Events and meetings
May 2014
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Promoting green jobs policies: employment potential and skill needs in a greener economy
12 - 16 May 2014
This course tackles challenges and opportunities in the promotion of green jobs. Overall objective is to provide participants with the needed knowledge and tools to assess potentialities, device appropriate policies, discuss investments and technology options, implement strategies, monitor and evaluate progress towards the creation of green jobs in the context of green economies. Special attention will be given to the assessment of employment potential and the analysis of skill needs, through sectoral, cross-sector and country analysis in view of informing national policy initiatives. The course will take place at the ILO International Training Centre in Turin, Italy. It will be delivered by experts from the ILO, ITC-ILO and other organisations working closely with the ILO Green Jobs Programme.
April 2014
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First Webinar on Social and Solidarity Economy
17 April 2014
We are pleased to invite you to the first webinar, which will take place on Thursday 17th of April 2014. This first webinar in English language will allow all interested professionals to: - share experiences on SSE - discuss the contents of the first introductive module on SSE, which is available for free at: http://ecampus.itcilo.org/mod/page/view.php?id=21 - receive more information about the fourth edition of the ILO Academy on SSE.
March 2014
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Green jobs for sustainable development: Introduction to concepts and practices
31 March - 9 May 2014
The course provides an interactive e-learning opportunity to become knowledgeable about the key concepts and emerging practices in the promotion of green jobs for sustainable development. Special attention is given to the approaches of the ILO Green Jobs Programme across specific economic sectors and at country level. The overall objective of this course is to improve the understanding of green jobs key concepts and definitions as part of the contribution of the world of work to sustainable development, through a review of tools, selected literature and on-going practices.
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Business and Decent Work: an introduction to the MNE Declaration
10 March - 31 December 2014
The E-learning module provides an interactive opportunity to become knowledgeable about the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) and to learn how its recommendations can be put into practice to address a range of labour and employment issues. This 40 minutes, self-guided module provides an overview of the MNE Declaration, interactive case studies, a summary of related international instruments and frameworks, and a list of relevant resources.
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Doha Evidence Symposium : “What Works” To Improve Youth Labour Productivity?
6 - 8 March 2014
The symposium brings together policy makers and practitioners with academics and researchers to present and discuss the evidence base for “what works” in increasing the employment and productivity of youth in the Middle East and North Africa regions.
November 2013
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CSR Roundtable - Promoting Responsible Investment
14 November 2013
The annual CSR Roundtable is a joint initiative co-organized by the ILO, UNCTAD and OECD, that this year was hosted by the ILO. The Roundtable brings together CSR experts from international organizations, development agencies, Governments representatives as well as leading academics and is aimed at promoting policy coherence among the international organizations. This year’s theme is “Promoting Responsible Investment”.
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Interview with Greg Vines, DDG Management and Reform About the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) General Assembly in Cape Town, 5 November 2013
5 November 2013
Greg Vines, ILO DDG, Management and Reform, spoke about his participation at the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) General Assembly and Global Conference in Cape Town, 5 November 2013.
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Green Jobs Learning Forum. Local strategies and actions
4 - 15 November 2013
This practitioners’ Learning Forum will provide participants with knowledge, tools and examples of good practices to enhance their skills in the design and implementation of effective local strategies for the promotion of green jobs.
October 2013
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II World Forum of Local Economic Development
29 October - 1 November 2013
The II World Forum of Local Economic Development - Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil - aims to facilitate dialogue and exchanges between local, national and international actors on the efficiency and impact of local economic development in tackling current challenges.
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Launch Ceremony for Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Phase II
23 October 2013
A launch ceremony for SCORE Phase II is to be hosted by the Director-General on 23 October 2013
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Managing your Agricultural Cooperative
14 October 2013 - 10 January 2014
My.Coop distance learning Training of Trainers online course
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Strengthening CSR policies in Latin America and the Caribbean.
11 October 2013
On 11 October 2013, the first European Union (EU)–Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) took place in Brussels as a joint initiative of the European Commission External Action Service (EEAS) and CELAC. This high-level seminar was organized as a follow-up to the Declaration adopted by the European, Latin American and Caribbean Heads of State and Government who met during the 1st EU-CELAC Summit / 7th EU-LAC Summit Government in Santiago (Chile) on 26-27 January 2013 to address an Alliance for Sustainable Development to Promote Investments of Social and Environmental Quality.
July 2013
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Business and the Realization of Indigenous Peoples' Rights
16 July 2013
This one hour webinar will be conducted by ILO experts on indigenous peoples. It seeks to discuss contributions by government, enterprises, employers’ and workers’ organizations to the realisation of indigenous peoples’ rights, as enshrined in ILO Convention No. 169 on indigenous and tribal peoples.
May 2013
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How global enterprises are responding to the global call for the extension of social protection
14 May 2013
This one hour webinar will shed light on how multinational enterprises (MNEs) can contribute to this global challenge as part of their commitment to socio economic development, addressing social challenges, and the potential benefits for employers, workers and society.
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Improving working conditions in small and medium enterprises
9 - 10 May 2013
International experts, researchers and field practitioners are meeting at the ILO to discuss how investing in working conditions, safety and health and training can turn into increased competitiveness and performance and result in a win win scenario for small and medium enterprises in developing and transition economies.
April 2013
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Promoting green jobs policies: employment potential and skill needs in a greener economy
29 April - 31 May 2013
The overall objective of this course is to provide a conceptual and strategic framework for the promotion of green jobs at the national level, by focusing on the social and employment dimensions of the green economy. Special attention will be given to the assessment of employment potential and the analysis of skill needs, through sectoral, cross-sector and country analysis in view of informing national policy initiatives. Target audience: representatives from Ministries of Labour/Employment and social partners, as well as government officials from other line Ministries (e.g. Environment, Planning, Finance, etc.), national and international development agencies, civil society organisations and academia. Deadline for application: 8 April 2013
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Course: Promoting Labour Standards through Corporate Social Responsibility - instruments and practices
22 - 26 April 2013
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ILO Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy: an opportunity to enhance youth creativity
8 - 12 April 2013
The third edition of the ILO Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy will be held in Agadir, Morocco, 8 – 12 April 2013
March 2013
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Enterprise Development through Value Chains and Business Service Markets
18 March - 28 June 2013
The course is highly relevant for professionals developing and implementing Value Chain and enterprise development projects in rural and urban areas. It offers a unique on-the-job learning opportunity using practical tools and lessons from enterprise development programs that have reached thousands of small enterprises in rural and urban areas.
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Inter-Agency Workshop: Employment and Social Inclusion in a Green Economy
4 - 5 March 2013
The ILO organizes an Inter-Agency Workshop in collaboration with UNEP, UNIDO and UNITAR under the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) and the Green Growth Working Group of the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED). Participants of this workshop will review and compare current approaches, tools and practices to assess and promote jobs and social inclusion in a green economy.