Speeches

2023

  1. MSMEs have a responsibility to manage generated waste and promote occupational safety and health at work

    28 April 2023

    Keynote address by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, for the ILO-FICCI Gujarat webinar on World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023

  2. India's EV sector can create greener jobs and a skilled workforce, fundamental for a just transition

    28 April 2023

    Opening remarks by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, at ICAT on World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023

  3. Every field requires evidence-based policymaking to holistically advance decent work for all

    10 April 2023

    Address by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi, for the “South Asia Regional Training on Evidence-based Policy-making for Decent Work”.

  4. Constituents need to adopt a "triple-A" governance framework of Anticipation, Agility and Adaptation to build an empowered workforce

    27 March 2023

    Address by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director and OIC, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at the ILO-DTNBWEB Workshop on Strengthening Workers' Education in India.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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"

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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".