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ILO Caribbean NewsLink September 2023
In this issue: The Bahamas validates new National Apprenticeship Policy, ILO-led business coaching boosts livelihood development of women entrepreneurs in Grenada, ILO participates in Trinidad and Tobago consultation on legislation governing HIV and AIDS in the workplace and more
ILO Caribbean NewsLink July 2023
In this issue: Tripartite constituents in Barbados identify key areas for ILO collaboration; ILO Caribbean holds meetings in Belize to prepare new Decent Work Country Programme; ITCILO and ILO Caribbean partner with Cipriani College to advance digital transformation and enhance lifelong learning and more
ILO Caribbean NewsLink June 2023
In this issue: Caribbean labour leaders join global discussions at ILC2023 to advance social justice for all; ILO participates in Trinidad and Tobago Industrial Court Symposium; Dominica farmers and fisherfolk gain skills for socio-economic resilience through ILO-led capacity building and more
Perspectives on business resilience in Trinidad and Tobago: A research report
The main objective of the project is to provide theoretical and practical training to organizational and business leaders in the use and application of business resilience tools and best practices.
Business resilience trends and evidence-based policy proposals in Trinidad and Tobago
The research involved an online survey of forty-eight ECA members, and ten follow-up, in-depth qualitative interviews with survey respondents and other key stakeholders that represent SMEs across the twin-island Republic. The research took place between 1st May and 10th August 2022.
ILO Caribbean NewsLink January 2023
In this issue: ILO assists Caribbean EBMOs in harnessing CRM software to improve processes; ILO participates in Belize’s Post Disaster Needs Assessment; New UN Project Launched to Improve Social Protection and Youth Employment in the Region and more
ILO Caribbean NewsLink December 2022
In this issue: Caribbean trainers successfully complete ILO Youth Entrepreneurship Academy; Building capacity for action on child labour in Trinidad and Tobago and in Suriname; Human resources' needs in the 'oil and gas' and 'construction' sectors in Guyana and more
ILO Caribbean NewsLink October 2022
In this issue: Social justice and equality will be at the heart of my mandate, says new ILO Director-General; Address by Director of the ILO DWT and Office for the Caribbean on the 53rd Anniversary of the establishment of the Office in the Caribbean; ILO participated in the Caribbean Climate Justice Forum 2022 and more.
ILO Caribbean NewsLink July 2022
In this issue: ILO commences a comprehensive review of the Social Protection System of Suriname at the request of the Government; ILO lends technical support for the review /evaluation of Guyana's National Apprenticeship Programme; Five UN agencies collaborate to support the evolution of Trinidad and Tobago's National Statistical System; Construction of new facility to aid in vocational training for marginalized youth in Saint Lucia; New national child labour policy launched in Belize with support from ILO and UNICEF; ILO and PSI team up to conduct online seminar for Caribbean Trade Unions to raise awareness on ILS and ILO Supervisory Mechanisms; ILO adopts new guidelines on biological hazards in the world of work and more
Internet and Wi-Fi access for teaching and learning in public secondary schools and TVET institutions in Trinidad and Tobago
This study was conducted to determine the status of internet and Wi-Fi connectivity in public secondary schools and TVET institutions in Trinidad and Tobago across eight educational districts. This evaluation provides information on internet access, digital infrastructure planning, policy on digital content and resources, instructor professional development, and sustainable investment for digital technologies used for teaching and learning.
Labour Overview series for Latin America and the Caribbean 2021
2021 Labour Overview, Latin America and the Caribbean - Executive Summary
The 2021 Employment Outlook describes a mixed bag scenario for employment and suggests that pre-pandemic levels will be reached by 2023 or even 2024.
FAQ for employers and business membership organizations on the Sustainable and Resilient Enterprises programme
ILO Working Paper 26
Hurricanes and their implications for unemployment: Evidence from the Caribbean
Although extreme climate events pose significant challenges to labour markets, there is a paucity of empirical literature studying their impacts. The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of hurricane strikes on unemployment across a sample of Caribbean countries. In breaking down the unemployment data, our findings demonstrate that there is very little difference in the impact for adult males and females as well as male youth, however female youth may be slightly more disadvantaged. Finally, labour legislation appears to provide some mitigating impact from hurricane strikes.
Labour administration application 2.0 user guide
This user guide is for the data entry software, developed by the ILO Office for the Caribbean, under the supervision of Mr Diego Rei, ILO Employment and Labour Market Policies Specialist, and with the programming input of Mr Kerwyn Roach, over the triennium 2017-2019. The manual complements a series of web-based training sessions held during 2018-2019.
COVID-19 and the world of work
COVID-19 and the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean labour market. A rapid assessment of the impact on policy responses at the end of Q3, 2020
The report aims to take stock of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the labour market in the region and provide a systematic review of the main policy measures implemented by governments and social partners of the region. The information contained herein is actualized to the month of October 2020. By the very nature of the COVID-19 crisis and of the areas under investigation, changes may be fast paced as well as there may be availability of new data. The reader is advised to be mindful of those developments.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of TVET in CARICOM Member States
The capacity of technical and vocation education instructors to design, deliver, and assess student learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical to maintaining continuity of skills development. The objective of the survey was to understand the extent of the use of ICT in the delivery of TVET programmes in CARICOM Member States.
Caribbean vocational qualification transition to employment in CARICOM Member States
The study looks at the effectiveness of the NVQ / CVQ as it relates to the transition to decent employment and employer satisfaction in CARICOM Member States
Infographic - The impact of COVID-19 on surveyed enterprises in Trinidad and Tobago
The Employers Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECA) conducted a needs assessment survey to identify key challenges faced by Trinidad and Tobago businesses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This survey was conducted with 135 enterprises between 14 April and 1 May 2020.
Graphic - COVID-19 Social Protection Measures
This graphic provides an overview of social protection measures that countries in the region can implement to effectively protect workers and businesses against the adverse effects of COVID-19.
ILO Caribbean NewsLink October-December 2019 (Anniversary Edition)
In this issue: Suriname adopts new Decent Work Country Programme; The CCL and CEC announce joint programme of action on key labour and employment issues in the Caribbean; Regional meeting explores developments in Child Labour Risk Identification Model; ILO leads participatory approach to sustainable enterprise assessment in Suriname; Advancing pension reform to strengthen social security in the Caribbean; Barbados trade unions and government join forces to promote equal pay for work of equal value; Jamaica employers’ survey report identifies challenges and opportunities to achieve gender equality; Caribbean Resilience Project builds tripartite capacity in disaster management; Youth celebrate ILO Centenary though essay and poster competition; Celebrating 50 Years of the ILO Office for the Caribbean; and more