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‘GreenPulse for Youth’ collaboration launched to boost green transition

The ILO and Tsinghua University in China launched ‘GreenPulse for Youth’ collaboration to equip students with green skills and empower them to raise public awareness of green literacy across China and ASEAN countries.

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PROSPECTS Partnership in Jordan: Highlights from the year

Since 2019, the PROSPECTS Partnership has been strengthening opportunities for refugees and host communities across Jordan—supporting skills, jobs, protection, and resilience for a more inclusive future.

‘GreenPulse’ webinar series for trainers and teachers launched

On 8 January 2026, a ‘GreenPulse’ webinar series for trainers and teachers was officially launched. The series aim to deepen the understanding and enhance practical application of green skills development among TVET teachers and in-company trainers,...

From displacement to employment: Syrians build better lives through decent work in Jordan’s Zaatari Camp

ILO employment services are helping Syrian refugees like Hanan and Malika access training and secure jobs, while also supporting Syrians wishing to return to their country.

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Between work and school: The struggle of children in Lebanon’s agricultural fields

The ILO, through the PROSPECTS partnership, is supporting Lebanese and Syrian children, families and communities to combat child labour across Lebanon’s agricultural areas.

ILO Macro policies

When young workers are left behind: The economic cost of youth unemployment and underemployment

ILO macro-economic and employment policies specialist Kee Beom Kim shows why helping youth get good employment is essential not only for young people, but for a country’s overall macroeconomic stability, at time when economies are navigating change...

ILO–Gyeonggi Labour Festa amplifies youth voices and role of provinces in shaping the future of work

Youth and local solutions take centre stage at global forum on youth employment and decent work.

METI project

Advancing employment-centred trade and investment in Egypt

With the objective of integrating employment into trade and investment, relevant stakeholders convened in a Policy Working Group, spearheading social dialogue and evidence-based recommendations.

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ILO and IFIs work toward more coherent approaches to measuring job quality

ILO and IFIs exchange practical experiences and explore opportunities for joint efforts to strengthen how development finance captures employment quality.

Just transition

Just transition - a sustainable path for Viet Nam’s Paper and Pulp industry

While MSMEs face significant hurdles, from limited resources to evolving sustainability requirements, these obstacles also open the door for innovation, skills growth, and cleaner practices that can propel the industry toward a more competitive and...

Recognition of Prior Learning

Ethiopia accelerates Recognition of Prior Learning rollout with assessor training in Bishoftu

Ethiopia is rolling out its national Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) system, as 35 assessors completed a four-day training in Bishoftu under the ILO Global Skills Programme, supported by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. The...

Labour Overview 2025

Employment holds steady in Latin America and the Caribbean, but informality and inequality persist

In its newly released Labour Overview 2025, the ILO finds that despite gains, structural gaps and informality persist as changes in the world of work demand attention.

Youth employment

Youth at the heart of the discussion on green transition: Turning potential into actions

Tripartite partners and young people discuss a draft research on green jobs and youth career development, contributing perspectives to strengthen policies and systems that support youth access to decent work and opportunities in Viet Nam’s green...

Youth Employment

ILO, Korea and tripartite partners join hands to amplify youth voice for decent work and green jobs in Viet Nam

ILO, its tripartite partners and Vietnamese youth join together for a dynamic dialogue on decent work and green jobs. This meaningful event is organized under the Integrated Youth Employment Programme, funded by the Government of the Republic of...

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Immersive technology brings new opportunities for work skills in Uganda

ILO and its International Training Centre pilot virtual reality in Uganda to build soft skills, strengthen social dialogue, and prepare youth, workers, employers, and government actors for decent work nationwide in future.

Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions

Big Data: What it is, what it does and how it impacts the world of work

Big Data is sweeping up information on just about everything, from traditional sources of information to mobile phone use. It’s a powerful new tool for powering economic development and informing policy making that can improve people’s lives and...

New joint report

Between 121 and 142 million people are employed in the circular economy globally

A new report by the ILO, Circle Economy, the World Bank Group, and UN-PAGE urges policies for decent jobs, sustainable enterprises, and stronger social protections in the circular economy.

Disability inclusion

Sunil Das: Rising above challenges with determination and inclusive support

Sunil is one of 39 persons with disabilities economically empowered through the ILO ProGRESS Project, supported by Global Affairs Canada. His journey is more than a personal achievement; it stands as a powerful reminder that inclusive workplaces...

Trade for Decent Work

Viet Nam explores resilient and inclusive path for jobs in trade and global supply chains

Amid rising global trade uncertainties, Viet Nam is experiencing a growing need to enhance the resilience and inclusiveness of its global supply chains while ensuring that workers and enterprises can navigate future transitions.

Advancing sustainable livelihoods through Non Profit Organisation models

The EPWP Community of Practice brought together government, NPOs, and partners to explore how NPO-led innovations in waste management and food security can create sustainable exit pathways for programme participants. The session highlighted...