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Three transformations shaping the future of public employment services

Public Employment Services bring practical solutions to key labour market challenges discussed at the International Labour Conference.

Employers’ and business membership organizations

Lao employers help shape a new Decent Work Country Programme for a post Least Developed Country (LDC) transition

As Lao PDR prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, the ILO and its tripartite constituents have launched consultations on the country's 2027–2031 Decent Work Country Programme, aligning it with national development priorities...

World Youth Skills Day

From certificate to career: closing the skills mismatch

This Op-Ed by Max Tuñón, Country Director, ILO Bangladesh was published by The Daily Star, one of the leading English newspapers in Bangladesh on 15 July 2026 to mark the World Youth Skills Day.

Labour Market 2026

Understanding different forms of informality can help shape more effective policy responses in Latin America and the Caribbean

A new report from the International Labour Organization calls for employment policies to combine formalization, skills development, productivity and social protection to best adapt to demographic, technological and economic changes.

India–Canada initiative advances skills recognition and fair recruitment for migrant workers

ILO-supported consultations strengthen skills recognition, comparability and promote fair recruitment along the India–Canada migration corridor.

News

African tripartite partners advance policy pathways for decent work in displacement at regional meeting

The International Labour Organization along with governments and employers’ and workers’ organizations discussed more inclusive labour markets benefiting refugees and host communities during a regional forum.

Green skills

Green construction skills chart a sustainable future for Filipino youth

For young Filipinos, green construction skills are opening the door for a better future of work while helping build stronger, safer, and more climate resilient communities.

Child Labour

Building safer futures for Kenya's Children

ILO and the Government of Kenya strengthen collaboration to accelerate action against child labour through stronger child protection systems, social protection, and decent work.

Moroccan trade unions launch a national campaign to promote the rights of migrant and refugees workers

The campaign, led by Morocco's most representative trade unions with the support of the ILO, aims to strengthen awareness of labour rights among migrant and refugees workers while promoting inclusive workplaces and social cohesion through social...

News

PROSPECTS Africa Forum launches regional dialogue on decent work and forced displacement

The three-day regional forum brings together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, regional institutions and development partners to advance policy solutions that expand decent work opportunities for refugees and host communities.

Blog

Old Skills for new technologies?

AI has major implications for the skills workers need to access quality jobs. This article argues that foundational skills, more so than AI expertise, will be central for workforces to navigate this transformation.

Apprenticeship

Breaking barriers, floor by floor: Nabeha Marzan's journey into engineering

Nabeha Marzan is one of 47 apprentices who gained industry-ready skills through ILO's re-modelled industry-institute Attachment Programme with the Ministry of Education of Bangladesh, landing a full-time role with her industry partner.

Investment facilitation for decent work

Strengthening the role of Investment Promotion Agency in promoting quality Foreign Direct Investment and the creation of more and better jobs

PROSPECTS Impact

Enterprise bridges needs: how youth innovation is supporting livestock owners in Kassala

Through the ILO PROSPECTS supported i-UPSHIFT programme, a group of young entrepreneurs in Kassala State transformed a local challenge into a business opportunity, improving access to veterinary medicines for livestock farmers while creating...

Employment policy

The British Virgin Islands’ draft national employment policy approaches final technical stage

The BVI’s draft National Employment Policy developed with ILO technical assistance nears completion, with priorities for jobs, skills, worker protection and labour-market resilience.

ILO consultation advances skills recognition and fair recruitment for Indian migrant workers

Stakeholders discuss priorities for strengthening collaboration, and advancing safe employment pathways, skills recognition and fair recruitment practices.

Ghana charts a path to more productive jobs and better livelihoods

Landmark report is helping Ghana align productivity with decent work, driving evidence-based policies that promote better jobs, fair wages, inclusive growth and improved livelihoods.

Blog

The Middle East crisis: Activating social dialogue early matters

The Middle East crisis underscores the importance of early social dialogue to help protect jobs, incomes and working conditions, and support more resilient and inclusive responses in labour markets and economies.

Care Economy

Nepal advances care cooperatives to support care workers, families and women’s economic participation

A new national initiative to promote care cooperatives in Nepal is set to strengthen community-based care services, support care workers, and reduce the unpaid and invisible caring responsibilities that continues to limit women’s participation in...

How Motorbike taxi drivers are joining forces in a cooperative to secure decent work in Senegal