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ILO must re-frame its strategic objectives - EFC

The ILO should consider a review of its strategic objectives in the light of global unemployment and the social injustice it creates in the world today, the Director-General of the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) Ravi Peiris told the 103rd International Labour Conference in Geneva last week.

As the employer delegate from Sri Lanka, Peiris said that the ILO must be less prescriptive and more proactive. He said that global unemployment has now reached 202 million, a five million increase from last year. One in every eight, under 25 is unemployed.

“Is this social justice?” Peiris queried.

He emphasised that the ILO must be innovative, and create an environment for employment creation.

“Social justice demands an enabling environment for employment creation. It also demands jobs to make a living,” he said.

Peiris emphasised the need to look at employment beyond prescriptive standards. The practice of prescribing idealist uniform standards inhibits employment generation.

“We need to look at the world of work through a different pair of spectacles. We must put on lenses which are far-sighted and ensure a more pleasant and productive world of work for future generations. Sustainable enterprises hold the key for productive work,” he said.

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