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CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION SYMPOSIUM
DECENT WORK INITIATIVES: EXAMPLES FROM THE CARIBBEAN: BARBADOS
To be delivered by: The Manpower Research & Statistical Unit, Ministry of Labour Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre Wednesday, January 26th, 2010
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An introduction to Decent Work and its four tenets Why is Decent Work Important The Barbados Labour Force at a glance Decent Work Initiatives in Barbados Labour Force Comparison: Barbados-New Zealand Conclusion
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“The primary goal of the I.L.O today
is to promote opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work, in conditions
- f freedom, equity, security and
human dignity.”
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Decent Work’s Four Main Pillars
The Promotion of Fundamental
Principles and Rights at Work
Employment Creation Social Protection Social Dialogue
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WHY IS DECENT WORK IMPORTANT? It advocates the need for equilibrium between:
Economic and financial matters and …
Social justice at the workplace and in wider society
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CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION SYMPOSIUM
Selected Labour Force Statistics (2009)
Adult Population: 213,000 Labour Force:142,700 Employed Labour Force: 128,500 Unemployment Rate: 10%
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CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION SYMPOSIUM
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CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION SYMPOSIUM The Need for Decent Work Initiatives
we cannot realistically dream of becoming a developed nation, unless we are prepared to make a heavy investment in workforce development. decent work initiatives can make an indelible contribution to the moulding of a labour force that is educable, well-trained, flexible, multi-skilled and committed to the concept of life-long learning. decent work is a key concept that cannot be discounted by policy makers, if Barbados is to attain meaningful economic development.
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CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION SYMPOSIUM
Decent Work Initiatives in Barbados
The Compilation of the Barbados Decent Work Country Programme
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CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION SYMPOSIUM
Decent Work Initiatives in Barbados
Modernisation of Public Employment
Services
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Decent Work Initiatives in Barbados
Expansion of the Range and Quality of
Labour Market Information
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CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION SYMPOSIUM
Decent Work Initiatives in Barbados
Promoting Competency Based
Education through the Embracing of National and Caribbean Vocational Qualifications
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Decent Work Initiatives in Barbados
Improving the image of TVET in
Barbados, particularly amongst the Youth
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CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION SYMPOSIUM
Decent Work Initiatives in Barbados
Developing a culture of
Entrepreneurship
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CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION SYMPOSIUM
Decent Work Initiatives in Barbados
Capacity Building of Major Labour
Stakeholders
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CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION SYMPOSIUM
Decent Work Initiatives in Barbados
Updating and Implementing Labour
Legislation
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The Barbados New Zealand Comparison
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The Barbados New Zealand Comparison
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CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION SYMPOSIUM
Conclusion
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