Feb 3, 2023 · In order to combat the rising inequality in many parts of the globe, the International Labour Organization will be bringing together a Global Coalition for Social Justice, says Director General Gilbert F. Houngbo.

Feb 7, 2023 · "At the global level, employment growth is slowing down," ILO Director-General Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo told a Davos press conference on the Future of Jobs. The ILO projects 1% employment growth in 2023 – and expects productivity to go down.

Jan 16, 2025 · International Labour Organization director general Gilbert Houngbo spoke of “very constructive” bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia on Thursday at a briefing ahead of attending the annual gathering of world leaders next week in Davos, Switzerland.

Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo (born 4 February 1961 [1]) is a Togolese politician and diplomat who was Prime Minister of Togo from September 2008 to July 2012. [2] He has also held various positions within the United Nations System, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Labour Office and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). [3]

Jan 21, 2025 · The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting takes place in Davos from 20-24 January 2025. Here's a snapshot of everything you need to know about Day 3 of Davos 2025. ... joins Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), LinkedIn CEO, Ryan Roslansky, Denis Machuel, CEO, Adecco Group, and Veronica ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Davos, Switzerland — The world labor market is nearing the pre-Covid levels but gender gap and other concerns remain, International Labor Organisation (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F Houngbo told Trends in an interview. “In terms of the job trends, the ILO has issued its world economic and social outlook two weeks ago, where we see that the world labor market is finally nearing the pre ...

6 days ago · davos Artificial intelligence (AI) has generated more jobs than the “redundant tasks” it has replaced, according to Gilbert F. Houngbo, director-general of the International Labor Organization ...

Jan 16, 2023 · GENEVA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization’s Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo attended the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, which brings together leaders from government, business, labour and civil society to discuss major global issues.

On World Day of Social Justice, the ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F Houngbo, explains why policymakers must prioritize social justice or risk fueling poverty, inequality and social unrest, as well as undermining action against climate change.

Gilbert F. Houngbo was born in Togo in 1961 and has spent much of his life working to improve the prospects of the world's most vulnerable people, using his extensive experience in policy issues, economic development, diplomacy and financial accountability.