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Gender equality and skills development

Women trainers driving change through agroforestry skills in Timor-Leste

Three women trainers from the ILO programme in Timor-Leste are transforming not only their own lives but also the lives of others in their communities.

Financial inclusion

Indonesian rural banks strengthen gender-responsive business development

The ILO has introduced a practical tool to strengthen gender-responsive practices among rural banks in Indonesia, aiming to expand women entrepreneurs’ access to finance and promote inclusive local economic growth.

ILO supports inclusive rural road maintenance in Nigeria

The International Labour Organization is supporting Nigeria’s Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project to maintain 521 kilometres of rural roads across five states, creating around 100,000 workdays of decent paid employment and improving...

Digitalization and financial inclusion

The ILO and the Swiss Government continue to strengthen partnerships for Indonesia’s sustainable patchouli development

The patchouli industry has emerged as a leading sector in Aceh Province in Indonesia, contributing significantly to local economic development and improving community welfare.

EU-funded ILO PROSPER Project

Belize communities validate regional value chain study

Community leaders and stakeholders in Toledo, Belize validated the findings of a regional value chain study, confirming tourism and agroforestry, particularly cacao, as priority sectors for inclusive, community-driven economic development.

Child labour

Strengthening coffee farming communities in Viet Nam to prevent child labour

When what seems normal can still carry child labour risks.

Social and solidarity economy: Strengthening jobs and local services in the Republic of Korea

ILO–KLRI research workshop explores how the social and solidarity economy can expand decent work and essential services, particularly in the care economy and in rural areas.

Just transition

Just transition - a sustainable path for Viet Nam’s Paper and Pulp industry

While MSMEs face significant hurdles, from limited resources to evolving sustainability requirements, these obstacles also open the door for innovation, skills growth, and cleaner practices that can propel the industry toward a more competitive and...

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.

Decent work

Brazilian coffee unions and cooperatives strengthen safety and health

The ILO Vision Zero Fund promotes training in Minas Gerais to advance safer working conditions for small coffee producers and workers.

South-South Cooperation

Countries unite to promote fundamental principles and rights at work in the coffee supply chain

The ILO Vision Zero Fund South-South Cooperation event in Brazil highlights occupational safety and health as a gateway to decent work.

ILO initiative drives safer, sustainable jobs in Mozambique’s native forestry sector

MozTrabalha is working with national stakeholders to improve working conditions, strengthen occupational safety and health, and encourage responsible forestry practices. The effort enhances productivity, supports rural communities, and advances a...

Mozambique forestry stakeholders unite to shape strategic plan for decent work and sustainability

Occupational Safety and Health

One step closer to safer and healthier workplaces through simple acts of care

In Viet Nam’s coffee heartland, farmers are stepping up not just to grow beans, but to grow a culture of care.

Building Roads, Building Trust: ILO Puts Communities in the Driver’s Seat of Rural Road Maintenance in Niger State

The ILO is empowering communities in Niger State to take the lead in maintaining rural roads—strengthening local ownership and protecting the infrastructure that supports their daily lives.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

ILO and OJK strengthen collaboration to advance digitalization of dairy ecosystem in East Java, Indonesia

The ILO and OJK launch the Dairy Ecosystem Digitalization Programme in Malang, East Java, to enhance financial inclusion and cooperative efficiency by connecting dairy farmers, cooperatives and financial institutions through an integrated digital...

Skills development

Timorese cacao farmers enhance their agricultural skills to improve their lives

The ILO, with support from the EU, promotes sustainable agriculture in the cocoa sector of Manufahi Municipality, Timor-Leste.

ILO Voices | Women's entrepreneurship

Between Spain and Morocco, I built my independence

After years of working in seasonal agriculture in Spain, Fatima Laanieg took part in the ILO’s WAFIRA project, learning how to manage a business. Now, she runs her own grocery store in Morocco while continuing to work abroad for part of the year.

Our impact, their voices

A trainer’s mission to empower Timorese youth and promote inclusion

Through her commitment to inclusive education and community outreach, a trainer in Timor-Leste is opening doors for youth to pursue meaningful careers and business opportunities.

Skills development

Empowering Timor-Leste’s trainers: ILO and EU invest in future workforce development

The ILO’s Agroforestry Skills Programme, funded by the EU, supports certified training for local trainers in Timor-Leste to advance the standard of vocational education nationwide.