News
October 2021
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Asia-Pacific labour market insights
Labour productivity trends in Asia and the Pacific highlight uneven COVID-19 impacts
18 October 2021
Enhanced labour productivity is key to boost living standards and is prioritized in the Sustainable Development Goals. In Asia and the Pacific, growth in labour productivity has been instrumental in reducing poverty in recent decades.
July 2021
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BRICS Ministers of Labour and Employment Endorsement
ILO welcomes BRICS Ministers' support for human-centred recovery from COVID-19
15 July 2021
The ILO’s Global Call to Action for a human-centred recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, adopted by the membership at the International Labour Conference in June, has been endorsed by the Labour and Employment Ministers of the five BRICS economies.
January 2021
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Construction: Building blocks to recovery after crisis
28 January 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the construction sector, which is sensitive to economic cycles. Yet, construction holds much potential to stimulate recovery, thanks to its potential to create jobs. Recovery measures can support the sector’s transformation towards sustainability and digitalization.
September 2020
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
ILO COVID-19 prevention checklist to protect workers in small businesses
09 September 2020
The ILO has devised a checklist so that Small and Medium Enterprises can assess their COVID-19 risks and put in place measures to protect the safety and health of their workers.
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Qatar introduces historic reforms to its labour market
03 September 2020
In a historic move, the State of Qatar has introduced major changes to its labour market, opening up a new era for workers and employers in Qatar.
November 2014
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Global South-South Development Expo
ILO presents innovative South-South development solutions
12 November 2014
The ILO contribution to the Global South-South Development Expo 2014 will feature scalable solutions related to South-South cooperation on social protection floors, the eradication of child labour, the social and solidarity economy, and fragile States.
October 2014
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© Robin Lloyd / ECHO 2022
Gaza reconstruction
ILO to engage in Gaza reconstruction efforts through expansion of its Palestinian Decent Work Programme
29 October 2014
Regional Director’s visit to the occupied Palestinian territory lays the groundwork for expanding the ILO’s work in Gaza, and consolidating national decent work initiatives.
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International agencies' meeting
Guy Ryder: Better jobs and higher wages can reverse slow-growth trap
17 October 2014
ILO Director-General warns of “slow-growth trap” for global economy and urges leaders to reverse the trend through a renewed focus on higher wages and better jobs.
February 2014
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© Peter Parks / AFP 2022
New ILO Publication
Inequality is not inevitable
10 February 2014
A new ILO book shows that the growing gap between rich and poor is only partially associated with technological change. The divide is mostly the result of economic and institutional policies that preceded the global economic and social crisis and were exacerbated by it.
January 2014
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Op-Ed
Reducing inequality will boost economic growth
24 January 2014
This oped has appeared in several leading newspapers around the world.