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The ILO will analyze the main advances and prospects in labor performance in Latin America and the Caribbean

More than 20 speakers from different countries in the region will participate in a technical symposium convened by the ILO, where they will reflect on key themes that are shaping both the present and the future of work.

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Ghana

ILO working to improve productivity and working conditions of the Ghanaian shea industry

Capacity building trainings are running with shea entrepreneurs in and around Tamale

EU-funded ILO project "Innovative solutions for formalization in Latin America and the Caribbean" presented at EU-Andean conference

During a high-level event on labour informality, freedom of association and the fight against child labour organized by the European Commission, the ILO presented the ongoing impact of its project to formalize employment in Latin America and the...

ILO Voices | Informal economy

Formalization is transforming my shea butter business

Zakaria Adama Lacera shares the challenges and rewards of formalizing her shea butter production and soap business in Ghana.

21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians

Statisticians adopt new standards on measuring informal employment

The new standards will help countries collect better data and so devise improved policies for workers in the informal economy.

ILO strengthens work-related protection by enhancing social security rights for Jordanian and Syrian informal workers

The ILO and Jordan’s Social Security Corporation (SSC) opened the registration for the second phase of Estidama++ aiming at extending social security coverage.

Labour migration

First-Ever African Labour Migration Conference Kicks Off in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

ILO and African Union Commission join forces to protect migrant workers' rights

International Conference of Labour Statisticians

Data: A common language for the world of work

Without accurate data, labour market decisions cannot be taken says Rafael Diez de Medina, Chief Statistician and Director of the ILO Department of Statistics.

BVI officials validate action plan to boost inclusion of informal workers and economic units

Next steps include implementation of incentives to increase contributions, compliance and efficiency.

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Ghana

Enterprise formalisation takes centre stage as a bottle-neck to productivity growth in Ghana

ILO to adapt Formalise Your Business tool for pilot in Ghana’s Textile sector

Clearer legal status will allow household businesses to thrive

Consultation workshops in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City gather ideas and opinions for the draft Decree on household business.

21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians

Facing rapid changes in the world of work, labour statisticians meet to update measurement of key concepts of labour statistics

The International Conference of Labour Statisticians, the global standard-setting body for labour market statistics, is meeting at the ILO to review new trends and requirements in data gathering and usage, and methods for measuring key indicators...

Safe Market for Decent Work and Social Justice Targets Women Informal Traders

The Sustainable Enterprise Development for Women and Youth (SEDWAY) project, being implemented by ILO with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ), and the Masvingo City Council is promoting gender equality...

The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights comes to ILO for technical exchanges on the business and human rights agenda

Setting the stage for a national diagnostic of informality in Namibia

The Government of Namibia in collaboration with key stakeholders recently held a consultative meeting to enhance understanding and the extent of the informal economy in the country. The ILO Recommendation 204 will inform the policy and strategy...

New study advances the transition of Palestinian informal industry workers through social dialogue

An ILO study has equipped stakeholders and the tripartite partners with evidence-based data and tools to safeguard society, workers, and employers alike in informal economies through collaborative effort in labour market governance and social...

Staff news

Retrospective on challenges and successes - Interview with Markus Pilgrim, Director of ILO Central and Eastern Europe stepping down

Markus Pilgrim retires after long and successful service at the ILO. During his tenure as Director, the ILO Central and Eastern Europe Office managed to further raise its profile as a specialised technical agency on world of work issues and to...

Social protection

The Universal Health Insurance Scheme (RAMU) is being set up in Burkina Faso

Five decrees implementing on the Universal Health Insurance Scheme (RAMU) adopted by the Council of Ministers

The ILO joins other UN agencies and Government of Belize for SDG dialogue

Multi-stakeholder forum sought to assess progress and prepare country for 2023 SDG Summit.

ILO Caribbean Director emphasizes strong policies to close gaps in skills and formality during regional CAF event

Mr. Zulu participated in discussion on regional solutions to obstacles to decent work faced by youth.