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Europe and Central Asia

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The ILO Regional Office, based at ILO Headquarters in Geneva, covers 51 countries of Europe and Central Asia. The ILO's relationship and cooperation with member countries are facilitated by its presence in these countries through Decent Work Teams, Country Offices (DWT/CO), and National Coordinators, as follows:

  • Under the responsibility of the ILO DWT/CO in Moscow are the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
  • Under the responsibility of the ILO DWT/CO in Budapest are the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine. This office also covers activities in Kosovo as defined by the UN Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999).

The assistance provided by both the DWT and the CO is largely based on technical advisory services, covering both policy and practical issues. They also play a leading role in the implementation of several important development cooperation projects. The overarching objective of ILO support to all these countries is to anchor decent work firmly as a national goal and to contribute to its realisation through the Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs).

51 countries

make up the region

Over 900 million people

live in Europe and Central Asia

70 projects

for development cooperation are currently carried out

Meet our team

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    Ms Beate Andrees
    Regional Director

    Beate Andrees was appointed Regional Director of the ILO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, based in Geneva, on 1 July 2023. Prior to her appointment, Ms Andrees served as Special Representative to the UN and Director of the ILO Office for the United Nations in New York from 2020-2023. In this capacity, she coordinated the ILO’s engagement in various UN and ECOSOC committees and facilitated the launch of the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.

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