Speeches
2023
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India's food processing industry can become a leader in the global supply chain by ensuring investments, sourcing, and operations are responsible
03 March 2023
Speech delivered by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, at the Global Investors Summit in Andhra Pradesh.
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Social justice is fundamental for transforming the youth population into a skilled workforce
01 March 2023
Inaugural speech at the 63rd Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE) Conference by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Officer-in-Charge and Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi.
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The ESIC is pivotal in harmonizing social security coverage for the Indian economy
24 February 2023
Address by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director/OIC, ILO DWT-CO New Delhi at the ESIC Conference on ‘Better healthcare and social security to the workers’.
2022
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The Governance of Labour Migration in South and South-East Asia (GOALS) Programme Supports Sustainable and Inclusive Labour Migration Governance Frameworks in the Region.
18 December 2022
On this International Migrants' Day, the world lauds the socio-cultural and economic contributions of the 169 million migrant workers around the world, who help boost economies and strengthen the social fabric of communities.
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AITUC has been pivotal in upholding the ILO’s values and principles, especially in times of crisis like the pandemic
17 December 2022
Opening remarks at the 42nd National Conference of AITUC in Alappuzha by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi
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EBMOs have a crucial role in promoting skills development, job protection, enterprise sustainability and adapting to digital transformation in India
12 December 2022
Inaugural address by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO/DWT-CO New Delhi, at the CII–EFI National Conference on Industrial Relations
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UNIDO-ILO Policy Dialogue on Inclusive and Green Transformation of Manufacturing in India
10 November 2022
Opening remarks by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO Decent Work Team for South Asia and Country Office for India.
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Inaugural of Workers Information Support Centre (WISC) in Vishakhapatnam
02 November 2022
Remarks by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO Decent Work Team for South Asia and Country Office for India.
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Employees Provident Fund Organisation's 70th Foundation Day
01 November 2022
Opening address by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO Decent Work Team for South Asia and Country Office for India.
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Business crisis responses need to prioritize partnerships with trade unions and respect labour rights for enterprises to be successful
14 October 2022
Opening remarks at the 'Good employee relations practices' report launch by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO/DWT-CO New Delhi
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South Asian trade unions showed tremendous resilience during the pandemic to benefit workers for social security, health and migration
14 October 2022
Welcome speech by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at the South Asia Trade Union Conference
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Supporting workers living with HIV with social protection and making them productive workforce members crucial to the Decent Work Agenda
28 September 2022
Opening remarks by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at the "Sensitization programme on National AIDS programme for medical officers of Employees' State Insurance Corporation"
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Data-driven policies and programmes are crucial to curtailing devastating impact of the pandemic on child labour
28 September 2022
Keynote speech for the state-level consultation on prevention, rehabilitation and elimination of child labour in Uttar Pradesh by the ILO and State Labour Department, by Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi
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Employee excellence is built on a culture of trust and involvement, which nurtures talent and fosters innovation
22 September 2022
Special address by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at the Economic Times Employee Excellence Summit 2022
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Cooperatives are the backbone of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in Asia-Pacific, creating avenues for informal workers and promoting decent work
09 August 2022
Keynote Address by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at an event on the ILO Recommendation 193 and the Social and Solidarity Economy - Perspectives from the Asia-Pacific Region
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An inclusive policy for the elimination of child labour is crucial for realizing decent work and ensuring social progress occurs with economic development
03 August 2022
Inaugural address by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, at the "Stakeholder consultation for child labour policy in India".
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Important to protect the 1 billion workers exposed to chemicals globally with knowledge about their safe use and handling
27 July 2022
Address by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, at the MoU signing for the International Chemical Safety Cards with the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
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Towards Fair and Sustainable Global Supply Chains: Promoting Decent Work for Invisible Workers in South Asia”
17 June 2022
Special address by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at a knowledge sharing workshop organized by the Sustainable Global Supply Chains project
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Launching of Voluntary Pledge by Employers’ Organizations: Promoting Decent Work for Domestic Workers in India
16 June 2022
Opening remarks by Ms Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at the launch of the voluntary pledge by Employers' Organizations promoting decent work for domestic workers
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India's ICT sector has grown meteorically in the last two decades, making it an important lever of employment for the next generation of workers
25 May 2022
Opening remarks by Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DTW-South Asia and Country Office for India at the Global Research Webinar "Towards a brighter future of work in the digital economy"