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Productivity ecosystems for decent work
Leading with purpose: Hanh champions women’s voice in Viet Nam’s manufacturing future
In Viet Nam, women account for nearly half of the workforce, yet they remain overrepresented in lower-paying jobs and continue to earn less than men on average, even when performing work of equal value.
World Statistics Day
Viet Nam’s labour statistics: From modernization to global alignment
As the world celebrates World Statistics Day on 20 October, Viet Nam’s journey in developing a modern and internationally aligned labour statistics system stands out as a story of innovation, resilience, and cooperation.
Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work in Egypt
Italy brings centuries of expertise to Egypt’s marble and leather sectors
Through multilateral collaborations, Italy is bringing its artisanal expertise to Egypt's industrial sectors to promote productivity and decent work.
Productivity ecosystems for decent work
How strategic approaches to productivity can drive environmental sustainability and long-term economic growth
Integrating productivity and environmental stewardship in Viet Nam
Ghana’s employers and workers unite in a call for bold reforms to drive productivity and decent jobs
Employers and workers agree wage growth needs to follow labour productivity more closely, but the Government needs to change its tack for true economic and social transformation.
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.
Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work in Egypt
ILO and partners join forces to transform Egypt’s leather and marble industries
Over two days, key stakeholders gathered to validate sector assessments and develop practical roadmaps aimed at improving productivity and working conditions within these industries.
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.
ILO presents productivity ecosystems for decent work in Egypt
The ILO has unveiled a project aimed at enhancing productivity and promoting decent work in Egypt's leather tanning and marble sectors.
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.
Partnership
Egypt and ILO unite to boost industrial productivity and working conditions
In a landmark move, the Ministry of Industry and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched a transformative project to enhance productivity and working conditions in Egypt's key industrial sectors, aligning with national and...
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