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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

Poverty and barriers to education driving child labour in rural Myanmar, new ILO study finds

New research points to an urgent need for stronger livelihoods, safer access to education and better protection for children at risk.

News

ILO promotes stronger links between trade, investment and decent work in Asia-Pacific

Regional seminar brought together governments, employers and workers to strengthen policy coherence and turn trade and investment opportunities into better outcomes for workers and enterprises.

Sri Lanka strengthens wage-setting institutions with International Labour Organization support

Workshop brings together government, employers and workers to strengthen evidence-based wage-setting institutions and identify priorities for future action.

Environmentally sustainable economies

ILO policy brief highlights the world of work implications of land degradation and desertification

An ILO policy brief highlights why efforts to address land degradation and desertification must also consider jobs, livelihoods, decent work and just transition.

Just transition

Geologist shapes a just transition, sustainable energy in the Philippines

A female geologist, supervisor, and union leader champions a just transition within the Philippines' geothermal sector to ensure a sustainable future for workers and the environment.

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

Inclusive policies and social dialogue key to navigating AI transformation in Asian labour markets

Regional Policy Dialogue considers policy approaches to harness artificial intelligence while addressing inequality, digital divides and changing skills needs.

Occupational safety and health

Thai trade unions strengthen their role to promote a safe and healthy working environment

Training supported by the ILO and the Government of Japan is helping Thai trade unions promote effective occupational safety and health (OSH) management systems.

Press release

ILO and BPVP Samarinda strengthen youth skills for a Just Energy Transition in Indonesia

The ILO and the Samarinda Vocational Training and Productivity Centre (BPVP Samarinda) are working together to prepare young people and workers for the energy transition by developing the skills needed for a greener, more inclusive and sustainable...

Decent work for platform workers

Digital labour platforms in Cambodia offer opportunities for businesses and workers despite the challenges of informality, says ILO study

Findings point to the need for stronger social protection, occupational safety and health measures, and greater clarity on employment classification.

Trade for Decent Work Project in Mongolia - Phase 2

Young workers strengthen their knowledge of labour rights and decent work in Mongolia

ILO training equips young workers with practical knowledge to promote safer, fairer and more inclusive workplaces.

Just energy transition

Learning from the ILO: Looking at skills development through the lens of a Just Energy Transition

An ILO workshop on a just energy transition, organized with Airlangga University, has given a government skills development official a new perspective on how training can prepare people to learn, adapt and grow with change.

Business and Human Rights

Engage early: Lessons from national actions plan on business and human rights in Asia-Pacific

New ILO research highlights the strategic role of Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) in shaping business and human rights policies through earlier and more effective engagement. A new practical guide supports EBMOs in...

Quality apprenticeship

Tonga launches its first-ever National Apprenticeship Policy with ILO support

New policy aims to strengthen pathways from education and training to employment and support the development of a skilled and resilient workforce across the Pacific nation.

ILO brings the world of work to young Scouts at Indonesia’s National Jamboree

Through games and real-life scenarios, the ILO introduced young Scouts from across Indonesia to fundamental principles and rights at work, helping them connect decent work principles with situations they may encounter in their daily lives and future...

Republic of Korea adopts Framework Act on the Social and Solidarity Economy

The new law establishes a coherent national policy framework for the social and solidarity economy, strengthening policy coordination in the Republic of Korea while offering a potential reference point for the wider region and international policy...

Voices and insights on social protection and migration in the South Asia–Gulf corridor

Ageing migrant populations require new approaches to social protection

The first paper in the ILO STREAM Programme's Voices and Insights series examines how ageing among long-term migrant workers is exposing gaps in social protection across the migration corridor linking South Asia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...

Making disability employment quotas work: Lessons for Indonesia from across Asia

A new ILO study draws lessons from ASEAN and East Asia to help strengthen Indonesia’s disability employment quota system and advance more inclusive labour markets.

Provincial consultation

Lao People’s Democratic Republic moves closer to finalizing national strategy to eliminate child labour

Provincial stakeholders from the northern region review and validate the draft National Strategy for the Elimination of Child Labour 2026–2040 to ensure it reflects local realities and can be effectively implemented across the country.

Maternity protection

Thailand’s manufacturing sector strengthens maternity protection and safer, more inclusive workplaces in Chonburi

Employers, workers and government representatives exchange practical approaches to maternity protection, care and the prevention of violence and harassment in Chonburi, a key province in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor.