All news: Belize
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.
ILO showcases PROSPER at two Belizean events
The ILO’s participation at EU in the Park and the Cacao Festival brought the PROSPER project directly to Belizean communities, sparking meaningful conversations about opportunity, empowerment, and sustainable growth.
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...
2024 Labour Overview
Progress in the labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean remains insufficient
Despite some progress, a new ILO report highlights that labour informality, gender gaps, and access to formal employment for the youth remain key barriers to a more equitable labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean.
ILO-EU Project
New EU-funded initiatives with ILO and IOM to boost socio-economic development in Southern Belize
Twenty Caribbean trade union representatives better prepared to utilize ILS following ILO training
Three-week course aimed to boost understanding and strategic use of ILO’s supervisory mechanisms in advocating for workers'' rights.
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024
Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate
New ILO report finds high shares of youth NEETs, regional and gender gaps, and growing youth anxiety about work, despite encouraging global youth unemployment trends.
Belize launches new Decent Work Country Programme
Five-year initiative aligned with national development priorities of Plan Belize.
Caribbean and South African labour officials host knowledge exchange on dispute resolution
Event part of ongoing regional forum and south-south cooperation initiative of the ILO Caribbean Office.
Caribbean employers ready to tackle minimum wage discussions
Belize officials and ILO identify needs for support and collaboration
Meetings coincided with first validation session for country’s new DWCP.
ILO Caribbean Director addresses labour market transformation during regional UN meeting
Event provided opportunity to assess progress and emerging priorities for achieving SDGs.
Belize tripartite officials prioritize local inclusive sustainable tourism and financial literacy
Discussions aimed at reducing inequalities faced by Garifuna communities in Dangriga.
Three Belizean officials participate in ITC-ILO online course on innovative approaches to promoting transitions towards formality
Course provides knowledge sharing of global best practices with an emphasis on ILO’s decent work strategies.
Twenty students in Belize participate in ILO My Green Enterprise course
Course promotes fundamental role of MSMEs in advancing environmental sustainability and promoting formal employment.
Belize tripartite partners validate Decent Work Country Diagnostic, a fundamental step towards second Decent Work Country Programme
Process provided comprehensive analysis on progress and challenges in achieving decent work.
Belize strengthening MSME development through ILO GET Ahead Programme
To date, trainers have reached approximately 220 persons who have gained the skills they need to start and operate their own businesses.
ILO and national partners continue progress under Resilient Belize project
Activities part of comprehensive roadmap for achieving more inclusive social protection for all.
ILO data workshop in Belize supports development of national social protection strategy
Training part of roadmap to greater labour market resilience with support from Joint SDG Fund.
The ILO joins other UN agencies and Government of Belize for SDG dialogue
Multi-stakeholder forum sought to assess progress and prepare country for 2023 SDG Summit.