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Education and training among reasons female informal workers in Viet Nam are vulnerable

Female informal workers in Viet Nam are more vulnerable than men and have more difficulty to find formal employment because of their age, education, and family burden.

ILO supports designing public works programmes for sustainable employment in Armenia

A high-level discussion brought together policymakers, social partners, and experts to explore how public works programmes can support Armenia’s labour market reforms, promote sustainable employment, and reduce poverty.

Press release

ILO boosts facilitation and communication skills to expand social security coverage across Jordan

Part of a multi-donor project, the initiative aims to improve social security awareness and engagement across Jordan’'s diverse and most vulnerable communities.

Formalization

Asia-Pacific forum drives efforts to formalize informal economy, addresses climate impact on vulnerable workers

Regional stakeholders urge integrated strategies to promote decent work, emphasizing climate resilience and systemic change ahead of 2025 International Labour Conference discussions.

Cooperatives provide a pathway to inclusion for informal workers

On 26 November 2024, the Global Cooperative Conference hosted a session on the role of cooperatives in the transition from the informal to the formal economy.

Cooperative care models address global needs and improve social well-being

Panelists at the session on cooperatives and the care economy explored how cooperatives and SSE entities can improve care provision, empower women, and foster decent work.

Better Work celebrates 15 years in Viet Nam

Better Work Viet Nam celebrated 15 years of transforming workplaces with a ceremony in Hanoi, reflecting on its journey from four factories in 2009 to over 500 today. With nearly 800,000 workers impacted, the programme has become a cornerstone of...

Occupational safety and health

Film screening initiates discussion on decent work for coffee and agricultural workers in Viet Nam

A documentary screening in Da Nang has spotlighted the unseen struggles and triumphs of coffee farmers. Hosted by the ILO’s Vision Zero Fund and the Viet Nam Cooperative Alliance, the event drew attention to the need for safer working conditions in...

Gender equality

Bangladesh forms inter-ministerial gender and skills taskforce to spearhead gender mainstreaming in employment

Social protection

Siargao provides one-stop social protection, employment services

One-Stop Island Services provide social protection registration and education, as well as livelihood support and employment opportunities in Siargao.

International Year of Cooperatives

ILO advances dairy value chain in Ethiopia by strengthening cooperatives

In Ethiopia's Somali region, the ILO, in collaboration with VSF Suisse, is empowering dairy cooperatives through capacity building, improved access to veterinary services, innovative feed solutions, and water resource development, to address...

Child labour

Workers join forces to prevent child labour: A call to action in Tien Giang

Child labour remains a pressing issue in Viet Nam, particularly in industrial zones where families face economic pressures. A recent forum in Tien Giang provided workers and employers with practical tools and inspiration to protect children from...

Care economy

Government of Bangladesh launch Roadmap for Childcare in Bangladesh

What lessons have emerged from India’s digital wage payments ecosystem?

Global challenges - Global solutions podcast

The trillion-dollar question: does rising productivity lift all boats?

Productivity growth is seen as central to economic development and social progress and drives up wages, living standards for workers and the competitiveness of businesses. So, how are different regions and countries increasing productivity, and can...

In Abidjan, the ILO maps out the path towards formalisation in Africa

The African Regional Knowledge Sharing Forum on Innovative Approaches to Addressing Informality and Promoting Transitions Towards Formality ended with strategic recommendations and a clear vision for the future of work in Africa.

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

Trader to a visionary leader: Story of Habiba who aims to launch a livestock cooperative

Habiba Moghe Hussain, a Somali refugee, transformed her cattle business after winning Ethiopia's Business Plan Competition, now aiming to establish a women's livestock cooperative to empower her community.

Vocational education and training

Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of counselling for vocational and education institutions in Viet Nam’s textile and garment sector

The labour shortage and growing demand for skilled workers pose significant challenges across sectors, including textiles and garment manufacturing. This highlights the need for reforms in vocational education to provide a workforce that meets...

PROSPECTS Impact

Kenya’s Journey to Recognizing Informal Skills: The Making of the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy

With support from the ILO, Government of Kenya launched Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy that certifies skills gained outside formal education, empowering informal workers and refugees with official credentials, improving employment...

Occupational safety and health

Ensuring a safe, healthy and child-labour-free work in production and the supply chain

In Viet Nam’s booming coffee and agricultural industries, safe and healthy working conditions and the prevention of child labour are more crucial than ever. A recent training initiative, led by the ILO and the Dak Nong Cooperative Alliance empowered...