All news: Telecommunications and information technologies
“A very long step” that changed his destiny: the testimony of a young migrant on his learning path with ILO
“Technology makes our lives easier,” says Jean Carlos Mencias Perozo, a 17 year old Venezuelan who, with the support of the SENATIC project, has discovered in the digital world an open door to knowledge, dignity and a future with purpose.
A young woman’s journey into digital entrepreneurship and empowerment thanks to SENATIC and the ILO
From Maicao, in the heart of Colombia’s Caribbean region, Duarenis Yiseth González proves that passion, talent and education can open powerful paths.
Technology with purpose: a young man supporting his mother’s business and shaping his life project through SENATIC and the ILO
At just 17 years of age, Rafael Alfonso Meza Guerra discovered in technology a way to reconnect with his past, support his mother, and build a future filled with purpose thanks to his training under the SENATIC project an alliance between the...
Three federations pledge to sustain grievance applications in garment sector
Three trade union federations working with the ILO on grievance applications commit to maintaining their implementation to promote better labour relations in the garment sector.
ILO hands over grievance applications to garment union federations
The ILO’s Strengthening Industrial Relations in Indonesia Project concludes with the notable handover of grievance applications to union federations, aiming to foster more robust industrial relations within the garment sector.
Digitalization
Tripartite dialogue in Kazakhstan explores the impact of emerging technologies on decent work
ILO staff from across the subregion, Regional Office, the International Training Centre of the ILO and tripartite constituents exchange views on digital transformation, skills development and policy responses.
ILO co-hosts dialogue on inclusive digital transformation in Ethiopia
Along with the Government of Ethiopia, the social dialogue event validated survey findings to improve Ethiopia's Digital Inclusion Strategy, emphasizing refugees’ access to technology.
Child labour
Digital child labour monitoring empowers communities in Cotabato
A digital initiative to monitor and prevent child labour enables communities, villagers and students to collect and report data to help reduce child labour, including in agriculture and armed conflict.
Sub-regional Programming Meeting: Advancing ILO strategies for the 2024-25 biennium
The ILO Team for Eastern Europe and Central Asia charts the path forward
ILO launches new AI and Digital Economy online knowledge hub
A new online knowledge resource on AI, the digital economy and the world of work, which is being launched by the ILO, aims to become the leading international source of knowledge and resources on the subject.
Jordan sets the roadmap for rolling out the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) within its governmental institution
The ILO is providing technical support in installing and implementing the LMIS in Jordan, towards maximizing potential for creating relevant and applicable labour market policies and programmes.
Press release
Digital innovation improves the access of dairy farmers in West Java to financial services
The ILO’s Deputy Director-General concludes her first official visit to Indonesia witnessing how digital innovation benefits dairy farmers in West Java to expand and grow their businesses through better access to financial services.
Uganda Labour Migration Information System (LMIS) Capacity Building Workshop Drives Effective Implementation
The workshop aimed to enhance the capacity of government officials and collaborating institutions in effectively implementing the Labour Migration Information System (LMIS).
Digital economy
Impact of digitalization on work in developing economies revealed by new ILO research
While many see technology as a key part of the solution to contemporary development challenges, new research points to its limitations in promoting development and structural transformation.
AI and occupational evaluation
AI’s role in evaluating job prestige and value spotlighted by new ILO research
The utility and accuracy of AI tools in evaluating a range of job occupations, in comparison to human assessments, has potential benefits such as efficiency, cost effectiveness and speed, but some obstacles need to be overcome.
Future-ready workforce through STEM in TVET
The ILO convened teachers, trainers and partners in a summit to integrate STEM in TVET and to reinforce a future-ready workforce as jobs evolve due to rapid technological changes.
Closing address at the STEM in TVET Summit
By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the at the STEM in TVET Summit, 26 January 2024, Manila, Philippines
G20 Virtual Leaders’ Summit
Climate change and new technologies mean double impact for workers, ILO Director-General underlines
ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the need to improve skills training in the face of multiple challenges in the world of work.
G20 Virtual Leaders’ Summit
Climate change and new technologies mean double impact for workers, ILO Director-General underlines
Houngbo highlighted the need improve skills training in the face of multiple challenges in the world of work.
Global initiative on decent work
ILO welcomes US-Brazil global initiative on decent work
The U.S Brazil Partnership for Workers’ Rights aims to ensure safe and fair working conditions, promote a worker-centric transition to clean energy, ensure new technologies benefit workers, and eliminate workplace discrimination.