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Waste management
ILO’s first ever meeting on e-waste adopts Points of Consensus to promote decent work in the sector
Rapid technological advances and a rising demand for electronics has been accompanied by a flood of e-waste. It is a toxic stream of waste that poses a threat to human health, decent work and the environment. E-waste can also be seen as a resource...
Media Advisory
New report on industrial relations and convergence in Europe to be presented at a joint ILO-EU Conference in Paris
ILO meets with the newly appointed Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment
The International Labour Organization (ILO) pays a courtesy call to the newly elected Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Farmullha Mansur.
ILO Director talks in HR Meet 2017
Industrial relations sighted as critical to develop socially sustainable textile industry in Africa
Productivity, worker’s right, decent working condition aren’t mutually exclusive, says Director of ILO Country Office for Addis Ababa.
Centre of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industry receives accreditation
CO-DHAKA (News) - The ILO-supported Centre of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industry has received accreditation from the Bangladesh Technical Education Board.
First Project Advisory Committee-ILO, PTEA Public Private Partnership
On 25th August 2015, the first meeting of the Project Advisory Committee (PAC) for the ‘Public Private Partnership (PPP) for ILS Compliance and Reporting in Textile Sector in Faisalabad’ was convened and chaired by Mr Khizar Hayat, Federal...
ILO-UNCTAD book
Transforming economies
ILO-UNCTAD book uses case studies to probe how industrial policies can transform economies to create better jobs.
ILO and H&M sign unique agreement on sustainable global supply chains in the garment industry
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and H&M have forged a unique partnership to promote sustainable global supply chains in the garment industry.
What will 3D printing mean for the world of work?
3D printing is poised to revolutionize the manufacturing industry. What impact will that have on today’s manufacturing jobs?
ILO meeting: Decent work in the chemical industry
Representatives from more than 30 countries meet in Geneva this week to discuss some of the challenges facing an industry that employs nearly 20 million people worldwide, including the shortage of skilled workers.
Cabinet to discuss implementation of program on single-industry towns development
Today, the Government meeting is to discuss the implementation of the program on development of single-industry towns, spokesman of the Central Communications Service Altay Abibullayev said yesterday at a briefing, Primeminister.kz informs.
Jordan moves to prevent fire risks in factories and dormitories
As part of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Better Work Jordan will hold meeting of key stakeholders to discuss fire risks at factories and migrant dormitories and ways to prevent them.
Better Work Jordan hosts International Buyers' Forum for the Garment Industry
The International Labour Organization hosts a meeting of key stakeholders in the garment industry to work towards consensus on key issues related to working conditions.
Feature
Giving an ancient craft a new shine: Training youth in the brassware sector in India
Low levels of education, lack of skills, diplomas or certificates within a technical field severely limit the chances of gainful employment for a vast number of youth in India. A new programme of skills developing and training, however, is providing...
Event
China: International Seminar on Collective Bargaining at Branch/Sector Level
Cambodia marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work with high-level event
Cambodia will mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28th with an event focusing on the theme “Ensuring Safe and Healthy Workplaces in Cambodia.”