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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 migration
Overseas Workers Resource Centre opens in Kiribati
New centre will support worker welfare and expand access to regional employment opportunities.
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.
Domestic workers
15 stories for 15 years of the Domestic Workers Convention
This collection brings together stories from across Asia and the Pacific to highlight progress made and the ongoing importance of protecting domestic workers’ rights and advancing decent work in the care economy.
Trade unions
Kiribati trade unions strengthen their role in shaping decent work and development
ILO-supported training brings together trade union leaders to strengthen the Kiribati Trades Union Congress and plan ahead.
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Kiribati launches its first-ever National Employment Policy with ILO support
New policy aims to address high youth unemployment, informality, and labour market mismatches to 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.
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Kiribati moves ahead with key employment and labour initiatives supported by the ILO
ILO reaffirms strong partnerships in Kiribati to advance national labour priorities, including the Minimum Wage Order and the Kiribati National Employment Policy (KNEP)
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 policy
Kiribati validates its first national employment policy
The policy will help foster improved wages and working conditions, expand employment opportunities and empower vulnerable groups.
Data for policy development
Kiribati launches household income and expenditure survey with ILO support
ILO plays a central role in supporting the labour statistics component of the HIES
Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum
Just Transition in Small Island Developing States is key to economic resilience
The ILO is promoting just energy transitions in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as a key strategy to boost workforce and economic resilience, as highlighted at the Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum in May 2025.
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...
Informality
ILO report spotlights innovative approaches to tackle informality in Asia and the Pacific
From digital tools to integrated policy reforms, new ILO findings highlight innovative strategies across the region aimed at promoting formal employment and protecting the rights of 1.3 billion informal workers.
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
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.