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Breaking barriers: A three-day training transforms workplaces with ILO’s workplace adaptation programme

The International Labour Organization (ILO) advanced its Workplace Adaptation Programme (WAP) with a transformative three-day training in Ankara, equipping trainers and workers with tools to foster inclusive and equitable work environments. Covering...

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...

Skills

Transforming Fiji's workforce: ILO and partners launch pioneering supervisor training for quality apprenticeships

Initiative by the International Labour Organization, Fiji National University and the Global Apprenticeship Network aims to equip supervisors with skills to mentor apprentices and bridge the region's growing skills gap.

Meet the panel of judges for the 10th edition of the Global media competition on Labour Migration

News

First-of-Its-kind youth and women’s centre opens in Mosul, empowering communities and promoting inclusion

The centre is a collaboration between the ILO, Iraq’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, UNICEF, and the World Bank, offering skills training, sports, and inclusive opportunities for youth and women in Mosul.

Care economy

Government of Bangladesh launch Roadmap for Childcare in Bangladesh

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

ILO skills project aims to uplift environmental sustainability and waste management in Ethiopia

The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its Global Programme on Skills and Lifelong Learning (GPSL3), conducted a three-day training initiative in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, from 12 to 14 November. This training focused on equipping...

COP29

ILO facilitates COP29 talks highlighting role of skills development in a just transition to environmental sustainability

At the UN Climate Change Conference, the ILO organized high-level discussions and praised the inclusion of skills development in the COP29 Presidency Initiative on Human Development for Climate Resilience.

Social Dialogue

ILO launches initiative for a Just Transition in Cambodia's construction industry

New ILO project supported by the Republic of Korea tackles sector-specific challenges in partnership with government, employers’ and workers’ organizations.

Zambia’s energy sector revolution: Private sector drives skills strategy for green innovation and job creation

LUSAKA (ILO News) - Energy sector skills strategy development has taken shape in Zambia with active participation of the private sector, the government and workers, as well as employers’ organizations at a workshop organized by European Union (EU)...

News

Agricultural Sector Skills Council celebrates milestones in enhancing Jordan’s workforce and economy

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Labour, ILO, JAEA, and TVSDC mark progress in developing Jordan’s agricultural workforce.

News

ILO training brings together Jordanian and Palestinian trainers to support SMEs

The Training of Facilitators provides select local professionals with skills to boost entrepreneurship and drive economic growth amid regional challenges.

Skills development in Indonesia

ILO, Manpower Ministry’s Training Centre and Matsushita Gobel Institute strengthen the capacities of human resources in the electronics...

The ILO join forces with relevant partners to strengthen public-private partnership in providing quality trainings and improve workers’ competency according to the needs of the Indonesian electronics industry.

Empowering social partners in Türkiye

Strengthening union capacity on fundamental labour rights

The ILO and Confederation of Public Employees Trade Union partnered to equip union leaders and experts with knowledge on core labour standards, freedom of association, and the future of work.

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.

Skills development

Indonesia enhances workforce development with key industry partnerships to boost skills in electronics sector

The ILO supports efforts taken by Indonesia in improving the competency of human capital in its electronics sector.

Empowering social partners in Türkiye

Training empowers union representatives on fundamental labour rights

The ILO and The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Türkiye (DİSK) partnered to equip union leaders and experts with knowledge on core labour standards, freedom of association, and the future of work.

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...

Asia and the Pacific

ILO Regional Skills Webinar series kicks off looking at skills and the green transition

Experts from the EU, Singapore, and the ILO share strategies to equip Asia-Pacific's workforce for a green transition, fostering dialogue on skills development, just transition, and policy innovation in the region.

PROSPECTS Impact

Rising from informal work to a government employee: the story of Florence Wambui

Florence Wambui shares her journey from informal work to securing a Ministry job in Kenya, showcasing how Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification and fashion training empowered her career transformation.