-WORLD BANK: World Bank, ILO to enhance cooperation.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-29 October 1998-WORLD BANK: World Bank, ILO to enhance cooperation (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:281098 The World Bank and the International Labor Organization held a high-level policy dialogue at World Bank headquarters today to explore how both organizations can increase and strengthen collaboration.

In the morning, senior officials from both organizations, including World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn, discussed labor and other social issues in light of the current global financial crisis, which may push millions back into the grip of poverty. In the afternoon, at a public event jointly chaired by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, ILO Deputy Director-General, Kari Tapiola delivered an address titled...