News
January 2022
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Digitalization and the finance sector
Improve the policy environment to reap the benefits of digitalization in the finance sector, says ILO
31 January 2022
A better framework would harness the full potential of technological innovation in the financial sector, which provides jobs for more than 50 million people, and help achieve decent work and sustainable enterprise development.
February 2018
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Blog
Why financial services matter in the fight against climate change
28 February 2018
As extreme weather events increase in intensity and frequency, building up the resilience of the poorest communities – often the most exposed to climate change – is critical. And financial services have a role to play.
May 2012
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Press release
ILO head warns of growing disconnect between people and politics
23 May 2012
ILO head, Juan Somavia, warned of “a growing disconnect between people and politics, people and government”. These remarks were part of his address to young men and women who were attending the Opening of the Youth Employment Forum in Geneva.