Occupational safety and health (OSH) is increasingly recognized by Latin American and Caribbean governments and international organizations as an important part of public health. OSH concerns extend well beyond the obvious health consequences of work-related illnesses, accidents and deaths. OSH is a key element in the process of social and economic development, with direct and indirect impacts ...

In my presentation I will highlight 5 main IT challenges which I have identified over the years as typical to International Organizations. These challenges are: (i) alignment of business and IT, (ii) innovation in static environments, (iii) the end of the era of these big IT projects, (iv) successful management and delivery of IT projects and (v) the struggle in IT security. My talk will be non...

Applying the leadership concepts presented by most of the literature on the theme may be problematic in the case of third-sector and non-profit or public organizations, which act in specific contexts or in more fluid territories and other organizational spaces. This work aims at identifying emerging visions on the leadership concept and analyzes their usefulness for the work of international de...

This is one of three Issue Briefing Notes produced by a partnership of six sustainable development-oriented non-governmental organizations, including three international organizations and three organizations based in developing countries. The Issue Briefing Notes present a general overview of three issues that deserve particular attention in discussions on the possible development by the Intern...

The Fourth International Social Security Association (ISSA) Meeting of Directors of Social Security Organizations in Asia and Pacific was held in Seoul from 9 to 11 November 2005 and was organized in cooperation with the National Health Insurance Corporation of the Republic of Korea. The Meeting was attended by 131 participants from 29 countries. Also at the Meeting were representatives from th...

The World Bank Group consists of five organizations: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The World Bank operates under the authority of a Bo...