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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.
Social Protection
ILO report highlights digitalization advances in employment injury insurance administration in Asia
New report showcases how digital platforms are revolutionizing employment injury insurance, expanding coverage for millions of informal workers and small businesses across Asia.
Consultations help improve access to remedy for Indonesian migrant workers bound for Japan
Discussion with stakeholders in Jakarta and Cirebon contribute to a work plan to address challenges faced by migrant workers.
Press release
Strengthen Aceh's patchouli oil sector with digital innovation and financial inclusion
ILO together with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Office in Aceh, and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs held a “National Dialogue on Strengthening the Regional Economic Sector through Essential Oil Commodities and Access to...
Press release
ILO, Syiah Kuala University and Financial Services Authority join forces to transform Aceh's patchouli oil sector
Indonesia is a global leader in patchouli oil production, accounting for 80-90% of the global market, with Aceh supplying 70% of this demand. The collaboration between ILO and Syiah Kuala University will focus on productivity improvements but also...
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.
Forced labour
Tackling Forced Labour in Indonesia’s Fishery and Palm Oil Sectors
ILO Indonesia hosted a crucial refresher workshop in Bandung on 2-3 October 2024 to strengthen the understanding of forced labour among government representatives, employers, and workers' organizations.
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.
News
ILO extends its collaboration to other coastal universities to combat forced labour in the fishing industry
The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab Programme has engaged lecturers from local universities at the regency level in Central Java Province to mainstream international labour standards to academic institutions.
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.
Labour migration
EU-ILO joint visit highlights progress in labour rights for Indonesian fishers in Central Java
The joint visit to Central Java highlights the collaborative efforts of the Government of Indonesia, the European Union (EU) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to advance labour protection in the fishing industry.
Two union federations empower their grievance personnels to effectively handle sexual harassment cases
ILO’s training programmes assist two union federations improving the services of their grievance application with the new knowledge and skills on sexual harassment related issues.
Financial inclusion for SMEs
Indonesian regional development and rural banks strengthen their financial support to SMEs
The ILO supports Indonesian regional development banks (BPD) and rural banks (BPR) in several provinces to provide SMEs a greater access to financial services.
PROTECT Project
NGOs or Not for Profit Institutions to support in Series of Capacity Building of Women Migrant Worker
The PROTECT Programme seeks the services of a, NGOs or Not for Profit Institutions to undertake the Gender Responsiveness Fair Recruitment and Labour Inspection to Improve the Rights Protection of Indonesian Migrant Worker, the work will be...
Just transition
ILO strengthens capacity of public employment officers to smooth the energy transition from coals to renewable energy
Public employment service officers play a key role in providing timely and necessary services to employers and workers impacted by the energy transition.
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.
Business and human rights
Businesses as a key driver to the implementation of Responsible Business Conduct in Indonesia
Two ILO’s Japan-funded regional projects team up with relevant ministries and partners in Indonesia to strengthen and improve Indonesia’s National Strategy on Business and Human Rights.
Business and human rights
ILO and Apindo team-up to promote responsible business and skills development in Batam’s electronics sector
Known as a free trade zone, Batam improves its responsible business conduct and skills development with support from the ILO and the Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo).
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