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New report explores opportunities for EBMO engagement with gig and platform work in India

This report is part of a larger, three-country South Asian study, which explores the opportunities for EBMOs in the gig and platform economy in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The India study was conducted by ACTEMP in collaboration with the All...

India can reap its demographic dividend by investing in the care and gig economies

Opening remarks by Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi at the 64th Annual Indian Society for Labour Economics Conference

Indian officials trained on extending social protection to gig and platform workers at ITC-Turin

Govt of Karnataka-ILO organize technical consultation on extending social protection to gig and platform workers

Future of work

Algorithmic management practices in regular workplaces are already a reality

While it can improve productivity and service quality, algorithmic management also presents risks to workers’ surveillance and job quality, particularly if there aren’t robust legal safeguards.

The ILO contributes to the Roots of Resilience Conference that took place in Kerala

IT For Change and the Platform Cooperativism Consortium (PCC) held the 'Roots of Resilience - Building Platform Cooperatives for Sustainable and Feminist Local Economies' conference from 30 November to 2 December 2023 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala....

EBMO's can drive crucial policy on skills and social protection to foster sustainable and inclusive growth of the economy

Opening remarks at the CII – EFI National Conference on Industrial Relations ‘Transforming Workforce Ecosystem for Sustainable & Inclusive Growth’ by Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

Human rights are labour rights; it is our duty to protect and support them if we are to achieve the goal of social justice

Opening remarks at the event marking International Human Rights Day 2023 by Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

Freedom of association is a human and labour right: ILO’s tripartite constituents commemorate International Human Rights Day

To commemorate the Declaration the International Labour Organization hosted an event, focusing on Freedom of Association as this year also marks 75 years of ILO’s fundamental Convention, Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize...

Decent work for domestic workers is a step in ensuring gender equity

Opening remarks at the "National Consultation: Towards Decent Work for Domestic Workers in India" by Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

ILO organizes regional technical meeting on statistics of international labour migration and migrant recruitment costs in South Asia

A sub-regional meeting on labour migration brought together government, social partners, CSOs and academia to discuss and identify issues, challenges and more importantly to develop action plans to better measure, analyze and disseminate labour...

Social justice cannot be achieved until degrading and discriminating practices are eliminated

Opening remarks at the "Technical Consultation Workshop: Promote Decent Work for Sanitation Workers in India: With focus on Hazardous and High-Risk Work" by Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi

From local roots to global heights: MSMEs lead the way

Policymakers and government officials from Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Korea and South Africa, along with other stakeholders integral to the MSME value chain and the ILO’s tripartite constituents, attended the event.

Joint Press Release on Conclave on Promotion of Sustainable Enterprises for Local Development by ILO and Ministry of MSME, GoI

The conclave brought together policymakers, industry leaders, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders from India and other emerging economies with the primary objective for sustainable, resilient and inclusive development and Decent Work for...

ILO hosts Conclave to promote sustainable enterprises and local sustainable development in India

Policymakers and government officials from Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Korea and South Africa, along with other stakeholders integral to the MSME value chain and the ILO’s tripartite constituents, attended the event.

ILO COOP contributes a video message on cooperatives to the Keraleeyam festival

The one week of celebrations included seminars, activities, exhibitions, shows and fairs took place from November 1st to November 7th at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

International Day of Care

Inclusion, care and support: Meet the Disability Inclusion Facilitators

Disability Inclusion Facilitators are ensuring persons with disabilities get equal access to opportunities in an effort to advance social justice and decent work for all.

High-level consultation on extending social protection to gig and platform workers in India

Phase II of India-EU migration project launched

The European Commission and the Government of India signed the Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility in 2016. To support the joint objectives outlined in the CAMM, Phase II of the Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility project was...

BRICS Ministers of Labour and Employment meeting

ILO Director-General welcomes BRICS commitment to ensuring decent work, dignity and respect for all

Speaking at the meeting of BRICS nations*, Gilbert F. Houngbo emphasized the importance of inclusive and sustainable development, promoting labour rights for all, ensuring universal access to social protection systems, closing the skills gap in the...