News items
2020
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Employment Matters too much to Society to Leave to Markets Alone
09 December 2020
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ILO and Government of Ethiopia to launch a new project on job creation in the agro-processing sector
27 November 2020
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Investing in people through the ILO’s employment-intensive investment approach
25 November 2020
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New EU-ILO Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment (METI) Programme launched at UfM Trade ministerial meeting
16 November 2020
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A time for collaboration and partnerships for building more inclusive, resilient and peaceful societies amid the COVID-19 crisis
02 October 2020
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The ILO supports the National Planning Meeting of INAS
01 October 2020
Since 2013, the ILO has been providing financial and technical support the INAS to hold National Planning Meetings. The INAS is the executing arm of the Basic (non-contributory) Social Security programs in Mozambique.
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Targeted responses needed to combat youth employment crisis - ADB & ILO report
10 September 2020
The joint Tackling the COVID-19 Youth Employment Crisis in Asia and the Pacific report says COVID-19 has triggered a massive disruption of labour markets which has had a disproportionate impact on youth unemployment.
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ILO supports the Cook Islands to launch an online employment services platform
18 August 2020
The ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries is delighted to support the Cook Islands Ministry of Internal Affairs to launch a new online Employment Services platform to connect businesses with job seekers. This initiative targets people most affected by the impacts of COVID-19
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The ILO participates in the IUCN launch of the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions
27 July 2020
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Bipartite Initiative to Support Redundant Workers in Micro Businesses
30 June 2020
The Fiji Trades Union Congress (FTUC )and the Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF) lead the implementation of a COVID19 recovery initiative called Transition to Business (T2B).
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Launch of "An ILO for All Seasons": Interview with Kari Tapiola
26 June 2020
Kari Tapiola, former Deputy-Director General of the ILO presents his study "An ILO for All Seasons" to be launched on 29th June 2020.
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UN Policy Brief: The World of Work and COVID-19
18 June 2020
COVID-19 causes unprecedented jobs crisis, almost all workers and businesses affected by lockdown measures.
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ILO participates in a webinar on nature-based solutions
22 May 2020
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The 1st ILO Skills Challenge Innovation Call draws 473 applications from nearly 100 countries
14 May 2020
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ILO presents its responses to COVID-19 at Geneva Environment Dialogues
08 May 2020
The ILO participated in the Geneva Environment Dialogues, organized by Geneva Environment Network, to present ILO's research results on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of work, as well as its guiding framework to respond to the crisis.
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ILO presents labour-intensive public works in Jordan
06 May 2020
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Promoting decent employment for women through inclusive growth policies and investments in care
04 May 2020
The UN Women - ILO Joint Programme aims to promote decent work for women through inclusive growth policies and investments in the care economy. The Joint Programme stands ready to support governments and social partners in implementing gender-sensitive policy responses to the COVID-19 crisis and recovery phase. In these critical times, it is a demonstration of how the United Nations as One is working towards a gender-equitable future.
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Global Survey on Youth & COVID-19
27 April 2020
To bring youth voices to the forefront of action and policy responses, the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth (DJY) and its partners are conducting a survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth rights, with a focus on employment and education.
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DEVINVEST Staff Directory
21 April 2020
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The socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in fragile settings: Peace and social cohesion at risk
08 April 2020