The ILO and Ukraine
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About the ILO in Ukraine
Embarking on ambitious economic reforms amidst serious security threats
Ukraine’s transition to a market economy faces serious political, economic, and security challenges. Ukraine has not yet fully recovered from the sharp economic downturn in 2014/15. The war in the East caused a 16% contraction of GDP and an internal displacement of 2.3 Mio persons. Between 2016 and the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in late 2019, the Ukrainian economy showed solid growth rates of around 3.5%. Labour markets did not benefit much from this growth. Key labour market challenges remain low employment rates with a pronounced gender gap, high labour emigration, elevated youth unemployment and inactivity, and a notable skills mismatch. Continue reading
What's new
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TVET in Ukraine
Education under fire: Vocational training and education in Ukraine during times of war−The example of Sumy region
17 May 2022
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© Fadel Senna / AFP 2022
Ukraine crisis
Nearly 5 million jobs have been lost in Ukraine since the start of the Russian aggression, says ILO
11 May 2022
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© UN Moldova 2022
One UN
How does the UN support Ukrainian refugees in Moldova? Interview with Simon Springett, UN Resident Coordinator
22 April 2022
Standards and national legislation
Publications
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The impact of the Ukraine crisis on the world of work: Initial assessments
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World Social Protection Report 2020–22: Regional Companion Report for Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia
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Collective bargaining in Germany and Ukraine: Lessons learned and recommendations for Ukraine
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Future of the Ukrainian pension system: adequacy, coverage and sustainability
Overview of current projects
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Improving compliance with key International Labour Standards in Ukraine
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Inclusive labour markets for job creation in Ukraine
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Towards safe, healthy and declared work in Ukraine
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Training and grant support for potential entrepreneurs and start-ups in the Sea of Azov region, Ukraine
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Job creation for vulnerable groups in three sectors in Ukraine