News
October 2021
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Employment policies for a job-rich recovery and a better future of work
This year’s symposium will focus on the follow-up to the Global Call to Action for a human-centred recovery from the COVID-19 crisis that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient. Towards this aim, it will review the available evidence and discuss policy approaches to assist ILO constituents in their efforts to promote labour market recovery and structural transformation processes that will shift economies to a new and better normal.
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ILO launches new online database on employment policies and strategies to promote an inclusive job-rich recovery
19 October 2021
The online platform will serve as a unique worldwide reference and source of information on national employment policies, and strategies to promote youth employment.
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Youth employment and COVID-19: Some lessons from the crisis
EMPLOYMENT Seminar #35
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Launch of the ILO Employment Policy Gateway
The first publicly available online platform on employment policies, and youth employment strategies.
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Announcing the 2nd ILO Skills Challenge Innovation Call finalists
13 October 2021
The finalists will have the opportunity to present their projects during a live-streamed event on 4 November 2021.
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Two decades of national employment policies 2000-2020
13 October 2021
Part I: Employment policy design: Lessons from the past, policies for the future
September 2021
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Employment Policy Department Newsletter, September/October 2021
28 September 2021
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ILO and Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training (SFUVET) sign an agreement to promote skills and lifelong learning
23 September 2021
The Letter of Understanding between the two organizations aims to promote skills and lifelong learning for all workers throughout their working lives.
August 2021
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Digital labour platforms offer young refugees a possible route to decent work
12 August 2021
Digital labour platforms have the potential to transform how young refugees make a living, according to a new ILO report, but coordinated action is needed to help them access the gig economy and decent digital jobs.
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Towards decent work for young refugees and host communities in the digital platform economy in Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Egypt
12 August 2021
This report explores job creation in the gig economy from the unique experiences and perspectives of youth and refugees, as well as from the viewpoint of digital labour and e-commerce platforms, digital training providers, start-up incubators, social partners, and policymakers.