News and articles
2023
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Social security
Master’s course builds social health protection capacity in Asia
17 October 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
ILO provides fellowships to government officials from Asia to strengthen health protection systems across the region.
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ILO promotes investment in skills development for Responsible Business Conduct in Indonesia
16 October 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO has established a three-year project initiative to support a human-centred recovery from recent disruptions in the global supply chains. The project is funded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan.
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News
Clearer legal status will allow household businesses to thrive
13 October 2023, Hanoi, Viet Nam
Consultation workshops in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City gather ideas and opinions for the draft Decree on household business.
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Equipping youth in tourism and hospitality sector with entrepreneurship skills in Timor-Leste
11 October 2023, Dili, Timor-Leste
ILO project equips youth in the TVET schools with entrepreneurship and work readiness skills in the tourism and hospitality sector through pilot session using ILO’s Activity-Based Learning tools.
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Care economy
Quality, affordable childcare services are key to gender equality in labour market
10 October 2023, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
The ILO continues to support the development of Indonesia’s Road Map and Action Plan on Care Economy by organizing the fourth stakeholder meeting with a focus on childcare services.
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Launched, the latest report on labour market policies for youth in Timor-Leste
09 October 2023, Dili, Timor-Leste
The ILO study addresses a major information gap regarding the offer of labour market programmes in Timor-Leste, particularly those specifically targeting youth.
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Polibatam exhibits good practices in creating a safe, inclusive and fair campus environment
07 October 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
The commitment of the Batam State Polytechnic (Polibatam), with support from the ILO, to establish a safe, inclusive and fair campus environment has been recognized by the Indonesian government. Polibatam has been invited to demonstrate its good practices in a three-day event.
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ILO provides insights on the role of social protection in navigating climate change and a Just Transition
06 October 2023, Manila, the Philippines
The ILO participates in the Asia Pacific Social Protection Week 2023, providing insights on potential role of existing social security schemes in facilitating just energy transitions.
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National stakeholders welcome the implementation of ILO projects on responsible business and decent work
06 October 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO new projects on responsible business and decent work are in line with Indonesia’s target to become a developed country in 2045.
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ILO MNE Declaration provides guidance to responsible business and decent work
05 October 2023, Bali, Indonesia
The Senior Specialist and Manager of the ILO Helpdesk for Business presents the importance of the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) on inclusive, responsible and sustainable workplace practices to Indonesian companies and business associations.