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UN Conference on Small Island Developing States

The International Labour Organization (ILO) will call for greater emphasis on decent job creation as a path to sustainable development at the United Nations Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Conference in Apia, Samoa from 1-4 September 2014.

The SIDS Conference, convened under the theme Sustainable Development through Genuine and Durable Partnership, will focus international attention on a group of countries that remain a special case for sustainable development in view of their unique and particular vulnerabilities.
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Decent work and sustainability intertwined for small states battling climate change

Comment

Decent work and sustainability intertwined for small states battling climate change

In Apia, Samoa, international community shows support for small island developing states in largest conference of its kind in the Pacific

Opening press release

In Apia, Samoa, international community shows support for small island developing states in largest conference of its kind in the Pacific

Background reports

SIDS' stories

Seasonal work brings year-round benefits

Labour migration

Seasonal work brings year-round benefits

"Money finds us!" - Enriching the vegetable harvest

Sustainable development

"Money finds us!" - Enriching the vegetable harvest

Young workers in Asia face instability and vulnerability

Youth employment

Young workers in Asia face instability and vulnerability

Contacts