international

UN trade body adopts model laws curbing potential for private-public corruption

11 July 2003
The United Nations body entrusted with harmonizing international trade law today adopted a set of model legislative provisions on privately financed infrastructure projects, including awarding concessions and contracts, aimed at curbing the potential for corruption between private investors and public authorities.

UN agency launches talks on new identification system for maritime workers

6 June 2003
The United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched negotiations on a new, more rigorous identification system for seafarers aimed at developing effective protection against terrorism, while at the same time ensuring the rights and freedoms of the world's 1.2 million maritime workers.

UN labour agency calls for global action to end poverty through decent jobs

6 June 2003
Stressing that work is the best route out of poverty in a world where nearly 3 billion people live on less than $2 a day, the United Nations labour agency today called for global partnerships between governments, employers and workers to provide decent jobs for the poor.

Head of UN labour agency re-elected, pledges to work for 'new social contract'

25 March 2003
The Director-General of the United Nations International Labour Office (ILO), Juan Somavia, was today re-elected to a second term and pledged to work towards a "new social contract" based on decent work for all and a globalization that leaves no one behind.