conflict

Empowering organizations of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in Colombia

Nobel Peace Prize

ILO Director-General welcomes Nobel Peace Prize for Colombian President Santos

Peace agreement in Colombia

Director-General of the ILO attends signing of peace agreement in Colombia

Guy Ryder confirmed his presence in Cartagena on September 26 to sign the document which seeks to end more than five decades of armed conflict.

OSH in Global Supply Chains - Fact Sheet

ILO-EU project to improve knowledge base on safety and health in global supply chains to support G20 work on safer workplaces.

Candidate to the position of Director-General of the ILO

Guy Ryder (United Kingdom) - submitted by Governments of Argentina, Brasil, Bahamas, Cuba, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El...

Candidature submitted by Governments of Argentina, Brasil, Bahamas, Cuba, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Jamaica (15 July...

Candidate to the position of Director-General of the ILO

Guy Ryder (United Kingdom) - submitted by the Government of Colombia

Candidature submitted by the Government of Colombia (11 July 2016)

ILO Director-General congratulates Colombia for "historic step" towards peace

Guy Ryder says that the Havana bilateral and definitive ceasefire agreement to end hostilities and lay down arms will bring opportunities and challenges, including employment, and that the ILO stands ready to assist.

Studies on Growth with Equity

What works: Active labour market policies in Latin America and the Caribbean

This report examines the effectiveness of active labour market policies implemented in Latin America, notably policies carried out in Argentina, Colombia and Peru.

Research on Active labour market policies in Latin America and the Caribbean

What works: Active Labour Market Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean

Active labour market policies can address persistent and unresolved structural issues in the region. To sustain productive employment and create quality jobs, “what works” in Latin America and the Caribbean is to increase emphasis on active labour...

Report on active labour market policies

An urgent policy reorientation for Latin America and the Caribbean

To tackle unemployment, informality and low productivity growth, a policy reorientation is needed in Latin America and the Caribbean. ILO economists Clemente Pignatti and Verónica Escudero discuss the potential opportunities that can be leveraged...

Report on active labour market policies

ILO: Labour market policies in Latin America must be reoriented to protect social achievements and address productivity gaps

At a time when governments in the region face the dual challenges of creating quality jobs and safeguarding achievements in social inclusion and work quality, an ILO report highlights the need for a new approach based on active labour market...

The ILO at Work: Results 2014-2015

Our impact, their story: Lennin

In 2008 the ILO set up the Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) programme, now active in nine countries in Africa, Latin America, and Asia and the Pacific, which aims to increase productivity and improve working conditions in...

Our impact, their voice

Direct hiring opens up new horizons in Colombia’s palm oil sector

Workers in Colombia’s palm oil agribusiness sector have reached agreements formalizing their jobs following complex tripartite negotiations. For José Guarín, this is a chance to make his dreams come true. For the ILO, while much remains to be done...

Decision on the 16th item on the agenda: Reports of the Officers of the Governing Body Fourth report: Representation alleging...

Youth employment

ILO calls for concrete action to tackle youth employment challenge in Latin America

ILO Director-General Guy Ryder has paid a two-day visit to Colombia where he met with President Juan Manuel Santos and tripartite Colombian representatives. He also addressed the 9th Ibero-American Conference of Ministers of Labour emphasising the...

ILO Research paper No. 13

Corporate Social Responsibility in International Trade and Investment Agreements: Implications for States, Business and Workers

This paper assesses the reference to CSR commitments in trade and investment agreements and finds that CSR language is relatively weak in terms of obligation, precision and delegation. Emphasising the potential to use the mechanisms that are...

Decision on the 16th item on the agenda: Reports of the Officers of the Governing Body Third report: Representation alleging non-observance...

“What works” Research Brief No. 3

The role of PES in improving employment quality

The “What Works” Research Brief No. 3 discusses the most recent evidence on the role of Public Employment Services (PES) in improving participants’ labour market outcomes. It draws from new knowledge on the effectiveness of this type of programmes...

“What works” Research Brief No. 2

Promoting employment by providing active support through CCT programmes

The “What Works” Research Brief No. 2 discusses the most recent evidence on the effectiveness of active labour market measures in increasing employability and job quality of conditional cash transfers (CCT) beneficiaries. It draws from new knowledge...

What works in short: Research Brief No. 1

Active Labour Market Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean

The “What Works” Research Brief No. 1 provides an overview of the main findings and policy conclusions of the research project “What works: Active Labour Market Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The brief presents the motivation of the...