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ILO to present Labour Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean on December 19

The annual report of the ILO Regional Office will be presented at a press conference with data and analysis on the situation of labour markets.

161 Small and Micro Agribusiness Enterprises undergo tailored SIYB Refresher Training to manage and grow their businesses

Entrepreneurship

ILO and FNCCI collaborates to improve entrepreneurship ecosystems in Nepal

A new ILO and FNCCI study provided recommendations on how to overcome the constraints that prevent young entrepreneurs from reaching their potential.

A group of 24 Ethiopian professional trainers in starting and improving businesses sharpen their skills in small and medium enterprises...

Fifth UfM Trade and Investment Forum

Trade provides economic opportunities, but can this be translated into decent jobs for all?

The ILO’s Director of the Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department, Sangheon Lee, advocates for stronger alignment of trade, investment and employment policies for translating economic opportunities into decent employment realities...

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Making workplaces inclusive of people with disabilities benefits for all

The Swiss Ambassador visits Shea enterprises in Tamale

As part of the Swiss Embassy’s strategy to promote private sector development in Ghana, Her Excellency Simone Giger visits three female owned shea enterprises in the Northern Region of Ghana that are supported by the ILO programme Producitvitiy...

STRENGTHEN2

The STRENGTHEN2 project pursues its capacity building activities in Côte d’Ivoire

Migrant workers

ILO and EFP award 150 national skills passports to aspiring migrant workers

Recognizing the pivotal role of skilled human resources in national and international labour markets is essential for achieving decent work.

PROSPECTS podcast series - Episode 1

Bringing digital skills and jobs for youth in rural areas and refugees in Turkana, Kenya

ILO supports Ethiopia’s participation in the Sub-Saharan African Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network to enhance cross-learning...

Opening address at the launch of the Safety and Health at Sea boardgame

By Ms Ma. Concepcion Sardaña, Senior Programme Officer, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the launch of the Safety and Health at Sea boardgame, 21 November 2023, Manila, Philippines

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Strengthening private sector engagement in skills development to support the tourism sector in Timor Leste

The ILO supports national tourism sector skills development in Timor Leste

The ILO, the Central Bank of Iraq and partners celebrate success of the financial Inclusion Initiative for MSMEs under the PROSPECTS...

Hundreds of loans have been disbursed to aspiring entrepreneurs and existing MSMEs through the project, contributing to the creation and retention of more than 1,200 job opportunities for Iraqi host communities and forcibly displaced people.

Our impact, their voices

Photo essay: Young persons in Jordan share their Green Job Search Club experience

Four enthusiastic Jordanian and Syrian youths who became part of the Green Job Search Clubs have shared their personal experiences with us. Tune in to the stories of Hadeel, Abdullah, Adham, and Mais, and join us in celebrating their achievements

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ILO PROSPECTS Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) in Kenya

In collaboration with the Turakana County Government in Kenya, ILO PROSPECTS supported paving of the Lodwar Fresh Produce Market using cobblestone technology generating jobs and providing apprenticeships to locals and refugees.

Labour Overview 2023

Labour markets in Latin America and the Caribbean have shown improvements over the last thirty years but major gaps in productivity and...

ILO explores transformative private sector solutions in forced displacement contexts

Through a three-day knowledge-sharing event bringing together a wide range of partners, the ILO placed the spotlight on the importance of working closely with private sector actors in forced displacement with a collective vision for sustainable and...

Regional Symposium 30 Years Labor Overview

Rodrigo Arim: "The current challenges lie in achieving sustainable changes that allow the creation of quality employment for the entire...

In an interview with ILO, the rector of the University of the Republic of Uruguay also pointed out that he sees worrying signs in the way in which global changes linked to technological transformation and the incorporation of artificial intelligence...

Regional Symposium 30 Years Labor Overview

Janina León: "Sustained economic growth is key to reducing informality in the region"

En entrevista con la OIT, la Investigadora del Departamento de Economía de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, señaló además la importancia de las tecnologías como herramientas que ayuden a la generación de diversas oportunidades laborales.