BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 16. Technical
cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the International Labour
Organization (ILO) has developed through joint initiatives with
other UN agencies, a representative of the ILO told Trend.
A representative of the organization noted that among the
implemented programs was the Peacebuilding Fund–supported program.
Empowering women and girls affected by migration for inclusive and
peaceful community development, implemented in partnership with the
IOM and UN Women.
"Within the project, the ILO contributed technical expertise on
skills development, entrepreneurship, and women’s economic
empowerment in migration-affected communities, particularly in
southern regions of Kyrgyzstan," the organization emphasized.
When asked about the key areas of cooperation, including labor
market reform, employment generation, social protection,
occupational safety, and vocational training, the ILO noted that in
recent years its engagement with Kyrgyzstan has covered a broad
range of sectors.
"Cooperation included employment promotion, including technical
and vocational education and training (TVET), entrepreneurship
development and green jobs, social protection, labor inspection and
occupational safety and health, gender equality and
non-discrimination, and fundamental principles and rights at work,
in particular freedom of association and social dialogue," the ILO
concluded.
