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First training of trainers’ workshop on Think.Coop and Start.Coop for the aquaculture sector held in Lima

The ILO and UNIDO organized a regional training of trainers’ workshop on the adaptation of ILO’s Think.Coop and Start.Coop tools to the aquaculture sector in the ILO Office in Lima, Peru, on 21-25 August, 2023.

ILO study recommends digitizing the unions’ grievance tools and case management system for effective advocacy and policy reform

The ILO latest study provides trade union confederations and their federations with a set of recommendations describing potential features of a new process for grievance management and incorporating technological tools.

Womens' empowerment

ILO supports the development of women trade union leaders in garment industry

The ILO training programmes empower women trade unionists, encouraging them to assume leadership roles and support the recognition of women issues in company’s collective bargaining agreement.

A joint study of ILO and OJK reveals the urgent need for digital transformation in rural banks

The ILO and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) launch key findings of their latest study revealing opportunities, challenges and gaps in the development and adaption of digital financial services in banking sector. The key findings support the...

Employment-intensive Investment Project phase VI

Agreement paves way for Municipal Community Infrastructure projects in middle and northern Jordan

The ILO signs a new implementation agreement with Jordan’s Ministry of Local Administration to implement Municipal Community Infrastructure projects in 15 municipalities to create sustainable infrastructure and decent paid employment using...

ILO, IFAD and CARE Coalition

New partnership to promote decent work across food systems

The new alliance between ILO, IFAD and CARE will promote decent work and productive employment, with the aim of tackling poverty and inequality in the sector while also promoting sustainable business.

Forest work must be made safer and healthier, says new FAO-ILO-UNECE report

Agri-food sector can be driver of decent work and sustainable enterprise development

At a conference in Brussels, the ILO said that decent work in the agri-food sector is essential to build sustainable food systems, which ensure food security without compromising the economic, social and environmental foundations for present and for...

ILO discusses child labour in agrifood value chains

At an event which marked the Word Day Against Child Labour, ILO-Brussels Director, Lieve Verboven stressed the importance of sharing best practices and concrete interventions in order to tackle child labour.

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...

InfoStories

Social justice for rural populations means prosperity for the planet

Rural areas’ potential is often overlooked, but with the right policies in place, they can be attractive places to work and live, and can have a significant role in creating decent jobs.

Community-based Rural Tourism Programme: A new methodology to boost productive employment and decent work in Bolivia

ILO carries out in Bolivia the first pilot Training of Trainers programme to strengthen capacities and promote the development of rural community-based tourism enterprises and the generation of new and better jobs in rural areas.

Employment-intensive Investment Project phase VI

Signing of Implementation Agreement between the ILO-EIIP-KfW Project and the Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan

ILO in Jordan signs a new Implementation agreement with Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan for the afforestation of 1,750 dunums (175 Ha) in 4 Governorates namely Irbid, Jerash, Ajloun an Al Balqa.

Joint ILO – IFAD event

ILO calls for strengthened partnerships to promote decent work for youth in rural Africa

The ILO and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) gathered Governments’, workers’ and employers representatives from Africa and key stakeholders to discuss how integrated agribusiness hubs can support decent jobs for young...

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...

COOP Champions

Younis Sbeih, National Project Officer on Cooperatives for the Cooperative Support Programme (CSP), ILO Ramallah

COOP Champions features ILO colleagues from around the world working on cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy enterprises. It highlights their contributions, and shares highlights of their experiences, current work, and future...

Training of trainers workshop on cooperative development tools in the DRC

A training of trainers on ILO cooperative development tools was held in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 12 to 23 December 2022.

Sunshine, sea… and skills in tourism: ILO supports women in northeastern Indonesia in sustainable tourism development

ILO PROSPECTS undertakes training workshop for agricultural cooperatives in Lebanon

Under PROSPECTS Lebanon, the ILO organized a 4-day training in Beirut, Lebanon on 5-8 December 2022. The aim of the training was to support selected agricultural cooperatives in Beqaa, Akkar and North-Lebanon, and help them overcome challenges...

Decent Work in Nature-based Solutions

Nature-based Solutions can generate 20 million new jobs, but ‘just transition’ policies are needed

Rural employment would increase significantly if investments are made in policies that harness nature, while ensuring human well-being.