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ILO strengthens capacity of South-East Asia policymakers to deliver evidence-based solutions for labour market challenges

The International Labour Organization (ILO) launches an intensive training course designed to address the growing need for evidence-based policymaking in South-East Asia.

Social protection

Reports highlight steps to expand social security to Lao workers

Addressing gaps in outreach, healthcare benefits and enrolment processes would help boost coverage, especially for informal sector workers.

Formalization

Asia-Pacific forum drives efforts to formalize informal economy, addresses climate impact on vulnerable workers

Regional stakeholders urge integrated strategies to promote decent work, emphasizing climate resilience and systemic change ahead of 2025 International Labour Conference discussions.

Partnership

60 years of partnership: The Lao People's Democratic Republic and ILO

The Lao People's Democratic Republic celebrated the 60th anniversary of its membership in the International Labour Organization (ILO), marking a significant milestone in collaborative efforts for decent work and social justice for all.

Employment services and South-South Cooperation

China showcases effective public employment services strategies to South-East Asian officials

Study visit in Shanghai fosters knowledge exchange on employment services, technology integration and South-South Cooperation.

Voices of change: Amplifying gender equality in rural Lao People's Democratic Republic

ILO’s European Union-funded SOLAR project helps villagers develop a better understanding of gender issues within families, leading to positive change.

Labour Migration

Lawyers, NGOs pivotal to providing remedy services for migrant workers

Consultation workshop in Bangkok, Thailand brings together lawyers, NGOs and academia to discuss challenges and solutions in providing better access to remedy for migrant workers to Japan.

Social Protection

Lao delegation explores social insurance innovations in China

Lao delegation visits Chongqing and Qingdao in China to learn about good practices and innovations in social insurance

Fundamental principles and rights at work

New ILO project launched to promote compliance and sustainability of international labour standards in South-East Asia export sectors

The five-year project aims to strengthen the capacity of ASEAN to uphold compliance with international labour standards.

Asia and the Pacific

ILO Regional Skills Webinar series kicks off looking at skills and the green transition

Experts from the EU, Singapore, and the ILO share strategies to equip Asia-Pacific's workforce for a green transition, fostering dialogue on skills development, just transition, and policy innovation in the region.

Labour migration and disability inclusion

Migration and disability rights groups unite to tackle barriers in labour migration

ILO’s TRIANGLE in ASEAN programme organizes groundbreaking gender equality and disability inclusion trainings in five Asian countries, empowering stakeholders to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in labour migration.

Opinion editorial article

Strengthening social protection: building a resilient future for Lao People's Democratic Republic

Migrant workers

ILO welcomes ASEAN steps to support migrant workers and prevent child labour

ASEAN leaders have agreed on important declarations regarding skills mobility for migrant workers and the prevention of child labour, and have also issued guidelines on the portability of social security benefits for migrant workers as well as the...

Asia Expert Roundtable on Unemployment Protection 2024

Regional meet seeks to strengthen unemployment protection schemes across Asia

Representatives from 15 Asian countries share insights and strategies to enhance social resilience and economic stability for workers in the region.

Social protection

New ILO report highlights urgent need for improved labour and social protection for domestic workers in ASEAN

Report calls for enhanced legislative reforms and comprehensive policies to address vulnerabilities and ensure equitable rights.

Social protection

Asia-Pacific achieves social protection milestone, yet challenges remain and new ones emerge with climate change

New ILO report highlights positive trend in regional social protection coverage, however uneven progress and financial sustainability issues, coupled with the need to address climate change impacts highlight the need for comprehensive system...

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

Strengthened collaboration needed to tackle labour market challenges in the digital age

The regional policy dialogue fostered a fruitful exchange of knowledge and good practices, thereby empowering policymakers and representatives from workers’ and employers’ organizations, based on the principles of South-South Cooperation.

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Social health protection

Building bridges for health: Lao People's Democratic Republic learns from Viet Nam's universal health insurance success

ILO’s study visit strengthens social protection systems in Lao People's Democratic Republic as the country aims to expand and sustain universal health coverage

Disability inclusion and South-South Cooperation

Disability inclusion a high priority for public employment services in South-East Asia

Good practices to prioritize disability inclusion in public employment services discussed by government representatives from around South-East Asia.