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High-level conference

The role of economic and social councils in the global job crisis

ILO/AICESIS International Conference on “The role and impact of the Economic and Social Councils, and Similar Institutions (ESC-SIs) in the response to the global financial, economic and job crisis”.

World AIDS Day - 1 December 2013

Message from ILO Director-General Guy Ryder on the occasion of World AIDS Day

Presidential Decree appoints Gulshara Abdykalikova as Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan

President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has signed the Decree "On Appointment Gulshara Abdykalikova as Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan", the press office of the Presidential Administration informs.

New ILO report

ILO: Employment crucial for successful HIV/AIDS treatment

New ILO study finds that people with jobs are more likely to keep to HIV treatment.

Working conditions

ILO report presents a path to sustainable growth in Bangladesh

The new study by the ILO's Research Department presents a series of policies to achieve both economic growth and decent working conditions in Bangladesh.

Official visit

ILO Chief and Pope Francis discuss the dignity of work

The dignity of work is a common concern for the ILO and the Catholic Church, said ILO Director-General during a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

Effective governance of labour migration and its skills dimensions (Final Evaluation Summary)

Project RER/09/04/EEC - Consultant: Luca Aiolfi

Labor Ministry helps to employ 30,000 people in Kyrgyzstan

More than 30,000 people have been employed through the Labor Ministry in Kyrgyzstan, Labor, Migration and Youth Minister of Kyrgyzstan Aliyasbek Alymkulov told today at a press conference.

International governance

Guy Ryder reiterates call for job-led growth at Elysée meeting

The ILO Director-General and other leaders of international organizations have met with the French president at the Elysée Palace.

The 5 Business Killers in Montenegro.

The enabling environment for sustainable enterprises in Montenegro.

This evaluation of the business environment of Montenegro presents a comprehensive assessment of the 17 conditions of an enabling environment for enterprise development as it was proposed by the International Labour Conference of 2007.

An agenda for improving the business climate in Moldova.

The 7 Obstacles for Business in Moldova.

The enabling environment for sustainable enterprises in Moldova.

This evaluation of the business environment of Moldova presents a comprehensive assessment of the 17 conditions of an enabling environment for enterprise development as it was proposed by the International Labour Conference of 2007.

Employment policies

ILO report says additional measures needed to tackle Portugal jobs crisis

With unprecedented levels of unemployment and declining investment, a new ILO report describes the socio-economic situation of the country as “critical”.

319th Governing Body

ILO Governing Body adopts report of the Committee on Freedom of Association

The Committee on Freedom of Association (CFA) draws special attention to three serious and urgent country cases.

319th session of the Governing Body

ILO Governing Body reviews ILO activities in Europe and Central Asia

The Organization’s executive body discusses ways to address new challenges and realities in Europe and Central Asia.

ILO to launch a new report on the Portuguese job crisis

New bill on trade unions to meet international standards – Kazakhstan’s Labour Ministry

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population is drafting a new bill on trade unions.

Protocol to pact to protect Tajik labour migrants in Russia signed in Moscow

A protocol to introduce changes to the agreement between the Tajik and Russian governments on Tajik citizens' employment and protection of their rights in Russia, dated 16 October 2004, was signed in Moscow today.