What's new
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Small and medium enterprises
ILO, Norway and Switzerland to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of SMEs
23 October 2013
The second phase of the "Sustaining Competitive and Responsible enterprise (SCORE)" programme aims to improve working conditions and productivity in small and medium-sized companies worldwide.
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Publication
Can better working conditions improve the performance of SMEs? :An international literature review
23 October 2013
This study reviews the literature on the link between working conditions, safety and health, skills development and productivity in SMEs, revealing evidence of an association between good workplace practices and various types of positive enterprise-level outcomes, including reduced employee turnover and improved profitability.
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Project documentation
SCORE Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises: PHASE I FINAL REPORT 2013
21 October 2013
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Event
Launch Ceremony for Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Phase II
A launch ceremony for SCORE Phase II is to be hosted by the Director-General on 23 October 2013
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Publication
Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategy to promote sustainable enterprises and decent work - Volume I
18 October 2013
The scope of the evaluation covers 2007 to 2012 and places focus on three indicators under Outcome 3 of the Strategic Policy Framework 2010–15: (i) reform of policy and regulatory frameworks to improve enabling environments for sustainable enterprises; (ii) implementation of entrepreneurship development policies and programmes for the creation of productive employment and decent work; and (iii) implementation of programmes to foster the adoption of responsible and sustainable enterprise-level practices.
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Publication
Independent evaluation of the ILO's strategy to promote sustainable enterprises and decent work - Volume II
17 October 2013
This volume is complementary to Volume 1 containing the full evaluation: Volume II contains annexes 3,4 and 5 covering case studies on Indonesia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia.
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Project
Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Project Phase II
01 October 2013
Sustaining Competitive and Responsible enterprises (SCORE) is a practical training and in-factory counselling programme that improves productivity and working conditions in small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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Rural policy briefs
Promoting rural development through occupational safety and health
27 September 2013
Most people in rural areas face particularly poor and hazardous working conditions coupled with a lack of social protection. Integrated approaches that include promoting rural workers’ health and safety are fundamental to ensure decent and productive lives and boost rural development.
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Publication
Promoting green entrepreneurship among young women and men in Kenya
18 September 2013
The Youth Entrepreneurship Facility (YEF) is a partnership between the Africa Commission, the Youth Employment Network and the ILO. Through training and business plan competition it promotes green entrepreneurship among young women and men in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda.
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Project
China: Skill development for green entrepreneurship
07 August 2013
Green jobs activities in China put a particular focus on green entrepreneurship training and skills development for green jobs.