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| The 109th International Labour Conference |
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The UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) held its 35th regular meeting
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| The UNTFSSE meeting was virtually held on 18 May 2021 and brought together around 40 participants including representatives from six member (ILO, UNRISD, UNDESA, UNCTAD, UNDP-ART, UNHRC), twelve observer organizations (CIRIEC, EURICSE, Catalyst2030, EMES, GSEF, Euclid Network, Social Economy Europe, SSE International Forum, RIPESS, CSEND, EESC and ICA) and three resource persons. Read more |
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UNTFSSE participated in Catalysing Change Week 2021
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| In a session titled “How can social entrepreneurs help the UN to achieve the SDGs?” the Chair of the UNTFSSE and Director of ILO Enterprises Department shared his views on the contribution of social enterprises to the Sustainable Development Agenda. Read more |
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Global Academy on the Green Economy
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| New 4th edition of the virtual Global Academy on the Green Economy “Towards a green, fair and sustainable recovery from COVID-19” was successfully conducted by the ILO and ITC-ILO under the PAGE team from 10-21 May. Read more |
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ILO’s Formalize Your Business (FYB) training piloted in Côte d’Ivoire
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The ILO’s Formalize Your Business (FYB) training was piloted during two in-person workshops in the week of 17 - 21 May in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The FYB training teaches general aspects of enterprise formalization such as the benefits and potential challenges, and provides hands-on guidance to entrepreneurs in the informal economy for navigating through the necessary administrative processes and transitioning their economic activity to the formal economy. Following the evaluation of the two pilot workshops, the training module will be rolled out to other regions. Read more |
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SCORE Training catalogue
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| SCORE Training is a modular training package and methodology developed by the ILO SCORE Programme. The Training is used to improve productivity, employee-manager cooperation, and working conditions within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SCORE Training focuses on developing cooperative working relations resulting in shared benefits for enterprise owners and those who work there. It also promotes international best practices in the manufacturing and service sectors, to help SMEs to participate in global supply chains. This brochure outlines the range of training modules currently available. Read more |
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How does the ILO SCORE Training Address Audit Issues?
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| For many lead buyers, ensuring that suppliers comply with contract and legal requirements is a time-consuming and continuous challenge. SCORE Training seeks to reduce this challenge by demonstrating the financial benefits that SMEs can experience as a result of good working conditions and a safe working environment. SCORE Training also supports the development of a new management outlook in SMEs that leads to better worker-manager cooperation throughout a continuous enterprise improvement process. Read more |
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Blog: inclusive insurance from Latin America
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| Are you curious to learn about new developments in the inclusive insurance sector in Latin America? In its new blog Social Finance covers the lessons learned by three different organizations that expand the reach of inclusive insurance in their countries. Read more |
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E-learning Course on Skills for a Greener Future
This course strengthens the capacity of participants to understand the role of skills development policies in advancing the sustainable transition to a greener future and formulate and implement strategies that contribute to improving the employability of women and men in emerging green industries.
Application deadline: 2 June |
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Investment facilitation, sustainable development and building back better
This course provides practical guidance to Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) and other institutions with a mandate in investment promotion and facilitation to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and strategic thinking on how recovery can contribute to building back better in line with national and regional development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Application deadline: 5 June |
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Financing Decent Work
Join us and the ITCILO in June and July for the second edition of the “Financing Decent Work” online course! During the training, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to engage in national consultations on SDG finance. You will also become an advocate for the inclusion of Decent Work considerations in national financing strategies and their successful implementation. Later this year, we will also offer the Spanish version (20 September-15 October) and French version (18 October-12 November) of the training.
Application deadline: 4 June |
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Responsible Business – Meeting Labour Standards in Global Supply Chains
This free course assists SMEs in better understanding the increased expectations from international buyers and consuming countries on responsible business. SMEs can learn in a practical way how to improve their compliance with national legislation and adherence to principles of International Labour Standards, and come to realize that respecting workers' rights and improving working conditions can be part of a competitive business strategy. Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. |
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