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September 2021
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21st Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labour
ILO warns of a recovery with high unemployment and worrying informality in Latin America and the Caribbean
24 September 2021
At the Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labour, the Director-General of the ILO said that it is necessary to move towards a sustainable and resilient inclusive recovery in the face of a pandemic that “has brought the world of work to its knees”.
October 2020
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Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions
Building the best policy outcomes: How National Employment Policies act as an entry point in response to crisis situations
01 October 2020
In this podcast, ILO Employment Specialists explain the vital role of national employment policies in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 2020
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Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions
Bringing gender equality to the core of employment recovery
19 August 2020
This podcast focusses attention on how the current crisis is different from previous crises in terms of its impact on women workers, and highlights some policy recommendations the ILO has to offer.
July 2020
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Virtual Global Summit
Global leaders to address ILO Virtual Global Summit on COVID-19 and the World of Work
07 July 2020
The largest ever online gathering of workers, employers and governments will discuss how to build back better in the post-pandemic recovery.
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Virtual Global Summit
Regional events pave the way for global discussions on COVID-19 and the World of Work
03 July 2020
Participants from five ILO regions discussed the challenges of recovery and building back better, and their conclusions will feed into discussions at a ILO virtual Global Summit.
June 2020
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© Jennifer A. Patterson / ILO 2022
COVID-19: Stimulating the economy and employment
As jobs crisis deepens, ILO warns of uncertain and incomplete labour market recovery
30 June 2020
The International Labour Organization’s latest analysis of the labour market impact of COVID-19 finds its impact on the world of work was more severe than previously estimated, and offers three scenarios for the second half of 2020.
April 2020
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COVID-19: Country policy responses
The world of work and COVID-19: How countries are responding
09 April 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll in many countries, the ILO is publishing a digest of the actions taken by its member States and their social partners, to lessen the impact on their economies and labour markets.
June 2018
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Press release
Economic policy cooperation necessary to address global challenges
11 June 2018
Joint press release by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder, WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo, World Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Kristalina Georgieva and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina on the occasion of their meeting in Berlin on 11 June 2018.
February 2018
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© Nguyen Hung Vu 2022
Gender and European Economic Policy
Survey of European economists finds sizable gender gaps in opinions
05 February 2018
Male and female economists in Europe hold different views on core precepts and methods as well as policy, according to a study based on a survey of economists in EU countries. Two US academics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an ILO expert authored the report.
September 2017
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“1+6” Roundtable Meeting
Promoting an open, invigorated and inclusive world economy
12 September 2017
The Chinese Government and international organizations, including the ILO, issue joint statement calling for mutually-beneficial economic globalization at the “1+6 Roundtable Meeting” in Beijing.