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  1. News

    Empowering women in industry in Lebanon

    20 December 2023

    The Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI) launches Women Taskforce supported by the Bureau for Employers Activities of the ILO to boost gender diversity in Lebanese Industries

  2. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

    Strengthening private sector engagement in skills development to support the tourism sector in Timor Leste

    21 November 2023

    The ILO supports national tourism sector skills development in Timor Leste

  3. Productivity

    Determinants of Productivity-enhancing Structural Change and the Role of Business Environment

    20 November 2023

    This report is focused on understanding how the business environment influences productivity growth. Our findings highlight the East Asia region’s achievements, driven by a business environment that prioritises market efficiency. This research underscores the power of market efficiency as a determinant in guiding regions toward productivity-enhancing structural shifts. While previous studies have approached these topics from various angles, our empirical exploration offers fresh insights, emphasizing the importance of strategic policy decisions. It highlights the need for innovative initiatives, especially in sectors grappling with stagnation, and the creation of a business environment that promotes competition and adaptability.

  4. News

    Training is key for employers' organisations to improve their representation - one of the main takeaways from the ILO's workshop with the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry

    15 November 2023

    The ILO Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP), in partnership with the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), organised a workshop on the effective management of employers' and enterprise federations

  5. ILO Governing Body

    The ILO Governing Body endorsed the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

    14 November 2023

    In November 2023, the ILO Governing Body endorsed the ILO Director-General’s proposal to establish a Global Coalition for Social Justice.

  6. ILO Governing Body

    The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) continues to advocate a social dialogue solution to define the scope and limits of the right to strike

    14 November 2023

  7. News

    Labour migration, if properly managed, is essential to the needs of businesses and the long-term success of economies, the South Sudan Employers' Confederation argues

    10 November 2023

    The ILO Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP), in partnership with the Employers' Confederation of South Sudan, organised a workshop for employers on better regional migration management.

  8. News

    Talk on the role of women as leaders in the transition to green economy supported by the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI)

    30 October 2023

    The International Labour Organization Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) supported the first Sustainability Talk on “Her Power, Our Future: Women Lead Sustainable Development” in cooperation with the FEI.

  9. Business resilience

    ILO stresses the importance of business resilience in uncertain times

    25 October 2023

    New report underscores the key role that adaptability and strategic planning play in safeguarding jobs and fortifying economic expansion.

  10. Business resilience

    Business Resilience in Retrospect: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

    24 October 2023

    Business resilience is essential for sustainable economic prosperity and growth. A company's ability to bounce back from adversity impacts the wider economic picture, shaping growth and employment trajectories. This study delves into the experiences and lessons learned by business leaders in 2020 and early 2021, aiming to capture the essence of business strategies during the global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than broad generalisations, the focus is on understanding real-world experiences and practical adaptations.