ILO Singapore Declaration

• The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization (APRM of ILO) concluded with the adoption of the “Singapore Declaration”.
• The Singapore Declaration aims to ensure social dialogue to address challenges associated with labour market and finding solutions for crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and economic uncertainty.
• It provides a shared vision of 10-point priorities of national action of members of the ILO to deal with issues like dwindling wages, inflation and unemployment.
• It recognized that social dialogue is vital for gaining trust and resilience in the labour market institution, sustainable recovery, and inclusive global progress.
• Strong and representative organizations of labours and employers are critical for building sustainable and inclusive societies and fundamental for achieving social justice and decent job opportunities.