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October 2021
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Annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group
ILO: The world needs a global accelerator for jobs and social protection
14 October 2021
In a statement to the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, warned of a two-track recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and emphasized the need to increase investments in universal social protection, decent work and a just green transition.
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COVID-19 recovery and climate action
A more ambitious financing strategy to enable the world to build back more inclusively and sustainably is feasible, says a new ILO paper
07 October 2021
Bolder use of the existing international financial architecture could accelerate worldwide COVID-19 recovery and climate action, including in low- and lower-middle-income countries, says a new ILO research paper.
November 2020
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COVID-19: Supporting enterprises, jobs and incomes
Cash flow the biggest problem facing business during COVID-19 crisis
27 November 2020
Micro and small enterprises worst affected by COVID-19 pandemic, says a survey of 4,500 enterprises in 45 countries.
September 2020
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Social protection
ILO: Developing countries should invest US$1.2 trillion to guarantee basic social protection
17 September 2020
Closing the coverage gap, worsened by COVID-19, will require additional sources of financing says a new ILO study.
March 2020
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COVID-19: Pandemic in the World of Work
COVID-19 has exposed the fragility of our economies
27 March 2020
The Corona virus pandemic is not just a medical crisis, but a social and economic one too, says ILO Director-General Guy Ryder. If our response is to be effective it must take into account all these factors, and be delivered in a co-ordinated, global way. In particular, it must answer the needs of the most vulnerable.
June 2019
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Blog
A promise for small businesses
27 June 2019
Small businesses form the backbone of the economies of many countries. See how the ILO helps entrepreneurs finance and grow their enterprises
October 2017
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World Employment and Social Outlook 2017 – Sustainable enterprises and jobs
ILO calls for new strategies to help SMEs get loans
16 October 2017
Bank loans can help firms improve job quality and productivity, but are often difficult to get for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Consequently, policy-makers should look into ways to make it easier for SMEs to access such external funding.
October 2011
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G20 Summit at Cannes: priorities, challenges and actions
05 October 2011
Ambassador Jean-David Levitte outlines France’s priorities for the G20 Summit in Cannes, 3-4 November 2011.