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The Istanbul Initiative for the Centenary adopted by constituents at ILO’s 10th European Regional Meeting adopted by ILO Governing Body
- Director of the ILO Office for Turkey Özcan: “We are glad that the ILO Governing Body has adopted the Istanbul Initiative. Now formalised, the paper will be shared with member states.”
5 December 2018
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ANKARA – The Istanbul Initiative for the Centenary adopted by the constituents at ILO’s 10th European Regional Meeting has been formalised upon adoption by the ILO Governing Body.
Mr. Numan Özcan, Director of the ILO Office for Turkey, indicated his happiness on the adoption of the Istanbul Initiative for the Centenary by the ILO Governing Body. Özcan said: “The Initiative enumerates comprehensive policies to reap the benefits and minimise the risks relating to the future of work, and emphasises that all policies should be based on strong social dialogue.”
Mr. Numan Özcan stated: “The Istanbul Initiative for the Centenary: Future for Decent Work for strong and responsible social partnership in Europe and Central Asia” adopted at the 10th European Regional Meeting on 2-5 October 2017 in Istanbul was adopted at the 334th meeting of the ILO Governing Body. Thereby formalised, the document will be shared by ILO with member states. We are happy with the outcome.”
“What future for decent work in Europe and Central Asia: Opportunities and challenges” was the theme of the 10th European Regional Meeting held in Istanbul with the participation of ILO Director-General Guy Ryder, then Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, and representatives of governments, employers’ and workers’ organisations from 41 countries.
The said Initiative enumerated comprehensive policies to reap the benefits and minimise the risks relating to the future of work, and emphasised that all policies should be based on strong social dialogue.
The European Regional Meeting of the ILO brings together Government, Employer and Worker representatives of countries in Europe and Central Asia every four years.
Mr. Numan Özcan, Director of the ILO Office for Turkey, indicated his happiness on the adoption of the Istanbul Initiative for the Centenary by the ILO Governing Body. Özcan said: “The Initiative enumerates comprehensive policies to reap the benefits and minimise the risks relating to the future of work, and emphasises that all policies should be based on strong social dialogue.”
Mr. Numan Özcan stated: “The Istanbul Initiative for the Centenary: Future for Decent Work for strong and responsible social partnership in Europe and Central Asia” adopted at the 10th European Regional Meeting on 2-5 October 2017 in Istanbul was adopted at the 334th meeting of the ILO Governing Body. Thereby formalised, the document will be shared by ILO with member states. We are happy with the outcome.”
“What future for decent work in Europe and Central Asia: Opportunities and challenges” was the theme of the 10th European Regional Meeting held in Istanbul with the participation of ILO Director-General Guy Ryder, then Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, and representatives of governments, employers’ and workers’ organisations from 41 countries.
The said Initiative enumerated comprehensive policies to reap the benefits and minimise the risks relating to the future of work, and emphasised that all policies should be based on strong social dialogue.
The European Regional Meeting of the ILO brings together Government, Employer and Worker representatives of countries in Europe and Central Asia every four years.