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Supply chains

Lao People’s Democratic Republic enhances labour inspection capacity with focus on national laws and responsible business conduct

ILO-supported workshop equips inspectors with technical skills and awareness of global market expectations.

Youth employment

Youth at the heart of the discussion on green transition: Turning potential into actions

Tripartite partners and young people discuss a draft research on green jobs and youth career development, contributing perspectives to strengthen policies and systems that support youth access to decent work and opportunities in Viet Nam’s green...

News

Survey finds job quality key to attracting youth to Mongolia’s cashmere sector

New findings from the ILO–Korea Partnership Programme highlight labour shortages and high turnover, calling for stronger human resource practices and better working conditions.

News

Lao students lead innovation at National Symposium on Social Protection

Student teams showcase creative ideas to strengthen social assistance systems, bringing fresh perspectives to national policy discussions.

Press release

Indonesian companies pledge action against gender-based violence and harassment at work

Indonesian companies signed the Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Pledge, supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Indonesia Business Coalition for Women’s Empowerment (IBCWE).

Occupational Safety and Health

How coffee farmers in Viet Nam are transforming compliance into a shield for Decent Work

Not only the bean, but safety and rights are essential ingredients for the resilience of their families and farms.

Supply chains

Lao garment sector strengthens competitiveness through responsible business practices

ILO-supported seminar equips garment manufacturers with knowledge to navigate human rights due diligence and international expectations on responsible business conduct.

ILO-China Partnership

ILO and China commemorate 40 years of partnership advancing decent work

The ILO and China reflect on over four decades of ILO–China collaboration and reaffirms their shared commitment to a human-centred future of work – carrying this legacy forward with innovation and action.

16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

Building safer workplaces: Indonesia’s footwear sector commits to gender based violence and harassment prevention

ILO‑supported initiative mobilizes five Indonesian footwear companies to join a seven‑month digital micro‑learning programme to prevent gender‑based violence and harassment.

Youth Employment

ILO, Korea and tripartite partners join hands to amplify youth voice for decent work and green jobs in Viet Nam

ILO, its tripartite partners and Vietnamese youth join together for a dynamic dialogue on decent work and green jobs. This meaningful event is organized under the Integrated Youth Employment Programme, funded by the Government of the Republic of...

Indonesia’s Jagasawitan movement promotes safe and equal workplaces in the palm oil sector

With support from the ILO, Indonesia’s palm oil sector is advancing the development and implementation of a gender‑responsive OSH guideline.

News item

Kiribati launches its first-ever National Employment Policy with ILO support

New policy aims to address high youth unemployment, informality, and labour market mismatches to promote inclusive growth across the Pacific Island nation

ILO Voices | Small and medium-sized enterprises

From family workshop to global kitchens: My journey of transformation and growth

I manage a kitchenware manufacturing business in Yongkang. In the past, our company struggled and we faced bankruptcy. With the support of China’s Ministry of Emergency Management and the ILO SCORE Training methodology designed to help small and...

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

When AI meets decent work: A productivity breakthrough from the factory floor

Insights from HITI’s real-world pilot under the ILO’s Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Programme

Cambodian officials gain skills to review national technical and vocational education and training policy

ILO supported training builds evidence-based policymaking skills as Cambodia reviews its national TVET policy 2017-2025.

Social dialogue

Timor-Leste advances its social dialogue mechanisms

The ILO supports Timor‑Leste in strengthening and reviewing its National Labour Council through a self‑assessment approach.

Social protection

ILO and Chinese partners review China’s social security system through the lens of international labour standards

Formalization of the Informal Economy Project (Phase II)

Mongolian civil servants address the complexity of the E-Business platform to develop a more advanced version

The Government of Mongolia is advancing its digital transformation agenda to reduce administrative barriers and improve access to public services by upgrading its E-Business platform.

Press release

Green tourism as the foundation for the future of Indonesia’s MSMEs

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have partnered to enhance MSMEs’ capacity for adopting sustainable and environmentally responsible business practices.

Productivity ecosystems for decent work

Productivity with purpose: Collaboration for a new era in Viet Nam

How ILO is supporting Viet Nam’s forward-looking employment promotion efforts.