News items
2017
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Summit recognizes better outcomes when investing in youth entrepreneurship
17 April 2017
The first Pacific Summit & Policy Dialogue on Youth Entrepreneurship was held from 5-7 April 2017 in Fiji and brought together young entrepreneurs, senior government officials and private sector representatives from 8 pacific countries.
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Survey on youth aspirations in the context of the Future of Work
23 March 2017
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ILO revises the Recommendation concerning Employment Organisation in the Transition from War to Peace
20 March 2017
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Strengthening the maritime sector in the Pacific
09 February 2017
ILO training on the implementation of and reporting on the Martime Labour Convention 2006
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Youth on the vanguard of efforts for a better world for all
01 February 2017
Youth delegates at this year's Youth Forum highlighted the importance of decent jobs at a time where changes to globalization are characterised by lower wages and rising inequalities.
2016
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OSH and Labour inspectors learn new skills
30 November 2016
The objective of the training was to provide basic concepts, principles and skills to participants to manage and implement OSH and labour standards requirements under ILO Conventions and National Legislation
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Employment and wages will be impacted in the last income tax haven in the Pacific
31 October 2016
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New era for Kiribati Trade Union Congress (KTUC)
31 October 2016
The KTUC organised its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 29th October 2016 in Betio, Tarawa attended by representatives of 5 affiliate unions. Prior to the AGM, a workshop was organised where workers representatives who had attended ILO meetings made presentations.
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Kiribati prepares for implementation of new labour laws
31 October 2016
“The new act repeals and replaces the Employment Ordinance (1977), Industrial Relations Act (1988) and the Trade Union Act, aligns to ILO conventions and modernises employment practices to respond to changing labour market in Kiribati”, said Ms Taare Uriam, Permanent Secretary for Labour & Human Resource Development.
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Employment services starts with 18 skilled workers securing jobs in Australia
31 October 2016
The recently established National Career Counselling & Employment Center (NCCEC) within the TVET section of the Kiribati Ministry of Labour & Human Resource Development has already facilitated the departure of 18 skilled workers for the hospitality sector in Australia, with 2 more groups departing in November 2016.
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Young Entrepreneurs Council Vanuatu supported by Pacific Youth Council
06 September 2016
ILO supports young entrepreneurs to be part of national private sector organizations in Vanuatu
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Supporting self-employment for persons with disabilities in Vanuatu
02 September 2016
The objective of this training and mentoring initiative is to support business start-ups for unemployed persons with disabilities to gain decent employment
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ILO provides technical assistance to the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Cyclone Winston Fiji 2016
26 July 2016
The ILO has provided technical assistance for the chapter on Employment, Livelihoods and Social Protection (ELSP) as part of the Post Disaster Needs Assessment - Cyclone Winston Fiji
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Youths in Agriculture undergo business training in Kiribati
30 June 2016
The ILO in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Kiribati Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) delivered a Start & Improve Your Business (SIYB) training for 20 youths engaged in the national youth in agriculture initiative.
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ILO starts joint implementation of Cyclone Winston recovery programmes in Fiji
30 June 2016
Four months after the category 5 tropical cyclone (TC) Winston struck Fiji, the ILO through its joint programme with government has kick started implementation in two of the top five most effected provinces.
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ILO participates in Integrated vulnerability assessment in Koro Islands, Fiji
30 June 2016
An Integrated Vulnerability Assessment (IVA) and community relocation consultations was carried out in 14 villages on Koro Island
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Young entrepreneurs council launched in the Pacific
25 June 2016
The Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF) launches the Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC)
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Life continues for Manu villager despite family tragedy
31 May 2016
A Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) Project beneficiary overcomes personal loss after Tropical Cyclone Winston
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Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project farmers harvest first crops
27 May 2016
The Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project has provided wages and tools to support three villages in Tailevu to clear farm areas that were damaged by the recent cyclone and commence replanting. The immediate objective of the CBEE was to support food security and loss of income of the identified villages through a social protection lens.
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Social Protection initiative supports Community Based Emergency Employment (CBEE) project in Fiji
27 May 2016
A team from the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) and the Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority (FIRCA) have successfully registered CBEE participating farmers into the national superannuation scheme.