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Maputo holds 'Cotton with Decent Work' Project steering committee

The project steering committee of the Brazilian-funded ‘Cotton with Decent Work’ Project met from 4 to 5 March 2024 to carry out the final evaluation and closure of the project, which was being implemented by the International Labour Organization...

Social Partners from 39 African Countries Gather to Chart Course for the Future of Work in the continent

The International Labour Organization took part in the event in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania on promotion of social dialogue on employment.

Press release

Employer and business membership organizations make progress on gender equality but glass ceilings persist

The ILO’s Bureau for Employers´ Activities and the International Organisation of Employers assessed progress made by national employer and business membership organizations over six years.

Inside story

ILO court stakeholders on quality apprenticeships

International Labour organization (ILO) has called for collaboration and social dialogues among stakeholders in delivery of quality apprenticeship as a way of promoting decent work and learning opportunities for enhanced productivity in enterprises.

Trade Unions

ILO, GIZ partner to strengthen effectiveness and inclusivity of trade unions in Bangladesh

The project is aimed at deepening and strengthening the effectiveness of workers’ organisations, as well as increasing the participation of women and youth in trade unions.

Future of work

Algorithmic management practices in regular workplaces are already a reality

While it can improve productivity and service quality, algorithmic management also presents risks to workers’ surveillance and job quality, particularly if there aren’t robust legal safeguards.

ILO report

High unemployment rates to worsen despite optimistic economic outlook in Arab States

While many economies in the Arab States region continue their post-pandemic recovery, recovery of the labour market lags behind, requiring concerted efforts to intensify diversification and to create jobs in more resilient sectors, a new ILO report...

Kenyan Judges Trained on the International Labour Standards

Kenyan judges were trained in International Labour Standards by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), and the ILO Labour Law and Reform Unit (LABOURLAW), collaborating with the Kenya...

Question and Answers: Part II, Two decades of national employment policies report, 2000-2020

Since the early 2000s, the ILO has increasingly been assisting countries to support the development of integrated and comprehensive employment policies. This Q&A provides insights on Part II of the publication “Two decades of national employment...

Transformative potential of public works programme in Iraq’s Ninewa Governorate

With the support of the EU, the ILO and Iraq’s Ministry of Planning held a tripartite discussion to establish the foundations for developing a strategic public works programme in the Ninewa Governorate.

National Policy

Stakeholder Validation Workshop: Draft National Policy and Action Plan

In a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the International Labour Organization (ILO) CAPSA Project, the ILO convened a stakeholder validation workshop which was held on February 16th, 2024, at the Nairobi...

Inside story

Parliamentarians debate C190 ratification on Elimination of Violence and Harassment at workplaces

On 02 February 2024, the ILO in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) and Employers Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM) organized a sensitization meeting on Convention 190 (C190) for the Malawi...

Bridging digital divide

ILO drives the inclusion of hosts and refugees in Ethiopia's digital economy

The agreements signed between International Labour Organization and Ethiopian government authorities will promote employment and policy solutions for inclusion of hosts and refugees in country's expanding digital economy.

Platform economy

New report on platform economy marks first step towards considering a new international labour standard

A new ILO study marks a step forward towards creating a new international labour standard to support decent work in the platform economy.

Bangladesh Tripartite Decent Work Country Programme Steering Committee begins 2024 reflecting on progress

Labour reforms, green jobs for a just transition and private sector driven skills development to be prioritized in 2024

ILO participates in the Framework Conference of the Ibero-American Network for the Promotion of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)

This network, driven by Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Spain and Portugal, aims to consolidate a regional group that promotes the SSE.

Global accelerator

Viet Nam strongly committed to become a pathfinder country of the Global accelerator

New resolution showcases a clear will of Viet Nam to become a pathfinder country of the Global accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.

EU and ILO to improve the employability of Youth NEETs in the MENA region

A new action funded by the European Union will enable the ILO to improve the employability of young people not in employment, education or training across the Middle East and North Africa for their successful integration in labour markets.

Joint commitment to inclusive employment for people with disabilities

The ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia and the Hangzhou Disabled Persons Federation (Hangzhou DPF) solidified their commitment to inclusive employment and decent work for people with disabilities, by signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...

Advancing TVET leadership through Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBT&A) Level-6 training for managers and implementors

Skills 21 Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) has been supporting the Ministry of Education - a systematic professional development pathway for TVET teachers and managers.