News and events

2014

  1. Partnerships

    Netherlands extends agreement with ILO to combat child labour in agriculture

    09 June 2014

    Project addresses seasonal work by children in hazelnut farming in Turkey.

  2. Publication

    Factsheet: ILO in fragile situations

    06 June 2014

    Working in partnership with countries in fragile situations is a priority for the ILO. The significance of Decent Work for peacebuilding and recovery has been highlighted through recent initiatives such as the conclusion of the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States. Over the past decade the ILO has been active in more than 38 fragile and conflict-affected states including all of the 18 member countries of the g7+ group. This factsheet offers key background information on the ILO's work in such situations, focusing on major recent programmes that have helped transform countries recovering from extreme hardship into resilient and functioning States.

  3. South-South cooperation

    Brazil-ILO Annual Review Meeting 2014

    Representatives from the Brazilian Government and workers' and employers' organizations will present, analyse and debate ongoing cooperation activities within the partnership with the ILO for the promotion of the Decent Work Agenda.

  4. © ILO 2024

    Event

    Presentation by the Director-General of "The ILO at Work: Development Results 2012-2013"

    ILO Director-General reviewed ILO's development results over the past two years reflecting the changing nature of its operations and the growing recognition of the value of decent work.

  5. PARDEV Newsletter No. 43

    International Labour Conference, May-June 2014

    28 May 2014

    Describes each agenda item and gives an overview of the main side events, as well as practical information on registration, etc.

  6. South-South dialogue

    Lack of decent work remains obstacle to more sustainable and inclusive growth

    23 May 2014

    Growth in the global South has weathered the crisis better than in many advanced economies. But how sustainable is their recovery in the face of joblessness and rising inequalities?

  7. South-South and Triangular Cooperation

    Global South-South Development Expos: Decent Work Solutions (2010-2013)

    23 May 2014

    This publication reviews the GSSDs held since 2010 and the decent work solution forums organized during them by the ILO.

  8. Publication

    The ILO at Work: Development Results 2012-13

    21 May 2014

    This review of ILO development results over the past two years reflects the changing nature of its operations and the growing recognition of the value of decent work. It showcases a sample of measurable results, success stories and good practices, reflected in the fact that in 2012-2013 the ILO achieved a delivery rate of 80 per cent, the highest ever.

  9. PARDEV Newsletter No. 42

    South-South and Triangular Cooperation; IX Global Labour University Conference (GLU), May 2014; Launch of Good Practices in CPLP countries

    20 May 2014

    Covers the Global South-South Development Expo 2013 (Nairobi, October 2013); Arab States South-South Development Expo, Doha, February 2014: ILO Solution Forum on Youth Employment and SSTC; World Urban Forum 2014; First High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation; International Medinas Forum – “Heritage: challenges and opportunities for sustainable development”

  10. Cooperation

    Sweden announces new partnership programme with the ILO

    14 May 2014

    Agreement will provide SEK 100 million (US$ 15.4 million) for the period 2014-15 for initiatives promoting skills and jobs for youth and workers’ rights.