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ILO consultancy

Consultancy: Facilitation of a Virtual Training of Trainers Workshop on the ILO’s SIYB Methodology

ILO is seeking to contract a consultant to provide a Training of Trainers on Generate Your Business Idea and Start Your Business and to support the participating entities in the institutionalization of these methodologies. Deadline for applications: 5 May 2024

ILO conducts enterprise formalization training in Suriname

Sessions focused on sectors identified as having green job potential.

Barbados National Symposium

Agenda

Just Transition and job creation in the green and blue economy - Drivers, status, considerations and pathways for a just and environmentally resilient future in Barbados

ILO hosts knowledge exchange session on dispute resolution with The Bahamas and Grenada

Participants engaged in dialogue on approaches to prevent and resolve labour disputes.

Barbados National Symposium

Concept note

Just Transition and job creation in the green and blue economy - Drivers, status, considerations and pathways for a just and environmentally resilient future in Barbados

Suriname officials validate National Social Protection Strategy

Process contributes to successful implementation of DWCP.

BVI launches “Secure Your Tomorrow” to encourage greater participation in social security system

Initiative targets most vulnerable with support from ILO Caribbean under Joint SDG Fund Programme.

Barbados re-establishes National Child Labour Committee

New action plan to be established with support from the ILO under the Regional Initiative.

Guyana Ministry of Labour hosts sensitization sessions on workplace legislation

Initiative will contribute to preparations for next DWCP.

ILO Caribbean Director addresses labour market transformation during regional UN meeting

Event provided opportunity to assess progress and emerging priorities for achieving SDGs.

ILO delegation meets with tripartite constituents of The Bahamas to discuss Decent Work priorities

Mission marked major reaffirmation of strong and longstanding cooperation.

Guyana Ministry of Labour hosts session with indigenous leaders in Region 2 on dangers of child labour

Sensitization event demonstrates national commitment to prevention and elimination.

In Memoriam: Paula Marie Robinson

Paula Marie Robinson, former ILO Senior Specialist in Workers' Activities, passed away on 19 February 2024.

Tripartite officials in Dangriga, Belize identify local inclusive sustainable tourism and financial literacy as key areas of support from ILO

Discussions aimed at reducing inequalities faced by Garifuna communities.

The Bahamas finalizes National Apprenticeship Policy as key outcome of DWCP

To structure and enforce policy delivery, the Government tabled new Apprenticeship Bill 2024.

Anguilla conducts social security study as part of plans to widen coverage for informal sector

Recent series of focus group discussions identify root causes behind barriers to participation.

Grenada social protection diagnostic prepares country for expansion of coverage to informal workers and economic units

Process designed to understand and overcome challenges that limit participation.

SAMAP: Strengthening market access for farmers in Suriname through agro-cooperative capacity building development

SAMAP is an initiative of the Government of Suriname, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) with the financial resources of the European Union (EU)

Three Belizean officials participate in ITC-ILO online course on innovative approaches to promoting transitions towards formality

Course provides knowledge sharing of global best practices with an emphasis on ILO’s decent work strategies.

ILO Caribbean and BCCI sign Wildey Green Business Support Pilot Agreement

New Programme will harness emerging opportunities to reduce negative consequences of climate change.