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Gauteng Stakeholders Unite to Explore Automotive Industry Cluster
Inclusive growth in motion, Stakeholders mobilize for automotive industry cluster
Multi-stakeholder initiative led by Automotive Industry Development Centre, Department of Small Business Development, and ILO aims to drive inclusive, competitive, and sustainable growth in South Africa’s automotive sector
Productivity ecosystems for decent work
Training for tomorrow: The ILO equips business consultants in Viet Nam to guide human-centered AI adoption
Local consultants are empowered to help SMEs in Viet Nam adopt AI responsibly—boosting productivity, protecting workers, and bridging the digital divide with a human-centered approach through the Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work programme.
ILO promotes industrial engineering as catalyst for productivity improvements in factories
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is collaborating with the Association of Ghana Apparel Manufacturers (AGAM) to support the creation of industrial engineering departments in garment factories. This initiative is one of the strategies to...
Productivity ecosystems for decent work
Women breaking barriers: Nhung rises as consultant in male-dominated manufacturing
Ghana launches its first National Productivity Statistics report: A milestone for economic growth and policy dialogue
A collaborative approach to unlocking growth drivers for sustainable productivity in Viet Nam
Policymakers, businesses, and international partners unite at the National Forum on Unlocking Drivers for Labour Productivity, to address key constraints and seize new opportunities for inclusive, sustainable economic growth.
Global challenges - Global solutions podcast
The trillion-dollar question: does rising productivity lift all boats?
Productivity growth is seen as central to economic development and social progress and drives up wages, living standards for workers and the competitiveness of businesses. So, how are different regions and countries increasing productivity, and can...
ILO Supports South Africa's drive for better productivity measurement and collaboration
The ILO Promotes the Practice of Lean Manufacturing at Garment Factories in Ghana
With introduction of new methodologies and processes in the production of lean for garment factories, the ILO is committed to supporting garment factories in Ghane to eliminate waste thereby increasing productivity.
Interview
When businesses operate efficiently with high levels of productivity, workers can earn more by working fewer hours
As per World Bank data, Viet Nam's labour productivity stands at US$ 2,400, significantly lower than competing markets in Asia, and only one-third and one-tenth of labour productivity levels in Malaysia and Singapore, respectively.
Ghana-EU Business Forum: Catalyzing Growth in Ghana's Textile and Garment Industry
The ILO's Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work project played a key role in the Ghana-EU Business Forum's panel on textiles, highlighting opportunities for growth, the essential role of female entrepreneurs, and the industry's potential to drive...
Stakeholders in shea nuts service and value chain agree to appropriate pricing
The Ghanaian Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr. Mohammed Hardi Tuferu, has announced the minimum price for a kilogramme of shea nuts as agreed by stakeholders in shea nuts business
Partnership with South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC)
ILO supports specialized design workshops to strengthen designer capabilities in 50 SMEs from the South African footwear and leather sector
Decarbonisation is a new priority for Viet Nam's wood processing industry
Vietnamese wood processing enterprises are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainable practices. With support from the ILO Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Viet Nam team, efforts are underway to enhance awareness and promote...
Unlocking national potential: Two years of ILO Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work
At this programme milestone, we reflect on the highlights of the past year while also offering a glimpse into what 2024 brings.
The President of the Republic of Ghana reaffirms his commitment to passing a new Labour Act in Labour Day speech
An update on how productivity and decent work are being boosted in South African SMEs
ILO's Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work programme in South Africa partners with Productivity SA and the South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) to promote technical capabilities, advance productivity growth and increase...
The Swiss Ambassador visits Shea enterprises in Tamale
As part of the Swiss Embassy’s strategy to promote private sector development in Ghana, Her Excellency Simone Giger visits three female owned shea enterprises in the Northern Region of Ghana that are supported by the ILO programme Producitvitiy...
ILO Voices | Informal economy
Formalization is transforming my shea butter business
Zakaria Adama Lacera shares the challenges and rewards of formalizing her shea butter production and soap business in Ghana.
Improved productivity evidence for better policy making in South Africa
In this interview, Mothunye Mothiba, Chief Executive Officer of Productivity South Africa, discusses how partnering with the ILO Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work team will improve productivity analytics to support policy work involving key...