ILO's Director-General: In the media
September 2016
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BBC World Business Report
Refugee crisis and access to labour markets must be a shared responsibility, says ILO
20 September 2016
It is not possible to expect those developing countries - which by the accident of geographical proximity are bearing at the moment most of the responsibility - to deal with the refugee crisis on their own, said ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder to the BBC. The UN General Assembly hosted a high-level summit on September 19 to address large movements of refugees and migrants, with the aim of bringing countries together behind a more humane and coordinated approach.
July 2016
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CCTV
ILO's Ryder on China job market prospects
23 July 2016
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DD News
“High levels of informality” - a major challenge for India, says ILO Chief
08 July 2016
India needs to transform its strong economic performance into more quality jobs and better working conditions, according to ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder. He was speaking to Indian broadcaster DD News during a visit to Delhi where he spoke at a conference on the Future of Work.
February 2016
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CNN's "Quest Means Business"
Guy Ryder talks jobs for Syrian refugees with Richard Quest
04 February 2016
90% of refugees in Jordan live in poverty. Guy Ryder, the Director-General of the ILO, says that there is a consensus that we need to find legal pathways for refugees into local labour markets. It is possible to combine the interests of local workers and Syrian refugees.
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Voice of America
ILO Fights Global Youth Unemployment Crisis
02 February 2016
At the launch of the UN's Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder says that the world is facing a "global employment crisis," which is disproportionately affecting young men and women.
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UN Radio
New youth jobs initiative to make difference "on the ground"
01 February 2016
Agencies from across the United Nations system have joined together through the 'Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth' to address the nearly 74 million unemployed youth around the world. UN Radio spoke to ILO Director-General Guy Ryder and asked him how the plan differs from previous initiatives.
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CNN's "Quest Means Business"
Guy Ryder talks youth unemployment with Richard Quest
01 February 2016
40% of young people around the world don't work or work but are still stuck in poverty. Guy Ryder, the Director-General of the ILO, says growing economies remains the key to tackling youth unemployment.
January 2016
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Huffington post
3 Ways We Can Tackle Youth Employment
19 January 2016
October 2015
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CNN's "Quest Means Business"
Guy Ryder talks migration with Richard Quest
09 October 2015
The migration crisis in Europe highlights the challenge of integrating refugees into host countries. Guy Ryder, the Director-General of the ILO says integrating migrants into the labour force will be key to creating a win-win situation for countries and migrants alike.
July 2015
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CNBC Europe
Creditors need to focus on growth in Greece, says ILO Head
03 July 2015
Creditors need to focus on growth in Greece, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, told CNBC Europe. He added that there needs to be a proper conversation with the private sector, which is fundamental to the future of the country.