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Global Accelerator

The Pension Fund of Uzbekistan and the ILO join forces to develop the work injury insurance system

The Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Off-budget Pension Fund under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have agreed to...

Strengthening Core Skills Delivery

Technical and Vocational Training (TVT) instructors in Ethiopia gain tools to deliver stronger employability skills

TVT instructors have completed a four-day ILO Core Skills Training in Jimma that strengthened their ability to teach essential employability skills, including communication, problem solving, teamwork, digital literacy and green skills. Through...

National conference launches a new chapter for women in Jordan’s world of work

A three-day national dialogue brings together the government, employers and workers to advance gender equality in Jordan’s economy. The conference highlights key reforms aimed at enhancing women’s economic participation and protection.

News

ILO strengthens employment services and labour-market links in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region and Ninewa province

Training series equips Public Employment Services and Career Development Centres to improve job matching and workforce support.

G20 Leaders’ Summit

ILO welcomes G20 leaders’ recognition that decent work is central to inclusive growth

G20 Leaders’ Declaration recognizes employment as a central objective of economic growth and that good quality jobs and decent work must be at the heart of sustainable industrialization.

Questions and Answers

Rethinking AI’s impact on the future of work

AI’s impact goes beyond the quantity of jobs- it’s also about how technology is affecting wages, conditions and new opportunities. Sher Verick answers questions about some overlooked dimensions and what it will take to ensure AI benefits all...

Capacity Building Workshop on Green Skills for Trainers and Teachers successfully held in Huangshi

On 24-25 November 2025, the ILO and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China successfully held the Capacity Building Workshop on Green Skills for Trainers and Teachers in Huangshi, as a part of ‘GreenPulse for TVET’ Initiative to...

Global Accelerator

Uzbekistan piloted interactive training for employment counsellors

The Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan (MoEPR) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) piloted interactive training methods to strengthen employment counsellors’ skills in supporting jobseekers.

ILO Macro policies

Greening the economy to safeguard growth and employment

Delaying climate action threatens growth and jobs. Kee Beom Kim, ILO Macro-Economic and Employment Policies Specialist, highlights why a timely, well-designed transition is essential for protecting economies and workers.

Agricultural digitalization and decent work advancement

ILO launches digital agri-business hub in Hawassa, Sidama Region of Ethiopia

The Sidama Region in Ethiopia has taken a major step toward modernizing its agriculture and expanding decent work opportunities with the launch of the AgriConnect Digital Agri-Business Hub and the opening of the Sidama Agricultural Innovation...

Trade for Decent Work Project in Mongolia - Phase 2

National tripartite dialogue adopt recommendations to foster responsible business for decent work in Mongolia

Tripartite representatives in Mongolia developed and presented policy recommendations to strengthen responsible business practices to advance decent work using the ILO MNE Declaration.

News item

Vanuatu launches its first-ever National Employment Policy with ILO support

New policy aims to tackle youth unemployment, skills gaps and promote inclusive growth across the Pacific Island nation.

Video

Making farms safer: Jordan launches guidelines to protect workers

Practical tools will reduce hazard risks and strengthen safety across the country’s agriculture sector.

Decent work

Bangsamoro Parliament passes landmark Labour Code in unanimous vote

The Bangsamoro Parliament in the Philippines has unanimously approved the Bangsamoro Labor and Employment Code (BLEC), a historic reform hailed as a cornerstone for decent work, social justice, and inclusive economic growth in the region.

Article

Steps that matter: The ILO’s “Khuta” to youth employment in Lebanon

Arabic for “steps,” Khuta is the Job Search Club initiative guiding young people in their search for work amid crises, conflict, and volatility.

Global Accelerator

Namibia advances towards its third National Employment Policy

Namibia is drafting its third National Employment Policy to boost decent job creation and inclusive growth. The policy is intended to tackle unemployment, informality, and leverage on green and digital economic opportunities, with a strong focus on...

Global Accelerator

Namibia explores solutions to jobless growth

The Economic Association of Namibia, partnered with the Hanns Seidel Foundation recently on a policy dialogue themed “The jobless growth puzzle: Can Namibia unlock inclusive prosperity?”. Through the Ministry of Finance, the government outlined its...

International Labour Review Blog

Do Global Value Chains and new technologies improve job quality in Europe?

Drawing on micro-level data from 22 European countries, this blog from the International Labour Review examines how global value chains and digitalisation affect wages and job quality, highlighting their uneven impact across countries, occupations,...

PROSPECTS podcast

Talent beyond borders: Why businesses should hire young refugees

Discover how businesses can unlock innovation and resilience by hiring young refugees. In this episode, Ingka Group’s Roman Bojko shares lessons from integrating refugee talent across 26 countries.

Global Accelerator

Global Accelerator contributes to public-private dialogue to drive decent work in Namibia

Namibia hosted a Public-Private Forum to strengthen partnerships for job creation and inclusive growth. Led by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the event brought together government, business, and development partners. The...