• Labour & Employment Policies

    The National Employment System of Costa Rica as a tool for competitiveness and productivity, generation of human capital, social inclusion and employment promotion

    Central America COSTA RICA
    Start activities
    13/05/2024
    End activities
    31/05/2024
    Partner Institution
    Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS)
    Type of Assistance
    International events (awareness raising)
    Code
    2024-05
    Description
    This technical cooperation, developed with the Costa Rican Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MTSS), saw experts from France and Germany contribute their expertise and best practices in areas related to the labour market, public employment services, vocational training and other related topics. This cooperation took place within the framework of the International Forum on Public Employment Services and the National Employment System of Costa Rica on 23-24 May 2024.
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  • Labour & Employment Policies

    Enhancing capacity for public employment services activities: outreach to employers, speed dating, job fairs and supervision of private employment agencies.

    SOUTH AMERICA SURINAME
    Start activities
    10/05/2021
    End activities
    11/11/2022
    Partner Institution
    Ministry of Labour
    Type of Assistance
    Organisational management (structures & functions)
    Code
    2019-31
    Description
    This action built on previous technical support provided by the ILO Caribbean to the Ministry of Labour of Suriname, notably on building the capacities of staff to enhance the outreach to employers. The action delivered technical support in two steps. First, the actual integration of the Public Employment Service network into the policy framework targeting improved labour market intermediation was assessed by Belgian and Dutch experts. Then, experts from Belgium and France organized and delivered training to the staff of the Ministry of Labour and of local PES addressing the most prominent capacity and organizational needs (relating to outreach and communication with employers and job-seekers) as to improve the provision of support services tailored to employers’ needs.
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      Support to the disability sector in Kosovo*

      Western Balkans Kosovo*
      Start activities
      03-07-2023
      End activities
      12-04-2024
      Partner Institution
      Prime-Ministers Office
      Type of Assistance
      Institutional capacity building
      Code
      2023-16
      Description
      In alignment with Kosovo*’s commitment to enhancing the inclusion, equitable rights, and social engagement of Persons with Disabilities, the Office on Good Governance has of mandate to be of advice to the Prime Minister in areas of good governance, human rights, equal opportunities and anti-discrimination issues. This is done by way of policy drafting, reviewing of draft legislation, awareness raising of the population on issues relating to human rights, involving civil society in policy making, drafting and implementation of strategic documents. The Office on Good Governance of the Prime Minister’s Office of Kosovo reached out to SOCIEUX+ to review and update the previous National Strategy and Action Plans for Persons living with Disabilities, which was implemented along with a monitoring and evaluation mechanism. This action mobilized Belgian, Romanian, Portuguese and Swedish expertise.
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    • Labour & Employment Policies

        Capacity strengthening in the MLSW for updating the list of workplaces and occupations subject to insurance period calculated at an accelerated rate according to EU standards

        Western Balkans Montenegro
        Start activities
        13-11-2023
        End activities
        08-03-2024
        Partner Institution
        Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare
        Type of Assistance
        Institutional capacity building
        Code
        2023-15
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      • Labour & Employment Policies

          Occupational health and safety for working at high and low temperatures

          Western Balkans Serbia
          Start activities
          20-11-2023
          End activities
          12-04-2024
          Partner Institution
          Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy
          Type of Assistance
          Policy development, Individual capacity building (human resources development)
          Code
          2023-30
          Description
          The action in collaboration with the OSH Directorate of the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy, aimed to promote and support the development of a preventive safety and health at work in Serbia. Experts from the Czechia, Spain and Latvia mobilised by SOCIEUX+ reviewed guidelines of the work at high and low temperature and trained OSH Administration and stakeholders on how to ensure the health of workers at high and low temperature. Two technical cooperation activities in Belgrade resulted with updated guidelines for safe and healthy outdoor work and increased knowledge for the OSH Administration, inspectors and social partners. The experts also contributed to the development of a brochure for wider distribution as part of the OSH Administration's awareness-raising activities.
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