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ILO consultancy
Development of an electronic monitoring and reporting tool for the Regional Programme to Accelerate the Elimination of Child Labour (PRAETI) - adaptation of Monitora 8.7
ILO consultancy
Develop an old-age pension simulator and a declaration for the unemployment benefit to the NIS Grenada
ILO consultancy
Conducting rapid labour market analysis and developing tools for establishing a PES in Grenada
The ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean is seeking to hire an individual Consultant—either international or national—for an assignment spanning from May to June 2024. The primary objective of this consultancy is to conduct a rapid labour market analysis and develop preparatory processes and tools for establishing public employment services (PES) in Grenada. Deadline for applications: 13 May 2024
Suriname’s National Decent Work Commission hosts stakeholder session on labour market governance and labour rights
Event provided overview of DWCP implementation progress.
The Bahamas presents national strategies for skills development at ILO Global Skills Forum
Honourable Minister Pia Glover-Rolle highlights homegrown solutions to address current and future workforce development issues.
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 meetings in Suriname focus on DWCP advancements
Assessments covered overall achievements, challenges and opportunities faced by constituents.
ILO discussions with tripartite partners in Jamaica identify opportunities for cooperation
Meetings were a platform to determine pathways to expand ILO footprint the country.
ILO conducts enterprise formalization training in Suriname
Sessions focused on sectors identified as having green job potential.
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.
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.
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