The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the EBRD have joined forces to respond to the coronavirus crisis in the Western Balkans by assessing the impact of the crisis on the region’s labour markets and employment and advising the authorities on policy actions to support workers and enterprises.
The two country reports finalised so far for North Macedonia and Montenegro have noted the significant job losses that have already occurred in some sectors and the risk of further substantial cuts in the employment rate.
Recommendations include ensuring all those who lose jobs are entitled to some unemployment benefits, and introducing measures tailored to those most at risk of exclusion.
