NSDC and ILO forge strategic partnership
About ILO
- The International Labour Organisation was created in 1919, as part of the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I.
- In 1944, ILO adopted the Declaration of Philadelphia which embodies basic principles of economic justice.
- It became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946.
- ILO is the only tripartite U.N. agency which brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 member States, to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.
- India is a founder member of the ILO.
- It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Why in News?
- The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) has announced a strategic partnership to advance skill development and lifelong learning in India and globally.
- This collaboration aims to empower individuals across the globe, by equipping them with essential competencies and qualifications, thereby enhancing employability and sustainable economic growth.
- The partnership aims to facilitate public-private partnerships and knowledge exchange to enhance Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), develop micro-credentials, and promote Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through a global knowledge-sharing platform.
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