INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The Economic and Social Council is the only tripartite social dialogue institution at national level, with a consultative role to the Government in the development and implementation of economic and social policies. The ESC has an advisory role, and issues opinions and recommendations to the Government on matters pertaining to economic development; […]

An initial assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the global world of work says the effects will be far-reaching, pushing millions of people into unemployment, underemployment and working poverty, and proposes measures for a decisive, co-ordinated and immediate response. GENEVA (ILO News) – The economic and labour crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic could […]

INTRODUCTION A number of progress reports by the European Commission indicate a need to further develop social dialogue among the social partners in North Macedonia. To this end, the International Labour Organization assists the country in its endeavours to advance the social dialogue as an essential element of the European Social Model, which promotes competitiveness, […]

Skills Challenge Innovation Call: Finding solutions to skills mismatch The ILO is calling on individuals and organizations to share innovative ideas and solutions to address the skills mismatch challenge. The ILO Skills Challenge Innovation Call will recognise and support the development of solutions that aim to address the different forms and dimensions of skills mismatch. For […]

In the framework of the Strengthening Social Dialogue Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization, an Analysis of the functioning and effectiveness of the Local Economic and Social Councils was commissioned, and based in reports from a previously conducted peer-review exercise and individual interviews, done by an ILO consultant. […]

With the support of the Strengthening Social Dialogue Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy held the final regional panel discussion in Skopje on 22nd November 2019, on the topic of creation of the Operational Plan for Active Employment Measures for 2020. The […]

With the support of the Strengthening Social Dialogue Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy held the а regional panel discussion in the Municipality of Strumica on 15th November 2019, on the topic of creation of the Operational Plan for Active Employment […]

As part of the activities of the Strengthening Social Dialogue project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization, and with the aim of modernizing the services offered by the social partners, as well as provide support to the Local economic and social councils engaged in the Local Employment Partnerships , […]

With the support of the Strengthening Social Dialogue Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy held the third regional panel discussion in Skopje on 16th October 2019, on the topic of creation of the Operational Plan for Active Employment Measures for 2020. Representatives […]

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND A number of progress reports by the European Commission indicate a need to further develop social dialogue among main stakeholders in the economy. In this direction, the International Labour Organization assists the country in its endeavors to advance the social dialogue as an essential element of the European Social Model, which promotes […]

In the scope of the Strengthening Social Dialogue, project financed by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization, a workshop was conducted in hotel Solun, in the period from 8th to 9th October on the topic of Dialogue for Transition to Formality. The subject theme was a point of discussion among the ILO […]

With the support of the Strengthening Social Dialogue Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy held the second panel discussion in Bitola, out of the four foreseen regional meetings on the topic of creation of the Operational Plan for Active Employment Measures for 2020. […]

With the support of the Strengthening Social Dialogue Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy is organizing four regional panel-discussions of the Local Economic and Social Councils. The first regional panel was held on 3 October 2019 in the Municipality of Tetovo […]

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The Economic and Social Council is the only tripartite social dialogue institution at national level, with a consultative role to the Government in the development and implementation of economic and social policies. The ESC has an advisory role, and issues opinions and recommendations to the Government on matters pertaining to economic development; […]

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Several progress reports by the European Commission indicate a need to further develop social dialogue among main stakeholders in the economy. In this direction, the International Labour Organization assists the country in its endeavors to advance the social dialogue as an essential element of the European Social Model, which promotes competitiveness, sharing […]

Skills mismatch is one of the main challenges that countries in transition face. It is due to the technological advancements, industrial and demographic changes. North Macedonia has reached a significant improvement in building capacities of the national institutions, to be included in the process of anticipation of future needs in terms of skills and occupations. […]

The project Strengthening Social Dialogue, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization, aiming at strengthening the Local economic and social councils, organizes a workshop on presentation of practical experience, positive aspects and challenges in the negotiation and implementation of LEPs. During the workshop the participants will be exposed to the […]

The Centenary International Labour Conference has adopted a new Convention and Recommendation to combat violence and harassment in the workplace. The Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019, and Violence and Harassment Recommendation, 2019 , were adopted by delegates on the final day of the Centenary International Labour Conference, in Geneva. For the Convention, 439 votes were cast in […]