News and articles
2016
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2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
2030 Agenda: Indonesia aims high
02 March 2016,
Decent work will be at the heart of Indonesia’s development agenda as it moves to implement the Sustainable Development Goals, explains Gilbert Houngbo, Deputy Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
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Press release
Kingdom of Tonga becomes 187th ILO member State
25 February 2016,
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Press release
The European Union, ILO and UNOPS join hands with NAITA to provide 124 skilled workers with a formal NVQ certification in building the human resource capacity in Vavuniya
25 February 2016,
The NVQ Certification Awarding Ceremony for 124 youth of Vavuniya District was grandly held on 25th February 2016 in Vavuniya.
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Press release
The Employers' Federation of Ceylon launches its employers' national network of youth initiatives (ENNYI)
24 February 2016,
The main objective of the ENNYI is to provide a window for undergraduates into the real world of work through internships offered by the EFC’s member companies. These include leading corporates in the country as well as multi-national companies.
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Press release
Pakistan Buyers Forum initiate plans to improve labour conditions in textile and garment supply chains
24 February 2016, Lahore, Pakistan
During the 5th meeting of the buyers forum convened by ILO, IFC and the Dutch Embassy, held on 23rd February 2015, a total of 21 participants representing 15 international brands and sourcing agents re-committed to promoting sustainability of textiles in Pakistan. The forum reached a consensus on aligning internal efforts to approaching key issues related to working conditions in the textile sector through effective policy and advocacy, enterprise improvement and improved communication.
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News
Fire service and Labour Inspectorate to conduct joint inspections of RMG factories
22 February 2016,
Inspectors from the Department of Inspections for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) and the Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense (BFSCD) are gearing up to carry out joint inspections of RMG factories.
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Sustainable Development Goals
ILO Conference sets agenda for inclusive growth through decent work and social dialogue in Indonesia
19 February 2016,
Participants to the high-level meeting agreed on developing an Indonesian Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals toward Decent Work for All.
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News
Indonesia committed to achieve decent work for sustainable development
17 February 2016,
“This Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) conference is significant for Indonesia as the country is committed to realize decent work for all,” stated the Manpower Minister of the Republic of Indonesia, M. Hanif Dhakiri, in his keynote remarks when officially opened the SDGs Conference in Jakarta.
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Press release
Indonesia to discuss Decent Work for Sustainable Development
16 February 2016,
Key Indonesian labour actors representing government agencies, employer as well as worker representatives gather in Jakarta on Wednesday, 17 February 2016, to examine employment policies, review lessons learned and adopt policy recommendations on decent work and sustainable development.
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Press release
Indonesia prepares for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on decent work for all
11 February 2016,
The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), will host a national conference for Indonesia in preparation for the Indonesian Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the Goal 8: “Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.” The Conference will be conducted at Borobudur Hotel, Jakarta from 17-18 February.