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Europe and Central Asia

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Europe and Central Asia region covers 51 countries. The ILO's relationship and cooperation with member countries of the region are facilitated by its presence in these countries through Decent Work Teams (DWT), Country Offices (CO), and National Coordinators, as follows:

  • Under the responsibility of the ILO DWT/CO in Moscow are the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
  • Under the responsibility of the ILO DWT/CO in Budapest are the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine. This office also covers activities in Kosovo as defined by the UN Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999).

The assistance provided by both the DWTs and the COs is largely based on technical advisory services, covering both policy and practical issues. They also play a leading role in the implementation of several important development cooperation projects. The overarching objective of ILO support to all these countries is to anchor decent work firmly as a national goal and to contribute to its realisation through the Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs).

51 countries

make up the region

Over 900 million people

live in Europe and Central Asia

70 projects

for development cooperation are currently carried out

Countries and offices in the region

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Employment trends for youth in Europe and Central Asia
Alaaddin attending apprenticeship program in Konya under the Opportunities for Lives Project run by ILO Turkey Office. Through the referral to apprenticeship programme, the youth learn to stand on their own feet. It responds to the needs for qualified employees by our employers. Referred to apprenticeship training many youth move from school to work in a systematic approach that combines school-based education and instruction and are proud to become useful members of the society and integrate into social li

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Employment trends for youth in Europe and Central Asia

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A joint project from the ILO and German development agency GIZ improved access to grievance mechanisms for workers in supply chains of EU...
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Workers' rights

A joint project from the ILO and German development agency GIZ improved access to grievance mechanisms for workers in supply chains of EU...

Belgium ratifies the Minimum Wage Fixing Convention and the Work in Fishing Convention
Mr. David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment, Economy and Agriculture of Belgium, presents the instruments of ratification of Conventions Nos. 131 and 188 to the ILO Director-General, Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo. 11 June 2025.

International Labour Standards

Belgium ratifies the Minimum Wage Fixing Convention and the Work in Fishing Convention

Publications

Care at work in the Republic of Moldova (Country brief)

Care at work in the Republic of Moldova (Country brief)

Programme to support the transition to the labour market of women on childcare leave

Programme to support the transition to the labour market of women on childcare leave

Events

Conference on the New Social Contract - A Trade Union Perspective for Central and Western Europe

ILO Conference

Conference on the New Social Contract - A Trade Union Perspective for Central and Western Europe

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