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GREETINGS FROM THE NEW SECRETARY-GENERAL - Francisco GONZALEZ DE LENA
These words of greetings to the AICESIS members, at the moment of my incorporation in their General Secretariat, are, first of all, words of gratitude. Thank you to all the members of the Board of Luxembourg, where the election of the new Secretary-General took place and to the Presidency of AICESIS of the Dominican ESC, under whose mandate this election took place. Thank you to Patrick Venturini for the great work done in the General Secretariat of AICESIS over the last ten years and, especially, for his invaluable help in this transition period.In the last eleven years I have worked for AICESIS from the CES of Spain and I have to say that this has been one of the most satisfactory experiences of my professional life. An experience that helped me to better understand the complexity of the global world, to value the importance of social dialogue and to recognize the role that an institution such as AICESIS can play in order to give social dialogue the place it deserves in this global world. When speaking about globalization, it is frequent to highlight the importance of networked work, the cooperation between the different actors who act in this scenario. I believe that AICESIS is a good example of this cooperative work in a global world, and the Secretary-General is precisely here to support this form of work. This is a task in which I will put all my professional effort in the next years, working together with the Deputy Secretaries. And it is a task for whose realization I dare to ask for the indispensable help of the AICESIS members.
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AICESIS MISSIONThe Association's objective is, with full respect towards the independence of each of its members,to encourage and promote dialogue and an exchange of views between its members and, at a wider level, to encourage dialogue between economic and social partners around the world. The Association has set itself the task of encouraging the creation of ESCs in countries which do not yet possess them.Through the AICESIS, newly set up ESCs can find a wealth of experience, good practices and assistance that they can adapt to their own economic, political, social and cultural situation and significantly improve civil society involvement in their national political decision-making process, thus strengthening social dialogue in their country.The AICESIS also gives the opportunity to reach an international audience thanks to its existing partnerships with the United Nations and its agencies (ECOSOC, ILO, etc).
France
February 6, 2014
Economic, Social and Environmental Council
Hearing of Mrs. Claude REVEL, Interministerial Delegate for business intelligence
Hearing of Mrs. Claude REVEL, Interministerial Delegate for economic intelligence by the Section of International and European Affairs of the EESC in the context of the preparation of its opinion entitled "The influence of France on the European and international scene by promotion of continental law.
Source: www.lecese.fr
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- Notes on Social Dialogue
At the invitation of Dr. Martha Theodorou, AICESIS Chargée de mission on Communication, the Economic and Social Council of Jordan has prepared a note on the social dialogue in the country and the Ministry of Labour and Trade Union Relations of Sri Lankahas prepared a note on the social dialogue in the country.
- ESC of Bulgaria activities
The Bulgarian ESC developed two opinions regarding the new European Directive on work-life balance.
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AICESIS Board Meeting and Open WorkshopThe AICESIS Board meeting was held on Thursday 7 March 2019 in Curacao upon the invitation of the ESC. This was the occasion to hold an open workshop to exchange experiences on digital revolution on Friday 8 March.
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Geneva International SeminarAs part of the preparation of the general report on the main working theme of the Romanian Presidency of AICESIS for 2017-2019, AICESIS organized on 23 and 24 October in Geneva (Switzerland) in the ILO HQ an international seminar on the digital revolution with the aim of sharing experiences and good practices with ILO experts and among AICESIS members.
This seminar had the honor of receiving at the opening the ILO Director General, Mr. Ryder, who will sign the renewal of the AICESIS-ILO partnership agreement.
Are available the agreement and the presentations made during the seminar by the AICESIS members and the ILO expert.
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Paris General AssemblyThe AICESIS Board and General Assembly meetings held in Paris (France) on the 17-18 September 2018 proved to be a constructive success, thanks to the involvement of all and the kind hospitality and organization of the French ESEC. Once again, many thanks to our French friends.
Are available the summary of decisions taken by the Board and the General Assembly as well as some of the presentaions and speeches made during the 2 days.
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Presidency activitiesReview of some activities done by the President BACIU since his appointment as President of AICESIS.
Presidency RoadmapOn the 7th of September, Mr. Iacob BACIU, President of the Romanian ESC was unanimously appointed as President of AICESIS by the Santo Domingo General Assembly (7-8 September 2017)
Here is the roadmap of the AICESIS Romanian Presidency for 2017-2019. New President of AICESISInaugural speech of the new President of AICESIS, Mr. Iacob BACIU (ESC of Romania) to the General Assembly of AICESIS (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; 7-8 September 2017)
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- ILO DG statement
Guy RYDER, ILO Director-General, introduced the IMF Board a statement on the importance of social measures for more inclusive growth and to exit the low growth trap
- Chad new President
The Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ESCC) has a new President, Mr. Abderamane Mouctar MAHAMAT. Appointed ESCC Member by a presidential decree on 15 March 2016, he was unanimously elected President on March 22, 2016 during an extraordinary plenary assembly.
- Benin new SG
Since April 8, 2016, the new Secretary General of the ESC is Mr. Charlemagne TOMAVO. His email address is:
- China (Shanghai)
The Chinese ESC will host in August 2016 an international conference on "Technological progress, challenges and opportunities."
- Cameroon new SG
Since December 2015, Mr. Emmanuel Samuel WONYU is the new SG of the ESC.
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24 Feb 2015Opinion concerning the remittance of taxesSaint Martin: Upon request of the Prime Minister, the SER published on 28th October an opinion concerning the remittance of taxes.
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24 Feb 2015Annual report on the state of Civil Society in RussiaRussia: On 28th November 2014, the Civic Chamber submitted its annual report on the state of Civil Society in Russia. This document aims at addressing in particular civic institutions, providing them with some orientations on how to ensure their development and strengthening.
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24 Feb 20152020 National Development StrategyDominican Republic: The preliminary version of the report on the progress achieved during the first year of the implementation of the 2020 National Development Strategy was uploaded online.
http://www.ces.org.do/2014/12/version-preliminar-del-informe-sobre-la.html
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23 Dec 2014Agreement on structural reforms of the Labor MarketThe Economic and Social Development Commission adopted on 23rd December 2014 an Agreement on structural reforms of the Labor Market.
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22 Dec 2014Women's rights: achievements, challenges and prospectsSenegal: The Commission for Gender Equity and Good Governance of the Economic, Social and Environmental (ESEC) submitted a report on 'Women's rights: achievements, challenges and prospects.' In this report, the Council pointed out on the importance to build childcare facilities in prisons for children of women prisoners.
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May 15, 2018
Letter N° 83 / May-June 2018The Board - held in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) on March 8, 2018 - decided to hold the next AICESIS General Assembly on September 17 and 18, 2018 in Paris (France) at the Palais d’Iena, French ESEC HQ… April 4, 2018
Letter N° 82 / March-April 2018The AICESIS Board, held in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) on March 8, under the presidency of Mr. Iacob BACIU, President of AICESIS and President of the Romanian ESC, was a great success thanks to the involvement… February 6, 2018
Letter N° 81 / January-February 2018The AICESIS General Secretary wishes to thank each of its members for their efforts and their strong involvement in AICESIS activities during year 2017. 2018 already promises to be full of events and… January 11, 2018
Letter N° 80 / December 2017The General Secretary of AICESIS wishes you happy end of the year celebrations, and a happy new year 2018. It also thanks all of its members for their efforts and strong implication in AICESIS’…
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- Notes on Social Dialogue
At the invitation of Dr. Martha Theodorou, AICESIS Chargée de mission on Communication, the Economic and Social Council of Jordan has prepared a note on the social dialogue in the country and the Ministry of Labour and Trade Union Relations of Sri Lankahas prepared a note on the social dialogue in the country.
Bulgaria
ESC of Bulgaria activitiesThe Bulgarian ESC developed two opinions regarding the new European Directive on work-life balance.
AICESIS Board Meeting and Open WorkshopThe AICESIS Board meeting was held on Thursday 7 March 2019 in Curacao upon the invitation of the ESC. This was the occasion to hold an open workshop to exchange experiences on digital revolution on Friday 8 March.
Geneva International SeminarAs part of the preparation of the general report on the main working theme of the Romanian Presidency of AICESIS for 2017-2019, AICESIS organized on 23 and 24 October in Geneva (Switzerland) in the ILO HQ an international seminar on the digital revolution with the aim of sharing experiences and good practices with ILO experts and among AICESIS members. This seminar had the honor of receiving at the opening the ILO Director General, Mr. Ryder, who will sign the renewal of the AICESIS-ILO partnership agreement. Are available the agreement and the presentations made during the seminar by the AICESIS members and the ILO expert.
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Bulgaria
ESC of BulgariaNews from the Bulgarian ESC and two recent resolutions
ILO DG statementGuy RYDER, ILO Director-General, introduced the IMF Board a statement on the importance of social measures for more inclusive growth and to exit the low growth trap
UN reportThe new "Action Plan to prevent violent extremism" Report of the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon on 24 December 2015, which calls member countries to develop Action plan.
France
France - Centre-Val de LoireReport on discrimination of the Regional ESEC of Centre-Val de Loire, adopted at the plenary session on February 1st, 2016. More reports on https://ceser.regioncentre.fr/home.html
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June 4, 2014
"Transition from the informal economy to the formal economy"
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Theme of the 2014 ILO International Conference of Labor "Transition from the informal economy to the formal economy"
November 22, 2013
"PIBien be" joint Opinion Economic and Social Council - Higher Council for Sustainable Development
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MM.Gary Kneip, President of the ESC, Francis Schartz, Chairman of the CSDD, Serge Allegrezza, Chairman of the Working Committee
September 11, 2013
AICESIS International round table Algiers – 11 September 2013
Main theme (2011-2013) PROMOTING EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIO-OCCUPATIONAL INTEGRATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE: WHAT ARE THE NEW ISSUES AND WHAT ROLE CAN ORGANISED CIVIL SOCIETY PLAY?
June 26, 2013
CSR : a pathway towards economic, social and environmental transition
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