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ILO concludes Recognition of Prior Learning programme in collaboration with the Vocational Training Corporation in Jordan

Prospects to achieve decent work in cocoa supply chain

In a closing address to the 5th World Cocoa Conference, the ILO addressed challenges and opportunities to make the cocoa supply chain more sustainable, based on its decent work approach.

Just transition

People and data gathering key to build more circular economies, says ILO

The shift to a circular economy has the potential to create 7 million jobs globally. At the World Circular Economy Forum, the ILO underlined the need to design policies and actions that accelerate the transformation to a circular economy.

DA, DOLE lead aquaculture project advisory on decent work and responsible business conduct

The Philippine government through the DA and DOLE will co-chair the newly established Project Advisory/Steering Committee on Aquaculture to promote decent work and responsible business in aquaculture supply chains.

Decent work and responsible business conduct in aquaculture: Pioneering partnership

The ILO convenes key constituents and stakeholders to foster cooperation towards decent work and responsible business in aquaculture supply chains with support from the Government of Japan.

ILO’s voices

How decent work for all paves the way to dignity and productivity

The ILO’s Project on Promoting Decent Work for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens works for contributing to building empowered societies that are equitable, inclusive, and sustainable. The project equips workers and job seekers...

ILO conducts enterprise formalization training in Suriname

Sessions focused on sectors identified as having green job potential.

Opening address at the Women workers’ forum on the ILO Convention 190: Moving forward in policy and practice

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director of the ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Women workers’ forum on the ILO Convention 190: Moving forward in policy and practice, 1 March 2024, Manila, Philippines

Digital economy

Impact of digitalization on work in developing economies revealed by new ILO research

While many see technology as a key part of the solution to contemporary development challenges, new research points to its limitations in promoting development and structural transformation.

ILO-trained outreach officials boost social security registration among wage workers in Jordan

The capacity-building initiative supports the extension of social security rights of Jordanian and non-Jordanian workers–including refugees

Grenada social protection diagnostic prepares country for expansion of coverage to informal workers and economic units

Process designed to understand and overcome challenges that limit participation.

Anguilla conducts social security study as part of plans to widen coverage for informal sector

Recent series of focus group discussions identify root causes behind barriers to participation.

Three Belizean officials participate in ITC-ILO online course on innovative approaches to promoting transitions towards formality

Course provides knowledge sharing of global best practices with an emphasis on ILO’s decent work strategies.

Press release

A path to progress for Cambodia: Unlocking opportunities through formalization

While the road to formalization in Cambodia is not without its challenges, it is a journey well worth making as Oktavianto Pasaribu officer-in-charge/Deputy Director of the ILO Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic...

WESO Trends 2024

World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2024: ILO Director-General’s remarks

While presenting the latest edition of the World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024 to the press, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo explained how growing inequalities and stagnant productivity are causes for concern.

ILO hosts Conclave to promote sustainable enterprises and local sustainable development in India

Policymakers and government officials from Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Korea and South Africa, along with other stakeholders integral to the MSME value chain and the ILO’s tripartite constituents, attended the event.

Joint Press Release on Conclave on Promotion of Sustainable Enterprises for Local Development by ILO and Ministry of MSME, GoI

The conclave brought together policymakers, industry leaders, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders from India and other emerging economies with the primary objective for sustainable, resilient and inclusive development and Decent Work for...

From local roots to global heights: MSMEs lead the way

Policymakers and government officials from Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Korea and South Africa, along with other stakeholders integral to the MSME value chain and the ILO’s tripartite constituents, attended the event.

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...

Enterprises registration procedures and transformation steps to the formal sector

A workshop organized by the Federation of Egyptian Industries and an ILO- EU project focused on company registration procedures in Egypt.