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Persistent decent work deficits in Asia-Pacific
Working poverty, informality and vulnerable employment are amongst the persistent challenges of Asia-Pacific labour markets according to a new ILO report. The report calls for coordinated policies to promote decent work as the link to translate economic growth into sustainable development in the region.
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Final meeting of ILO Global Commission on the Future of Work
From 15-17 November, the Global Commission on the Future of Work held its fourth and final meeting to discuss the finalization of its report which will be officially launched on 22 January 2019. The landmark report will provide the analytical basis for the delivery of social justice in the 21st century.
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Decent Jobs for Youth partners take action on youth entrepreneurship in West Africa
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, partners of the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth bring together over 200 key stakeholders at the Youth Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment (YES) Forum in Dakar to accelerate support for young entrepreneurs.
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ILO Governing Body wraps up its 334th session
The October-November 2018 session of the ILO Governing Body ended on 8 November. ILO News discussed the highlights with Juan Llobera, Clerk of the Governing Body.
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News
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Apprenticeship scheme offers Jordanian and Syrian women chance to sell to IKEA
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ILO100
Towards the ILO Centenary
The countdown has begun to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ILO.
Programmes and results
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ILO's flagship programmes
The ILO has integrated many of its existing technical projects into five flagship programmes, designed to enhance the efficency and impact of its development cooperation with constituents on a global scale.
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Child Labour
UK Government to support ILO in fighting child labour in South Asia
Cooperation
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Partnering for Development
With over 50 years of experience in development cooperation, the ILO today has a bigger portfolio than ever with some 600 active programmes and projects in more than 100 countries.
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ILO, EU and OECD join forces for responsible supply chains
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ILO projects worldwide
Discover the new ILO Development Cooperation Dashboard
Campaigns
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50forFreedom
Support the international treaty to end modern slavery
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Artworks
Artists engagement programme
Artworks brings together artists to raise awareness, promote fundamental rights and advocate for social change on world of work issues.
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Trainings and courses
ILO Training Centre
Global provider of training for the world of work
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ILO Helpdesk for business on international labour standards
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Skills for employment knowledge sharing platform
Director-General
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G20 informal Employment Working Group
G20 countries are leaders in shaping the future of work
Key messages
World of Work magazine
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Special 2018 issue
Violence at work
This year’s edition of the World of Work magazine highlights the themes discussed by the ILO’s 107th International Labour Conference (ILC).