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Paving the path for strengthening Nepal’s Public Employment Services: Key insights on the way forward

The validation workshop reviewed the assessment on Public Employment Services (PES) in Nepal, with the goal of improving Employment Service Centre's effectiveness. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to discuss the future of PES and align...

SOLIFEM Project concludes with regional meeting on formalization, social dialogue, and employability

Regional guidelines adopted to sustain progress across the Southern Neighbourhood.

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Sensitisation workshop held for sub national actors on JobAgri

ILO Director-General calls for placing decent work at the heart of automation and AI adoption

ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, highlighted the likely positive impact of AI on job creation while cautioning against potential challenges in the labour market.

"Employment in focus" series

How to adapt labour markets to changing demographics

As societies across the globe experience rapid demographic shifts, ageing populations and youth unemployment present interconnected challenges for labour markets. In this article, Dorothea Schmidt-Klau explores the need for a holistic,...

ARLAC Council calls for inclusive policies to tackle informality and promote decent work

EMPLOYMENT Podcast: Global challenges – Global solutions

The role of migrant skills in shaping tomorrow’s workforce

As global migration continues to grow, is the world prepared to harness the potential of migrant workers’ skills? This question is at the heart of the latest episode of the ILO Employment Global Challenges – Global Solutions podcast, where ILO...

Apprenticeship in Yemen

Hilal: A journey from vulnerability to empowerment

One young man’s life is transformed through a vocational apprenticeship project by the ILO and the Social Development Fund, funded by the EU and Sweden, to empower youth amid the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

Beneficiary stories

From starting a bakery in Ukraine to being a tourist guide in Bosnia and Herzegovina: ILO beneficiaries turn dreams into reality

Discover the inspiring stories of five individuals from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, and Ukraine. Through the transformative support of ILO programmes, these beneficiaries not only found a lifeline but also unlocked the doors to...

Enterprise development

New programme to close digital gap for 15,000 small businesses

The United Nations in the Philippines launched a new joint programme to bridge the digital divide and boost the competitiveness of enterprises through improved connectivity and support from UN agencies, including the ILO and government partners.

Interview

Minister AlRajhi: increased Saudi-ILO cooperation fosters decent work, social justice and inclusive development

In an interview with the ILO, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development H.E. Ahmad bin Sulaiman AlRajhi discusses the Kingdom's vision for its labour market and its joint development programme with the ILO.

How reskilling for AI could unlock new and better jobs

Education and reskilling are key if we are to ensure that artificial intelligence is beneficial to workers. This is according to experts who took part in a discussion moderated by the ILO as part of the AI For Good series.

World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025

Economic recovery is losing steam, new ILO report says

Geopolitical tensions, the rising costs of climate change, and unresolved debt issues are putting labour markets under pressure, according to the International Labour Organization.

Start and Improve Your Business - Success Stories 2024

A business to empower women in northern Nigeria

Through Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) training, Rahila Abdu gained the skills to launch Household Essentials, a business that empowers women by providing training in liquid soap, body cream, and insecticide production. Overcoming financial...

METI Project

Paving the way for employment-centered trade and investment policies in METI II

Mainstreaming Employment into Trade and Investment (METI), a four-year regional programme funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO), has officially concluded. The closing event, held from 10 to 12...

Gaza: ILO resumes activities with emergency employment programme

The initiative marks a critical step in addressing the devastating socio-economic impact of the ongoing crisis on workers, employers, and their families while restoring vital services for the community.

Social dialogue

Harnessing social dialogue for Viet Nam’s sustainable future

How can social dialogue pave the way for inclusive growth and sustainable development? An event in Hanoi brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss and share the ILO’s latest report and relevance to Viet Nam’s context.

ILO and Arab Fund collaborate to boost employment impact of development programmes

Event underscores joint dedication to sustainable employment impact and regional cooperation amid evolving global labour market challenges specially in the Arab region.

Beneficiary testimonials

ILO interventions transform lives in Central and Eastern Europe

Five beneficiaries of ILO programmes from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ukraine tell their stories how the ILO assistance they received made a difference not only in their own lives, but also in their community's.

Labour Migration in East and Horn of Africa

Building Robust Labour Market Systems and Supporting Returned Migrants in Uganda