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ILO and UNCDF collaborate to grow parametric insurance in the Pacific
New partnership to build the capacity of insurers and distribution channels on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
Governor of West Java supports ILO’s financial inclusion and SMEs development
The Governor of West Java greatly welcomes the delegation of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) to further strengthen collaborations on financial inclusion and the development of...
Digitalization and financial inclusion
ILO launches the implementation of a digital transformation programme for Indonesian SMEs’ better productivity and competitiveness
The ILO with support from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) continues to support the priority of the Indonesian government to promote digital economy and foster digital transformation for SMEs and financial services through the...
Digitally and financially empowered MSMEs in Uruguay – Lesson learnt from a successful collaboration with ANDE during the COVID-19 pandemic
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the main sources of employment worldwide. However, access to adequate financial services is a key challenge to their development. The ILO believes that financial education is one path to support MSMEs....
ILO and development banks launch discussions on measuring the impact of investment projects on employment
Climate change and financing a just transition
A just transition to a green economy is more urgent than ever. The international community increasingly recognizes the role that businesses play in affecting both the environment and society. To ensure a just transition, the financial sector should...
Convention 190 in action: preventing harassment of workers in Japanese banks
Labour banks (“Rokin Banks”) in Japan have been promoting workers’ access to finance for many years. They have also been in the vanguard when it comes to adopting international standards around workplace violence and harassment. Rokin Banks modelled...
Global pool of multi-lingual trainers established to make finance work for refugees and host communities around the world
The capacity development of trainers in “Making Finance Work for Refugees and Host communities” aims to develop a pool of trainers to be deployed around the world to teach and technically support financial services providers in expanding their...
ILO and partners pave way for higher-level apprenticeships
The two-day consultative workshop aims to provide a platform for social dialogue on expanding apprenticeship programmes in Tanzania.
Employers Organizations
The New Training Package on Essentials in Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH). An innovative training tool to promote a healthy and safe...
The Employers' Activities Program (ACT\EMP) of the International Training Center of the ILO (ITC/ILO) launched the new Essentials in Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) package.
Employers Organizations
Empowerment of women in the workplace in Philippines
The ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) supports employers to promote the development of soft skills for women in the workplace
Employers Organizations
One more step in the compliance journey of the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) Ms. Daw Khine Khine Nwe, Secretary General...
Launch of four new products for Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) with the support of the ILO Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP)
Employers Organizations
Employers from the IGAD region launch the Confederation of IGAD Employers (CIE)
The ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) supported the negotiations and the launch of the Confederation of IGAD Employers (CIE)
Employers Organizations
The Federation for Egyptian Industries (FEI) in partnership with ILO launches the Egypt Business and Disability Network (EBDN) as a local...
The ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) supported the development of the Egypt chapter of the Global Business and Disability Network as a new service of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, through its Corporate Social Responsibility...
Employers Organizations
ILO in partnership with the Federation for Egyptian Industries (FEI) launches the 3rd Cycle of the Human Resources & Gender Academy
The ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) supported the development of the Human Resources and Gender Academy as a new service of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, through its Women in Business Unit (WiB).
Employers Organizations
New Employers Organization Department (EOD) of the Union of Myanmar Federation of New Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI)
With technical assistance from ILO’s Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP), the new Department will provide services in labour and industrial relations for company members
Launched, the latest ILO report on finance for small business in Indonesia
The ILO launched its latest report on finance for small business, aimed to broaden the knowledge base on finance for small enterprises in Indonesia.
A Zimbabwean trade union takes a first step towards establishing a worker cooperative for its unemployed members
Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (ZIBAWU) has taken the first steps towards the establishment of a worker cooperative which will provide employment opportunities for its members who lost their jobs in 2015.
Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators
Rokin Labour Banks: Financial cooperatives for workers in Japan
"Spotlight Interviews with Cooperators" is a series of interviews with cooperative leaders from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work with cooperatives. For this issue ILO interviewed Mr...
Promoting financial inclusion for all
The seminar took a closer look at challenges and opportunities in Indonesia to mainstream social performance management (SPM). A full session was dedicated to discussing SPM approaches and practices in Indonesia.