Feb 7, 2023 · "At the global level, employment growth is slowing down," ILO Director-General Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo told a Davos press conference on the Future of Jobs. The ILO projects 1% employment growth in 2023 – and expects productivity to go down.

Jan 23, 2025 · Davos, Switzerland — The world labor market is nearing the pre-Covid levels but gender gap and other concerns remain, International Labor Organisation (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F Houngbo told Trends in an interview. “In terms of the job trends, the ILO has issued its world economic and social outlook two weeks ago, where we see that the world labor market is finally nearing the pre ...

Jan 21, 2025 · The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting takes place in Davos from 20-24 January 2025. Here's a snapshot of everything you need to know about Day 3 of Davos 2025. ... joins Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), LinkedIn CEO, Ryan Roslansky, Denis Machuel, CEO, Adecco Group, and Veronica ...

Feb 3, 2023 · In order to combat the rising inequality in many parts of the globe, the International Labour Organization will be bringing together a Global Coalition for Social Justice, says Director General Gilbert F. Houngbo.

Jan 16, 2025 · International Labour Organization director general Gilbert Houngbo spoke of “very constructive” bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia on Thursday at a briefing ahead of attending the annual gathering of world leaders next week in Davos, Switzerland.

6 days ago · davos Artificial intelligence (AI) has generated more jobs than the “redundant tasks” it has replaced, according to Gilbert F. Houngbo, director-general of the International Labor Organization ...

Jan 16, 2023 · GENEVA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization’s Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo attended the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, which brings together leaders from government, business, labour and civil society to discuss major global issues.

Jan 19, 2024 · DAVOS (ILO News) - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Gilbert F. Houngbo on the sideline of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on 17 January.

On World Day of Social Justice, the ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F Houngbo, explains why policymakers must prioritize social justice or risk fueling poverty, inequality and social unrest, as well as undermining action against climate change.

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