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A self-assessment tool for enterprises based on the MNE Declaration
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| This self-assessment tool for enterprises has been developed by the ILO, together with the International Organization of Employers (IOE), to support enterprises that seek to benchmark their corporate social policies and practices against the guidance provided in the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration). Read more |
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The UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) held its 38th regular meeting
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The 38th UNTFSSE meeting was held virtually on 24 February 2022. It brought together 45 participants from six member organizations (ILO, UNRISD, UNDP, UNCTAD, ESCAP and OECD), twelve observer organizations (CIRIEC, EURICSE, Catalyst2030, DIESIS, GSEF, Euclid Network, Social Economy Europe, SSE International Forum, RIPESS, CSEND, EESC and ICA) and three resource persons. Read More |
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30 years of Social Finance: Winners of idea generation contest announced
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| To mark its 30-year anniversary, The ILO's Social Finance programme organized a contest to conceptualize the Future of Work and Finance. It has now selected the three winners for each of its work streams: Katherine Brickell (financial inclusion), Jose Miguel Flores Contro (impact insurance) and Aurore Iradukunda (sustainable investing). The three studies will be showcased in an upcoming webinar. |
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ILO Voices - How to make the informal formal?
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| More than 60 percent of the world’s adult labour force, or about 2 billion workers work in the informal economy. They are not recognized, registered, regulated or protected under labour legislation and social protection. The consequences can be severe, for individuals, families as well as economies. What are the global solutions to intransigent informality and will the growth of the ‘gig’ economy help informal economy workers gain the security and social protection they so badly need? Find out more in the newest ILO Future of Work Podcast. Listen Now |
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Digitally and financially empowered MSMEs in Uruguay
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Micro, small and medium-enterprises (MSMEs) are the main source of employment worldwide. However, access to adequate financial services is a key challenge to their development. The ILO believes financial education is one path to support MSMEs. Our collaboration with ANDE aims to strengthen the financial knowledge and capacities of MSMEs in Uruguay. Read more |
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A double transition: formalization and the shift to environmental sustainability with decent work
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| This discussion paper contributes to the small but growing knowledge base on the relation between the informal economy and the natural environment. It assesses how issues of informality and the environment are connected and identifies various dimensions of these linkages. The paper also reflects on how strategies to promote formalization of workers and enterprises can support environmentally sustainable outcomes and vice versa. Read more |
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Designing and implementing conducive policies for MSME development
This course teaches best practices in policy support for MSME development, including topics such as the business environment, preferential regimes for MSMEs, access to finance and non-financial business development services, innovation, productivity, working conditions, and value chain linkages.
Application deadline: 18 March 2022 |
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Academy for ILO Entrepreneurship Trainers / Academia de formadores OIT en emprendimiento
The ILO Entrepreneurship Trainers Academy 2022 offers participants the possibility to become certified trainers in the ILO SIYB training packages. The Academy combines training of trainers on both content and method and cannot be missed by any trainer striving to make a real difference in the lives of entrepreneurs.
Application deadline: 22 April 2022 |
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MY.COOP - Managing your agricultural cooperative
My.COOP is a training package on the management of agricultural cooperatives. This course is an opportunity to become an effective trainer in the My.COOP package, enabling you to support managers of agricultural cooperatives to improve cooperative governance and offer high quality, efficient and effective services to cooperative members.
Application deadline: 22 April 2022 |
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Executive course on market systems development for decent work
This course helps participants design and manage programmes using a market systems development approach (MSD). The executive programme targets those involved in the design and management of cooperation programmes and portfolios in the areas of private sector development, economic development, livelihoods, inclusive growth and job creation.
Application deadline: 22 April 2022 |
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Multinational enterprises, development and decent work: the approach of the MNE Declaration
This course looks at the potential of enterprises to contribute to the achievement of decent work and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It provides a comprehensive introduction the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) and covers issues related to Business and International Labour Standards, Responsible Business Conduct, Human Right Due Diligence and social dialogue.
Application deadline: 25 April 2022 |
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Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work: A course for policy-makers and practitioners
This training course aims to enhance the skills of policy-makers and practitioners in assessing and designing policies to improve productivity and working conditions in SMEs. The course aims to inspire policy-makers and practitioners to adopt a systemic approach to SME productivity that encompasses an effective combination of macro- and meso-level policies, the creation of a conducive business environment and the strengthening of SME support institutions, together with intervention at the enterprise level.
Application deadline: 8 May 2022 |
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Financing development: navigating the landscape of financial instruments and mechanisms
This course trains development actors to navigate the changing context of financing development and build partnerships around financing mechanisms in support of the SDGs. The course brings together some of the key learnings and practices in creating scalable and effective ways to leverage diverse sources of finance towards achieving the SDGs.
Application deadline: 17 June 2022 |
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