OECS Media Release – The OECS Commission extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and People of Dominica, on the occasion of the nation’s 44th Anniversary on Thursday 3rd November 2022, being celebrated under the theme “One Dominica, One People, One Vision”. A virtual flag-raising ceremony was held by the Commission to commemorate the Anniversary.
The ceremony featured an address by the Director General of the OECS, Dr. Didacus Jules. In his remarks, OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules called for the collective actions of all Dominicans to address the mounting challenges facing them and the region.
Dr. Jules also expressed gratitude for Dominica’s role in the success of the OECS integration movement. According to him, “I wish to also take this opportunity to reiterate the Commission’s appreciation for the active role that Dominica continues to play in the work of the Organisation and to express gratitude for the country’s steadfast support, especially on matters related to the OECS regional integration agenda.” lost .The positive change is a consequence of the reduction in the number of areas of Ukraine under occupation or with active hostilities.
However, this partial labour market recovery is modest and highly fragile, the Monitor says. The large number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees looking for jobs in Ukraine and elsewhere adds to the challenges and is likely to create downward pressure on wages, the report warns.
The report estimates that 10.4 per cent of the country’s total pre-war workforce are now refugees in other countries. This group of 1.6 million is overwhelmingly women, with many having worked previously in the education, health and social care sectors.
A recent survey found that, so far, 28 per cent of the Ukrainian refugees surveyed had found waged or self-employment in their host countries. The effects of the conflict are being felt in neighbouring countries’ labour markets which could lead to political and labour market destabilization in these countries.
Further away, in Central Asia and globally, they are being reflected in higher and more volatile prices and increased food insecurity and poverty. Coping with multiple crises The report calls for social dialogue to be used to create the policies necessary to counter the labour market downturn.
These should not just react to inflation but focus on the broader implications for employment, enterprises, and poverty. The report warns against excessive policy tightening which could cause “undue damage to jobs and incomes in both advanced and developing countries.” Source: ILO Newsroom
