ILO Summit on the Global Jobs Crisis : June 2009

The ILO Summit on the Global Jobs Crisis was held in June 2009 in response to the financial crisis and its grave impact on global unemployment, poverty, and inequality. Addressed by heads of state and government, vice presidents, ministers, and leaders of workers' and employers' organizations from around the world, the summit featured three days of intense debate on different aspects of the crisis. Presenting summaries of the panel debates along with the speeches of world leaders at the summit, this volume documents the varied regional and national responses to the jobs crisis, reflecting a common commitment to stemming its social and economic consequences.