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            International Labour Office (ILO), Geneva, January 22, 2004

Press release: 
<http://www.ilo.org/public/english/bureau/inf/pr/2004/1.htm>
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/bureau/inf/pr/2004/1.htm
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".....Global unemployment rose in 2003 to a record of over 185 million,
or
just over 6 per cent of the labour force, but the worldwide economic
recovery in the second half of the year may have helped to improve the
situation, the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO)
says
in its annual jobs report.

The report traces the various factors contributing to the global
employment
decline - such as the increase in employment in the informal economy,
the
decrease in employment in information and communication technology, as
well
as extensive job losses in travel and tourism and in the export and
labour-intensive manufacturing sectors. Countries in fragile financial
situations and those experiencing armed conflict and violence have also
seen
rising unemployment and poverty.

Clearly, the global employment challenges are many and some are
daunting.
The information provided here offers a concise picture of the current
situation and of where economic growth and decent work opportunities
are
most needed around the world....."