The challenges of growth, employment and social cohesion [Risorsa elettronica] : joint ILO-IMF conference in cooperation with the office of the Prime Minister of Norway

Abstract/Sommario: The global financial crisis and the ensuing recession have had devastating consequences for employment and poverty reduction. The ILO estimates that 34 million more people worldwide are unemployed now as a result of the crisis. Combating unemployment and striving to attain decent work for all must be a key priority as the global economy emerges from the downturn.