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Palau advances integrated strategy for resilient and inclusive future
National Policy Alignment Forum, supported by the ILO and European Union (EU), brings stakeholders together to align priorities and strengthen coordination for sustainable development.
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.
ILO and EU partnership boosts safari guide training in Zambia
ILO and EU donate a Toyota Land Cruiser worth USD 46,000 to Nyamaluma College to boost practical safari guide training. This investment strengthens Zambia’s tourism sector, equips youth with industry-relevant skills, and promotes decent work and...
Global Accelerator
Global Accelerator contributes to public-private dialogue to drive decent work in Namibia
Namibia hosted a Public-Private Forum to strengthen partnerships for job creation and inclusive growth. Led by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the event brought together government, business, and development partners. The...
Tourism
Community-based tourism in Jaflong: creating jobs and nurturing nature
The ILO, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Tourism Board, has helped launch a community-based tourism (CBT) model in Jaflong that welcomes visitors to experience the vibrant Khasi cultural heritage while ensuring community ownership and equitable...
Artificial intelligence
AI and circular economies: A new future for the coconut sector
An ILO programme pioneers a circular, AI-powered transformation of the coconut industry, adding value and positioning island communities like Siargao as models of inclusive, climate-resilient growth in the Philippines.
ILO draws roadmap for sustainable development of Kosovo’s HoReCa sector
The ILO conducted an assessment to map the structure, challenges and opportunities of the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering (HoReCa) sector, outlining a roadmap for inclusive development of one of Kosovo’s most dynamic and promising industries.
Press release
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and its partners collaborate to deliver Green Tourism training in three tourist villages in Langkat
The Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar), in collaboration with its partners – including the International Labour Organization (ILO) – is strengthening tourist villages through green tourism training that emphasizes environmental sustainability and the...
Tourism
Tourism ludo: Turning boardgame into pathways for jobs and discovery
With support from the ILO’s ProGRESS project, funded by the Government of Canada, Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) is strengthening Bangladesh’s tourism sector by promoting destinations, supporting policy initiatives, and building the skills of those...
Indonesia sets up Tourism Sector Skills Committee to foster employment and workforce development
The Tourism Sector Skills Committee reflects the industry's active commitment to advancing skills development and employment, backed by the ILO’s support.
Sectoral labour data and statistics
ILO integrates sectoral labour statistics to strengthen access to world of work data
Updated sectoral webpages now combine data from ILOSTAT with key resources on labour standards, policies, and research across major industries — helping constituents, researchers, and policymakers make evidence-based decisions to promote decent work.
Press release
The Ministry of Tourism partners with the ILO to promote the green transition in tourism for MSMEs in Indonesia
The Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with the ILO, support the Indonesian government's efforts to transition toward a greener, circular, resilient, inclusive and job-rich economy.
Youth employment
ILO and Italian Development Cooperation join forces to boost youth employment in Kosovo’s hospitality sector
The International Labour Organization (ILO), with the financial contribution of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation/Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, launched a new development cooperation initiative aimed...
Employment in Focus series
Beyond tourism: A policy framework for economic diversification and job creation in the Caribbean
The Caribbean faces persistent employment and economic challenges, due to its overreliance on tourism and demographic challenges. ILO Employment and labour market specialist, Abdelmalik Muhummed explores how National Employment Policies can support...
Ecotourism in Senegal, a driver of just transition and creator of green jobs
Faced with the challenges of climate change, Senegal relies on ecotourism as a strategic lever to preserve the environment, promote green jobs, and support inclusive development. A training workshop organized in Casamance illustrates this ambition...
Tourism
Bangladesh Tourism Board and ILO launch community-based tourism in Jaflong to empower the local Khasi community
Skills and TVET
Sector-based approaches for a future-ready workforce: The case of the tourism sector in Serbia
The success of a sector-based skills joint initiative between the ILO and the Serbian Association of Employers shows how the private sector can be involved in skills and TVET development.
Dar El Ain: a solidarity initiative supporting women and ecotourism in northern Tunisia
In the heart of Tunisia's Kroumirie region lies Dar El Ain, a pioneering social enterprise blending ecotourism with social empowerment. Founded in 2017, the initiative offers immersive outdoor experiences while driving positive change in local...
Video
Hotel management apprenticeship empowers refugee and host community youth in Uganda
Through the transformative apprenticeship program in Uganda, the ILO and its partners are empowering refugee and host community youth with hospitality skills, fostering employment, and addressing industry gaps through strategic partnerships and...
Korean delegation visits Andhra Pradesh to review impact of sustainable enterprises project