Speeches

2023

  1. The world of work needs to combat various forms of prejudice to be truly inclusive

    20 October 2023

    Special keynote at the India Diversity Job Fair by Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

  2. Safe and orderly labour migration helps advance sustainable development and minimize risks to migrants

    20 October 2023

    Welcome remarks at the Launch of the India-EU Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility – Phase II by Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

  3. Trade unions are essential in ensuring we 'leave no one behind' in the informal economy

    28 September 2023

    Opening remarks at the South Asia Trade Union Regional Seminar by Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT for South Asia and Country Office for India.

  4. 80% of persons with disabilities are of working age, who require skills and inclusion to gain decent work opportunities

    19 September 2023

    Special address at the Zero Project India Conference and CII-IBDN Conference on "Global Networks and Innovations Making Inclusive Employment a Reality in India" by Satoshi Sasaki, OIC and Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

  5. Ethical supply chains are those which uphold fundamental principles and rights at work

    13 September 2023

    Special address at the Employee Excellence 2023 by Satoshi Sasaki, OIC and Deputy Director, ILO/DWT-CO New Delhi

  6. Businesses need to innovate and adapt to harness opportunities in the rapidly changing world of work

    18 August 2023

    Keynote Speech by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at the EFSI ER Conference 2023: Business dynamics and HR value creation

  7. Apprenticeships need to be agile to cater to the changing demands of the workforce

    17 August 2023

    Opening remarks at the Sharing of good practices and lessons learned in apprenticeships from ADULT project workshop by Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director/OIC, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi.

  8. India's progress in connecting drinking water to households has resulted in decent work opportunities

    10 August 2023

    Introductory remarks at the release of the Study on Assessment of Employment Potential of the Jal Jeevan Mission by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director/OIC, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi.

  9. Increasing women's participation in platform work is fundamental to the Decent Work Agenda

    27 July 2023

    Opening remarks by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, at - Understanding and improving women's work on digital labour platforms Stakeholder Consultation Workshop in India

  10. Technology needs to work for employers and workers in an equitable future of work

    17 July 2023

    Address by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, at the New Technologies and the Future of Work conference

  11. Organizations must recognise and nurture women as a talent pool to advance decent work for all

    13 July 2023

    Opening remarks by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, at the Leadership Development for Women Executives in CPSEs organized by SCOPE

  12. As long as there is child labour in any country or community, social justice cannot be achieved

    12 June 2023

    Opening speech by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, OIC and Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at the World Day Against Child Labour Consultation by VVGNLI.

  13. Kerala has been pivotal in upholding the ILO's values and principles, to help achieve decent work for all

    24 May 2023

    Opening remarks by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT-CO New Delhi, at the International Labour Conclave 2023

  14. MSMEs have a responsibility to manage generated waste and promote occupational safety and health at work

    28 April 2023

    Keynote address by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, for the ILO-FICCI Gujarat webinar on World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023

  15. India's EV sector can create greener jobs and a skilled workforce, fundamental for a just transition

    28 April 2023

    Opening remarks by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, at ICAT on World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023

  16. Every field requires evidence-based policymaking to holistically advance decent work for all

    10 April 2023

    Address by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, for the “South Asia Regional Training on Evidence-based Policy-making for Decent Work”.

  17. Constituents need to adopt a "triple-A" governance framework of Anticipation, Agility and Adaptation to build an empowered workforce

    27 March 2023

    Address by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and OIC, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at the ILO-DTNBWEB Workshop on Strengthening Workers' Education in India.

  18. India's food processing industry can become a leader in the global supply chain by ensuring investments, sourcing, and operations are responsible

    03 March 2023

    Speech delivered by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, at the Global Investors Summit in Andhra Pradesh.

  19. Social justice is fundamental for transforming the youth population into a skilled workforce

    01 March 2023

    Inaugural speech at the 63rd Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE) Conference by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Officer-in-Charge and Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi.

  20. The ESIC is pivotal in harmonizing social security coverage for the Indian economy

    24 February 2023

    Address by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director/OIC, ILO DWT-CO New Delhi at the ESIC Conference on ‘Better healthcare and social security to the workers’.