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G20 Declaration: Advancing Tourism's Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Ministers of Tourism of G20 member countries and invited countries, met under Japan’s G20 Presidency, alongside the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the World Tourism...
Tripartism and social dialogue key to progress in the tourism industry
The one day symposium looked at the role of tourism in job creation, the quality of those jobs and social dialogue can enhance progress in this sector.
Sub-regional tripartite workshop on the promotion of the ILO Guidelines on decent work and socially responsible tourism, Arusha, Tanzania
40 representatives of workers’ and employers’ organizations and governments from Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda to share knowledge on tourism development policies
Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the ILO team up to build a community- and employment-based tourism in Indonesia
The Government of Indonesia has prioritized 10 tourism destinations across the country which is called “the next 10 Bali’s”. A large amount of government resources has been allocated to transform these areas to be world class tourism hot spots.
Collective bargaining
Multi-employer collective bargaining agreement extended to 10 tourism companies
The number of participating firms in Da Nang City is expected to reach 50 in 2019.
International Youth Day
Disadvantaged youth turn away from gang violence through skills' training in northern Madagascar
In the first of a series of articles to mark International Youth Day on 12 August, we focus on an ILO-funded project that has been supporting efforts to curb urban violence and restore peace in the coastal town of Diégo Suarez.
Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Viet Nam (Phase 2)
Social partners discuss sectoral Skills governance strategies in Viet Nam
The G20 Training Strategy project aims to enhance the relevance of education and training outcomes to labour market demands and to build the capacity of those engaged on Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through assisting the...
Our impact, their voices
“Why not me?” Young people from Kinshasa start their own businesses
Thanks to an ILO programme, young Congolese women and men from modest backgrounds have been trained in entrepreneurship – sometimes with significant results.
Tourism sector
Colombia: ‘Capital of Salsa’ looks to tourism to create jobs
Colombia plans to use some of its peace dividend to boost its tourism sector that had struggled during decades of conflict. An ILO study looks at how the city of Cali can promote tourism, and, as a result, generate jobs.
Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Viet Nam (Phase 2)
Providing farmers with the right skills means feeding the world
Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in close coordination with Vietnam’s Directorate for Vocational Education and Training (DVET), under the framework of the Russian Federation funded project ‘Applying the G20 Training...
Our impact, their voices
Tackling commercial sexual exploitation of children on Madagascar’s beaches
Poverty and lack of employment prospects make many teenage girls in coastal areas of Madagascar vulnerable to becoming trapped in commercial sexual exploitation. An ILO project supports community efforts to fight against the problem, one of the...
Developing Winter Tourism in Kyrgyzstan to Create More and Better Jobs
An ILO mission to conduct a SECO-funded assessment of prospects for winter tourism in Kyrgyzstan took place in Kyrgyzstan on 29 May – 9 June, 2017. SECO, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, is the Swiss federal government`s centre of...
Spotlight Interviews with Cooperators
Rural cooperative works to preserve the cultural heritage of Malta
"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 Ms Veronica...
The Future of Work - Tourism’s leading role in sustainable development: a driver for employment
Ministers of Tourism of G20 member countries and invited States, met under Argentina’s G20 Presidency, alongside representatives of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel and Tourism...
Business development
The neatest vegetable plot in Timor Leste
A couple of years ago Juanico Soares saw an opportunity to improve his and his family’s lives by partnering with Josephina Farm, a Timorese owned enterprise that provides agriculture support and buys vegetables from farmers for on-sale to Dili...
Business development
Unlocking a herbal business opportunity in Timor-Leste
Thirty-six year old Ruben da Silva Gusmao knows that he will not be an employee for the rest of his life. He is motivated to become an entrepreneur, considering the vast unlocked business opportunities in the Timor-Leste market.
Skills development
Delicious original meatball business
Two years ago, realizing that no meatballs made by Timorese were available at local supermarkets, a 42-year-old woman, Luisa Maria S. da Silva, was inspired to become a supplier of fresh meatballs.
Skills development
Zety’s dedication and strength
Behind her calmness and softness, there lies great enthusiasm and strength. Lizete Maria Maia dos Santos, 42 years old, is one of few women in Timor-Leste working as a Village Livestock Worker, and has done so since 2003.
World Environment Day 2016
Preserve the environment to boost development and provide jobs
Illegal wildlife trade harms not only the environment, it risks jobs, development and livelihoods, says ILO Director-General Guy Ryder, on World Environment Day
Skills development
The skilled butcher from Ebai Talho, Timor-Leste
Jeferino Aleixo Saldanha’s hands skilfully cut and slice the fresh beef into a variety of ready-to-cook cuts - sirloin, tenderloin, rump steak, cube roll and rendang. He also expertly trims the fat from the meat and ensures its hygiene and quality...