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Pacific Island Countries
Pacific leaders endorse regional labour ministers meeting
The decision strengthens regional cooperation on labour, employment and workforce priorities and advances implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent
Labour mobility
Kiribati and Vanuatu strengthen labour mobility through South-South learning exchange
Peer learning between Pacific nations supports the creation of Kiribati’s first Overseas Worker Resource Centre and strengthens protections for migrant workers.
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Vanuatu launches its first-ever National Employment Policy with ILO support
New policy aims to tackle youth unemployment, skills gaps and promote inclusive growth across the Pacific Island nation.
Strong and inclusive wage systems key to reducing poverty and building resilience in the Pacific
New report urges stronger wage policies, better enforcement and adequate pay to protect vulnerable workers and promote inclusive growth across the Pacific.
Commemorative event
ILO marks 50-years of engagement with Pacific Island countries
Commemorative event marks the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries in Suva, Fiji.
Employment in Focus series
Beyond tourism: A policy framework for economic diversification and job creation in the Caribbean
The Caribbean faces persistent employment and economic challenges, due to its overreliance on tourism and demographic challenges. ILO Employment and labour market specialist, Abdelmalik Muhummed explores how National Employment Policies can support...
Employment policy
Vanuatu validates its first National Employment Policy
The policy will help foster skills development, expand employment opportunities and promote an inclusive labour market
Labour market statistics
Vanuatu prepares for its first stand-alone Labour Force Survey
The survey will help measure the impact of climate change and natural disasters on Vanuatu’s labour market.
Employment in Focus series
Decent work in the Pacific: The role of policy-driven solutions
The Pacific faces enormous employment challenges. Christian Viegelahn, ILO’s Employment Specialist for the Pacific Island countries, explains how National Employment Policies (NEPs) can create decent jobs and positively impact the region's economies.
Labour migration
Training strengthens fair recruitment and labour mobility governance in the Pacific region
Workshop builds capacity to tackle recruitment challenges and protect migrant workers’ rights in the Pacific
Occupational safety and health
ILO supports Vanuatu’s recovery with occupational safety and health initiatives
Code of Practice for OSH in construction to help safeguard workers during rebuilding efforts.
Labour market statistics
Pacific nations strengthen labour market data systems through ILO training
Policymakers and statisticians from 11 Pacific Island countries enhance skills in labour market data collection, analysis and international standards at ILO-led academy in Fiji.
ILO's new Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific takes office
Kaori Nakamura-Osaka serves as Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the International Labour Organization’s Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand.
Regional Skills Webinar Series
Global experts highlight growing need for core skills amid labour market and demographic shifts
ILO Regional Skills Webinar Series gathers over 120 participants from 30 countries to discuss integrating core skills into education and training systems for inclusive employment and skills-driven growth.
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.
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.
Business resilience in the Pacific and Caribbean
ILO research explores private sector perspectives on business resilience in small island developing states
Businesses across the Pacific and Caribbean need to deal with adversity, withstand shocks and continuously adapt to disruption and crises caused by multiple risks, ranging across economic, social, political, health and environmental hazards.
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...
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ILO hosts virtual validation workshop on the future of seafarers in Pacific Island Countries
Remedy blueprint
6th United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific
Forum focusses on bridging gaps and accelerating access to remedy; sessions can be followed in person or virtually.