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Rural economy

With decent work and a sustainable model aquaculture could feed the world

The lessons learnt from the COVID-19 crisis should encourage reforms towards a more sustainable and resilient aquaculture sector and food systems at large.

EU Ambassadors visit coffee farm in Chiapas, Mexico

Ambassadors of 11 EU Member States and the EU Delegation based in Mexico visited a coffee farm in San Fernando-Chiapas where they met with small-scale producers and witnessed EU funded OSH training activities being implemented.

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How the nuns of Causeni, Moldova won an ILO business competition?

This article tells the story of how the nuns of a rural monastery became beneficiaries of the ILO Local Employment Partnerships project, and how they revived their apiary and honey production business.

Value chains

Review of the Voluntary Code of Good Practices on Decent Work in the Banana Industry

A tripartite guide is improving working conditions in a significant Philippine industry

Opening address at the Technical Meeting for the Review and Updating of the Voluntary Code of Good Conduct on Decent Work for the Banana...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Technical Meeting for the Review and Updating of the Voluntary Code of Good Conduct on Decent Work for the Banana Industry in Region XI, 20 October 2021, Manila and Davao,...

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Improved rural roads in Timor-Leste lead to better livelihoods and inclusiveness

An ILO initiative to involve local contractors and communities in the rehabilitation of rural roads is helping provide jobs, improve livelihoods and promote inclusiveness in Timor-Leste.

Value chains

The future of responsible business practices in Philippines agriculture

A tripartite plus dialogue gains insights from ILO research on decent work in a crucial sector

High-level Dialogue for Action on child labour

Child labour is on the rise: it’s time to step-up action to end this practice for good

2nd Seminar on Social Security for Workers in Non-standard Forms of Employment

Inclusive employment

Honey and berries: untapped growth potential in Moldova’s agricultural sector

New ILO research on the honey and berry value chains in the Republic of Moldova reveals how these two sectors can further grow and promote inclusive employment. Honey exports increased 10 times in the past decade. The berry sector has grown to...

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Local communities benefiting from market linkages to agro-forestry areas in Timor-Leste

The rural road project has benefited local communities, providing better access to markets, farms, public health, education and community services.

Malawi’s Ministry of Labour pledges to accelerate efforts for the eradication of child labour

The Deputy Minister of Labour, Malawi, Honourable Vera Kamtukule has joined the African Union and its Member States, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and other stakeholders in adding her voice in pursuit of the global target to eliminate...

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Additional incomes help rural communities of Timor-Leste during the pandemic

To assist the economic recovery, the ILO with support from its social partners in Timor-Leste support rural communities to survive the COVID-19 pandemic by providing direct employment opportunities.

ILO Voices | Agriculture

5 ways governments can support agriculture insurance

Agriculture provides jobs to 1.3 billion people, which is close to 40 per cent of global employment, most of them working poor. Agricultural insurance can play an important role in securing farmers’ livelihoods and boosting the efficiency of the...

Better road access for improved local economic and social development in Timor-Leste

The recently inaugurated 3.6 km road rehabilitation under Roads for Development (R4D) programme has improved living conditions and economic empowerment of local community of Betano-Loro in Manufahi Municipality, Timor-Leste.

Our impact

The road to employment and livelihoods in Timor-Leste

Lack of access to schools, marketplaces and hospitals is a challenge for communities in Timor-Leste, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. An ILO initiative to rehabilitate rural roads is helping break their isolation, provide jobs and improve...

Honey and cheese cooperatives created in Cahul district in Moldova, with ILO’s support

In Cahul district, Moldova, the public-private Local Employment Partnership (LEP) funded by the ILO and local stakeholders, supported the creation of two cooperatives processing honey and cheese.

The ERA Agro-Forestry Project closes 3rd Batch training programme and launches new trial contracts in Timor-Leste

The training of contractors, engineers and supervisors is critical in facilitating access and market linkages within rural agroforestry communities in Timor-Leste. The ILO in partnership with the Ministry of Public Works has implemented this with...

Malawi’s Tripartite Labour Advisory Council deliberates on child labour

“The meeting gives employers great confidence in the Minister’s leadership. Social dialogue is the bedrock of labour and employment. When social dialogue takes place reliably and consistently, this can contribute greatly to the development of the...

ILO and 10 contractors sign agreements for COVID-19 response in Timor-Leste

The ILO in collaboration with Directorate for Roads, Bridges and Flood Control (DRBFC) signed contracts with 10 local contractors as part of implementation of US$ 550,000 ILO Regular Budget Supplementary Account (RBSA) COVID-19 Response funding.