International Labour Organization
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards. Founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations, it is one of the first and oldest specialised agencies of the UN. The ILO has 187 member states: 186 out of 193 UN member states plus the Cook Islands. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with around 40 field offices around the world, and employs some 3,381 staff across 107 nations, of whom 1,698 work in technical cooperation programmes and projects.The ILO's standards are aimed at ensuring accessible, productive, and sustainable work worldwide in conditions of freedom, equity, security and dignity. They are set forth in 189 conventions and treaties, of which eight are classified as fundamental according to the 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work; together they protect freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of forced or compulsory labour, the abolition of child labour, and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. The ILO is a major contributor to international labour law.
Within the UN system the organization has a unique tripartite structure: all standards, policies, and programmes require discussion and approval from the representatives of governments, employers, and workers. This framework is maintained in the ILO's three main bodies: The International Labour Conference, which meets annually to formulate international labour standards; the Governing Body, which serves as the executive council and decides the agency's policy and budget; and the International Labour Office, the permanent secretariat that administers the organization and implements activities. The secretariat is led by the Director-General, Gilbert Houngbo of Togo, who was elected by the Governing Body in 2022.
In 1969, the ILO received the Nobel Peace Prize for improving fraternity and peace among nations, pursuing decent work and justice for workers, and providing technical assistance to other developing nations. In 2019, the organization convened the Global Commission on the Future of Work, whose report made ten recommendations for governments to meet the challenges of the 21st century labour environment; these include a universal labour guarantee, social protection from birth to old age and an entitlement to lifelong learning. With its focus on international development, it is a member of the United Nations Development Group, a coalition of UN organizations aimed at helping meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
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103by Singer, H., International Labour Office, Geneva (Switzerland). World Employment Programme eng 28034
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104Economic transformation in a socialist framework: an employment and basic needs oriented development strategy for Somalia; report to the Government of Somalia by the JASPA Employme... Economic transformation in a socialist framework: an employment and basic needs oriented development strategy for Somalia; report to the Government of Somalia by the JASPA Employme...by International Labour Office, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). Jobs and Skills Programme for Africa eng 28030
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105Reducing dependence; a strategy for productive employment and development in Swaziland - Report to the Government of Swaziland by a JASPA Employment Advisory Mission Reducing dependence; a strategy for productive employment and development in Swaziland - Report to the Government of Swaziland by a JASPA Employment Advisory Missionby International Labour Office, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). Jobs and Skills Programme for Africa eng 28030
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106Narrowing the gaps; planning for basic needs and productive employment in Zambia - Report to the Government of Zambia by a JASPA Employment Advisory Mission Narrowing the gaps; planning for basic needs and productive employment in Zambia - Report to the Government of Zambia by a JASPA Employment Advisory Missionby International Labour Office, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). Jobs and Skills Programme for Africa eng 28030
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107by International Labour Office, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, International Monetary Fund, World Bank
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108Employment and technology choice in Asian agriculture - A study prepared for ILO, World Employment Programme Employment and technology choice in Asian agriculture - A study prepared for ILO, World Employment Programmeby Bartsch, W.H., International Labour Office, Geneva (Switzerland). World Employment Programme eng 28034
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109Restructuring of industrial economies and trade with developing countries Restructuring of industrial economies and trade with developing countriesby Mukherjee, S., International Labour Office, Geneva (Switzerland). World Employment Programme eng 28034, Feller, C.
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110Education, innovations and agricultural development; a study of North India: (Punjab and Haryana) (1961-72) Education, innovations and agricultural development; a study of North India: (Punjab and Haryana) (1961-72)by Chaudhri, D.P., International Labour Office, Geneva (Switzerland). World Employment Programme eng 28034
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112Social accounting for development planning with special reference to Sri Lanka - A study prepared for the International Labour Office within the framework of the World Employment P... Social accounting for development planning with special reference to Sri Lanka - A study prepared for the International Labour Office within the framework of the World Employment P...by Pyatt, G., International Labour Office, Geneva (Switzerland). World Employment Programme eng 28034, Roe, A.
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114Employment and unemployment in Ethiopia - Report of the Exploratory Employment Policy Mission Employment and unemployment in Ethiopia - Report of the Exploratory Employment Policy Missionby Blaug, M., International Labour Office, Geneva (Switzerland). Exploratory Employment Policy Mission to Ethiopia eng 28033
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115Equipment versus employment; a social cost-benefit analysis of alternative techniques of feeder road construction in Thailand Equipment versus employment; a social cost-benefit analysis of alternative techniques of feeder road construction in Thailandby McCleary, W.A., International Labour Office, Geneva (Switzerland) eng, Allal, M., Nilsson, B.
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117Document for guidance 1975; an international maritime training guide - 2. ed. Document for guidance 1975; an international maritime training guide - 2. ed.by International Labour Office, Geneva (Switzerland) eng, Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization, London (United Kingdom) eng
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119Agrarian structure and productivity in developing countries: a study prepared for the International Labour Office within the framework of the World Employment Programme Agrarian structure and productivity in developing countries: a study prepared for the International Labour Office within the framework of the World Employment Programmeby Berry, R.A., International Labour Office, Geneva (Switzerland). World Employment Programme eng 28034, Cline, W.R.
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120Globalization and sustainability: the forestry and wood industries on the move; report Globalization and sustainability: the forestry and wood industries on the move; reportby 12751 International Labour Office, Ginebra (Suiza), Meeting on the Social and Labour Dimensions of the Forestry and Wood Industries on the Move Geneva (Switzerland) 2001
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