What's new
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Lifelong learning
Why Trade Unions should act on Skills Development – and how?
19 February 2021
To build a ‘better normal’ in the post-COVID-19 world of work, skills development and lifelong learning need to be part of economic transformation. This responsibility should not reside with governments and companies alone. Trade Unions have an important role to play in shaping the professional development of workers at any age. A new, easy-to-use ILO Resource Guide illustrates how Trade Unions can engage more effectively in skills development policies and practices.
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Create growth, preserve nature
Authentic and green tourism off the beaten tracks in Albania’s Vjosa river region
19 February 2021
Albania is a dream tourism destination. The variety of alluring sandy seashores, alpine mountains and ancient fortress towns coupled with genuine hospitality has made the country a top hit with tourists in the past decade. To unlock further potential, the ILO conducted a study on the tourism sector in the Gjirokastra region, Southern Albania, a region characterised by a constant outflow of habitants who look for jobs and better life conditions in the capital of the country or abroad.
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Publication
Towards sustainable tourism in Albania’s Vjosa River Region
19 February 2021
An analysis of the key constraints and opportunities to create more and better jobs in the region around Europe’s last wild river
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Report
The Youth and COVID-19: Access to Decent Jobs amid the Pandemic
17 February 2021
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Research Brief
Social Security Perception of the Youth in Pandemics
05 February 2021
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Publication
Amendments of 2018 to The Code of The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as Amended (MLC, 2006), Approved by the Conference at its One Hundred and Seventh Session, Geneva, 5 June 2018
03 February 2021
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Employment creation
ILO signs two major new agreements with the EU in Bosnia and Herzegovina to scale up job creation and support for small and medium enterprises
02 February 2021
Building on the solid results of previous ILO interventions also funded by the European Union, the new projects will provide emergency support for micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for recovery from the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for long-term local employment partnerships, respectively.
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News
ILO and Uzbekistan: Assessing progress towards ending forced labour, promoting sustainable and inclusive employment, expanding social protection and strengthening labour inspection
02 February 2021
Uzbekistan's commitment to fostering decent employment opportunities and adhering to labour standards is unwavering. This was stated by the participants of the videoconference “Towards Sustainable Development through Decent Work” held on 27 January 2021.
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Publication
ILO Office for Turkey, February 2021 Newsletter
01 February 2021
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Podcast
ILO and UNDP: “Act”
29 January 2021