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Europe and Central Asia

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Europe and Central Asia region covers 51 countries. The ILO's relationship and cooperation with member countries of the region are facilitated by its presence in these countries through Decent Work Teams (DWT), Country Offices (CO), and National Coordinators, as follows:

  • Under the responsibility of the ILO DWT/CO in Moscow are the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
  • Under the responsibility of the ILO DWT/CO in Budapest are the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine. This office also covers activities in Kosovo as defined by the UN Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999).

The assistance provided by both the DWTs and the COs is largely based on technical advisory services, covering both policy and practical issues. They also play a leading role in the implementation of several important development cooperation projects. The overarching objective of ILO support to all these countries is to anchor decent work firmly as a national goal and to contribute to its realisation through the Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs).

51 countries

make up the region

Over 900 million people

live in Europe and Central Asia

70 projects

for development cooperation are currently carried out

Countries and offices in the region

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Institutionalizing social dialogue for green and digital transitions in Europe and Central Asia
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Institutionalizing social dialogue for green and digital transitions in Europe and Central Asia

Demographic change in Europe and Central Asia
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Working Paper

Demographic change in Europe and Central Asia

Tracking progress towards SDG 8 in Europe and Central Asia
Maria Lindvall (left), 35, environment project leader at the Boliden Garpenberg underground mine (Sweden). Located 200 km northwest of Stockholm, Garpenberg is one of the world's most modern mines. It is also Swedens oldest mining area still in operatio

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Tracking progress towards SDG 8 in Europe and Central Asia

Latest news and stories

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Childcare gaps hold back women’s employment in Ukraine

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ILO Voices | Occupational safety and health

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Projects and programmes

Circular transition and responsible business conduct in Montenegro

Circular transition and responsible business conduct in Montenegro

EU4PEOPLE: Employment Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina

EU4PEOPLE: Employment Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Publications and documents

The vocational education and training system in Kosovo: addressing skills needs in the hospitality sector

The vocational education and training system in Kosovo: addressing skills needs in the hospitality sector

Why social dialogue is necessary for sustainable economic development: Exploring peak-level social dialogue in alternative scenarios

ILO Working Paper 177

Why social dialogue is necessary for sustainable economic development: Exploring peak-level social dialogue in alternative scenarios

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