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ILO Director-General addressing attendees at 13th ILO Meeting of Caribbean Labour Ministers. Photo:\u00a9 ILO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), \u00a0Gilbert F. Houngbo, has wrapped up a significant official visit to Guyana, during which he took part in the 13th ILO Meeting of Caribbean Labour Ministers. This visit marks Mr. Houngbo\u2019s inaugural trip to Guyana in his current capacity, shared the ILO via press statement.<\/p>\n

The two-day event, themed \u201cDecent Work for Resilience: Securing the Future of Caribbean Labour,\u201d gathered Labour Ministers, senior officials, and various stakeholders from across the Caribbean, including Dominica’s Minister of State, Daren Pinard, to engage in discussions about regional matters, enhance collaboration, and outline a strategy for building a more equitable and sustainable labour environment.<\/p>\n

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Signatories holding copies of the signed Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for Guyana, 07 April 2025. Photo: \u00a9 ILO Caribbean Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During his keynote speech at the opening ceremony on April 7, 2025, Houngbo emphasized the ILO’s robust partnership with the Caribbean region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe discussions here at this 13th Caribbean Labour Ministers\u2019 Meeting will help us identify the priorities we must set and the strategies we can adopt to effectively renew a new Social Contract as we prepare for the Second World Social Summit,\u201d he stated. \u201cI will stand with the Caribbean in ensuring that the realities of the subregion are prioritized within the ILO global agenda and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

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ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo shakes hands with His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, during a formal meeting in Georgetown, Guyana, 7 April 2025. Photo:\u00a9 ILO Caribbean Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A significant moment of the visit was the signing of Guyana’s third Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP). This tripartite agreement, witnessed by Mr. Houngbo, is part of Guyana’s aim to “promote decent work through employment creation, social protection, rights at work, and social dialogue”, according to the ILO statement.\u00a0 \u00a0It was signed by representatives from the government, employers, and labour organizations, with ILO support.<\/p>\n

On April 8, Mr. Houngbo engaged in high-level courtesy meetings with His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, and Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). These discussions reportedly emphasized mutual priorities and reaffirmed the ILO’s commitment to addressing urgent regional and global issues, including climate change, labour migration, digital transformation, and the necessity for a just transition.<\/p>\n

Throughout his visit, reports are that the Director-General\u2019s interactions underscored the ILO\u2019s commitment to fostering regional cooperation, enhancing social dialogue, and ensuring that Caribbean viewpoints are adequately represented in global policy discussions.<\/p>\n

“As the region prepares for the 113th International Labour Conference and the Second World Social Summit, this meeting serves as a crucial step in aligning strategies and amplifying the Caribbean\u2019s voice on the world stage”, said the ILO.<\/p>\n

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ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo meets with Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of CARICOM in Georgetown, Guyana, 7 April 2025. Photo\u00a9 CARICOM Secretariat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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