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9th ILO European Regional Meeting: Jobs, Growth and Social Justice

Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia

The Regional Office, based at ILO Headquarters in Geneva, maintains overall responsibility for the ILO's presence and activities in the region (see Geographical Competence). It takes the lead in defining programme priorities and activities, monitoring programme delivery, and providing support and coordination to its field structure.

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  • Global Employment Trends for Youth 2012 ILO warns of a "Lost Generation"
    In its report "Global Employment Trends for Youth 2012", launched ahead of the Informal European Summit on Growth on 23 May 2012, the International Labour Organization (ILO) says that the youth unemployment crisis continues. - ILO Press release, 22 May 2012
  • What are the challenges behind Russia´s plan to boost job creation? What are the challenges behind Russia´s plan to boost job creation?
    Russia recently announced an ambitious plan to create 25 million high productivity jobs by 2020. Olga Koulaeva, Employment Specialist at the ILO Moscow office, analyses Russian labour market challenges in an interview with ILO News. - ILO News, 21 May 2012
  • EU employment package EU employment package: a renewed focus on decent jobs
    The European Commission proposed on 18 April 2012 a new employment package identifying concrete measures to boost jobs. The ILO Office welcomes this renewed focus on a stronger employment and social dimension and the involvement of employers' and workers' representatives in setting and implementing EU priorities. - ILO News, 15 May 2012
  • Promoting employment Promoting employment, a key goal for the new French President
    France has handed the presidency to François Hollande, the first Socialist to take the Elysee since 1995. Hollande, who campaigned on government stimulus programmes rather than on harsh austerity measures, is taking over a country with 10% unemployment. Interview with Raymond Torres, author of the recent ILO's World of Work, on French growth and employment strategy. - ILO News, 7 May 2012
  • World of Work Report 2012 World of Work report 2012: International Labour Organization sees Europe stuck in austerity trap
    According the ILO´s "World of Work Report 2012: Better Jobs for a Better Economy", despite signs that economic growth has resumed in some regions, the global employment situation is alarming and shows no sign of recovery in the near future. This worsening situation reflects the austerity trap in advanced economies, primarily in Europe. - ILO Press release, 30 April 2012
  • ILO - Flanders Conference ILO - Flanders Conference "Towards an inclusive and green economy: the importance of green jobs"
    The Government of Flanders and the ILO have a long standing cooperation, that has developed into a full-fledged partnership over the years. Within the framework of this cooperation, the Government of Flanders, the ILO and Social and Economic Council of Flanders (SERV) organise a conference on how to make a just transition: a transition that delivers greater social inclusion and quality employment opportunities for all. This conference builds on the knowledge obtained at the Flemish stakeholder forum Rio+20 on 3 October 2011. - ILO Brussels, 23 April 2012

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ILO presence in Europe and Central Asia

 
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